December 4, 2024 7:51 PM December 4, 2024 7:51 PM

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Rajya Sabha clears bill to replace 100 years old Boiler Act

The Rajya Sabha has passed the Boilers Bill 2024. It repeals the Boilers Act,  1923. Specific provisions have been made in the Bill to ensure the safety of persons working inside a boiler and the repair of boilers undertaken by qualified and competent persons. For Ease of Doing Business, the Bill wi...

December 4, 2024 7:44 PM December 4, 2024 7:44 PM

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LS takes up Railways (Amendment) Bill to grant statutory powers to Railway Board

The Lok Sabha today took up the Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024 for consideration and passing. The Bill seeks to grant statutory powers to the Railway Board and enhance the functioning and independence of the body. It repeals the Indian Railway Board Act 1905 and incorporates provisions related to t...

December 4, 2024 5:59 PM December 4, 2024 5:59 PM

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PM condoles death of Squash player Raj Manchanda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the passing of Indian squash player Raj Manchanda today. Mr Modi said that Raj Manchanda was a true legend of Indian squash, known for his dedication and excellence. The Prime Minister also lauded him for his service to the nation reflected in his military servi...

December 4, 2024 5:57 PM December 4, 2024 5:57 PM

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Domestic market maintains its positive trend

Domestic benchmark equity indices today maintained their positive trajectory, supported by gains in realty and banking stocks. The 30-share BSE Sensex added 110 points, or 0.14 per cent, to close at 80,956 and the NSE Nifty50 ended nearly flat, marginally up by 10 points, to settle at 24,467. The br...

December 4, 2024 5:22 PM December 4, 2024 5:22 PM

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BJP terms  Rahul Gandhi’s Sambal visit as formality

BJP today hit out at senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his attempt to visit violence-hit Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. Briefing media in New Delhi, party spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi said Congress is doing formalities in the matter. He claimed that no Congress leaders spoke anything about the Sam...

December 4, 2024 5:21 PM December 4, 2024 5:21 PM

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60 districts free from LWE informs State Home Minister to RS

The government has said that 60 districts have been freed from the menace of Left Wing Extremism (LWE) in the country during the last five years. In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today, Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said that following the resolute implementation of the National Poli...

December 4, 2024 4:51 PM December 4, 2024 4:51 PM

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Slight increase in rural literacy rate in last fiscal informs Education Minister to RS

Rural literacy registered a marginal rise in the country last year. As against  77 per cent during 2022-23, rural literacy rose to 77.5 per cent in 2023-24. In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Education, Jayant Chaudhary said the Male literacy rate which was 83.6 per cent in...

December 4, 2024 4:45 PM December 4, 2024 4:45 PM

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5G services spread across the country says Communication Minister

The government today said 5G services are available in 779 districts out of 783 districts in the country. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar said over 4.6 lakh 5G Base Transceiver Stations have been installed in...