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February 28, 2025 6:25 PM

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Core Sector Growth Hits 4.6% in January 2025

The combined Index of Eight Core Industries, or the core sector, grew by 4.6 percent in January 2025, compared to the same month last year. The production of cement, refinery products, coal, steel, fertilisers, and electricity recorded positive growth in January 2025. Infrastructure sector data meas...

February 28, 2025 6:08 PM

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Coal Movement Doubles in 2 Years, RSR Mode Eases Rail Congestion: Govt

The government today said that coal movement across the country has doubled over the last two years. The Ministry of Coal, in a statement, said that the Rail-Sea-Rail (RSR) mode coal movement has increased from 28 million metric tonnes in 2022 to 54 million metric tonnes in 2024. It said that the RS...

February 28, 2025 6:06 PM

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CAG Report Flags Fund Misuse, Drug Shortage in Delhi’s AAP-Led Health Sector

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) report on public health infrastructure and management of health services during the Aam Aadmi Party government has highlighted underutilisation of funds during the COVID period, delays in project execution, and a shortage of drugs and staff in city ...

February 28, 2025 5:29 PM

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EPFO Retains 8.25% Interest Rate on EPF Deposits for 2024-25

The Central Board of Trustees (CBT) of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has kept unchanged and recommended the same interest rate of 8.25 percent on employees’ provident fund (EPF) deposits for 2024-25. EPFO, which manages the EPF accounts of over seven crore subscribers, had increa...

February 28, 2025 4:13 PM

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Forensic Science Key to Justice in Developed India: President Droupadi Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu underscored the critical role of forensic science in shaping a justice-based, developed India. Addressing the third convocation of the National Forensic Science University in Gandhinagar today, the President highlighted the vision of a developed India that blends Indian heri...