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Sri Lanka uses Indian financial aid to buy textbooks for 4 mn students

Sri Lanka has used over $10 mn from India's assistance of $1 billion to print nearly half of the textbooks for its four million young students, the Indian High Commission here said on Saturday

Rs 1 crore unaccounted cash seized in raids on Lalu Prasad's family: ED

ED said it has seized "unaccounted cash" of Rs 1 crore and detected proceeds of crime worth Rs 600 crore after it raided Lalu Prasad's family in connection with the railways land for job scam

10-day 'woman-led' food, cultural fair to be held in Srinagar next week

A 10-day "woman-led" food and cultural fair will be organised in Srinagar from March 15 to showcase diverse cuisines and unique indigenous products from across the country, an official said

India's traditional medicinal systems poised for significant leap: UP CM

India's traditional medicinal systems such as ayurveda are poised to make a significant leap and spread through the world as a result of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts, UP CM Adityanath said

Exceeding WHO ozone limit linked to heart disease hospitalisations: Study

Exceeding the World Health Organization (WHO) ozone limit is associated with substantial increases in hospital admissions for heart attack, heart failure and stroke, according to a new study.

Brakes India unveils new ZAP brake pads exclusively designed for EVs

Manufacturers of braking equipment for automotive and non-automotive applications, Brakes India has unveiled ZAP brake pads with advanced friction technology for electric vehicles, the company said

Key RSS meet begins; to focus on social harmony, developing self-reliance

A key annual meeting of the RSS leadership will begin here and the deliberations will focus on how to create an atmosphere of social harmony, motivate people to perform their duties

Sebi resolves 2,672 complaints through SCORES platform in February

A total of 2,672 complaints against companies and market intermediaries received through capital markets regulator Sebi's SCORES platform were disposed of in February, according to Sebi data

Election Commission brings Vote From Home option for voters above 80 yrs

The Election Commission on Saturday said it has introduced the facility to VFH for people above 80 years of age and those with disabilities in the upcoming assembly elections in Karnataka

Jharkhand doctors' bodies meet health minister to discuss security, policy

Jharkhand govt held a meeting with representatives of doctors' associations for discussing issues such as the implementation of the Medical Protection Act and amendment to Clinical Establishment Act

Delhi excise scam: Pillai says ED forged his statements, forced him to sign

Hyderabad-based businessman Arun Ramchandra Pillai, arrested in a money laundering case related to the alleged Delhi excise scam, has moved a city court accusing the ED of forging his statements

Inker Robotics secures $1.2 million funding under Kerala StartUp Mission

Kerala-based Inker Robotics, under the Kerala StartUp Mission, which deals with research and delivery in robotics and futuristic technology education, has secured a USD 1.2 million funding

Godrej Industries plans to raise Rs 1,000 cr via bonds pvt placement basis

Godrej Industries, part of Godrej Group, plans to raise Rs 1,000 crore through an issue of bonds on a private placement basis.

66% income of 7 national parties from electoral bonds, unknown source: ADR

More than 66 per cent of the total income of seven national parties in 2021-22 came from "unknown sources" like electoral bonds, which accounted for a whopping 83 per cent, according to the ADR

Centre raises alarm over increase in Covid positivity rate in some states

Amid a rise in cases of the seasonal influenza subtype H3N2, the Centre on Saturday expressed concern over a gradual increase in the Covid-19 positivity rate in some states

Uttarakhand allopathic doctors to get six-day training in ayurveda

Allopathic doctors in Uttarakhand will undergo 6-day training in ayurveda and the programme will help clear doubts about the efficacy of the traditional medicine system, Chief Secretary SS Sandhu said

US commerce secretary Gina Raimondo had 'fruitful meeting' with PM Modi

US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo had a "fruitful meeting" with Prime Minister Narendra Modi here

Misinformation, lies killed thousands globally: Anurag Thakur on Covid-19

Union minister Anurag Thakur described the spread of misinformation and lies during the Covid-19 pandemic as "infodemic", and said thousands of people lost their lives due to it across the world

India, Oz for early conclusion of trade pact talks; eye $100 bn in 5 years

India and Australia expressed their commitment for concluding the negotiations for expanding the scope of existing free trade agreement by the end of this year with an aim to push trade to $100 bin

Home Minister Amit Shah to visit Hyderabad, Thrissur Sunday to attend rally

Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Telangana and Kerala on Sunday during which he will attend the CISF raising day celebrations in Hyderabad and address a rally at Thrissur