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President Droupadi Murmu has landed in Nadi, Republic of Fiji

President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Nadi, the Republic of Fiji, today for a two-day official visit, marking the first time an Indian President has visited Fiji. Upon her arrival, she was warmly welcomed by Viliame Gavoka, the Deputy Prime Minister of Fiji, and P.S. Karthigeyan, the High Commissioner of India to Fiji. During her visit,…

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Minister of State for Finance has announced that the KCC scheme and crop loans amounting to ₹4.26 lakh crore have…

Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary announced that ground-level credit in rural areas has significantly increased from ₹7.3 lakh crore in 2014 to ₹25.46 lakh crore in 2024. This expansion is aimed at providing more financial benefits to people in rural regions. In response to queries in the Lok Sabha, he detailed that under…

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Nine Kanwariyas Electrocuted in Bihar

HAJIPUR, Aug 5 2024 : At least nine Kanwar Yatra pilgrims were electrocuted and three others injured after coming into contact with a high-tension overhead wire in Bihar’s Vaishali district, a senior official reported on Monday. The tragic incident occurred at Sultanpur village in the Industrial police station area during the night between Sunday and…

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Tom Cruise to Dazzle with Epic Stunt at Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony

Paris, August 5, 2024: Tom Cruise will captivate audiences with a high-flying stunt at the Paris Olympics closing ceremony on August 11. The 62-year-old actor is slated to rappel from the roof of the Stade de France, bringing the Olympic flag to the field as part of a dramatic handover to Los Angeles, the host city…

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Supreme Court Upholds Delhi L-G’s Authority in Appointing MCD Aldermen

New Delhi August 5 2024 : The Supreme Court on Monday confirmed the Lieutenant Governor’s authority to unilaterally appoint ten aldermen to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) without consulting the state cabinet, delivering a significant blow to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Delhi government. The ruling, delivered by Justice PS Narasimha, was supported by…

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Defence Secretary General Anil Chauhan chaired the apex level Tri-Service Financial Conference in New Delhi

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan is chairing an apex-level Tri-Service Financial Conference in New Delhi. The conference aims to enhance cooperation and synergy in financial matters related to the Armed Forces. Scheduled discussions will focus on understanding the perspectives of various stakeholders in defence finance and finding solutions to challenges in defence procurement.…

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“Playing with aspirants’ lives,” SC condemns coaching centers over three deaths; the Delhi government issued a notice

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the recent deaths at a coaching centre in Delhi, responding to the tragic incidents by issuing notices to both the Central and Delhi state governments. The Court expressed profound disapproval, stating that coaching centres are endangering the lives of students who come from various parts of…

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Haryana government has announced plans to bring all crops under the MSP scheme

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has announced that the state will procure all crops at the Minimum Support Price (MSP). During the BJP’s ‘Vijay Shankhnad’ rally in Kurukshetra, Mr. Saini mentioned that currently, the state government is procuring 14 crops at MSP. He also stated that the government has decided to waive off outstanding…

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Faridabad Police Shatter Major Fraud Ring: 28 Arrested in Call Centre Raid

Faridabad, August 2, 2024: On Sunday, Faridabad police uncovered two illegal call centres and arrested 28 individuals involved in a fraudulent scheme posing as technical support agents. The operation, led by Assistant Commissioner of Police (Cyber) Abhimanyu Goyat, resulted in the recovery of six mobile phones and 50 laptops. The police initiated the raids after…

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IOC has declared that the gender test conducted by the IBA on two female boxers is illegitimate and lacks credibility

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has declared the gender tests conducted by the International Boxing Association (IBA) on two female boxers during last year’s World Championships as illegitimate and lacking credibility. IOC spokesperson Mark Adams criticized the tests, stating they are not legitimate and are flawed in their execution and ad hoc nature, which do…

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