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NEW DELHI: The govt on Wednesday approved second phase of Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) for next five years with an outlay of around Rs 7,000 crore. The second phase will cover villages, including the ones close to the borders of Bangladesh and Myanmar.Sources said the second phase of the scheme will cover border villages across…
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net sellers in FY2025, offloading domestic equities worth Rs 1,27,401 crore. However, the intensity of selling eased considerably in March, with FIIs selling shares worth Rs 3,972.61 crore. Meanwhile, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) remained consistent buyers throughout the year, purchasing stocks worth Rs 6,06,368 crore, with March seeing buying activity…
Experts are of the view that the impact of Trump’s tariffs on India is likely to be limited. US President Donald Trump has unveiled extensive reciprocal tariff proposals, declaring “our country has been looted, pillaged, raped, plundered” by foreign nations. During his speech on ‘Liberation Day’, Trump displayed a chart illustrating proposed reciprocal tariffs: 34…
Maharashtra Minister and Shiv Sena leader Shambhuraj Desai calls for Kunal Kamra’s arrest NEW DELHI: Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra tourism minister Shambhuraj Desai urged police on Thursday to promptly arrest comedian Kunal Kamra, cautioning against testing party workers’ patience. This comes after Sena workers had vandalised a Mumbai studio on Sunday night where Kamra…
JEE Advanced mock test 2025: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has activated the mock test link for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2025 on the official website, jeeadv.ac.in. The registration process for JEE Advanced will begin on April 23 at 10 am for candidates who have qualified for the JEE Main 2025.The…
Multan Sultans, a Pakistan Super League (PSL) team, has launched a charitable campaign to aid Palestinians during the current season. The team pledges to contribute Rs 100,000 ($356) to Palestinian charities for each six and wicket secured by their players.The PSL, being Pakistan’s top T20 cricket competition, commands substantial following across the country with extensive…
JKSSB FSL Driver recruitment 2025: Download your driving test admit card now JKSSB FSL Driver Test 2025: The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released the admit card for the driving test in the FSL (Forensic Science Laboratory) Driver Recruitment 2025. Candidates who applied for the post of Driver under Advt. No. 01/2025…
NEW DELHI: India’s unemployment rate among people aged 15 years and above fell marginally to 4.9% in 2024, from 5.0% in 2023, according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) released on Wednesday by the ministry of statistics and programme implementation. The data suggest slight improvements in employment opportunities across the country.Rural vs urban trendsThe…
UK MP Bob Blackman has urged the British government to formally apologize for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919, where hundreds of unarmed Indians were killed under General Dyer’s orders. The call for accountability has reignited discussions on colonial-era atrocities and brought renewed attention to C Sankaran Nair, a key but often overlooked figure who…
MUMBAI: Domestic investors and speculators on Dalal Street went for profit-booking on Wednesday after seven consecutive sessions of gains although foreign investors were net buyers. As a result, the sensex closed 729 points lower at 77,289 while Nifty lost 189 points to 23,487.According to Vinod Nair of Geojit Investments, the market experienced profit-booking on the…
