Heavy rainfall in Bihar disrupts normal life

July 16, 2025 7:14 PM

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Heavy rainfall in Bihar disrupts normal life

  In Bihar, heavy rainfall in over 20 districts in the past 24 hours has severely disrupted daily life. Several areas recorded heavy to very heavy rainfall and more than 216 mm of rainfall in some regions during the past 24 hours.  The heavy downpour has affected normal life in Aurangabad, Nawada, G...

WB: BJP opposes inclusion of Rohingya immigrants in voters’ list

July 16, 2025 6:27 PM

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WB: BJP opposes inclusion of Rohingya immigrants in voters’ list

  The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified its demand for a voter list free of Rohingya immigrants in West Bengal, ahead of the upcoming assembly elections scheduled for early next year. Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari led a protest march to the office of the Chief Electoral Officer in...

NHRC issues notice to CS & DGP of Bihar over witchcraft case in Purnia

July 16, 2025 5:42 PM

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NHRC issues notice to CS & DGP of Bihar over witchcraft case in Purnia

  The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police of Bihar over the reported killing and burning of five members of a family on suspicion of practicing witchcraft in Purnia. Taking suo motu cognizance of media reports, the commissi...

16th India Trend Fair in Tokyo highlights India as global Textile hub

July 16, 2025 5:31 PM

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16th India Trend Fair in Tokyo highlights India as global Textile hub

    Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh has highlighted India’s strengths as a global textile hub in Tokyo. During the second day of his official visit to Japan, the Minister held a series of high-level meetings with major Japanese companies and inaugurated the 16th India Trend Fair 2025. The fair is on...

Indonesia gives full access to American firms in lieu of lowered tariffs

July 16, 2025 4:52 PM

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Indonesia gives full access to American firms in lieu of lowered tariffs

      US President Donald Trump announced a new trade agreement with Indonesia, lowering proposed tariffs on Indonesian goods to 19 percent in exchange for full access for American firms. Indonesia, in turn, will buy 15 billion dollars in US energy, 4.5 billion dollars in agricultural goods, and 50 ...

Cabinet approves Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana to enhance agricultural productivity

July 16, 2025 4:34 PM

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Cabinet approves Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana to enhance agricultural productivity

  The Union Cabinet has approved the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana to enhance agricultural productivity. The scheme aims to increase crop diversification and sustainable agricultural practices, augment post-harvest storage, improve irrigation facilities and facilitate the availability of...