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November 1, 2024 1:40 PM

Govt launches Namo Drone Didi Scheme to provide drones to women self help groups

Government has released the Operational Guidelines of Central Sector Scheme Namo Drone Didi. Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ministry has approved this Central Sector Scheme for providing drones to the Women Self Help Groups under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission with ...

November 1, 2024 1:34 PM

Iron Ore production grows by 5.5% in first half of current financial year

Iron ore production has registered a growth of 5.5 percent in the first half of the current financial year. Ministry of Mines said that the production of iron ore increased to 135 million metric tonnes from April to September in financial year 2024-25, compared to 128 million metric tonnes recorded ...

November 1, 2024 1:31 PM

IAS Rajesh Kumar Singh appointed as Defence Secretary

Rajesh Kumar Singh, a 1989-batch IAS officer from Kerala cadre, today assumed charge as the Defence Secretary. Mr Singh succeeded a 1988-batch IAS officer of Andhra Pradesh cadre Giridhar Aramane, who superannuated from service yesterday.         Before taking charge, Mr Singh laid a wreath a...

November 1, 2024 1:26 PM

New railway ticket reservation rules come into effect from today

The new train ticket advance reservation booking rules have come into force from today. The Railways has reduced the existing time limit for advance reservations in trains from 120 days to 60 days. However, all the bookings done upto 31st October this year will remain intact.      According to...

November 1, 2024 12:35 PM

Bangladesh celebrates Kali Puja with sacred fervor and enthusiasm

In Bangladesh, Kali Puja or Shyama Puja, a religious festival of the Hindu community, was celebrated across the country on Thursday with due sacred fervor and enthusiasm.         The main features of the Puja were worshiping the goddess Kali, lighting earthen lamps at their houses, temples ...

November 1, 2024 12:31 PM

Delhi fire dept records highest diwali emergency calls in last ten years

The Delhi Fire Department has reported an unprecedented number of emergency calls on Diwali this year, which is highest in the last ten years. Delhi Fire Services Director Atul Garg said, in just 12 hours, from 5 PM to 5 AM, more than 300 calls of fire incidents were received. Mr Garg said, three de...