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India's external debt rises 8.2% to $620.7 billion till Mar 2022

India's external debt rose by 8.2 per cent year-on-year to $620.7 billion as of March 2022, which according to the finance ministry is sustainable.

While 53.2 per cent of it was denominated in the US dollar, Indian rupee-denominated debt, estimated at 31.2 per cent, was the second largest, as per the status report on India's external debt released by the ministry.

"India’s external debt continues to be sustainable and prudently managed. As of end-March 2022, it stood at $620.7 billion, growing by 8.2 per cent over the level a year ago. External debt as a ratio to GDP was 19.9 per cent, while reserves to external debt ratio were 97.8 per cent," it said. - PTI.

Ready to accept death penalty if charges against me are proved, says Abhishek Banerjee

G7 to implement Russian oil price cap 'urgently'

Ready to face questioning 30 times but won't bow my head before BJP: TMC's Abhishek Banerjee after ED interrogation in coal scam

20 more leaders of District Congress Committee-Jammu North resign in support of veteran former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad - ANI

CPI(M) decides to appoint Thalassery MLA A N Shamseer as the next Speaker of Kerala Assembly

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal promises farm loan waiver if his party forms government in Gujarat

Terminal 2 of London Heathrow airport evacuated over suspicious item

London Heathrow Airport on Friday said Terminal 2 had been evacuated in response to a suspicious item, with police saying they were investigating an unattended bag.

"Our teams are working with the police in response to a potentially suspicious item identified at Terminal 2. As a precaution, passengers have been temporarily moved away from the area," a Heathrow spokesperson said. - Reuters.

EMA says European Commission authorised adapted versions of Covid vaccines Comirnaty, Spikevax - Reuters

Murugha Mutt seer sent to 4-day police custody

Hemant Soren is afraid of his own MLAs, says former Jharkhand CM Babulal Marandi

Murugha Mutt's Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru brought to Chitradurga District Sessions Court

SC asks Teesta Setalvad to cooperate with probe agency in investigation of alleged fabrication of evidence to frame people in riots cases

District Sessions Court Judge Komala instructs Sri Murugha Mutt's Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru to come straight from the hospital to the court

Karnataka is one of the biggest beneficiaries of the Sagarmala Project. In the field of National Highways, in the last 8 years, work is in progress on projects worth Rs 70,000 crore. Projects worth more than Rs 1 lakh crore are also in pipeline: PM Modi

The GDP figures that have come a few days ago are showing that the policies made by India during the Corona period, the decisions taken, were so important: PM Modi

In the 21st century, India is moving forward with the vision of 'Green Growth'. The technology used in Karnataka's refineries are in sync with this objective: PM Modi

In the last 8 years, more than 3 crore houses have been built for the poor in the country. In Karnataka also, approval has been given for more than 8 lakh pucca houses for the poor: PM Modi

Through One District One Product program, we'll be able to open market opportunities for artisans in Karnataka. Success of Make in India, increasing exports are crucial for development of India: PM Modi

In the past years, the nation has made port-led development an important mantra. As a result of these efforts, the capacity of Indian ports has doubled in the last 8 years: PM Modi

It's extremely important to expand the manufacturing sector and Make in India, says PM Modi in Karnataka

PM Modi speaks at the launch of development initiatives in Mangaluru

Teesta Setalvad's bail plea hearing under way

Modi govt destroying Indian economy with its 'cluelessness', incompetence: Congress

The Congress on Friday hit out at the Union government alleging India's growth story is being pushed back due to the inept handling of the economy and cluelessness on the part of the Modi government.

It also asked the government whether it will now go back on its promises of making the country a $5 trillion economy, doubling farmers' income, and providing pucca houses to all by 2022. (PTI)

Kalyan Chaubey elected AIFF new president

Kalyan Chaubey has been elected as the new president of All India Football Federation (AIFF).

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Murugha Mutt seer to be shifted to Bengaluru hospital

Chief pontiff of Murugha Mutt Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru, who has been arrested for alleged sexual abuse of high school girls and sent to judicial custody, will be shifted to Jayadeva hospital in Bengaluru for treatment.

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Pastoralists staged a protest in front of Surat Municipal Corporation

Pastoralists marched and staged a protest in front of Surat Municipal Corporation demanding justice and grazing land for domestic cattle.

Virat Kohli to start a restaurant in late Kishore Kumar's bungalow

Myanmar court convicts Suu Kyi of vote fraud, adds jail time

A court in Myanmar on Friday sentenced ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi to three years' imprisonment with labour after finding her guilty of election fraud, adding more jail time to the 17 years she is already serving for other offenses prosecuted by the military government.(AP)

'The ones who go to BJP become holy,' Tejashwi yadav questions raids

Out of almost 1000 BJP MLAs & 300 MPs, has anyone's house been raided? Are they all holy? Their houses are not raided as they are getting protection. The ones who go to BJP become holy: Tejashwi Yadav, Deputy CM, Bihar, on raids in Bihar. (ANI)

Second accused in Murugha Mutt case arrested

Murugha Mutt seer complains of chest pain, shifted to ICU

Chief pontiff of Murugha Math Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru, who has been arrested for alleged sexual abuse of high school girls and sent to judicial custody, has been shifted to an ICU ward of a district hospital inChitradurga.
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TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee arrives at the ED office in Kolkata

Sri Lanka's deposed president to return home

BankruptSriLanka's deposed former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa is set to end his self-imposed exile in Thailand and return home Saturday, a top defence official told AFP on Friday.

"He has been living in a Thai hotel as a virtual prisoner and was keen to return," the official, who asked not to be named, told AFP. "We are told he will return very early on Saturday."(AFP)

Dragon's shadow creeps closer across the Palk Strait

Following up on the docking of its spy ship Yuan Wang 5 at Hambantota port (August 16-22) in south Sri Lanka, despite protests from Delhi, China is sending its Colombo envoy with hefty gifts on a tour of the north and east during early September.

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INS Vikrant commissioning a historic event, PM Modi

PM Modi expresses the efficiency of Navy's power under Shivaji

Shivaji used the power of the sea to make a Navy that had embedded fear in the enemies. When the British came to India, they were scared of the power of Indian Navy. Despite the level of difficulty of the task, if India decides to take it up, it will conquer, says PM Modi.

Indian Navy has opened all its branches for women, announces PM Modi

As INS Vikrant proves that India has shed away its colonial past, when INS Vikrant will descend to protect our maritime zone, many women will also be stationed there, adds PM.

PM calls Vikrant symbol of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'

INS Vikrant a floating airfield, a floating town. Power generated in it can light up 5,000 houses, says PM. Vikrant is a symbol of the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat,' adds PM.

With Vikrant India joins select group of nations who can indigenously make aircraft carriers: PM

INS Vikrant a testament to 'India's hard work, talent and commitment', says PM Modi

INS Vikrant is an example of Government's thrust to making India's defence sector self-reliant: PM Modi

INS Vikrant a 'reflection of India's rising spirits', says PM Modi

PM Modi extend his best wishes to the citizens of India. Calls INS Vikrant a journey towards further development.

PM Modi begins his address

Commanding officer of INS Vikrant 'declares and proclaims' missioning warrent of INS Vikrant

Rajnath Singh on the capability of Indian Navy

Rajnath Singh addresses the commissioning of INS Vikrant

Rajnath Singh calls INS Vikrant an "exceptional" symbol of self reliant India.

PM Modi inagurates the new ensign of Navy.

PM Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and other dignitaries at INS Vikrant commission

Chairman and MD of Cochin shipyard gives welcome address

MD of Cochin shipyard calls the event a true representatives of what "we as a nation can achieve" when varied stakeholder come together under a shared vision and work owards a national goal.

PM Modi receives guard of honour at INS Vikrant commission

Commissioning ceremony of INS Vikrant has begun

INS Vikrant, largest warship ever built in Indian maritime history

Commissioning crew of INS Vikrant

IAC Vikrant all set to be commissioned!

6 dead, 7 injured as car mows people down in Gujarat district

PM Modi's visit to infuse enthusiasm in party's rank and file

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit today is expected to give the BJP a much-needed boost ahead of the 2023 Assembly elections as he is slated to chair a meeting with top leaders to take stock of the party’s situation.
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Hyderabad drug racket busted, involved 45 lakh crypto transactions

6 drug peddlers apprehended after an interstate drug racket involving Rs 45 lakh crypto transactions was busted in Hyderabad. Accused were selling drugs on dark web & using cryptocurrency & hidden apps to facilitate door-delivery of drugs. (ANI)

PM Modi to commission first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, today at 9:30 am

Lufthansa airlines to cancel 800 flights today as pilots' union announced one-day strike

The move is likely to affect130,000 passengers, reports Reuters.

India's National Stock Exchange to add Adani Enterprises to benchmark index

National Stock Exchange (NSE) will add Adani Enterprises, the flagship company of Indian coal-to-edible-oils conglomerate Adani Group, to its benchmark Nifty 50 index effective Sept. 30, the NSE said on Thursday.

To make room for Adani, Shree Cement will be removed from the index, the NSE said, adding the changes are part of its periodic review.

Adani Group, controlled by Asia's richest person Gautam Adani, has several publicly listed companies in sectors including airports and ports, power generation and transmission as well as coal and gas trading.

After Delhi returns to old liquor policy, industry concerned about leftover stock

As the national capital on Thursday returned back to the old excise policy, the liquor industry seems to be more concerned regarding the lack of clarity about the stock left over at L1 liquor license during the policy changeover.

The stock which was left unsold after the city stepped in to the new excise policy in November 2021 has not yet been resolved and additionally this changeover policy has also been added in the stock which has become a headache for the industry.