New Delhi, Aug 31 2024 : External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has highlighted the distinctive challenges India faces in its relationship with China, emphasizing the need for a careful and measured approach to economic engagement with the neighboring giant. Speaking at the ET World Leaders Forum on Saturday, Jaishankar pointedly remarked, “We have a special…
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New Delhi August 30 2024 : In a significant step for the global aviation industry, India has approved the final regulatory requirement for the merger of Air India Ltd. with its smaller competitor, Vistara. This approval includes a substantial foreign direct investment (FDI) of $276 million by Singapore Airlines Ltd. as part of the merger…
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The Karnataka High Court has recently granted significant relief to Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar by dismissing a plea from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) aimed at pursuing an investigation into allegations of disproportionate assets against him. This ruling comes after a lengthy legal saga that began in 2020, when the CBI registered a…
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Aug 29, 2024 Dogs are not just pets; they are powerful allies in managing anxiety. Their presence offers a range of emotional and psychological benefits, making them effective companions for those struggling with anxiety. From creating a safe space to encouraging outdoor activities, dogs have a unique ability to lift our spirits and soothe our…
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Chandigarh, 29 August The Punjab Cabinet under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday approved the amendment to Rule 12 of the Punjab Panchayat Elections Rules, 1994 with the aim of ensuring overall development of villages. With this, candidates will no longer be able to contest the elections of Panchayati Raj institutions…
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Dispur/ 29 August,2024 : The Assam Assembly recently passed the Assam Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriages and Divorces Bill, 2024, making it mandatory for Muslim marriages and divorces to be registered with the government. This new legislation replaces the previous 1935 Act, which had governed these matters in the state for nearly nine decades. The…
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New Delhi : The government has authorized the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to implement Aadhaar-based authentication to verify candidates’ identities. This measure, which will be applied on a voluntary basis, is designed to enhance the integrity of the examination process. Aadhaar authentication will be used at various stages, including registration and during examinations. This…
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New Delhi : The online Passport Seva portal will be temporarily offline for maintenance from August 29, 2024, at 20:00 IST until September 2, 2024, at 06:00 IST, according to a government announcement. During this five-day period, users will be unable to schedule new appointments, and all previously booked appointments will be rescheduled. A notice…
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New Delhi : The Election Commission of India (ECI) has taken serious notice of a post by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Haryana on the social media platform X, which features a child in a campaign video. The Chief Electoral Officer of Haryana has issued a show cause notice to the state BJP President, Mohan…
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New Delhi , 28 August, 2024 : Shri Satish Kumar, a distinguished officer of the 1986 batch of the Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME), has made significant contributions to Indian Railways throughout his illustrious career, spanning over 34 years. On 8th November 2022, he took charge as the General Manager of North Central…
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