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Growth rate of 8 key infra sectors slows to 4% in December 2024 – India TV

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Growth rate of 8 key infra sectors slows to 4% in December 2024 – India TV

Image Source : PTI The eight core sectors contribute 40.27 per cent to the Index of Industrial Production (IIP). The output of eight key infrastructure sectors - that includes coal, refinery products, fertiliser, and steel - slowed down to 4 per cent in December 2024, according to official data released on Friday. The data shows that the growth rate of these sectors was 5.1 per cent a year ago. On a monthly basis, the growth rate in the production of these sectors was lower than the 4.4 per cent expansion recorded in November 2024. In December, the production of natural…

Sad but support him, says Pooja Hegde on Vijay’s foray into politics

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Sad but support him, says Pooja Hegde on Vijay’s foray into politics

Tamil superstar Vijay is all set to take the political plunge and actor Pooja Hegde is sad. The 34-year-old actor says she is a fan of Vijay and supports his decision to quit films to join politics. Hegde is set to reunite with Vijay in "Jana Nayakan", what is widely believed to be his last film before he quits cinema to become a full-time time politician. The duo earlier featured together in Nelson Dilipkumar's "Beast" (2022). The superstar actor, who formed his party Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam last year, revealed the film's title last week. Asked how…

What are concussion rules in cricket? How was Harshit Rana allowed as replacement for Shivam Dube? – India TV

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What are concussion rules in cricket? How was Harshit Rana allowed as replacement for Shivam Dube? – India TV

Image Source : GETTY Harshit Rana came in as a concussion substitute for Shivam Dube. In a controversial moment in the India vs England 4th T20I in Pune, Harshit Rana came in on as a substitute player replacement for Shivam Dube in the second innings of the clash. Harshit came to bowl in the 12th over after being named replacement for Dube and made an impact immediately as he broke the rebuilding fourth wicket stand of Liam Livingstone and Harry Brook after getting the former caught behind. Harshit, who was not in the Playing XI for the match, then took…

Why After Dinner makes for a cosy, after-party haunt in Goa

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Why After Dinner makes for a cosy, after-party haunt in Goa

Imagine walking into a bar and being handed a toothbrush by the server. Relax, it is not a comment on your dental hygiene. In fact, this is mixologist Harsh Pandya’s way of welcoming you to After Dinner, the newest hotspot in Goa’s laid-back coastal village, Anjuna. Call it a quirky welcome drink or a palate cleanser, Mouthwash is made with mint-washed rum, lemongrass liqueur, a balanced mix of malic and citric acid, saline, and warm spices, like cardamom, star anise, cloves and cinnamon. “It sets the tone for the journey ahead, aligning perfectly with After Dinner’s goal of creating a…

FDA Approves Painkiller Designed To Eliminate Risk Of Opioid Addiction

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FDA Approves Painkiller Designed To Eliminate Risk Of Opioid Addiction

Recalling drugs | Image: Pexels Federal officials on Thursday approved a new type of pain pill designed to eliminate the risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioid medications like Vicodin and OxyContin. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it approved Vertex Pharmaceuticals' Journavx for short-term pain that often follows surgery or injuries. It’s the first new pharmaceutical approach to treating pain in more than 20 years, offering an alternative to both opioids and over-the-counter medications like ibuprofen and acetaminophen. But the medication’s modest effectiveness and lengthy development process underscore the challenges of finding new ways to manage pain.…

‘Specific dates would be announced at the appropriate time’ – India TV

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‘Specific dates would be announced at the appropriate time’ – India TV

Image Source : PTI (FILE) Randhir Jaiswal Addressing the weekly media presser, External Affairs Ministry's spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Friday said that both India and the US are working on an early visit of the PM to the US. Jaiswal added that the visit will further deepen the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. He added that the specific dates for the visit will be announced at the appropriate time. PM Modi holds telephonic conversation with Donald Trump On Monday, PM Modi and US President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation. Speaking to reporters after the call, Trump said, "I had…

Naidu, Pawan to campaign for Delhi polls

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Naidu, Pawan to campaign for Delhi polls

The Bharatiya Janata Party is roping its alliance partners in the campaign for Delhi polls. Accordingly, Telugu Desam Party president and Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu is set to campaign for Bharatiya Janata Party candidates in Delhi. Naidu, who will be, reportedly, going to New Delhi on Saturday, will campaign in parts of Delhi, especially in the areas with a significant Telugu voter base, on February 2 (Sunday). Also read: 'Special Status' demand gets a fresh lease of life in Andhra It has been learnt that BJP’s local leaders have already finalised the campaign…

Budget 2025: I-T exemption threshold remains unchanged for 10 years

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Budget 2025: I-T exemption threshold remains unchanged for 10 years

Image Source : PIXABAY The new tax regime exempts income up to Rs 3 lakh. Budget 2025: As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present Union Budget 2025 on February 1, salaried people are expecting some relief in terms of income tax liability. Experts believe that the threshold should be changed as it has remained unchanged at Rs 2.5 lakh since 2014 in the old tax regime. Old tax regime Under the old tax regime, Income from Rs 2.5-5 lakh attracts 5 per cent tax, and 20 per cent for income between Rs 5 lakh and Rs 10 lakh. A…

Christopher Nolan ropes in Benny Safdie, John Leguizamo for ‘The Odyssey’

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Christopher Nolan ropes in Benny Safdie, John Leguizamo for ‘The Odyssey’

Oscar-winning director Christopher Nolan has roped in actors John Leguizamo and Benny Safdie for his star-studded project "The Odyssey". The film also features Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Anne Hathaway and Charlize Theron. "The Odyssey" is based on the epic Greek poem by Homer and will be released in theatres on July 17, 2026. Universal Pictures is the studio behind the film. Homer's "Odyssey" follows Odysseus, who spends years travelling back home from the Trojan War while battling mythical creatures and faces the wrath of the gods in his journey. Also read:…

Why was Harshit Rana allowed to bowl despite not being in Playing XI for IND vs ENG 4th T20I? – India TV

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Why was Harshit Rana allowed to bowl despite not being in Playing XI for IND vs ENG 4th T20I? – India TV

Image Source : GETTY Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh. Indian pacer Harshit Rana was allowed to bowl despite not being in the Playing XI for India vs England 4th T20I at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune on Friday, January 31. Rana came to bowl in the 12th over of the second innings when India were defending 181. Rana took a wicket in his first over as he got Liam Livingstone caught behind on a short of length outside off. How was Harshit Rana allowed to bowl? Meanwhile, Harshit Rana was a concussion substitute for Shivam Dube. All-rounder Dube had…