Month: December 2024

Spurious drugs worth ₹6.6 crore seized during raids in Kolkata

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Spurious drugs worth ₹6.6 crore seized during raids in Kolkata

Image used for representation | Photo Credit: Getty Images A joint investigation conducted by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) and the Drugs Control Directorate, West Bengal at the premises of a wholesale firm in Kolkata recently led to the seizure of spurious drugs estimated to be worth ₹6.6 crore. The investigation has led…

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India’s MCG test loss brings fresh calls for Rohit, Kohli to exit test arena

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India’s MCG test loss brings fresh calls for Rohit, Kohli to exit test arena

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Speculation that India captain Rohit Sharma and batting stalwart Virat Kohli are set to call time on their test careers has snowballed as the veteran pair continue to struggle in the five-test series in Australia. India, who won their last two test tours in…

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Rupee falls 9 paise to 85.61 against U.S. dollar in early trade

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Rupee falls 9 paise to 85.61 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Image for representative purposes only | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee dropped 9 paise to 85.61 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Tuesday (December 31, 2024), weighed down by significant strengthening of the American currency in the overseas market and a muted trend in domestic equities. Forex traders said the rupee has been…

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Business

Sensex, Nifty decline in initial trade dragged by foreign fund outflows

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Sensex, Nifty decline in initial trade dragged by foreign fund outflows

An employee of a stock trading firm looking at a share price on his computer in Mumbai. File photo | Photo Credit: The Hindu Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Tuesday (December 31, 2024) amid persistent foreign fund outflows, and weak trends in the global markets. Selling in IT stocks also…

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Over 20 Vehicles Punctured On Mumbai-Nagpur Highway, Commuters Stranded

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Over 20 Vehicles Punctured On Mumbai-Nagpur Highway, Commuters Stranded

The incident occurred around 10 pm on December 29. New Delhi: Panic ensued along the Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi Highway after over 50 vehicles were punctured passed over an iron board that had fallen on the road. The incident occurred around 10 pm on December 29 between the Malegaon and Vanoja toll plaza in Washim district, impacting…

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Ruben Amorim Sets 45-Year Low, 14th-Place Manchester United Fear Relegation Battle

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Ruben Amorim Sets 45-Year Low, 14th-Place Manchester United Fear Relegation Battle

Joshua Zirzkee (left) was substituted in the first half.© AFP Ruben Amorim said Manchester United are in a battle for Premier League survival after losing 2-0 to Newcastle on Monday to end 2024 14th in the table. United are seven points above the relegation zone, but are on the slide since Amorim took…

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“Not Focused On Title Race”: Chelsea Manager Enzo Maresca Downbeat After Shock Defeat To Ipswich

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“Not Focused On Title Race”: Chelsea Manager Enzo Maresca Downbeat After Shock Defeat To Ipswich

Enzo Maresca admitted Chelsea should not think about challenging for the Premier League title after lowly Ipswich beat the Blues 2-0 at Portman Road on Monday. Maresca’s side were rocked by Liam Delap’s early penalty and a second-half goal from former Chelsea winger Omari Hutchinson. Chelsea’s second successive defeat after their Boxing Day…

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NBA Legend LeBron James Hints At Retirement Plan, There’s A Major But

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NBA Legend LeBron James Hints At Retirement Plan, There’s A Major But

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, celebrating his 40th birthday Monday, said he could play another five to seven years in the NBA at a high-caliber level — though he conceded he would probably retire before then. The basketball superstar, speaking after a Lakers practice session, also said he plans to finish out…

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Indian-origin ‘unsung heroes’ on King Charles’ 2025 New Year Honours List

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Indian-origin ‘unsung heroes’ on King Charles’ 2025 New Year Honours List

Community leaders, campaigners, academics, and medics are among over 30 Indian-origin professionals to be recognised in King Charles’ 2025 New Year Honours List released in London on Friday (December 27, 2024) night. Ranil Malcolm Jayawardena, a Conservative member of Parliament of Sri Lankan and Indian heritage, has been conferred a Knighthood for political and public…

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World

Nimisha Priya death row: Govt extending all help, says MEA

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Nimisha Priya death row: Govt extending all help, says MEA

Prema Kumari, mother of Nimisha Priya, along with Samuel Jerome Bhaskaran (left) and Indian mission staff at Sanaa, the capital of Yemen. File photo | Photo Credit:  Special Arrangement The Government of India is extending all help for Malayali nurse Nimisha Priya, who is on death row at the Central prison in Yemen’s capital Sanaa, the…

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