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Noida airport successfully completes calibration flight to test navigation system

Noida International Airport (NIA) on Monday successfully completed the calibration of the Instrument Landing System (ILS) and Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI). In a statement, the airport said that a Beech King Air 360ER from the Airports Authority of India (AAI) began the calibration process on October 10 and concluded on Monday. The calibration was […]

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Hockey India League Player Auction 2024/25, Day 1: Harmanpreet, Abhishek Hardik fetch big bids

The opening day of the Hockey India League (HIL) Player Auction 2024/25 was an exhilarating event, featuring 54 players, including 18 international stars. On Sunday, all eight franchises collectively invested over Rs. 16 crores, with core players from the Indian men’s hockey team and top overseas drag-flickers attracting significant bids. Gurjant Singh (Rs. 19 lakh) […]

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Sensex, Nifty open higher as geopolitical risks ease

India’s benchmark indices gained in early trade on Monday. The Nifty rose 59.20 points, or 0.24% percent, to open at 25,023, while the BSE Sensex added 195 points, or 0.24%, starting at 81,576.93. Market analysts said that the impact of China’s stimulus measures and geopolitical concerns in Indian markets appears to be waning. However, they […]

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5G to inject USD 450 billion into Indian economy by 2040: Telecom Minister Scindia

Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Monday that the adoption of 5G technology in India is expected to contribute an estimated $450 billion to the country’s economy by 2040. Speaking at the Global Standards Symposium, one of the world’s largest telecom events, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Scindia said: “In India […]

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Wholesale Price Index records 1.84% inflation in September 2024 amid rising food prices

The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) data for September 2024 reveals an annual inflation rate of 1.84%, based on the 2011-12 base year. According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, this positive rate is driven by higher prices in food articles, food products, and key manufacturing sectors such as motor vehicles, trailers, machinery, and equipment. […]

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“Preposterous imputations”: India hits back as Canada labels diplomats ‘Persons of Interest’

India on Monday issued a sharp response to Canada after receiving a diplomatic communication suggesting that the Indian High Commissioner and other diplomats are “persons of interest” in an ongoing investigation. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) dismissed the allegations as “preposterous imputations” and accused the Justin Trudeau government of pursuing a political agenda rooted […]

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Prime Minister meets with President of Lao PDR

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met H.E. Thongloun Sisoulith, General Secretary of the Central Committee of Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and President of Lao PDR in Vientiane today. Prime Minister congratulated President Sisoulith for successfully hosting the ASEAN Summit and the East Asia Summit. The two leaders discussed bilateral ties and reaffirmed their commitment […]