Tezpur: A polling official on election duty was found dead on Thursday in Sonitpur district, even as voting for the state assembly elections proceeded without disruption. The deceased, identified as Deben Horo (45), had been assigned the role of second polling officer in the Naduar constituency. Officials said he was posted at a polling booth…
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New Delhi, April 9 2026: Union Minister for Consumer Affairs Food and Public Distribution and New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Thursday received a dividend cheque of over Rs 115 crore from Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited during a formal ceremony held in the national capital. The event witnessed the presence of senior…
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New Delhi: Amid escalating tensions in West Asia, India is moving ahead with a comprehensive plan to safeguard its ships and ensure uninterrupted energy supplies through the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz. The ongoing conflict in the region has severely disrupted global oil and gas movement, affecting markets from Europe to Asia. Although a ceasefire…
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New Delhi: Fresh discussions around strengthening India’s eastern borders suggest that the Border Security Force (BSF) may be leaning toward technology-led solutions rather than relying on unconventional ideas involving wildlife. Initial reports had hinted at the possibility of using animals such as crocodiles or snakes as natural deterrents in sensitive border zones. However, there is…
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New Delhi, April 9 2026: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant led a Constitution bench that firmly pushed back against the Union government’s argument that courts should not examine matters of religious faith, asserting that judicial oversight cannot be entirely excluded when constitutional values are at stake. The observations came during continued hearings in the…
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New Delhi, April 9 2026: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday conveyed his congratulations to General Phan Van Giang following his appointment as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Vietnam. The Defence Minister highlighted India’s intent to further enhance its long standing military and strategic ties with Vietnam. He noted that the…
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New Delhi, April 9 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday underscored the urgent need to introduce reservation for women in legislative bodies, stating that greater inclusion would significantly enhance the strength and participation of India’s democratic system. The Prime Minister highlighted that increasing women’s presence in lawmaking institutions would bring fresh perspectives and improve…
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India’s economic outlook for FY27 has received a modest upgrade from the World Bank, which now expects the country’s GDP to grow at 6.6%, up from its earlier estimate. The revision reflects continued strength in domestic consumption and export performance. Despite the improved projection, the global lender cautioned that economic momentum may ease compared to…
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New Delhi : The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved investment of Rs.14,105.83 crore for construction of Kalai-II Hydro Electric Project (HEP) on Lohit river in Anjaw District of Arunachal Pradesh. The estimated completion period for the project is 78 months. The project with an installed capacity…
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New Delhi : The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Narendra Modi, has approved an investment of ₹26,069.50 crore for the construction of the Kamala Hydro Electric Project (HEP) in the districts of Kamle, Kra Daadi, and Kurung Kumey in Arunachal Pradesh. The ambitious project, with an installed capacity of 1,720 MW, is expected…
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