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January 7, 2026 9:42 PM January 7, 2026 9:42 PM

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Govt invites public feedback on Draft Pesticides Management Bill 2025

The government has invited public feedback on the Draft Pesticides Management Bill, 2025. Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has prepared the draft Bill in alignment with current requirements. It is intended to replace the present Insecticides Act, 1968 and the Insecticides Rules, 1971.  ...

January 7, 2026 9:39 PM January 7, 2026 9:39 PM

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VP Radhakrishnan lauds ISKCON founder Srila Prabhupada for his contribution to society

Vice President C P Radhakrishnan has lauded the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) founder Srila Prabhupada for his contribution to society and service across the world. Mr. Radhakrishnan said this while releasing the Book titled Sing, Dance and Lead: Leadership Lessons from th...

January 7, 2026 9:25 PM January 7, 2026 9:25 PM

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India and Israel reiterate zero tolerance towards terrorism

India and Israel have reiterated a zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Both countries have reaffirmed their commitment to fight this menace. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today over the phone and discu...

January 7, 2026 9:16 PM January 7, 2026 9:16 PM

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Former Union Minister and veteran BJP leader Kabindra Purkayastha passes away at 94

Former Union Minister of State and veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kabindra Purkayastha passed away at the age of 94 this afternoon at Silchar. Kabindra Purkayastha was one of the founding members of the BJP.   Kabindra Purkayastha was born on 15th December 1931, at Kamarkhal in the then Sylhe...

January 7, 2026 9:10 PM January 7, 2026 9:10 PM

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Country’s GDP estimated to grow by 7.4 per cent in 2025-26

The real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has been estimated to grow by 7.4 per cent in 2025-26 against the growth rate of 6.5 per cent during the last fiscal year. As per the first advance estimates of GDP for the current financial year, the real GDP is estimated to attain a level of over 201 lakh cror...

January 7, 2026 8:56 PM January 7, 2026 8:56 PM

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Over 4 crore participants register for PM Modi’s programme Pariksha Pe Charcha

Over four crore participants have registered so far for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s unique interactive programme, Pariksha Pe Charcha. The Prime Minister has invited ideas from students, parents, and teachers for this year’s edition of the programme.    In a social media post, Mr. Modi said, as t...

January 7, 2026 8:15 PM January 7, 2026 8:15 PM

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PM Modi expresses grief over demise of former MP & Union Minister Kabindra Purkayastha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today expressed grief over the passing of former Member of Parliament and Union Minister Kabindra Purkayastha. In a social media post, Mr Modi said, Mr Purkayastha’s dedication to social service and his contributions to the progress of Assam will always be remembered. Th...

January 7, 2026 7:37 PM January 7, 2026 7:37 PM

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India become first country to commercially produce bio-bitumen

Road, Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has said that India has become the first country in the world to commercially produce bio-bitumen in road construction. Bitumen is a black, viscous mixture of hydrocarbons produced by the fractionation of crude oil, and it serves as a crucial binde...

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