October 16, 2024 9:07 PM October 16, 2024 9:07 PM

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Govt approves hike in DA, MSP for Rabi crops

The government today gave a nod to increase the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for rabi crops for marketing season 2025-26. Information And Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw briefed the media about the Cabinet decisions taken under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.  T...

October 16, 2024 9:05 PM October 16, 2024 9:05 PM

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President Droupadi Murmu reaches Mauritania, receives warm ceremonial welcome

On the second leg of the three-nation visit, President Droupadi Murmu reached Mauritania today. She was accorded a warm ceremonial welcome. The President of Mauritania, Mohamed Ould Ghazouani received her at the Nouakchott-Oumtounsy International Airport. In a day's visit to Mauritania, President Mu...

October 16, 2024 10:28 PM October 16, 2024 10:28 PM

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BJP leader Nayab Singh to take oath as Chief Minister of Haryana tomorrow

Senior BJP Leader Nayab Singh will take oath as Chief Minister of Haryana for the second time tomorrow. The swearing-in ceremony will be held tomorrow at Shalimar Ground in Panchkula. Strict security arrangements have been made in view of the arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at the ceremony....

October 16, 2024 10:27 PM October 16, 2024 10:27 PM

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India vs New Zealand Test Cricket: Rain washes out Day 1

 In Cricket, the opening day of the first test between India and New Zealand was completely washed out due to rain. The match was to be held at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, where rains disrupted the play. Day 2 is expected to have an early start with the toss.   India enters the match s...

October 16, 2024 7:41 PM October 16, 2024 7:41 PM

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Mayor among 6 dead in Israeli air strike on south Lebanese city Nabatieh

Six people, including the local mayor, have been killed by Israeli air strikes on the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh today. Israel's army also struck surrounding areas, including Zebdine and Kfar Tebnit. The Israeli military said it had struck dozens of targets in the Nabatiyeh area and dismantl...

October 16, 2024 6:12 PM October 16, 2024 6:12 PM

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PM to participate in Abhidhamma Divas and Pali language recognition celebrations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the celebrations of the Abhidhamma Divas and the recognition of Pali as a classical language in New Delhi tomorrow. The International Buddhist Confederation in association with the Culture Ministry is observing the International Abhidhamma Divas.   The P...

October 16, 2024 5:53 PM October 16, 2024 5:53 PM

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7th International Solar Alliance Assembly session to be held from Nov 3

The Seventh Session of the International Solar Alliance Assembly will be held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from 3rd of next month. The four-day event will continue till 6th of November. The ISA Assembly will deliberate on initiatives of the International Solar Alliance, ISA that impact energy acc...

October 16, 2024 5:39 PM October 16, 2024 5:39 PM

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Market Update: Sensex down 319 points; Nifty settles at 24,971

The domestic benchmark indices today extended losses for the second straight session. The BSE Sensex lost 319 points to close at 81,501 and the NSE Nifty ended with a downfall of 86 points, to settle at 24,971. Both the indices ended over 0.3 percent down.   The broader market at Bombay Stock E...

October 16, 2024 5:28 PM October 16, 2024 5:28 PM

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Regional Met dept predicts ‘Heavy to Very Heavy’ rainfall in Chennai, surrounding districts; Low Pressure system to make landfall tomorrow

The Regional Met department has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in many areas in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kanchipuram and Chengalpet districts for another 24 hours. Speaking to the media, the Regional head of the Met Department Balachandran said that the low pressure is moving at a speed of 15 km...