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August 28, 2025 7:17 AM August 28, 2025 7:17 AM

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India’s Maritime Sector Expanding Rapidly, Says Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal has said that India’s maritime sector is expanding with remarkable dynamism. Addressing the Ambassadors Roundtable, a preliminary initiative for India Maritime Week 2025 in New Delhi yesterday, Mr Sonowal highlighted that the govern...

August 27, 2025 10:36 PM August 27, 2025 10:36 PM

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Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana Completes 11 Years Today

The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana PMJDY completes 11 years today. It is one of the biggest financial inclusion initiatives in the world which was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 15th August 2014 from the ramparts of the Red Fort. While launching the programme on 28th August 2014, the P...

August 27, 2025 10:31 PM August 27, 2025 10:31 PM

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PM Modi to Visit Japan Tomorrow for 15th India-Japan Annual Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a visit to Japan tomorrow evening to participate in the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit. This will be Prime Minister Modi’s eighth visit to Japan, and the first Summit with his counterpart Shigeru Ishiba.     External Affairs Ministry said in a statement th...

August 27, 2025 10:14 PM August 27, 2025 10:14 PM

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Union Cabinet Approves Restructuring of PM SVANidhi Scheme

The Union Cabinet today approved the restructuring of Prime Minister Street Vendor’s Atma Nirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme. The Cabinet also gave approval for the extension of the lending period beyond 31st December 2024. The lending period has now been extended until 31st March, 2030. The total o...

August 27, 2025 10:21 PM August 27, 2025 10:21 PM

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Indian Economy and Industries Are Very Strong: MoS External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh

Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh has said that the Indian economy is very strong and the industries of the country are very strong.     Replying to a media query on the 50 per cent US Tariff on the sidelines of a programme in New Delhi today, Mr Singh said the Government wi...

August 27, 2025 10:18 PM August 27, 2025 10:18 PM

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Ladakh Remains Cut Off for Third Day Due to Heavy Rains, Road and Air Links Hit

Ladakh remained cut off with the rest of the country for the third consecutive day today due to closure of Leh-Manali National Highway for all traffic, regulated traffic on Leh-Srinagar National Highway for only Light Motor Vehicle and cancellation of flight operations at Khushok  Bakula Rinpoche Ai...