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Mineral Revenue of ₹11,581 Crore Earned from April to February in FY 2024-25

Raipur, March 18, 2025: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, Chhattisgarh government has set new benchmarks in economic and industrial development through a transparent mining policy, e-auction, digital surveillance, and environmentally sensitive mining strategies. The structured excavation of mineral resources has led to a historic increase in mineral revenue. Compared to the…

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Medical Students Protest NEET PG 2025 Two-Shift Format, Call for Uniform Exam Policy

New Delhi : The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has announced that the NEET PG 2025 examination will be conducted on June 15, 2025, in a computer-based format across two shifts. However, this decision has triggered significant backlash from medical aspirants, doctors, and healthcare activists. Many believe that holding the exam in…

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Israel Strikes Gaza, Syria & Lebanon; Over 200 Killed in Escalating Conflict

Israel launched a series of airstrikes on Gaza, Syria, and Lebanon on Tuesday, citing Hamas’ refusal to release hostages. The strikes, which Israel called an “extensive military operation,” resulted in the deaths of over 200 people, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. The attacks mark one of the deadliest escalations in the region since the…

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Jaishankar Slams West & UN for Kashmir ‘Invasion’ Stance: Raises Serious Questions

New Delhi, 18 March 2025: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday took a strong stance against what he called the West’s “double standards” on the Kashmir issue, stating that an initial “invasion” had been distorted into a dispute. He also underscored the necessity of a “fair and strong” United Nations. Speaking at the Raisina…

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Finn Allen, Tim Seifert Shine as New Zealand Cruise to 5-Wicket Triumph

New Delhi : New Zealand continued their impressive run in the five-match T20I series against Pakistan, securing a convincing five-wicket victory in the second game at the University Oval in Dunedin. With this win, the Black Caps now lead the series 2-0. The match, which was initially delayed due to a wet outfield, was reduced…

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Sensex Jumps 400+ Points, Nifty Crosses 22,600 as Markets Rally

New Delhi : Indian benchmark indices opened on a strong note on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, supported by positive global market trends and investor optimism. The 30-share BSE Sensex surged at the opening bell, starting the session at 74,169.95, while the NSE Nifty 50 began trading at 22,662.25. In early trade, the Sensex recorded a…

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Maharashtra’s Rural Local Bodies Receive over ₹620 Crore XV Finance Commission Grants

New Delhi, 18 MAR 2025: The Union Government has released the Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV FC) Grants during Financial Year 2024–25, for the  Rural Local Bodies in Maharashtra. Amount released entails 2nd installment of Untied Grants amounting to Rs.611.6913 crores and withheld portion of 1st installment of Untied Grants amounting to Rs.8.4282 crores. These funds are for the 4…

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Sunita Williams Return Mission Begins as Crew-9 Undocks from ISS

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, along with astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, have officially begun their journey back to Earth after an extended nine-month stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Their return comes as part of a contingency plan devised by NASA, with technical assistance from SpaceX, the aerospace…

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Comedian Samay Raina Gets Second Summons from Maharashtra Cyber Cell in India’s Got Latent Row

Mumbai : The Maharashtra Cyber Cell has issued a second summons to stand-up comedian and YouTuber Samay Raina, directing him to appear in person tomorrow to record his statement in connection with the India’s Got Latent controversy. Raina was initially summoned yesterday but failed to appear before the authorities, leading to the issuance of a…

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Nagpur on Alert: Section 144 Imposed Following Violent Clashes

Nagpur : Tensions erupted in Nagpur’s Mahal area last evening following rumours about the alleged vandalism of religious symbols, sparking communal unrest between two groups. The situation quickly escalated into violence, with groups engaging in stone pelting and setting vehicles on fire. The disturbances led to chaos in the locality, prompting immediate intervention by law…

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