The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday approved the continuation of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) till 2025-26 with an outlay of Rs 5,911 crore, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said in a Cabinet briefing. CCEA, in an official statement, said that of the total financial outlay of […]
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Calcutta High Court seeks report in Hanskhali rape case from CBI by May 2, says Agnimitra Paul
BJP Lok Sabha candidate from Asansol, Agnimitra Paul on Wednesday stated that the Calcutta High Court has sought a report on progress of investigation in the Hanskhali rape case from CBI by May 2. While speaking to ANI, Paul said, “BJP national president JP Nadda formed a five-member fact-finding committee to visit […]
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Cabinet approves MoU between SEBI and Manitoba Securities Commission, Canada
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the signing of a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and Manitoba Securities Commission, Canada. The agreement seeks a formal basis for cross-border cooperation in the area of securities regulations, would facilitate mutual assistance, contribute […]
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Rupa Ganguly gives wake-up call to people of West Bengal over Nadia rape case, asks ‘how can this go on?
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha MP Rupa Ganguly on Wednesday lashed out at the West Bengal government for its failure in protecting the dignity of women in the state while referring to Nadia Hanskhali murder-rape case, alleging that such cases have become a ‘new normal’ in the state. Earlier […]
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Rajasthan: BJP MP Tejasvi Surya stopped from entering violence-hit Karauli
BJP Yuva Morcha national president and MP Tejasvi Surya was stopped by Rajashthan police from entering the violence-hit Karauli district on Wednesday. The BJP delegation also broke into sloganeering and staged a protest against Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his government after not being allowed to visit the violence-hit Karauli […]
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Chhattisgarh CM to discuss GST, development of Naxal-affected areas in meeting with Amit Shah
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Wednesday said that he will discuss issues like Good and Services Tax (GST), Naxal-affected areas and their development and other issues concerning the state during his meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the national capital. Speaking to the reporters before leaving for New Delhi, […]
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Karnataka contractor death row: Congress demands corruption case against Eshwarappa
Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar on Wednesday said that a corruption case must be registered against Minister KS Eshwarappa for allegedly demanding commission from deceased contractor Santosh Patil. Addressing a joint press conference with former chief minister Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar said, “We will go to Belagavi and meet Santosh Patil’s family. The […]
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French President intends to hold talks with Zelenskyy, Putin in coming days
French President Emmanuel Macron intends to hold talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and possibly with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the coming days. “I will again hold phone conversations with President Zelenskyy and, if necessary, with President Putin over the coming days,” Macron said on air of the France […]
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Tamil Nadu BJP won’t allow Hindi imposition, says Annamalai
Tamil Nadu Bhartiya Janata Party Chief K Annamalai on Tuesday said that the state BJP unit will not allow accept or allow Hindi imposition. Annamalai, while addressing a press conference, said, “Tamil Nadu BJP won’t allow Hindi imposition in the state. The party will be proud if Tamil will be […]
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Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde admitted to hospital after fainting
Social Justice Minister of Maharashtra and leader of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Dhananjay Munde was admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai after he suddenly fainted on Tuesday. However, on his way to the hospital to meet Munde, the state’s Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar informed the media persons […]
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Assam: Boat carrying rice bags sinks in Brahmaputra River in Barpeta
A boat carrying rice bags sank in the Brahmaputra river in Assam’s Barpeta district on Tuesday evening. However, no casualty was reported in the incident. According to the reports, the boat carrying rice bags was coming from Bohori Ghat to Kachumara Ghat and it was caught up in a storm […]
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South Korea to supply Ukraine with additional non-lethal aid
South Korea intends to send additional non-lethal military aid worth 2 billion won ($1.6 million) to Ukraine in April amid Russia’s special military operation therein, the Yonhap news agency reported on Wednesday, citing an informed source. According to the news agency, the new aid package will include bulletproof vests, helmets, […]
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SC agrees to hear NCP leader Nawab Malik’s plea seeking immediate release from ED custody in money laundering case
The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to list for hearing a plea of Maharashtra Minister and NCP leader Nawab Malik filed against an order of the Bombay High Court which had rejected his interim application seeking immediate release in a case of money laundering being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate. A Bench […]
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PM Modi meets district panchayat members from Gujarat, discusses rural development issues
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met the members of the district panchayat from Gujarat and discussed issues related to rural development. Taking to Twitter, PM Modi said discussions were held at length about issues related to rural development and leveraging Jan Shakti for societal progress. “Yesterday, had an excellent […]
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Chief Superintendent refuses comment on mental health of Gorakhnath Temple attack accused
Cheif Superintendent of Gorakhpur Sadar Hospital Dr. J S P Singh, on Tuesday refused to comment on the mental condition of the Gorakhnath Temple attack accused. ATS team took Murtaza Abbasi for a medical check-up on Tuesday at Sadar hospital, Gorakhpur to show his hand injury. Dr. Singh further stated […]