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India hands three tonnes of anti-TB medicines to Sri Lanka

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Decision to slash GST on essential drugs commendable: IMA

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council’s decision to slash GST on several cancer-related and other...

Fitch affirms India’s rating at BBB- with stable outlook

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: Fitch Ratings has affirmed India's credit rating at 'BBB-' with a stable outlook, supported by the...

India, Fiji may be oceans apart but share same aspirations: PM Modi

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: Lauding the ties between India and Fiji, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on August 25 that...

Djokovic overcomes Tien in US Open

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: In his first competitive outing since Wimbledon, Novak Djokovic saw off a challenging opening-round test presented...

SpaceX postpones 10th test flight of Starship

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: Billionaire Elon Musk-led SpaceX on August 25 postponed the 10th test flight of its huge rocket...

Shubhanshu Shukla reunited with family

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on August 25 reunited with his family and...

PC demand remains strong as market grows 5.7 pc

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: PC demand in the consumer segment remained strong across both online and offline channels in India,...

Investments under PLI schemes cross Rs 1.76 lakh crore

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: With investments exceeding Rs 1.76 lakh crore and major gains in output, exports, and employment generation,...

Pujara announces retirement from all forms

August 24, 2025

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: Veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara on August 24 announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket,...

International conference to commemorate World Doctorates Day on Aug 25