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Centre names Urjit Patel as IMF Executive Director

August 29, 2025

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: The Government has approved the appointment of former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Dr Urjit...

PM Modi makes reforms and stability pitch in Tokyo

August 29, 2025

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 29 cited India’s political and economic stability and rapid growth,...

Dhruv-Tanisha duo in quarters of World Championships

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: The Indian pair of Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila pulled off an upset against fifth-seeded Tang...

India becomes global hub for UK Company CMF

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: With its global marketing operations recently shifted to India, London-based technology company CMF on August 28...

Dubai-bound IndiGo flight diverted to Ahmedabad after technical fault

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: An IndiGo flight from Surat to Dubai carrying around 150 passengers was diverted to Ahmedabad on...

Industrial growth rises to 4-month high of 3.5 per cent in July

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: India's industrial growth, based on the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), rose to a four-month high...

Sindhu storms into pre- quarters of World Championships

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: PV Sindhu showcased her trademark grit and resilience to reach the pre- quarter final of the...

Sudan’s El Fasher epicenter of child suffering: UN

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: Under siege for 500 days, El Fasher city in Sudan's North Darfur state has become the...

Over 56 cr Jan Dhan accounts opened in last 11 years

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: More than 56 crore bank accounts have been opened under the flagship financial inclusion scheme, Pradhan...

Govt extends import duty exemption on cotton till Dec 31