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December 23, 2024 9:30 PM December 23, 2024 9:30 PM

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India Secures $500 Million ADB Loan for Green Infrastructure Projects

The central government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a 500 million dollar loan to support green and sustainable infrastructure projects aligned with the country’s climate commitments. In a statement, the Ministry of Finance said that the loan, with a sovereign guarantee, will be e...

December 23, 2024 8:53 PM December 23, 2024 8:53 PM

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Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas’ Announced as Theme for Republic Day 2025 Tableaux

The Ministry of Defence has said that 'Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas' will be the theme of tableaux for Republic Day (RDC)-2025. It added that 15 states and Union Territories have been selected to showcase their tableaux on the Kartavya Path during the parade. These states include Andhra Pradesh...

December 23, 2024 8:48 PM December 23, 2024 8:48 PM

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Acclaimed film director Shyam Benegal passes away in Mumbai

Acclaimed film director Shyam Benegal passed away in Mumbai today. He was 90 years old. Shyam Benegal breathed his last at a private hospital in Mumbai, where he had been undergoing treatment for chronic kidney disease.   The legendary director won several National Awards for movies including, Manth...

December 23, 2024 8:34 PM December 23, 2024 8:34 PM

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Centre Ends No-Detention Policy for Classes 5 & 8 to improve Learning Outcomes

The central government has scrapped the no-detention policy for classes five and eight. Speaking to the media, Education Secretary Sanjay Kumar said that students who failed in the annual examination of classes five and eight will have a chance to retake the test within two months. After the retest,...

December 23, 2024 8:04 PM December 23, 2024 8:04 PM

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Bangladesh Seeks Extradition of Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina: MEA Receives Diplomatic Note

The Ministry of External Affairs has received a note verbale from the Bangladesh High Commission today in connection with an extradition request. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, at this time, they have no comment to offer on this matter. The interim government in Bangladesh had sent a diploma...

December 23, 2024 8:05 PM December 23, 2024 8:05 PM

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Former SC judge V. Ramasubramanian appointed as NHRC Chairperson

Retired Supreme Court judge V. Ramasubramanian has been appointed as the new chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) today. President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Justice Ramasubramanian. Priyank Kanoongo and Dr Justice Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi (Retd.) have also been appointed as mem...