June 11, 2025 10:10 PM

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India’s social security coverage jumps to 64.3%, ranks 2nd globally: ILO

India’s social security coverage has increased from 19 per cent in 2015 to 64.3 per cent in 2025. According to the latest data from the International Labour Organisation’s ILOSTAT, the coverage reflects a 45 percentage point surge over the past decade. Recognising these efforts, the ILO acknowledged...

June 11, 2025 9:39 PM

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Sri Lanka Army Chief On India Visit to Strengthen Defence Ties

Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, Lieutenant General BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo is on an official visit to India from today to 14th June to enhance bilateral military cooperation and explore new avenues for collaboration. It underscores the continued efforts of both nations to further strengthen and deepe...

June 11, 2025 8:59 PM

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Submit Anti-Ragging Undertakings or Face Action: UGC To Institutions

UGC has directed institutions that have failed to submit the mandatory anti-ragging undertakings by students and compliance undertakings to submit the Anti-Ragging Compliance and get online undertakings from all students within 30 days. It has asked these institutions to provide a comprehensive repo...

June 11, 2025 8:48 PM

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Trump Says U.S.-China Trade Deal Reached, Awaits Final Nod

US President Donald Trump​ has announced that the trade deal with China is done after the talks between the two countries in London this week.​ As a part of a trade agreement, China will supply rare earths upfront to the US, while Chinese students will get ​ US visas.   In a Truth ​social post,...

June 11, 2025 8:45 PM

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Centre Halves Customs Duty on Crude Edible Oils to 10%

The Centre has reduced the basic customs duty on crude edible oil, including crude sunflower, soybean, and palm oils, from 20 percent to 10 percent. This has resulted in the import duty differential between crude and refined edible oils from 8.75 percent to 19.25 percent.   The Ministry of Consumer ...

June 11, 2025 8:09 PM

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Shivraj Singh Chouhan Meets Delhi Farmers, Vows Better Implementation of Schemes

Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, today interacted with the farmers of Delhi, under the ongoing ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ in the National Capital.   During his meeting, the Minister took note of the problems faced by the farmers, ranging from subsidies to t...

June 11, 2025 8:02 PM

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South Korea Halts Loudspeaker Broadcasts to Ease Tensions with North Korea

​South Korean President Lee Jae-myung ​has ordered the suspension of loudspeaker broadcasts toward North​ Korea along the border areas.​ The ​Presidential office​ said the move ​is aimed at easing tensions and rebuilding trust. Earlier, the military said it ​had halted the ​anti-Pyongyang loudspeake...