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March 19, 2025 10:03 PM March 19, 2025 10:03 PM

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Cabinet approves incentive scheme for promotion of low-value BHIM-UPI transactions

The government today approved an incentive scheme for the promotion of low-value BHIM-UPI transactions. The scheme will be implemented at an estimated outlay of one thousand 500 crore rupees. Briefing media in New Delhi today on the decisions of the Union Cabinet, Information and Broadcasting Minist...

March 19, 2025 9:43 PM March 19, 2025 9:43 PM

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President Murmu says news gathering must be strengthened to enrich roots of democracy

  President Droupadi Murmu today said news gathering, which is the soul of journalism, must be strengthened. Presenting the 19th Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards in New Delhi, the President said that these awards have contributed to the process of raising the bar of excellence in ...

March 19, 2025 9:08 PM March 19, 2025 9:08 PM

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PM Modi & Bill Gates discuss wide range of issues during meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met Bill Gates, the founder of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, in New Delhi. In a social media post, Mr Modi said that he and Mr Gates had a discussion on a wide range of issues, including technology, innovation, and sustainability with a focus on creating a...

March 19, 2025 8:55 PM March 19, 2025 8:55 PM

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India aims to build synergy among defence forces through ADMM-Plus platform

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar today said that terrorism remains a dynamic and evolving challenge, with the use of advanced technology necessitating a cohesive and action-oriented approach. He made these remarks during the keynote address at the 14th meeting of the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (...

March 19, 2025 7:37 PM March 19, 2025 7:37 PM

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Vikshit Bharat 2047 aims for economic growth & living in harmony with nature

Minister of State for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh today emphasized that India is not merely responding to the climate crisis but also shaping the global agenda with decisive action and innovative policies. Addressing the inaugural session of a conference titled ‘India...

March 19, 2025 6:15 PM March 19, 2025 6:15 PM

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India calls for release of all hostages in Gaza

External Affairs Ministry today expressed concern over the situation in Gaza. In a statement, the Ministry stressed the importance of the release of all hostages. It further called for the supply of humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza to be sustained.