Mahendergarh, July 24 2024 : A delegation comprising five professors from South Africa visited the Integrated Horticulture Development Centre (IHDC) in Sundrah, Mahendergarh, on Tuesday. Led by Prof. Viviana Ojong, the delegation included Prof. Hassan Kaya, Dr. Mayashree Chinsamy, Dr. Tez, and Prof. Yonaha Seleti. The primary objective of their visit was to engage with…
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New Delhi July 24 2024 : In a compelling plea during the Zero Hour session of the Rajya Sabha, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh called upon the government to urgently address the exorbitant costs and accessibility issues surrounding treatments for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in India. Singh highlighted the plight of hundreds of children…
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Ranchi, July 24 2024 : Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren criticized the Central government on Wednesday for what he termed as neglecting the state in the Union budget. He accused BJP leaders of maintaining silence over outstanding dues owed by the Centre to Jharkhand, amounting to Rs 1.36 lakh crore, and demanded prompt payment of…
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Mumbai, Jul 24 2024 : The benchmark BSE Sensex continued its downward trend for the fourth consecutive session on Wednesday, primarily driven by selling in financial and banking stocks. The market sentiment was further dampened by the government’s decision to increase securities transaction tax (STT) and short-term capital gains tax. The 30-share BSE Sensex ended…
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New Delhi, July 24 2024 : Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, held a crucial meeting today with a delegation of farmers’ representatives from the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) at his office in Parliament. The focus of the discussion centered on the demand for a legal guarantee…
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India has secured a spot in the semifinals of the Women’s Asia Cup Cricket with a dominating 82-run victory over Nepal. Indian bowlers Priti Sharma clinched three wickets, while Radha Yadav and Arundhati Reddy took two wickets each. Opting to bat first, Indian openers Shafali Verma and Dayalan Hemalatha stitched together a 122-run partnership for…
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Over 23 lakh new workers have been enrolled under the Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Scheme in May this year. The Ministry of Labour and Employment reported that out of the total 23 lakh employees, more than 11 lakh belong to the age group of up to 25 years. Additionally, the net enrolment of female members…
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A Delhi court has issued a summon to YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in connection with a defamation case filed by Suresh Karamshi Nakhua, a spokesperson for the Mumbai unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The case centers around allegations that Rathee referred to Nakhua as a “violent and abusive” troll in a video uploaded on…
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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has rejected allegations of discrimination against some states in the Union Budget. During the Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha today, she responded to opposition charges, alleging that the Opposition, led by Congress, is deliberately trying to create the impression that opposition-ruled states have been ignored in the budget. She…
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Mumbai, July 24 2024 : Reliance Industries Ltd. has been granted permission by the United States to recommence crude oil imports from Venezuela, despite ongoing sanctions imposed by the White House, sources familiar with the matter disclosed. India’s largest privately owned refiner intends to initiate purchases of Venezuelan crude in the near future, the insiders…
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