December 4, 2025 7:23 PM

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Parliament Passes Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025 to Raise Tobacco Duties

The Parliament today passed the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025 with the Rajya Sabha approving and returning it to the Lok Sabha.     The legislation is aimed to amend the Central Excise Act, 1944, specifically to raise excise duties and cess on tobacco products such as cigarettes, cigars, hoo...

December 4, 2025 7:21 PM

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Supreme Court Directs Relief Measures for Overburdened BLOs in SIR Exercise

The Supreme Court today issued a slew of directions to ease the workload on Booth Level Officers (BLOs) engaged in the Election Commission's ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise of electoral rolls in several states. Taking note of a plea alleging extreme work pressure being faced by the...

December 4, 2025 7:28 PM

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Rajnath Singh and Russian Defence Minister Pay Tribute at War Memorial

Defence Minister Rajanth Singh today said that India-Russia ties continue to deepen despite global uncertainty, describing Russia as India’s time-tested special and strategic partner. He said this in his opening remarks while co-chairing the 22nd India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Militar...

December 4, 2025 7:18 PM

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MEITY & MEA Launch Paperless Passport Verification via DigiLocker

Passport Verification Record (PVR) is now available on Digilocker platform for the ease of the citizens. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology today said, this initiative is taken in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs to promote paperless, contactless, and citizen-c...

December 4, 2025 7:15 PM

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Madhya Pradesh Celebrates Success of Project Cheetah on International Cheetah Day

On International Cheetah Day, Madhya Pradesh is once again drawing global attention. More details from our correspondent in Bhopal, Vipin Mishra.       Kuno National Park is once again in the spotlight as Project Cheetah continues to show remarkable success. Recently, a 33-month-old India-born femal...

December 4, 2025 7:11 PM

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India & Netherlands Hold 13th Foreign Office Consultations

India and the Netherlands today exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest, including the fight against terrorism. During the 13th India-Netherlands Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) held in New Delhi, the Indian side reiterated its firm policy of zero tolerance towards terror...

December 4, 2025 7:03 PM

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President Murmu and PM Modi Mourn Demise of Swaraj Kaushal

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi today expressed grief over the demise of former Governor of Mizoram and former Member of Parliament Swaraj Kaushal. In a social media post, President Murmu extended her condolences to his daughter and MP Bansuri Swaraj, other family members a...

December 4, 2025 6:56 PM

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Health Ministers of India and Russia Discuss Bilateral Cooperation

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda today met with his Russian Counterpart, Mikhail Murashko in New Delhi. In a social media post, Mr Nadda said that they discussed various health sector related issues and agreed to enhance bilateral collaboration and partnership in the heal...

December 4, 2025 6:54 PM

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Sambit Patra Calls Rahul Gandhi’s Allegations Irresponsible

On Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's allegations that Leader of Opposition is not allowed to meet visiting dignitaries, BJP MP Sambit Patra said that the statements made by Rahul Gandhi as the LoP are irresponsible and not based on facts. Talking to Media Mr Patra said that Rahul Gandhi tarnish the ima...

December 4, 2025 6:06 PM

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Minister Pralhad Joshi Highlights Hallmark Unique ID for Silver Jewellery

Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi today highlighted that Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID) in silver jewellery hallmarking marks a significant step forward in strengthening purity assurance and eliminating fake hallmarking practices.   In a socia...