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August 18, 2023 7:30 PM
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The sowing area of rice and coarse cereals has increased under Kharif crops this year as compared to last year. According to data released by Union Agriculture Ministry today, the sowing area of rice has increased from 345 lakh hectares to over 360 lakh hectares. The sowing area of coarse cereals ha...
August 18, 2023 7:28 PM
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Singapore-born Indian-origin Tharman Shanmugaratnam and two Chinese-origin former executives of government-linked companies have qualified to run for the city-state's presidential election on 1st September. The Presidential Elections Committee received a total of six applicatio...
August 18, 2023 7:18 PM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 18th August 2023 had a telephonic conversation with President of Iran Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi. The two leaders discussed matters of bilateral and regional importance. Mr Modi highlighted that India- Iran relationship is underpinned by close historic and civilizat...
August 18, 2023 7:16 PM
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In yet another blow to Imran Khan, the jailed former Prime Minister of Pakistan has been booked under the Official Secrets Act for making the content of a confidential diplomatic cable from the country's embassy in the US, public. Mr Khan currently serving a three-year jail term after he was se...
August 18, 2023 7:13 PM
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Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi has said that India's G-20 presidency is an opportunity for country to showcase itself to the world. She said, on India's request, culture was added as a component of G-20 engagements. In an exclusive interview with Akashvani News, Ms ...
August 18, 2023 7:10 PM
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The total number of Jan Dhan accounts have crossed 50 crore mark. Finance Ministry said, out of these accounts 56 percent accounts belong to women and 67 percent accounts have been opened in Rural and Semi-urban areas. The deposits in these accounts are more than two lakh crore rupees. The Ministry ...
August 18, 2023 6:44 PM
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In Punjab, the flood fury continued on 18th August 2023 giving no respite to people of about eight districts. In the Gurdaspur district, a small bridge over a drain in Chakksharif - Bhaini Miyan Khan has collapsed and vehicular traffic has been stopped. Similarly, traffic movement is strictly prohib...
August 18, 2023 6:35 PM
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Indian wrestler Priya Malik secured a gold medal at the ongoing U20 World Wrestling Championships being held in Jordan on Thursday, becoming the second Indian woman ever to clinch a gold in the competition. Priya won the gold in the 76 kg category, defeating Germany's Laura Kuehn 5-0 in the gol...
August 18, 2023 6:28 PM
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Oil prices fell today as China's economic woes results in signs of tight supply. In intra-day trade, Brent crude was trading at 83 dollars and 77 cents per barrel. West Texas Intermediate crude price was at 80 dollars and 10 cents per barrel when reports last came in.
August 18, 2023 6:26 PM
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi India became the world leader in the fight against climate change and global warming. Addressing the gathering after planting the 4 Croreth saplings at Central Reserve Police Force Group Center in...
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