PM Modi to Visit Flood-Hit Punjab Tomorrow; Review Meeting Likely

September 8, 2025 2:30 PM

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PM Modi to Visit Flood-Hit Punjab Tomorrow; Review Meeting Likely

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting flood-affected Punjab tomorrow to take stock of the present situation. He is likely to hold a review meeting also. The Punjab government has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to announce a Rs 20,000 crore relief package for the flood-affected state during hi...

Senior BJD Leader and Odisha MLA Rajendra Dholakia Passes Away at 69

September 8, 2025 2:00 PM

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Senior BJD Leader and Odisha MLA Rajendra Dholakia Passes Away at 69

Senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader, former minister and sitting MLA from Nuapada in Odisha, Rajendra Dholakia, passed away this morning while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Chennai. He was 69 and elected to the Odisha Legislative Assembly four times. He had been battling illness for ...

PM Modi’s Next-Gen GST Reforms to Take Effect from September 22

September 8, 2025 1:59 PM

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PM Modi’s Next-Gen GST Reforms to Take Effect from September 22

On this Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the Next Generation of GST reforms by Diwali. The Prime Minister’s vision of creating a more efficient and citizen-friendly economy was realised as the GST Council on 3rd September approved rates rationali...

Senior Journalist Sankarshan Thakur Passes Away at 63 in Gurugram

September 8, 2025 1:50 PM

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Senior Journalist Sankarshan Thakur Passes Away at 63 in Gurugram

Senior journalist and editor of The Telegraph, Sankarshan Thakur, passed away today in Gurugram. He was 63. Mr Thakur also held several editorial positions at various English dailies, including The Indian Express. Expressing grief, the Press Club of India in a social media post said, he was a fearle...

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi Begins Two-Day Visit to New Delhi

September 8, 2025 1:35 PM

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Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi Begins Two-Day Visit to New Delhi

Chief Minister of Odisha Mohan Charan Majhi is on a two-day visit to New Delhi from today. Mr Majhi’s visit to the national capital comes just a day before the Vice-Presidential election, scheduled to be held tomorrow. During his stay, the Odisha Chief Minister is expected to hold discussions with B...