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Belgian court clears fugitive jeweller Mehul Choksi's extradition

New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- A Belgian court on Friday approved the extradition of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi to India, ruling that his arrest by Belgian authorities on India's request was valid, offi... Read More


RBI's gold reserves hit record $102 bn, SGBs deliver 338% return in eight years

New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- India's gold reserves have surpassed $100 billion for the first time, buoyed by a sharp rally in global bullion prices even as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) slowed its pace of ... Read More


Restrictions reimposed in Leh; Centre orders probe by retired SC judge into September 24 violence

Leh/Jammu, Oct. 17 -- Authorities in Leh reimposed restrictions on Friday, two days after lifting a 22-day curfew, amid apprehensions of public unrest ahead of planned protests by local groups demandi... Read More


Ahmedabad crash: AI pilot's father moves SC seeking judicial inquiry

New Delhi, Oct. 16 -- Pushkaraj Sabharwal, father of deceased Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, and the Federation of Indian Pilots have moved the Supreme Court seeking a court-monitored inquiry headed by a f... Read More


Diwali buying drives gold prices to record highs, equities rally on global cues

Mumbai, Oct. 16 -- Gold prices have surged to unprecedented levels ahead of the Diwali festival and the wedding season, while domestic equities also posted strong gains, with the BSE Sensex rising 862... Read More


Southwest monsoon withdraws from entire country, says IMD

New Delhi, Oct. 16 -- The southwest monsoon withdrew from the entire country on Thursday, a day later than its usual withdrawal date of October 15, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced.... Read More


Centre approves construction of 1.41 lakh more houses under PMAY-U 2.0

New Delhi, Oct. 16 -- The Union Housing and Urban Affairs ministry has approved the construction of an additional 1.41 lakh houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) 2.0, taking the total... Read More


All govt hospitals to get modern facilities, says Haryana CM Saini

CHANDIGARH, Oct. 16 -- Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday directed officials to ensure that all government hospitals in the state are equipped with modern facilities and maintained w... Read More


Ayodhya gears up for 'Deepotsav'

Ayodhya, Oct. 16 -- The enthusiasm of devotees for the 'Deepotsav' celebrations in Ayodhya has reached its peak, with all online slots for 'darshan' at the Ram temple almost fully reserved until Octob... Read More


Punjab CM to invite Prez and PM for state events

Chandigarh, Oct. 16 -- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will extend a formal invitation to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a series of events being organised by the st... Read More