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WHO faces communication challenges on bird flu after US withdrawal

World Health Organisation (WHO) stated that communication with the US on the bird flu outbreak has become difficult. This is due to the US withdrawal from the UN health agency.   WHO spokesperson Christian Lindmeier addressed the issue at a press briefing in Geneva.   Since the outbreak of...

February 12, 2025 10:55 AM February 12, 2025 10:55 AM

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J&K gets over Rs 350 cr for Panchayat infrastructure in 3 years

The Union Government has approved Rs. 350.56 crore to strengthen Panchayat infrastructure in Jammu & Kashmir over the past three years, revealed the official data presented in Lok Sabha.   Akashvani correspondent reports that the Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj under the Rashtriya Gram Swa...

February 12, 2025 10:34 AM February 12, 2025 10:34 AM

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Officer among 2 army personnel martyred in IED blast near LoC in Jammu

In Jammu and Kashmir, an Army Captain was among two soldiers killed in an IED blast near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Akhnoor sector of Jammu on Tuesday.   Akashvani correspondent reports that a suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast was reported in the Laleali area in the Akhnoo...

February 12, 2025 9:41 AM February 12, 2025 9:41 AM

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India’s Net Direct Tax Collection Rises 14.69% to ₹17.78 Lakh Crore

Country's net direct tax collection exhibited growth of 14.69 percent year on year to over 17 lakh 78 thousand crore in the current financial year. As per the data released by the Central Board of Direct Taxes, the gross direct tax collection increased over 19 percent in comparison to financial year...

February 12, 2025 9:25 AM February 12, 2025 9:25 AM

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Lam Research Announces Rs10,000 Crore Investment in India: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that Lam Research has announced major investment of over 10 thousand crore rupees in India.      In a social media post, Mr Vaishnaw said, it is one more milestone in India's semiconductor journey. He said, it is a big vote of confidence in Prime...

February 12, 2025 9:03 AM February 12, 2025 9:03 AM

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Israel says Gaza ceasefire will end if Hamas does not free hostages by Saturday

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Gaza ceasefire will end if Hamas does not release Israeli hostages on Saturday noon.      Earlier, Hamas said on Monday that Israeli ceasefire violations have reached a point where it would no longer hold up its end of the bargain and will delay the...

February 12, 2025 8:38 AM February 12, 2025 8:38 AM

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IMD forecasts heavy rainfall or snowfall in Arunachal Pradesh today

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall or snowfall at isolated places in Arunachal Pradesh today.   The weather department also said that parts of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya can experience thunderstorms accompanied and lightning today.   Dense fog...

February 12, 2025 8:34 AM February 12, 2025 8:34 AM

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Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of ICC Champions Trophy due to injury

In a setback to the Indian cricket team, its star bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to a lower back injury.      Making the announcement in this regard last night, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) named Harshit Rana as Bumrah’s replacement....

February 12, 2025 8:23 AM February 12, 2025 8:23 AM

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PM Modi addresses India-France CEOs Forum with French President in Paris; Says, India’s business-friendly policies set to drive growth towards ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047

Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Marseille in southern France  early this morning.      Akashvani correspondent reports, the Indian community in Marseille gave the Prime Minister a warm and enthusiastic welcome upon his arrival.   Prime Minister Mod...