President Murmu Prorogues Parliament After Adjournment Sine Die on August 9

August 20, 2024 10:04 PM

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President Murmu Prorogues Parliament After Adjournment Sine Die on August 9

Both the Houses of Parliament which adjourned sine die on 9th of this month, have been prorogued by President Droupadi Murmu today. In separate statements, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha said, the House has been prorogued. The Budget Session of Parliament began on 22nd of the last month.

Odisha: BJP Nominates Tribal Leader Mamata Mohanta for Rajya Sabha By-Poll

August 20, 2024 10:02 PM

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Odisha: BJP Nominates Tribal Leader Mamata Mohanta for Rajya Sabha By-Poll

In Odisha, the BJP has nominated senior tribal leader Mamata Mohanta for the Rajya Sabha by-poll, scheduled to be held on 3rd of next month. The party has announced the name of Mamata Mohanta for the lone Rajya Sabha seat lying vacant following her resignation last month from the Upper House as a BJ...

Indian Army Honors General Sundararajan Padmanabhan with Full Military Rites

August 20, 2024 9:50 PM

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Indian Army Honors General Sundararajan Padmanabhan with Full Military Rites

The Indian Army today paid a solemn tribute to General Sundararajan Padmanabhan (Retired), former Chief of Army Staff, who passed away on 18th August in Chennai at the age of 83. Fondly known as "Paddy" among his colleagues and subordinates, General Padmanabhan served the nation with unwavering dedi...

India Approves Additional 251 MW Power Exports from Nepal

August 20, 2024 9:28 PM

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India Approves Additional 251 MW Power Exports from Nepal

India’s Designated Authority for Cross-Border Trade has approved an additional 251 MW of power exports from 12 hydropower projects in Nepal. For the first time, Nepal would be exporting power to Bihar through a medium-term power sales agreement. This takes the total allowed quantum from 690 MW from ...

India & Malaysia elevate ties to comprehensive strategic partnership

August 20, 2024 9:45 PM

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India & Malaysia elevate ties to comprehensive strategic partnership

India and Malaysia have signed agreements in the fields of labor and employment, Ayurveda and traditional medicines, digital technologies, culture, tourism, and cooperation in youth and sports. The two countries also inked agreements in the area of public administration, governance reforms, and mutu...

Bangladesh Decides To Cancel All Remaining HSC Exams

August 20, 2024 9:22 PM

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Bangladesh Decides To Cancel All Remaining HSC Exams

In Bangladesh, the Ministry of Education has decided to cancel all the remaining Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent exams. This decision came today in response to demands from several hundreds students who stormed the secretariat. Prof Tapan Kumar Sarkar, head of the Inter-Education B...

SC Forms National Task Force for Medical Professionals’

August 20, 2024 9:54 PM

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SC Forms National Task Force for Medical Professionals’

The Supreme Court has set up a national task force to ensure the safety of medical professionals. A bench led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, while hearing the case regarding the rape and murder of a doctor at the RG Kar Hospital Kolkata, directed the task force to submit its interim report within ...