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December 24, 2024 1:55 PM December 24, 2024 1:55 PM

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PM Modi holds pre-budget consultation with economists in New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today participated in a pre-budget consultation with eminent economists at NITI Aayog in New Delhi. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subhramanyam and other senior officers participated in the meeting.   The Pre-Budget consultations for U...

December 24, 2024 1:23 PM December 24, 2024 1:23 PM

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IMD reports 40-50% increase in weather forecasting accuracy

The Weather forecasting accuracy of India Meteorological Department (IMD) has increased by 40 to 50 percent in the last ten years. Talking to the media, Director General of IMD Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said that the accuracy of heavy rainfall has also increased from 60 percent to 80 percent.   High...

December 24, 2024 9:50 AM December 24, 2024 9:50 AM

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EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar to be on 6-day visit to US beginning today

External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar will be on a six-day visit to the United States beginning today. During the visit, he will meet counterparts to discuss key bilateral, regional and global issues. Dr. Jaishankar will also chair a conference of the Consul Generals of India in the USA.  

December 24, 2024 8:54 AM December 24, 2024 8:54 AM

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Delhi’s air quality remains in severe category with average AQI of 401

The air quality in the national capital, Delhi remains in the severe category, with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 401 as of 7 AM this Morning.   According to the Central Pollution Control Board, Some areas of the city have breached the 400 AQI levels. The AQI at Delhi's Bawana station w...

December 24, 2024 8:48 AM December 24, 2024 8:48 AM

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PM Modi expresses grief over demise of filmmaker Shyam Benegal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief on the demise of renowned filmmaker Shyam Benegal. In a social media post, Mr. Modi praised the filmmaker’s storytelling, saying that it had a profound impact on Indian cinema. He also said that Mr. Benegal’s works will continue to be admired by peopl...

December 24, 2024 1:51 PM December 24, 2024 1:51 PM

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Union Minister Pralhad Joshi urges eCommerce platform & regulatory authorities to work together to promote ethical practices for consumer rights

On the Occasion of National Consumer Day, Union Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi today virtually launched several initiatives aimed at identifying dark patterns on e-commerce platforms and empowering consumers.   Mr Joshi launched the Jago Grahak Jago app, the Jagriti app, and the Jagrit...