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U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen to visit India in November
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held bilateral talks with her American counterpart, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, during which Ms. Yellen announced that she would visit India in November. “I am glad to announce today that in November ahead of the G20 meetings, I will take my first trip to India as Treasury Secretary, to attend the U.S.-India Economic and Financial Partnership, our ninth Partnership meeting,” Ms. Yellen said.
Human sacrifice claims lives of two Kerala women; man, couple arrested
Two women were killed in two separate ‘ritualistic human sacrifices’ over three months by three accused persons at Elanthoor in Pathanamthitta district.
IMF cuts India’s FY 2022-23 growth forecast to 6.8%
The world, including India, will experience an overall slowdown in the next year owing to the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war, tightening monetary conditions globally, the highest inflation in decades, and lingering effects of the pandemic, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
U.N. Secretary-General, PM Modi to launch environmental programme at Gujarat’s Statue of Unity
Cocoa farmers in Andhra Pradesh face crisis as domestic prices fall, demand government intervention for fair pricing.
Special Court denies bail to Ranya Rao for gold smuggling; investigation into international syndicate continues, involving actor Tarun Raju.
36-hour hackathon tackling human-animal conflict with innovative solutions, judged by IT and Forest Department experts for cash prizes.
Namma Raste conference highlights citizen-driven initiatives for better urban mobility, accessibility, and safety in Bengaluru.
Coimbatore Corporation to convert medians under flyovers into green spaces with private funding for city beautification and maintenance.
Ladakh faces job vacancies, protests, and budget cuts, with focus on infrastructure and renewable energy projects.
State Horticulture Mission’s ‘Arka Vertical Gardens’ project was launched in 2022
Emphasizing safety in rock blasting operations, RISE-25 workshop focuses on innovations for efficiency and sustainability in NITK-Surathkal.
Kanniyakumari district's Biodiversity Museum & Conservation Centre at Keeriparai offers immersive experience of western ghats biodiversity & culture.
Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu aims to transform Tirupati into a sports, cultural, and tourism hub, with ongoing development projects.
Union Law Minister honors tavil exponent P. Datchanamoorthy in Puducherry, reciting religious couplets at private event.
CCTV surveillance and webcasting for SSLC exams in Mandya; 20,469 students to appear, strict measures in place.
Delegation from Maharashtra, MP visit FLO Industrial Park near Hyderabad