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May 2, 2025 4:44 PM May 2, 2025 4:44 PM

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Centre Aims for Drought-Free India in 4 Years: Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil

Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil has said that the central government is committed to ensuring that no village or farmland in the country remains deprived of water over the next four years and that India becomes drought-free. The minister was speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the eart...

May 2, 2025 4:01 PM May 2, 2025 4:01 PM

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I&B Ministry to Unveil Media and Entertainment Sector Handbook at WAVES 2025

The Information and Broadcasting Ministry will release the Statistical Handbook on the Media and Entertainment Sector 2024-25 at WAVES 2025 in Mumbai tomorrow. The handbook is a part of the government's affirmation of the need for timely, reliable, authentic and comprehensive data on the media and e...

May 2, 2025 4:01 PM May 2, 2025 4:01 PM

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Lord Buddha’s Holy Relics Arrive in Vietnam for Vesak Celebrations

The Holy Relics of Lord Buddha, accompanied by Indian Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, Andhra Pradesh Minister Kandula Durgesh, monks, and officials, arrived in Ho Chi Minh City today aboard a special Indian aircraft. The visit marks the United Nations Day of Vesak celebrations in Vietnam from May 6-8. ...

May 2, 2025 1:49 PM May 2, 2025 1:49 PM

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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju arrives in Vietnam with Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha

Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju arrived in Vietnam today, leading the Indian delegation with the Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha. In a social media post, Mr Rijiju said, the delegation was warmly received by the Government of Vietnam, a testament to the shared spiritual values and civil...

May 2, 2025 1:40 PM May 2, 2025 1:40 PM

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MEA expresses condolences over tragic demise of Nepali student at KIIT University

The Ministry of External Affairs has expressed sadness at the tragic demise of a Nepali student of KIIT University, Bhubaneswar. Expressing condolences to the bereaved family, the Ministry said it has been in constant touch with the Odisha State Government since it became aware of the tragic inciden...

May 2, 2025 1:32 PM May 2, 2025 1:32 PM

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PM Modi to visit Vijayawada to lay foundation for Amaravati capital revival, ₹58,000 cr infrastructure projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh today to lay the foundation stone for the restart of construction work of the state capital, Amaravati. This event will witness the participation of over four lakh people from across the state. On the occasion, the Prime Mini...

May 2, 2025 12:06 PM May 2, 2025 12:06 PM

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India & EU reaffirm commitment to conclude free trade agreement by 2025

Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maroš Šefčovič have reaffirmed their shared resolve to conclude the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by the end of 2025. During a key meeting held in Brussels, Belgium yesterday, b...