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President Murmu Urges Young Officers to Drive Nation Building Through Infrastructure Development

New Delhi, April 20, 2026: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday interacted with probationary officers of Indian Railways and Assistant Executive Engineers of the Central Engineering Service at Rashtrapati Bhavan, highlighting their critical role in shaping the country’s development journey. Addressing officers from recent batches, the President said they are entering public service at a crucial…

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Iran-US Crisis Turns Costly for Pakistan as Gulf Tensions Trigger Economic Strain

 News Report: Pakistan is finding itself on the losing side of global geopolitics as escalating tensions between Iran and the United States begin to weigh heavily on its fragile economy. Historically, Islamabad benefited financially from its strategic positioning during major global conflicts, but the current situation presents a starkly different reality. With uncertainty growing around…

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India Delivers Final Batch of High Power Locomotives to Mozambique in Major Export Milestone

New Delhi, April 20, 2026: India has successfully delivered the final batch of two high powered 3300 horsepower locomotives manufactured by Banaras Locomotive Works to Mozambique, marking the completion of a major export order and reinforcing the country’s growing footprint in global railway manufacturing. The locomotives are part of a contract for ten diesel electric…

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PM Modi Welcomes South Korean President Lee Jae Myung with Ceremonial Honours at Rashtrapati Bhavan

New Delhi, April 20, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the ceremonial reception of Lee Jae Myung at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday, marking the formal start of the South Korean leader’s state visit to India. The visiting President was accorded full ceremonial honours, including a guard of honour, as part of India’s traditional welcome for…

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Delhi Cracks Down on Polluting Vehicles as MCD Raises Entry Charges by Over 50 Percent

New Delhi, April 20, 2026: Commercial vehicles entering the national capital will now face a sharp increase in environment charges after the Municipal Corporation of Delhi implemented a significant hike in the Environment Compensation Charge. The revised rates, effective from April 19, are intended to discourage polluting vehicles and ease the city’s worsening air quality.…

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High Stakes India US Trade Talks Begin in Washington as Trump Tariff Shift Triggers Reset

Washington DC, April 20, 2026: India and the United States have begun a crucial round of trade negotiations in the American capital, marking a renewed push to conclude the initial phase of a proposed bilateral trade agreement. The discussions, scheduled over three days, bring senior officials from both sides together for the first face to…

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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Attends Launch of India’s First 3D Glass Chip Unit in Odisha; Big Boost to AI &…

Bhubaneswar, April 19: In a major push towards making India a global semiconductor hub, Odisha on Sunday laid the foundation stone for the country’s first Advanced 3D Glass Semiconductor Packaging Unit. The project, developed by Heterogenous Integration Packaging Solutions (3DGS), marks a significant milestone in India’s electronics manufacturing journey. The groundbreaking ceremony was led by…

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DAV Institutions Working to Connect All Sections of Society to the Mainstream: Dr. Poonam Suri

Faridabad: Dayanand Anglo-Vedic (DAV) institutions stand as one of the largest non-government educational networks in the world, with over 1,000 institutions across India and abroad. Addressing students, parents, and educators, Padma Shri awardee and Chairman of the DAV College Managing Committee, Dr. Poonam Suri, emphasized the need to make the current education system more innovative,…

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Ministry of Textiles Showcases ‘Vishwa Sutra’ at Femina Miss India, Takes Indian Handlooms Global

In a landmark initiative blending tradition with global design, the Ministry of Textiles, in collaboration with the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), unveiled “Vishwa Sutra – Weaves of India for the World” at the 61st edition of Femina Miss India in Bhubaneswar. The collection represents a first-of-its-kind effort to position Indian handlooms within a…

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Indian Railways Boosts Revenue via Scrap Sales, Non-Fare Streams Without Fare Hike

New Delhi : In a significant push towards financial sustainability and improved passenger experience, Indian Railways has reported robust earnings from scrap monetisation and non-fare revenue streams in FY 2025–26—achieved without increasing passenger ticket fares. The Railways recorded ₹6,813.86 crore from scrap sales, surpassing its target of ₹6,000 crore. This follows a similarly strong performance…

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