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50 flights get bomb threats, Centre taking steps to ban perpetrators from flying
India | Oct 27, 2024, 06:11 PM ISTBomb threat: As of Saturday, in 13 days, more than 300 flights operated by the Indian carriers have received hoax bomb threats.
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Modi govt doubles loan limit under 'PM Mudra Yojana' to Rs 20 lakh: Check eligibility, other details
India | Oct 25, 2024, 03:50 PM ISTIntroduced in 2015, the PM Mudra Yojana has been instrumental in promoting financial inclusion and enabling small businesses that lack access to traditional banking channels.
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State's power to make laws on industrial alcohol cannot be taken away: Supreme Court
India | Oct 23, 2024, 11:32 AM ISTThe nine-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court was hearing a batch of petitions after a seven-judge Constitution bench ruled against the state governments.
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Good news for farmers as Modi government increases MSP for 6 Rabi crops in big move
Business | Oct 16, 2024, 05:14 PM ISTGovernment has increased the MSP of Rabi Crops to ensure remunerative prices to the growers for their produce. The absolute highest increase in MSP has been announced for Rapeseed & Mustard at Rs 300 per quintal followed by Lentil (Masur) at Rs 275 per quintal.
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Central government allocates Rs 5,858.60 crore for flood relief in 14 states
India | Oct 02, 2024, 10:49 AM ISTIn light of the severe weather conditions this monsoon season, Inter-Ministerial Central Teams (IMCTs) have been deployed to assess the damage in states such as Assam, Mizoram, Kerala, Tripura, Nagaland, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Manipur.
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Centre appoints Jitendra Jadhav as new head of Aeronautical Development Agency
India | Sep 13, 2024, 11:36 AM ISTJitendra Jadhav played a pivotal role in getting CCS sanction on LCA AF MK2 and Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft projects to ADA. He has introduced many reforms in the organisation through digitalization for the efficient functioning of ADA.
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Modi Cabinet approves setting up of 12 industrial smart cities in big decision: Check full list
Business | Aug 28, 2024, 05:05 PM ISTThe projects have been cleared under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) with an estimated investment of Rs 28,602 crore.
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'Unified Pension Scheme' approved by Centre | Here are key features of UPS
Business | Aug 25, 2024, 03:29 PM ISTUnified Pension Scheme: The Assured Family Pension would be calculated at the rate of 60 per cent of pension of the employee immediately before her or his demise.
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Complete list of 156 fixed-dose combination drugs banned by government
Health | Aug 23, 2024, 07:14 PM ISTThe Health Ministry has banned 156 FDC drugs, including popular antibiotics, painkillers, and multivitamins, due to safety concerns. The ban aims to protect public health by eliminating potentially harmful drug combinations.
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Centre bans over 150 fixed-dose combination drugs used for fever, allergies | Here are DETAILS
India | Aug 23, 2024, 07:12 PM ISTAccording to reports, the apex panel Drugs Technical Advisory Board also examined these FDCs and recommended that there is no therapeutic justification for the ingredients contained in these FDCs.
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Centre notifies appointment of several permanent judges in Allahabad, Andhra Pradesh High Courts
India | Aug 21, 2024, 04:00 PM ISTThe SC Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on August 13 recommended the appointment of nine additional judges of the Allahabad High Court as permanent judges.
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Rahul Navin appointed as new director of Enforcement Directorate for two years
India | Aug 14, 2024, 08:49 PM ISTNavin, 57, joined the ED in November, 2019 as a Special Director. He was appointed as the acting Director of the ED after the tenure of his predecessor Sanjay Kumar Mishra came to an end on September 15 last year.
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TV Somanathan appointed new Cabinet Secretary, to replace Rajiv Gauba | Know details HERE
India | Aug 10, 2024, 08:57 PM ISTAn official order said, "The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of TV Somanathan, IAS (TN:87) as Cabinet Secretary with a tenure of two years from August 30, 2024".
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Centre approves 8 railways projects worth Rs 24,657 crore to increase existing network by 900 km
India | Aug 10, 2024, 12:06 AM ISTThe new line projects, to be completed by 2030-2031, will generate direct employment for about three crore man-days during the construction period.
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Will not tolerate any interference with legal status, powers of Waqf board: AIMPLB
India | Aug 04, 2024, 11:36 PM ISTAIMPLB said that the Waqf Act and waqf properties are protected by the Constitution of India and the Shariat Application Act, 1937, and the government cannot make any amendment that would change and alter the nature and status of these properties.
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Centre all set to overhaul Waqf Board powers on assets, Asaduddin Owaisi criticises proposed bill
India | Aug 05, 2024, 06:10 AM ISTAccording to sources, the bill is likely to propose around 40 amendments to the Waqf Act. The sources also said that the bill was approved by the Union Cabinet on Friday (August 2).
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Wayanad landslide: Centre proposes to designate over 56,000 sq km Western Ghats area as ESA
India | Aug 03, 2024, 10:39 AM ISTAccording to the proposal, ESA will encompass 9,993 square kilometres in Kerala, covering 13 villages in the Wayanad district, including Noolpuzha, which was hit by landslides on July 30.
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Oppn targets Centre as water leaks from new Parliament building: 'Paper leakage outside, water...'
India | Aug 01, 2024, 11:54 AM ISTDelhi Rains: After Wednesday's downpour, key roads turned into rivers, trapping commuters in unending traffic jams and leaving many stranded. There have been several reports of wall and building collapses across Delhi-NCR.
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'Lizard' found in meal served at government school in Telangana, Centre takes note of media reports
Telangana | Jul 12, 2024, 10:05 AM ISTThe statement reiterated that the PM POSHAN Scheme provides hot cooked midday meal in schools and all the states and Union Territories have been advised to take appropriate steps to ensure safety norms and provide properly cooked food for the students.
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Centre allows 6 months maternity leave for surrogacy, amends rules for govt employees
India | Jun 24, 2024, 02:40 PM ISTThe Central Government has amended the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, to grant 180 days of maternity leave to women government employees opting for surrogacy. Additionally, "commissioning fathers" are entitled to 15 days of paternity leave.