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AAP seeks SC-monitored probe into ‘NEET irregularities’, holds protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar

New Delhi,18 June, 2024 –AAP on Tuesday held a protest over “irregularities” in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for admission to medical colleges and demanded a Supreme Court-monitored probe. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders and workers held a protest against the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre over the NEET exam result issue at Jantar Mantar in…

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Goa Minister Opposes Waterfall Entry Ban Amid Monsoon

Goa , 18 June, 2024- Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte expressed strong objections to a recent circular issued by the forest department that bans visitors from entering waterfalls during the monsoon season. The minister highlighted that this directive undermines the state’s efforts to promote hinterland tourism, which is essential for the local economy. Speaking to…

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Maharashtra Agri Minister Supports OBC Quota Protection Amid Maratha Reservation Debate

New Delhi , 18 June , 2024 – In a significant political development, Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Dhananjay Munde has reassured the state’s OBC community that their quota will be protected amid ongoing demands for Maratha reservation. Speaking on behalf of the government, Munde stated that the demands of the fasting activists would be brought to…

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India’s Growth Forecast for the Current Fiscal Year Is Raised to 7.2% by Fitch Ratings

India’s growth estimate for the current fiscal year was raised by Fitch Ratings from 7% to 7.2% in March. Increased investment and a rebound in consumer spending are the causes of this change. In its quarterly Global Economic Outlook report, released today, Fitch Ratings also showed an increase in their global growth estimate for 2024,…

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to release the 17th installment of the PM-KISAN scheme, amounting to over 20,000 crore…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting his parliamentary constituency, Varanasi, today. During his visit, he will participate in the PM Kisan Samman Sammelan, where he will release the 17th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, amounting to over ₹20,000 crore. This installment will be disbursed to approximately 9.26 crore beneficiary farmers…

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Amit Shah To Hold Discussions With Kukis And Meiteis To Resolve Ethnic Conflicts In Manipur

Chairing a high-level meeting in New Delhi to review the security situation in Manipur, Union Home Minister Amit Shah affirmed the Central government’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens. He emphasized the Ministry of Home Affairs’ initiative to engage with both the Meiteis and Kukis to foster ethnic harmony, stressing…

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Dubai-bound flight from Delhi receives hoax bomb threat via email, say police

Dubai, 18 June , 2024 – Adding to the series of hoax call incidents hitting the national capital, a Dubai-bound plane that was scheduled to take off from Delhi received a bomb threat via email, police said on Tuesday. “On June 17 at 9:35 am, an email was received in the Delhi International Airport Limited…

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Government has issued calls for proposals on ‘5G Intelligent Village’ and ‘Quantum Encryption Algorithm’

The Central government has solicited submissions for “5G Intelligent Village” and “Quantum Encryption Algorithm” in an effort to foster innovation that will revolutionize rural life and usher in digital inclusion. Participants in technological creation, development, and commercialization of telecommunication goods and solutions include industry, MSMEs, startups, academia, and government departments. The “5G Intelligent Village” project,…

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Ajit Doval leads the US-India ICET meeting and outlines his goals for a partnership in strategic technology

The U.S.-India initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) had its second meeting in New Delhi, with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval chairing the conference alongside U.S. counterpart Jake Sullivan. Mr. Doval and Mr. Sullivan outlined the goals for the upcoming phase of the strategic technology collaboration during yesterday’s second iCET meeting. According to the…

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Dubai-bound flight from Delhi received a hoax bomb threat via email

Several museums in Delhi received bomb threats, which were later determined to be bogus, according to police reports. Adding to the series of hoax calls in the national capital, a Dubai-bound plane scheduled to take off from Delhi also received a bomb threat via email. The Delhi Police stated that this threat was received on…

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