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March 17, 2026 1:30 PM
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India has unequivocally condemned Pakistan's airstrike on the Omid Addiction Treatment Hospital in Kabul last night. In a statement, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that this cowardly and unconscionable act of violence that has claimed the lives of a large number of civil...
March 17, 2026 1:28 PM
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At least 23 people were killed and more than 100 others injured in suspected suicide bombings that struck the city of Maiduguri in northeastern Nigeria last night. According to residents and emergency services, three explosions occurred at crowded locations across Maiduguri, the capital of Borno Sta...
March 17, 2026 1:25 PM
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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that health insurance is the priority of the government and it is working towards providing insurance coverage for all by 2033. Replying in the Rajya Sabha during the question hours, the Finance Minister said a major rural outreach plan has been und...
March 17, 2026 1:15 PM
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President Droupadi Murmu today said that the nutritious meals provided to children under the government’s Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN) scheme is an investment to the country’s human capital. Addressing an event organised by Akshaya Patra Foundation in New Delhi, President Murmu de...
March 17, 2026 2:15 PM
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Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that the Indian economic situation continues to be strong despite the ongoing crisis in West Asia. Replying to supplementaries during Question Hour in the Lok Sabha today, Mr Goyal added that there is growing enthusiasm across the world to strengt...
March 17, 2026 1:37 PM
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The Lok Sabha has revoked the suspension of eight opposition MPs today after the House unanimously adopted a motion in this regard. The motion was moved by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, proposing termination of the suspension of the members with immediate effect. The MPs are Manickam ...
March 17, 2026 12:58 PM
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The Government has clarified that LPG Biometric Aadhaar Authentication (eKYC) is only required for unauthenticated LPG customers. In a social media post, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has said, this is not a fresh direction and is part of the Government’s efforts to encourage more LPG co...
March 17, 2026 12:54 PM
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The government has modified Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana to ensure transparency, accountability and timely payment of claims to the farmers. Replying to supplementaries in the Lok Sabha today, Union Agriculture and Farmer Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that earlier, the farmers had ...
March 17, 2026 12:43 PM
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The escalating conflict triggered by attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel is taking a heavy toll on migrant workers from South Asia, exposing the vulnerability of millions who depend on jobs in the Gulf. Workers from Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Pakistan are facing widespread disruption a...
March 17, 2026 12:19 PM
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Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Senior BJP leader Dr L Murugan today congratulated BJP President Nitin Nabin on being elected as member of Rajya Sabha. In a social media post, the Minister wished him continued success in the new role. Dr Murugan also expressed confidence...
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