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August 2, 2025 1:48 PM August 2, 2025 1:48 PM

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UPI records all-time high in July with 1,947 cr transactions worth ₹25.1 lakh cr

India’s digital payment backbone, Unified Payments Interface (UPI), posted a fresh record in July 2025 with 1,947 crore transactions amounting to a staggering 25.1 lakh crore rupees. The figures mark a robust 35 per cent year-on-year jump in transaction volumes and a 22 per cent increase in value, u...

August 2, 2025 12:30 PM August 2, 2025 12:30 PM

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Govt will not ink any deal at cost of farmers’ interest: Agriculture Minister

Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan today said the government will not ink any deal at the cost of the interest of farmers of the country. Mr. Chouhan was addressing the state-level function at Patna on the occasion of the DBT transfer of financial assistance under t...

August 2, 2025 12:19 PM August 2, 2025 12:19 PM

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Amrit Udyan to open for public from August 16 to September 14 with free entry

The Amrit Udyan, located within the Rashtrapati Bhavan, will be open to the public from the 16th of this month to the 14th of next month. The President's Secretariat, in a statement, informed that the garden will be open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with last entry at 5:15 PM, and will remain closed on...

August 2, 2025 8:36 AM August 2, 2025 8:36 AM

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Railways to deploy Station Directors at 73 stations to tackle festive rush

Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw has informed that 73 major stations facing rush situations will have a Station Director empowered to take “on-the-spot decongesting decisions ” during the festive rush. In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha yesterday, Mr Vaishnaw said Railways will enhance crow...

August 1, 2025 9:53 PM August 1, 2025 9:53 PM

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India’s defence requirements determined by national security imperatives- MEA

External Affairs Ministry today said the sourcing of India's defence requirements is determined solely by country's national security imperatives and strategic assessments. Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said this while briefing media in New Delhi in reply to a query on defense procurements. ...

August 1, 2025 9:57 PM August 1, 2025 9:57 PM

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India rejects its references in UK Parliamentary Committee report as baseless

The External Affairs Ministry has categorically rejected the references to India in a UK Parliamentary Committee report, and termed these as baseless allegations. In response to media queries, Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said these claims stem from unverified and dubious sources, predomina...

August 1, 2025 8:35 PM August 1, 2025 8:35 PM

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MEA advises Indians in Ireland to be alert regarding personal security

 The Embassy of India in Dublin has advised all Indian citizens in Ireland to take reasonable precautions for their security and avoid deserted areas, especially in odd hours. In an advisory issued today, the Embassy said there has been an increase in instances of physical attacks reported against I...

August 1, 2025 8:01 PM August 1, 2025 8:01 PM

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Both Houses of Parliament adjourn for the day following Opposition’s uproar

Both the Houses of Parliament were adjourned for the day following opposition uproar over various issues.  The Rajya Sabha was first  adjourned  till 12 Noon and then finally for the day. While the proceedings of the Lok Sabha was first adjourned till 2 PM  before being finally adjourned for the day...