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December 6, 2024 2:04 PM

Govt committed to North Eastern region’s development: Mos Home Affairs

Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai today said that the Government is committed to working towards the development of the North Eastern region. While briefing the media about the Development of the North Eastern Region, the Minister said that the lives of the people of North Eastern sta...

December 6, 2024 1:56 PM

Haryana police stops Punjab farmers’ ‘Dilli Chalo’ march at Shambhu border

A group of farmers from Punjab started marching towards Delhi from the Shambhu border by foot today as part of ‘Dilli Chalo’ agitation over several pending demands. However, they were stopped there by the Haryana police. In view of the farmers' protest, Haryana Home Secretary Sumita Mis...

December 6, 2024 1:48 PM

BJP MLA Kalidas Kolambkar sworn in as pro-tem speaker of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly

BJP MLA Kalidas Kolambkar was sworn in today as the pro-tem speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. Governor C. P. Radhakrishnan administered the oath of office and secrecy to Mr Kolambkar at Mumbai's Raj Bhavan, in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chairperson of the...

December 6, 2024 1:38 PM

Govt asserts commitment to provide MSP at least 50% above cost of production

Amid farmers' protests on the issue of MSP and other demands, the government today asserted that it is committed to providing a Minimum Support Price at least 50 per cent above the cost of production of crops. Replying to supplementaries in the Rajya Sabha, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh C...

December 6, 2024 4:00 PM

PM Modi to inaugurate Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav showcasing cultural fabric of North-East

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi today. The three-day festival will highlight the vast cultural tapestry of Northeast India, bringing together an array of traditional arts, crafts, and cultural practices. The Mahotsav will serve as an...

December 6, 2024 1:27 PM

Hornbill Music Festival 2024 set to begin in Nagaland

In Nagaland, the Hornbill Music Festival 2024 at Kisama is set for an incredible night for music lovers, featuring iconic Indian bands like Parikrama, Indus Creed, Girish and the Chronicles. These bands, with their rich history in the Indian rock scene, are celebrated for their high-energy...

December 6, 2024 1:22 PM

Education is path to all-round development, getting employment should not be only motto: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu today said education is the only path for the all-round development of a human being. She said getting employment should not be the only motto of education and students must acquire vast knowledge through education as it leads a person towards betterment. The President said ...

December 6, 2024 1:43 PM

Bundle of currency notes recovered from Rajya Sabha chamber

A bundle of currency notes was recovered from the Rajya Sabha chamber yesterday. During the routine anti-sabotage check of the chamber after the adjournment of the House, these currency notes were recovered. When the House met this morning, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar informed about it saying...

December 6, 2024 1:05 PM

Tripura observes 68th death anniversary of Dr B R Ambedkar

The 68th death anniversary of the architect of the Indian Constitution Dr B.R. Ambedkar is being observed in various parts of Tripura. The state-level programme to pay homage to Dr. Ambedkar on his Mahaparinirvan Diwas was held at Ujjayanta Palace in Agartala this morning where floral trib...

December 6, 2024 1:45 PM

RBI cuts Cash Reserve Ratio by 50 basis points to 4%; keeps repo rate unchanged

The Reserve Bank of India today decided by a majority of 4:2, to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 6.50 per cent for the eleventh time in a row. Consequently, the standing deposit facility (SDF) rate remains at 6.25 per cent and the marginal standing facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate at 6....