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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

August 1, 2025 8:52 PM

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Bihar SIR: Draft electoral roll published

The Election Commission today published the draft electoral roll for Bihar prepared under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) campaign . Eligible voters whose names have been left out or deleted from the list can file claims and objections for inclusion till 1st September. Under this special campai...

August 1, 2025 6:21 PM

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Govt emphasises on direct discussion between India-Pak to cease Op Sindoor

  The government has emphasized that the discussion to cease military action took place directly between India and Pakistan during the Operation Sindoor. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha today, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said, the discussion was held between the tw...