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April 5, 2025 8:47 PM

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Minister Piyush Goyal Launches Startup Helpline to Cut Bureaucratic Hurdles

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal today announced the establishment of a helpline desk within the ministry to assist startups, particularly in addressing issues related to bureaucracy. Addressing the Startup Maharathi Challenge at Startup Mahakumbh in New Delhi, he said that startup founde...

April 5, 2025 8:41 PM

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Haryana to Develop Film City in Two Phases at Pinjore and Gurugram

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that the state government has decided to develop a film city in two phases to promote the film industry and support artists. Addressing the closing ceremony of a two-day film festival held at Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak, he said that in the fir...

April 5, 2025 7:21 PM

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86 Maoists, Including 20 Women, Surrender in Telangana’s Bhadradri District

In Telangana, 86 Maoists, including 20 women, have surrendered to the police in Bhadradri Kothagudem district. The surrender is seen as a major step forward in efforts to bring peace and normalcy to the region, which has long been affected by left-wing extremism. Inspector General of Police Chandras...

April 5, 2025 6:16 PM

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Bihar Governor Backs Waqf Amendment Bill 2025, Calls It Step Towards Reform

Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan has supported the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025, saying it will initiate reform in the age-old institution. Mr Khan stated that the assets and income from the Waqf must be used for charitable works in the interest of the people. He emphasised that the purpose of the Waqf...

April 5, 2025 3:12 PM

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BSF Foils Infiltration Bid, Guns Down Pakistani Intruder on Jammu Border

In Jammu and Kashmir, a Pakistani intruder was shot dead along the International Border in Jammu late last night. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that according to the PRO BSF Jammu, an intruder was seen crossing the international border in the Jammu border area on the intervening night of Apr...

April 4, 2025 8:28 PM

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SC stays Punjab & Haryana HCs orders of demolition of unauthorised constructions

The Supreme Court today temporarily stayed the Punjab and Haryana High Court order that had previously ordered the demolition of unauthorised constructions in housing units and the sealing of commercial activities in Gurugram's DLF Phases 1 to 5. The top court has initially provided relief for 4 wee...

April 4, 2025 11:06 AM

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Telangana CM alerts officials as heavy rains lash Hyderabad

In Telangana, heavy rains and strong winds lashed Hyderabad and some other parts of the state yesterday. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy asked officials to remain fully alert and take all possible precautionary measures to avoid inconvenience to the public. He asked officials to ensure that people, esp...