Month: August 2023

Government’s Top Priority Is To Tame Inflation: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

August 25, 2023 admin

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government’s top priority is to tame inflation (File) New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today said the government’s top priority is to tame inflation to ensure sustained economic growth. Addressing the B20 Summit India, being hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the minister said the GDP numbers…

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Attend to | What does Tamil Nadu’s Namakkal district have in ordinary with the moon?

August 25, 2023 admin

Attend to | What does Tamil Nadu’s Namakkal district have in ordinary with the moon? | Video Credit score: E. Lakshmi Narayanan What does Namakkal district in Tamil Nadu have in ordinary with the moon? It’s the ground. On August 23, 2023, India made history via turning into the primary nation on the earth to…

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Chandrayaan-3 | Pragyan rover rolled out, traverses 8 metres

August 25, 2023 admin

A series of pictures appearing the rollout of Chandrayaan-3 rover Pragyan from the lander to the lunar floor as seen through Lander Imager Digital camera on August 23, 2023. Picture: X/@isro by way of PTi Giving a much-awaited glimpse of Pragyan rover at the lunar floor, the Indian Range Analysis Organisation (ISRO) on Friday stated…

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India’s forex reserves drop $7.27 billion to $594.88 billion

August 25, 2023 admin

In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had risen by $708 million to $602.161 billion. | Photo Credit: REUTERS India’s forex reserves dropped by $7.273 billion to $594.888 billion for the week ended August 18, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had risen by $708 million…

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NIMHANS to arrange first-in-the-world mind and thoughts museum

August 25, 2023 admin

An showcase on the mind museum in Nationwide Institute of Psychological Fitness and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) in Bengaluru. | Picture Credit score: Report photograph To strengthen consciousness about psychological fitness and neurosciences in addition to decode functioning of the mind, NIMHANS is operating on putting in a mind and thoughts museum in its platinum jubilee…

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Rupee snaps three-day rally to settle 13 paise lower at 82.69 against U.S. dollar

August 25, 2023 admin

Image used for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee reversed its three-day rally and depreciated by 13 paise to settle at 82.69 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Friday (August 25), tracking strong American currency and negative equity markets. Rising crude oil prices also weighed on the domestic unit even as foreign…

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Sensex declines by 365 points on selling in financials, IT shares amid rate hike concerns

August 25, 2023 admin

Bombay Stock Exchange in Mumbai. File | Photo Credit: Vivek Bendre Benchmark Sensex declined by 365 points and Nifty settled below the 19,300 level in a volatile trade on Friday as financials, IT and oil shares took a hit amid concerns over potential rate hikes and weak trend in global markets. Falling for a second…

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B20 summit | My priority is to tame inflation, says Nirmala Sitharaman

August 25, 2023 admin

Union Finance Minister addresses the audience at a Special Plenary Session at the B20 Summit India, in New Delhi on August 25, 2023. Twitter/@nsitharamanoffc Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on August 25 said the government’s priority is to tame inflation to ensure sustained economic growth. Addressing the B20 Summit India, being hosted by the Confederation of…

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Sun-observing spacecraft sheds light on the solar wind’s origin

August 25, 2023 admin

The sun as seen by the Solar Orbiter spacecraft in extreme ultraviolet light in this mosaic of 25 individual images taken on March 7, 2023, by the high-resolution telescope of the Extreme Ultraviolet Imager (EUI) instrument. Taken at a wavelength of 17 nanometers, in the extreme ultraviolet region of the electromagnetic spectrum, this image reveals…

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Rupee falls 12 paise to 82.68 against U.S. dollar in early trade

August 25, 2023 admin

Image used for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee snapped its three-day rally and depreciated by 12 paise to 82.68 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on August 26 amid a firm American currency and subdued equity markets. An upward movement in crude prices also weighed on the domestic currency even…

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