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December 17, 2024 7:48 PM

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Rajnath Singh chairs consultative committee meeting; Discusses new Defence PSUs

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a meeting of the Ministry's Consultative Committee in New Delhi today. In the meeting, the roles and functions of the new Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) were discussed. During the meeting, committee members were also informed on the financial figure...

December 17, 2024 7:41 PM

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Lok Sabha takes up Goa ST Representation Bill, 2024 for consideration & passing

The Lok  Sabha today took up the Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the State of Goa Bill, 2024 for consideration and passing. The bill aims at enabling the reservation of seats for effective democratic participation of members of Scheduled Tribes and to...

December 17, 2024 5:41 PM

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Indian Woman Returns Home After 22 Years of Ordeal in Pakistan

An Indian Woman deceived by a travel agent returned home today after 22 years from Pakistan. Hamida Bano, arriving in the homeland was handed over to officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. After completing the necessary paperwork, the Indian Immigration and Customs Department transferred he...

December 17, 2024 5:24 PM

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NAPDDR being implemented to reduce drug consumption, addiction in country: Govt

The  National Action Plan For Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) is being implemented for reducing consumption of drugs and controlling drug addiction in the country.   In a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha , Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment B L Verma under this centrally spo...

December 17, 2024 4:43 PM

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India Emerging as Renewable Energy Capital of the World: Pralhad Joshi

New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi said today that India is not only witnessing an energy revolution but also becoming the renewable energy capital of the world. Addressing the 5th CII International Energy Conference and Exhibition in New Delhi, the Minister said that the country is cur...

December 17, 2024 3:39 PM

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NHRC begins Winter Internship programme for PG students

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has begun its 4-weeks long Winter Internship programme, for post-graduate-level students. 80 students from different academic disciplines from various universities and colleges of the country are attending the program.         Inaugurating the internship p...

December 17, 2024 3:03 PM

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Sri Lankan President visits World Heritage Mahabodhi Temple in Bihar

The President of Sri Lanka, Mr. Anura Kumara Dissanayaka paid a visit to the World Heritage Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya, Bihar.     During this, he offered prayers in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. He was accompanied by a 14-member delegation during this visit.     The Secretary of the Bodh G...