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February 7, 2025 1:07 PM February 7, 2025 1:07 PM

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38th Surajkund International Crafts Fair begins in Faridabad

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini today inaugurated the 38th Surajkund International Crafts Fair in Faridabad. The partner states for this year's fair are Madhya Pradesh and Odisha. The annual fair is being attended by nearly 600 participants from a...

February 7, 2025 1:47 PM February 7, 2025 1:47 PM

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Opposition MPs protest against detention of Tamil Nadu fishermen by Sri Lanka

Several opposition MPs today held a protest over the issue of detention of Tamil Nadu fishermen by the Sri Lankan authorities.   DMK MPs Dayanidhi Maran, Kanimozhi and A Raja, Congress MPs Hibieden, RJD leader Manoj Jha, and P. Santosh of the CPI were among the protesting MPs.   Talking to the media...

February 7, 2025 12:34 PM February 7, 2025 12:34 PM

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Govt lays special focus on improving health facility in tribal areas

The Government today said that it has laid a special focus on improving the health facilities in tribal areas.   Replying to the supplementaries in the Lok Sabha, Minister for Health and Family Welfare, J P Nadda said that the government with the active support of state and UT governments makes...

February 7, 2025 8:27 AM February 7, 2025 8:27 AM

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India strongly condemns vandalism of Sheikh Mujibur Rehman’s residence in Bangladesh

India has strongly condemned the destruction of the residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rehman in Bangladesh by vandals. In response to media queries, the Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said, it is regrettable that the historic residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rehman, a symbol ...

February 7, 2025 7:56 AM February 7, 2025 7:56 AM

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Middle-class aspirations giving impetus to nation’s progress: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the role of the middle class in the country's growth and said their aspirations are giving impetus to the nation's progress. Replying to the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President's address in Rajya Sabha yesterday, the Prime Minister highlighted the ...

February 7, 2025 7:30 AM February 7, 2025 7:30 AM

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Fiscal prudence must never compromise operational efficiency: VP Dhankhar

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar remarked that fiscal prudence and frugality must never compromise operational efficiency. Addressing the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS) probationers of the 2022 and 2023 batches in New Delhi yesterday, Mr Dhankhar urged probationers to never create problems in...

February 7, 2025 8:08 AM February 7, 2025 8:08 AM

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EPFO surpasses 5 crore claim settlements in FY 2024-25

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has reached a significant milestone by surpassing 5 crore claim settlements in the financial year 2024-25. Labour and Employment Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya announced this yesterday. He said the claims have exceeded the 4.45 crore claims settled in...

February 6, 2025 10:29 PM February 6, 2025 10:29 PM

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e-NAM Expands with 10 New Commodities, Enhancing Agricultural Trade Opportunities

The e-NAM platform has expanded to boost agricultural trade with the addition of 10 new commodities and their tradable parameters. These commodities include dried tulsi leaves, besan, dragon fruit, and wheat flour. In a statement, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare said that this initia...

February 6, 2025 10:10 PM February 6, 2025 10:10 PM

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RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra to Announce 1st MPC Decision Amid Rate Cut Speculation

Newly appointed RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, who is chairing his first Monetary Policy Committee (MPCC) meeting, will announce the decision of the six-member panel tomorrow. This will be the first policy announcement by Mr. Malhotra who took over the reins in December last year. The announcement co...