FM outlines Modi govt's top priorities: Sitharaman's interview highlights
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said there were visible signs of revival in the economy but the GDP growth may be in the negative zone or near zero in the current fiscal. She said the economy saw a contraction in the April-June quarter, but demand has picked up in the festival season. Speaking at the India Energy Forum of CERAWeek, she said infrastructure, fintech and all employment generating and asset creating industries would be priority sectors for the government.
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October 28, 2020
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India's first-ever seaplane service: Ticket price, route & other details
A seaplane from Maldives arrived in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad on October 26. The seaplane will connect Sabarmati riverfront in Ahmedabad to Statue of Unity in Kevadia, Narmada district. On 31 October, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the service to mark the 146th birth anniversary of Sardar Patel.
October 28, 2020
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Watch: Growing India-US relations has a message for China and PLA
In a provocative message to Beijing, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that Washington will provide any support to India as "deterrence" against China.
Pompeo's statement to a TV channel is likely to ruffle the feathers in Beijing whose troops have been locked in a stand-off with the Indian Army along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh.
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October 28, 2020
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Bihar Assembly elections: Taunts, messages & promises before first phase
Voters in Bihar will decide the fate of 1,066 candidates on Wednesday across 71 assembly segments in the first phase of elections tomorrow. Among the major political parties, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U) is contesting in 35 of the 71 seats, followed by its ally BJP (29), while the opposition RJD has fielded its candidates in 42 and its coalition partner Congress is in the fray in 20 assembly segments. Lok Janshakti Party, headed by Chirag Paswan, is in the fray in 41 seats, which include all the 35 contested by the JD(U), in keeping with the call given by the young party president, who recently pulled out of the NDA in the state, to "dislodge" the chief minister from power. Watch the video on party leaders' final take before the crucial phase of voting.
October 27, 2020
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Watch: 'BJP workers' try to hoist national flag at Srinagar's Lal Chowk
Three people, claiming to be BJP workers from Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, were on Monday detained while trying to hoist the tricolour at the historic clock tower near the city centre in Srinagar. Officials said the trio, claiming to be BJP workers from Kupwara district of north Kashmir, raised slogans of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and in favour of the party and tried to hoist the tricolour at the clock tower.
October 26, 2020
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Pakistan 'harbours' terrorists, Modi a friend: Nikki Haley appeals to support Trump
Indian-American Republican politician and former US Ambassador to UN, Nikki Haley spoke on Indian-American community at an event called "Indian Voices for Trump." She said, “Indian-American community contributes a lot to the United States. We want to protect them. What we want for Indian-American community to remember that President Trump has given us the lowest unemployment, has allowed for businesses to thrive, has really allowed the opportunity to excel in every field and direction. We need to go and continue to support him.” The US presidential elections are to be held on November 3.
October 25, 2020
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Shopping, gifting trends: Will Diwali ignite India's consumption story?
It’s that time of the year when the people fast and feast, give and take, spend and splurge. Navratris or nine nights have begun and in the run up to Diwali, the biggest festival for the Indian retail industry too. Shopping and gifting form an essential part of the celebrations.
However, Covid-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed the world as we know it. People are living differently, buying differently and in many ways, thinking differently. Are they buying local, will it be an e-commerce led Diwali? Will there be new product categories owing to changing needs and aspirations? What will be the key trends in festive gifting?
To answer this and more, we have with us one of the most credible voices in Indian retail industry, Mr Arvind Singhal - Chairman & Managing Director - Technopak Advisors
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October 24, 2020
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Article 370, Galwan clash & UPA regime: Modi's Bihar rally speech highlights
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today began his Bihar election campaign from Sasaram. He attacked opposition alliance and also invoked the 'poor law and order' in the state under RJD rule. Referring to the Galwan Valley clash with Chinese troops, the prime minister said the sons of Bihar laid down their lives for the tricolour, but did not let 'Mother' India's head bow. In his address, Modi also slammed the opposition for its demand of restoring Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, accusing them of siding with those conspiring to weaken India.
October 23, 2020
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Deep Dive with AKB: Why is inflation rising when demand remains low?
As the Indian economy is reopening after several months of no activity amid strict coronavirus-induced lockdowns, some indicators are pointing to an economic recovery of sorts. But there also are some very confusing paradoxes and mixed signals. For instance, even as demand in the economy is squeezed, inflation continues to be high and food prices are going through the roof. In fact, retail inflation climbed to an eight-month high in September, and wholesale inflation to a seven-month high.
Why? What explains high retail prices in these times? What impact will it have on interest rates? And when could we expect food prices to see some cooling?
Let’s take a deep dive with AKB to understand.
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October 23, 2020
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Covid vaccine for free in Bihar: BJP's masterstroke or just a poll promise?
Opposition parties have slammed the BJP for promising free Covid-19 vaccines in its Bihar poll manifesto and demanded action by the Election Commission. They alleged that the ruling party was using the pandemic for political gains.
The BJP, however, said health is a state subject and its manifesto is for Bihar, not for the entire country, where it has promised that the state will buy the vaccine for its people. The video takes a look at the claims and counter claims in this 'Super Over' just before the Bihar elections.
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October 23, 2020
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'Look at India, it's filthy': Trump vs Biden Presidential debate highlights
During the final presidential debate with his Democratic challenger Joe Biden in Nashville, Tennessee, US President Donald Trump accused China, India and Russia of not taking care of their 'filthy air'. He justified America's withdrawal from the 'unfair' Paris climate agreement. Trump's latest comments come at a time when pollution levels in New Delhi dropped to the 'very poor' category and are likely to worsen in the coming days. Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) has been recorded at 302, which is in the 'very poor' category. Watch the key highlights of the interesting debate between Trump and Biden.
October 23, 2020
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Easy Economics: Here's how much a Durga idol maker earns in Kolkata
In the job of making idols since 1950, artisans of Kumartuli in Kolkata are facing a difficult time due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Super Cyclone Amphan also hit them hard. Some of them are without work and shifting to other professions to survive. The video analyses the life of an idol maker largely dependent on the season's earnings to feed his family. Navaratri is the time when they get orders in high numbers from domestic as well as foreign countries. So, let's understand the economy of an idol maker.
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October 22, 2020
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CBI not 'allowed' to probe in Maharashtra Rules, row & the reason explained
The Maharashtra government on Wednesday issued on order withdrawing consent accorded to the members of the Delhi Special Police Establishment to exercise the powers and jurisdiction under an act in the state. According to reports, the move implies that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will not have general consent, accorded by the Maharashtra government by an order on February 22, 1989, to exercise its powers and jurisdiction in the state and will have to get the state governments permission to probe any matter.
October 22, 2020
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Reliance Jio now moves into 5G: Qualcomm deal and what it means for India
Qualcomm and Reliance Jio have announced they have aligned efforts on 5G in order to fast-track development and rollout of indigenous 5G network infrastructure and services in India.
The latest progress on the 5G product portfolio neatly dovetails into Jio's overall plans to develop homegrown 5G telecom solutions, as was outlined by Reliance Industries' Chairman Mukesh Ambani at the company's annual general meeting in July this year.
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October 21, 2020
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Nitish vs Tejashwi vs Chirag in Bihar: Poll promise, claims & shoe-throwing
Bihar elections: The Chirag Paswan-led LJP has disassociated itself with the NDA in Bihar and has put candidates against JD(U) nominees in many places. Chirag who had initially said he would go all out against the JD(U) only, has pitted nearly half-a-dozen nominees against the BJP too.
While the BJP has called his party vote katua (vote cutter), he has advised them chose theirs words wisely.
Meanwhile, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav was attacked with slippers while campaigning for Congress candidate from Kutumba assembly seat in Bihar's Aurangabad district. While one slipper misses him completely, the other landed in his lap, a video clip of the incident shows. The 243-seat Bihar Assembly is set to go to polls in three phases - October 28, November 3 and November 7. The results will be announced on November 10. Watch the video to get a sense of poll preparations of political parties.
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October 21, 2020
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Highest skydive landing to combat readiness: Nothing's impossible for IAF
The Indian Air Force has clearly demonstrated its resolve, operational capability and will to effectively engage with the adversary whenever the need arises. IAF recently set a new record of the highest skydive landing. Wing Commander Gajanad Yadava and Warrant Officer AK Tiwari carried out the exercise at Khardungla Pass in Leh to celebrate the 88th IAF Day on October 8. Khardungla pass is situated at an altitude of 17,982 feet. This video is a tribute to the bravery and achievements of Indian Air Force. Watch it.
October 20, 2020
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Durga takes the form of migrant mother: Kolkata pandal portrays migrants' struggle amid pandemic
A migrant worker mother replaces goddess Durga at this pandal in Kolkata. The pandal, organised by Barisha Club Durga Puja committee in Behala, Kolkata, has come out with a unique theme showcasing migrants struggle amid the coronavirus pandemic. The makers of the pandal share the idea behind this one of its kind approach and what has changed in the last seven months for them.
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October 20, 2020
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Schools reopen, Mumbai Metro resumes operations: Unlock 5.0 key updates
Schools in Punjab and Uttar Pradesh reopened on Monday, months after they were closed in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. UP government granted permission to open institutes outside containment zones as per the Ministry of Home Affairs guidelines. Following strict Covid-19 protocols, the schools reopened for Class 9 to 12 in parts of Ghaziabad, Moradabad, Lucknow, and Noida. Mumbai Metro too resumed its operations on Monday. The Metro, which suspended its services in March, reopened with caution putting into place a series of measures such as thermal scanners and sanitisers among others to enable commuters to adhere to social distancing protocols.
October 19, 2020
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Thousands turn up for BSF, CISF jobs in J&K: What is it indicating?
Thousands of Kashmiri youth turned up for the written round of the Border Security Force's (BSF) recruitment drive at Humhama in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district on Sunday which was a continuation of the BSF's policy to reach out to the youth of the Union Territory.
The recruitment drive was part of the several measures taken by the BSF for the betterment of the youth and to provide employment.
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October 18, 2020
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Dussehra, Diwali in pandemic: Idol, effigy makers face new 'Ravana'
The festival of Dussehra is approaching, however, this year the essence of festival has faded due to Covid pandemic. Ravana makers, Idol makers are bearing the brunt financially.
October 18, 2020
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