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October 1, 2025 10:00 PM October 1, 2025 10:00 PM

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India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement Comes into Force

The India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) came into effect from today. The agreement was signed on the 10th of March last year in New Delhi. TEPA is India’s FTA with four developed European nations including Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and S...

October 1, 2025 9:42 PM October 1, 2025 9:42 PM

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Begins Two-Day Visit to Kutch

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is on a two-day visit to Kutch from today. The Minister will attend a cultural programme at the Military Station in Bhuj. Tomorrow, on the occasion of Dussehra, the Defence Minister will witness a multi-agency security exercise at the Lakkinala Military Garrison on the...

October 1, 2025 9:39 PM October 1, 2025 9:39 PM

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UPSC Enters 100th Year of Service, Launches Centenary Celebrations

Union Public Service Commission, UPSC has entered its 100th year of service. Marking the 99th Foundation Day, UPSC Chairman Ajay Kumar addressed former chairpersons, commission members, officers, staff, and guests. Mr Kumar described the occasion as a time to celebrate UPSC’s long journey and to rea...

October 1, 2025 10:10 PM October 1, 2025 10:10 PM

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GST Bachat Utsav: Tax on Handmade Products Reduced to Boost Artisans

  GST Bachat Utsav announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi which commenced on 22nd of last month is benefiting all sections of society. The next-generation GST reforms represent a significant step towards simplifying India’s indirect tax system. The reforms are bringing substantial relief to citiz...

October 1, 2025 9:30 PM October 1, 2025 9:30 PM

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President Murmu Pays Tribute to Mahatma Gandhi Ahead of 156th Birth Anniversary

President Droupadi Murmu has paid tribute to Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, ahead of his 156th birth anniversary. In her message on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti, President Murmu said this is an occasion to dedicate to the ideals and values of the Father of the Nation. She added that Mahatma Gand...

October 1, 2025 9:18 PM October 1, 2025 9:18 PM

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MoD Organises Blood Donation Camp on National Voluntary Blood Donation Day

The Ministry of Defence, in collaboration with the Armed Forces Transfusion Centre, organised a Blood Donation Camp on the occasion of National Voluntary Blood Donation Day in New Delhi today. The camp organised under the theme Give Blood, Give Hope: Together We Save Lives highlighted the life-savin...

October 1, 2025 9:14 PM October 1, 2025 9:14 PM

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Cabinet Approves 3% Hike in DA for Central Employees and DR for Pensioners

The Union Cabinet has approved Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners by three per cent. Briefing the media after the cabinet meeting in New Delhi today, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that this will benefit about 4...

October 1, 2025 8:27 PM October 1, 2025 8:27 PM

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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Pays Tribute to Former Speaker GMC Balayogi

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla today paid floral tributes to former Lok Sabha Speaker GMC Balayogi in New Delhi. In a social media post, Mr Birla said that his tenure as Speaker is known for enhancing parliamentary traditions. He also added that his commitment to democratic values remains inspirational ...

October 1, 2025 8:24 PM October 1, 2025 8:24 PM

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Guided by Seva and Sushasan, India Emerges as Trusted Global Friend

Guided by the mantra of Seva and Sushasan, that is, Public Service and Good Governance, the Government, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been working tirelessly to bring transformation and progress. Today, in this Special Series - ‘Seva Parv’, we bring to you how the Modi government has exten...