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Land for jobs 'scam': ED carries out searches in multiple cities of Bihar

The case pertains to people allegedly given employment in the railways in return for land parcels gifted or sold at cheap rates to the Yadav family and its associates, officials said

Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway crucial project, will contribute to growth: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway was an important connectivity project that will contribute to Karnataka's growth trajectory

Rupee depreciates 8 paise to 82.14 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee depreciated by 8 paise to 82.14 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, weighed down foreign fund outflows and losses in domestic equities.

Cloture motion filed for Garcetti's nomination, step closer to confirmation

Such a move by Senate Majority Leader Senator Chuck Schumer came a day after the Senate Foreign Relations Committee at its business meeting voted 13-8 in favour of his nomination

Mamata Banerjee urges Centre to allow poppy cultivation in West Bengal

"Bengalis love posto'. Why should it be cultivated in only four states? Why not in West Bengal, despite it being on our menu every day?" she said

Govt invites applications for 17 posts at CCI on deputation basis

Applications have been sought for the posts of Additional Director General, Joint Director General and Deputy Director General, among others, according to a notice

India a global strategic partner of US: State dept spokesperson Ned Price

"These are ties that are political in nature, diplomatic, economic, security and importantly, people-to-people ties," he said

China's Parliament endorses Xi's leadership for rare 3rd five-year term

China's Parliament on Friday unanimously endorsed an unprecedented third five-year term for President Xi Jinping

US Commerce Secy discusses areas of shared interest in meet with leadership

US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo discussed key areas of shared interests including the Indo-Pacific region in her meetings with top Indian leadership including Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

In favour of constructive dialogue, diplomacy between India, Pak: US

"We support diplomacy between India and Pakistan to resolve, again, another set of longstanding disputes. We are a partner," US State Department spokesperson Ned Price said

Biden unveils $6.9 trn budget, raises tax on rich, boosts spending on infra

The budget was termed a "non-starter" by the Republicans who have a majority in the House of Representatives

Flawed reports causes harm to credibility of poll management bodies: Kumar

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Thursday flagged flawed reports of some agencies and organisations, saying they cause more damage to the credibility of election management bodies

Patnaik condemns Centre's policies of LPG price rise, rice quota cut

BJD president and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday slammed the BJP-led central government for raising the price of LPG and slashing the quota of five kg of free rice to beneficiaries

Biden ultimate socialist president, a disaster for America: Nikki Haley

In his annual budget, Biden has come out with a series of social welfare measures and raised taxes on the rich

Proper upbringing of boys can curb violence against women: Goa CM Sawant

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday said proper upbringing of boys can play an important role in curbing violence against girl and women

Panel on OBC quota for municipal polls submits report to UP CM Adityanath

The five-member commission set up by the Uttar Pradesh govt to look into the issue of reservation to the OBCs in urban local body elections submitted its report to CM Yogi Adityanath, officials said

Pak HC quashes govt ban on Imran Khan's speeches from TV channels

PEMRA said running any such material was a sheer violation of the authority's laws and judgments of the apex court

China making efforts to be 'pre-eminent power' in East Asia: US intel

China's leaders probably will seek opportunities to reduce tensions with the US when they believe it suits their interests

Danfoss to develop more 'Made in India' products to serve the local market

In 2022, Danfoss India registered double-digit growths in all three segments -- Danfoss Power Solutions, Danfoss Power Electronics and Drives, along with Danfoss Climate Solutions

Puri shopping complex fire under control, over 140 people rescued

The fire gutted almost all the 43 shops, a bank and a hotel that the Laxmi Market Complex consisted of. However, there was no casualty