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September 8, 2025 3:25 PM September 8, 2025 3:25 PM

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Focus Should Be on Indigenous Products: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has emphasised that businesses should focus on swadeshi products, as this will not only help India’s growth but also strengthen the country’s financial security. Addressing the 56th EEPC India National Awards in New Delhi today, Mr Goyal said that regardle...

September 8, 2025 2:30 PM September 8, 2025 2:30 PM

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PM Modi to Visit Flood-Hit Punjab Tomorrow; Review Meeting Likely

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting flood-affected Punjab tomorrow to take stock of the present situation. He is likely to hold a review meeting also. The Punjab government has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to announce a Rs 20,000 crore relief package for the flood-affected state during hi...

September 8, 2025 1:59 PM September 8, 2025 1:59 PM

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PM Modi’s Next-Gen GST Reforms to Take Effect from September 22

On this Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the Next Generation of GST reforms by Diwali. The Prime Minister’s vision of creating a more efficient and citizen-friendly economy was realised as the GST Council on 3rd September approved rates rationali...

September 8, 2025 1:50 PM September 8, 2025 1:50 PM

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Senior Journalist Sankarshan Thakur Passes Away at 63 in Gurugram

Senior journalist and editor of The Telegraph, Sankarshan Thakur, passed away today in Gurugram. He was 63. Mr Thakur also held several editorial positions at various English dailies, including The Indian Express. Expressing grief, the Press Club of India in a social media post said, he was a fearle...

September 8, 2025 10:40 AM September 8, 2025 10:40 AM

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IMD Forecasts Heavy Rain Over Rajasthan, Gujarat Today

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over Rajasthan and Gujarat today. IMD predicted heavy rainfall over Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal and Uttarakhand from two to three day...

September 8, 2025 8:59 AM September 8, 2025 8:59 AM

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Skywatchers Witness Spectacular Total Lunar Eclipse, ‘Blood Moon’

Skywatchers across the world witnessed a stunning event last night, a total lunar eclipse, also known as ‘Chandra Grahan’. This lunar eclipse, which is the second one for this year, also produced a Blood Moon. The Earth's shadow started covering the lunar disc at 9:57 pm. By 11.01 pm, the Earth's sh...