The Labour Convention of Indian Organisations (LCIO) is aiming to close the gap between British Indians and the Labour Party by boosting the Indian diaspora connection. The party announced that it will bridge the gap between the Labour Party and British Indians and India by fostering inclusive sustainable growth for […]
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RBI hikes repo rate by 50 bps to 5.90 pc, inflation projection retained at 6.7 pc
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday hiked repo rate”>rate by 50 basis points to 5.90 percent in order to control the rising inflation, keeping in line with the aggressive policies of central banks and the volatile markets prevalent across economies. RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das announced the rate”>rate hike today. In […]
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PM Modi flags off Gandhinagar-Mumbai Central Vande Bharat Express train
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the Gandhinagar-Mumbai Central Vande Bharat Express train at Gandhinagar on Friday. PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Gujarat. This is the third Vande Bharat train in the country, the other two being run between New Delhi – Varanasi and New Delhi – […]
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China has key role in US’ drug problem: Report
Fentanyl, a nameless killer touted as the deadliest drug threat facing the United States, is waging an all-out assault on the most powerful country in the world. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 50 times more potent than heroin. Just two milligrams of fentanyl, or the amount that could fit […]
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Former Jharkhand Minister K N Tripathi enters race for Congress presidential polls, to file nomination today
Congress leader and former Jharkhand minister KN Tripathi will file the nomination for All India Congress Committee (AICC) national president at 1 pm in Delhi on Friday. KN Tripathi told , “I am going to file the nomination today. Our leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi have said every Congress worker can contest for […]
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At UNHRC, Dutch group raises issue of fixing blame on China for Xinjiang genocide
Netherlands-based group, the European Foundation for South Asian Studies (EFSAS) has raised in the UNHRC, the issue of Uyghurs, the ethnic Muslim minorities in Xinjiang, and pushed to attribute blame on Chinese government authorities for human rights violations. Aaron Magunna (Research Analyst EFSAS) during the General Debate on Item 5 […]
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Telangana govt introduces ‘Aasara’ pension for poor
As a part of its welfare measures and social safety net strategy, the Telangana government has introduced the ‘Aasara’ pensions, with a view to ensuring secured life for all the poor. It is a welfare scheme of pensions to old people, widows, physically disabled and beedi workers. Tahsildar of Asif […]
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Mallikarjun Kharge likely to file nomination for Congress chief post today
Congress veteran Mallikarjun Kharge will join the contest for Congress president, according to sources who have said that the Leader of Opposition in the Raja Sabha is likely to file his nomination for the party’s top post today. The contest for the post will then be likely to be between […]
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WHO launches new initiative to stop spread of invasive malaria vector in Africa
A new World Health Organization (WHO) initiative has been launched that aims to stop the further spread of this invasive mosquito species in the region. The WHO had identified the spread of Anopheles stephensi as a significant threat to malaria control and elimination in 2019 – particularly in Africa, where the disease hits hardest. Originally native […]
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Kenyan policy makers underscore need to review policy towards China
The lopsided trade and investment ties with Beijing are gradually alarming the Kenyan policymakers and underscoring the need to review policy towards China. The development comes in the light of Kenya’s massive reliance on China for its technical equipment which is apparently undermining various security and public services in the […]
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JP Nadda kickstarts two-day visit to Odisha with prayers at Shree Jagannatha Temple in Puri
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president JP Nadda kickstarted his two-day visit to Odisha’s Puri by offering prayers at Shree Jagannatha Temple on Friday morning He was accompanied by Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Nadda arrived in Puri late Thursday evening where he was welcomed by the party workers. This is […]
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AIIMS bars security staff to have food, refreshment while on duty
The newly-appointed director of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi Dr M Srinivas on Thursday issued an office memorandum stating that if any security staff is found taking refreshments or eating food during duty hours, s/he will be removed from rolls of AIIMS. The memorandum said during […]
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Navratri 2022: Maha Panchami today, devotees worship Goddess Skandamata
Today marks the fifth day of Navratri and devotees across the country will worship Goddess Skandamata, the fifth incarnation of Maa Durga. According to mythology, Skandamata is four-armed and is riding on a lion. On one hand, Skandamata is holding her son Skanda or Kartikeya. As per legends, Kartikeya, the […]
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Gujarat: PM Modi to flag off new Vande Bharat Express from Gandhinagar today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Gujarat, will flag off the new and upgraded version of Vande Bharat Express from Gandhinagar today. Heralding a new era of comfortable and enhanced rail travel experience, the new Vande Bharat Express, the most awaited newly made semi-high speed […]
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J-K: Encounter breaks out in Baramulla
An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Baramulla in the wee hours of Friday. The encounter broke out at Yedipora, Pattan area of Baramulla. “Encounter has started at Yedipora, Pattan area of Baramulla. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow,” said Kashmir […]