New Delhi, August 3 India wants to double its trade with Uzbekistan within the next three years, as the two countries look to strengthen business ties and encourage companies to invest in each other’s economies. Speaking at the India-Uzbekistan Business Forum in New Delhi, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said businesses from both countries […]
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New Delhi, August 3 India’s captive and commercial coal mines produced more coal in July than they did a year ago, as the government pushes to increase domestic supplies and reduce dependence on imports. Sharing details in an official statement, the Ministry of Coal said that the coal sector produced 14.78 million tonnes (MT) of […]
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Bhogapuram (Andhra Pradesh), August 1 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched and inaugurated development projects worth more than ₹17,900 crore in Andhra Pradesh, saying the investments in airports, roads, ports and energy infrastructure would strengthen the state’s economy and create new opportunities for young people. Addressing a gathering in Bhogapuram in Vizianagaram district, Narendra […]
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New Delhi, July 31 The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday approved the continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme from 2026-27 to 2030-31 with a financial outlay of Rs 3.15 lakh crore. The decision ensures the continuation of annual income support of ₹6,000 to eligible landholding farmer […]
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New Delhi, July 31 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated athletes Lovepreet Singh and Seema after they won medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Lovepreet Singh claimed the silver medal in the men’s +110kg weightlifting event and set new Commonwealth Games record in the snatch discipline. In a post on X, Modi […]
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New Delhi, July 30 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said both Houses of Parliament had passed a stringent anti-paper leak bill as part of the government’s efforts to tackle a menace that he said had threatened the future of the country’s children. In a video message released on Thursday, Modi said the legislation was […]
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For decades, engineers have viewed siltation as one of the biggest long term threats to the Bhakra Dam. The prevailing belief was that sediment carried by the Sutlej River was steadily reducing the reservoir’s storage capacity, raising concerns about the dam’s future ability to supply water and generate electricity. However, a new scientific study by […]
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New Delhi, July 29 Amid continuing opposition protests over the police response to the NEET student demonstrations, the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill that makes deliberate insults to Vande Mataram a criminal offence, bringing an end to more than a week of legislative deadlock. The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, […]
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New Delhi, July 29 The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill to strengthen India’s anti-paper leak law, introducing tougher penalties including up to 10 years in prison and fines of up to ₹50 lakh, as the government sought to reassure millions of students that public examinations would be better protected from fraud. The Public […]
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Chandigarh, July 27 An anonymous Instagram page with 4.9 million followers with Reservation Hatao Andolan, has rapidly gained attention online by calling for reforms to India’s caste-based reservation system. With no identified founder, political affiliation, or public leadership, the campaign describes itself as being “backed by citizens who believe reform deserves a voice” and uses […]
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