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August 7, 2024 12:47 PM August 7, 2024 12:47 PM

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K. Kailashnathan takes oath as Lt. Governor of Puducherry

K. Kailashnathan today took oath as the Lt. Governor of Puducherry today. Acting Chief Justice of the Madras High Court D. Krishnakumar administered him the oath of office and secrecy at the swearing-in ceremony held at the Raj Nivas. Chief Minister N Rangasamy, his cabinet colleagues, MLAs and top ...

August 7, 2024 12:25 PM August 7, 2024 12:25 PM

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10th National Handloom Day observes across country

The 10th National Handloom Day is being observed across the country today. On the occasion, an event is being organised at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi and Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar is attending the event.   Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his greetings to the nation on the day. I...

August 7, 2024 9:19 AM August 7, 2024 9:19 AM

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RBI asks banks to provide short term crop loans to farmers

In view of the continuation of the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme by the Centre, the Reserve Bank has asked banks to provide short term crop loans and short term loans for allied activities including animal husbandry, dairy, fisheries, beekeeping etc. upto an overall limit of 3 lakh rupees to f...

August 7, 2024 11:00 AM August 7, 2024 11:00 AM

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President Droupadi Murmu to arrive in Auckland on a 3-day state visit to New Zealand

President Droupadi Murmu will arrive in Auckland today on a 3-day state visit to New Zealand. She is visiting New Zealand at the invitation of Governor General of New Zealand, Dame Cindy Kiro. During the visit, President Murmu will hold bilateral meeting with Governor General Kiro and meet Prime Min...

August 7, 2024 9:18 AM August 7, 2024 9:18 AM

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10th National Handloom Day to be celebrated in New Delhi

10th National Handloom Day will be celebrated today in New Delhi. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar will confer Sant Kabir Awards and National Handloom Awards to handloom weavers for their outstanding contribution in handloom sector.    During the function, Sant Kabir Awards and National Handloom ...

August 7, 2024 8:04 AM August 7, 2024 8:04 AM

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EAM issues advisory to Indian nationals to avoid non-essential travel to Libya

External Affairs Ministry has issued an advisory urging Indian nationals to avoid non-essential travel to Libya. The Ministry had earlier imposed travel ban on Indian nationals traveling to Libya on 23rd May, 2016. The relaxation is in response to assessment of the prevailing situation in Libya. Ind...