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India hits 100 GW solar power capacity milestone, local manufacturing surges

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Barcelona rout Valencia to reach Copa del Rey semifinals

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IRDAI directs health insurers not to hike premium for senior citizens by over 10 pc

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: As health insurance companies have implemented steep premium hikes across age groups — some insurers even...

RBI cuts repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25 per cent to spur growth

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on February 7 cut the...

Marcus Stoinis announces surprise retirement from ODIs with immediate effect

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: Australia’s seam-bowling all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has surprisingly announced his retirement from ODIs with immediate effect, bringing...

Car sales clock 15.5 per cent surge to 4.66 lakh units in Jan

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI; Car sales in India surged by a robust 15.53 per cent to 4,65,920 in January this...

USIBC delegation to strengthen US-India partnership at India Energy Week 2025

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: The US-India Business Council (USIBC) on February 6 said it will lead a high-level delegation to...

New TRAI recommendations to streamline national numbering plan, boost telecom services

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: The Government on February 6 issued recommendations on the revision of national numbering plan to ensure...

Crude Oil Prices Expected to Stay Steady, Boosting Retail Margins for Indian Oil Marketing Companies