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New Delhi, Jan 24 (PTI): Following are the top stories at 5:30 PM NATION DEL35 BIZ-LD STOCKS Sensex crashes 1,546 pts; worst day in 2 months Mumbai: The domestic equity market on Monday logged the steepest single-day drop in about two months, with the benchmark Sensex crashing nearly 1,546 points to crack below the 58,000-level due to panic selling across counters tracking subdued global stocks.
DEL25 AVI-AI-HANDOVER Air India likely to be handed over to Tata group by weekend New Delhi: Air India is likely to be handed over to the Tata group by the end of this week, senior government officials said on Monday.
DEL34 ISRAEL-INDIA-ANNIV Israel-India close cooperation will grow further: Israeli envoy New Delhi: The 30th anniversary of India-Israel diplomatic ties is a good opportunity to look ahead and shape the next 30 years of relations, the Israeli envoy here said on Monday and exuded confidence that the close cooperation between the two countries in different fields will only grow further in the coming years.
DEL33 POLL-AMARINDER-SIDHU Pakistan wanted Sidhu reinstated as Punjab minister, claims ex-CM Amarinder Singh New Delhi: Former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday claimed he had got a message from Pakistan to reinstate Navjot Singh Sidhu in his government because he was an old friend of their prime minister.
DEL24PM-GIRL CHILD DAY Immense priority accorded to empowering girl child in development initiatives of Govt: PM New Delhi: On the occasion of National Girl Child Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said immense priority is accorded to empowering the girl child in every development initiative undertaken by his government, and asserted that the focus is on ensuring dignity as well as opportunities to her.
DEL22 PM-LD BAL PURASKAR PM interacts with Rashtriya Bal Puraskar recipients; calls on them to support "Vocal for Local" New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged recipients of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar to support the "Vocal for Local" campaign and said the youth is at the centre of all policies being framed by government.