More than 95 percent of villages in India today have internet access with 3G or 4G mobile connectivity. According to data released by the Ministry of Communication, out of approximately 644,000 villages, almost 613,000 have internet access as of April this year. Additionally, out of a total of 954.4 million internet subscribers in India, more…
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) is currently engaged in simultaneous Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations in both Wayanad, Kerala, and the Uttarakhand hills. In response to the recent cloudburst incident in Uttarakhand, the IAF has positioned Chinook and Mi-17V5 helicopters at Gaucher. These helicopters are actively involved in deploying National Disaster Response Force…
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Bhubaneswar August 1, 2024: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik have clashed over the state budget, marking a notable disagreement between the two leaders despite their generally positive rapport. Patnaik, the leader of the opposition, criticized the budget presented by Majhi’s government, labeling it a “name changer” rather than…
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New Delhi August 1, 2024: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha has proposed reducing the minimum age for contesting Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections from 25 to 21 years. In a passionate appeal to the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, Chadha argued that this change would encourage greater youth involvement in politics, reflecting India’s…
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Chandigarh August 1, 2024: Nangal, the first modern city developed in Independent India, will soon be restored to its former glory. Cabinet Minister of Punjab Harjot Singh Bains expressed this in a press statement issued here today. He said that Nangal city, which was developed by National Fertilizer Limited (NFL) and Bhakra Beas Management Board,…
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Manipur August 1, 2024: On Thursday, a rally organized by internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Manipur’s Akampat relief camp faced police action as they demanded resettlement. Displaced by ethnic violence since May 3 of last year, the protestors aimed to march to the chief minister’s bungalow at Babupara in Imphal but were stopped by state…
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New Delhi, August 1, 2024: In a significant ruling on Thursday, the Supreme Court decided that states can create sub-categories within the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) groups. This means that states can allocate specific quotas for different sub-groups within these communities for jobs and educational opportunities. The decision, made by a 6:1…
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New Delhi, Aug 1 , 2024 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended a warm welcome to visiting Vietnamese PM Pham Minh Chinh at Hyderabad House today after which the two sides sat down for substantive bilateral talks to energise the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The MEA spokesperson posted on X: “Taking India-Vietnam partnership to new heights!…
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Kerala , 1 August , 2024 : Over 200 lives have been lost and extensive damage caused due to landslides in Wayanad, Kerala. Rescue operations are ongoing, with multiple teams coordinating efforts. Kerala’s Chief Minister held a meeting to evaluate the response and assure swift relief and rehabilitation for the affected individuals. Over 200 deaths…
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New Delhi , 1 August , 2024 : Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla reminded members to remain alert during House proceedings, warning that inattentiveness could result in the loss of opportunities to ask supplementary questions during the Question Hour. The reminder came after Shiromani Akali Dal MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal failed to respond promptly when…
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