New Delhi, March 11: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has invited public comments on a draft amendment to the Drugs Rules, 1945 aimed at updating testing norms for blood products and aligning them with international pharmacopoeial standards. According to a draft Gazette notification (GSR 164(E)) issued on March 9, the proposal seeks to…
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New Delhi : Union Minister of New & Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi today highlighted the growing role of renewable energy in strengthening India’s rural economy and enhancing farmers’ incomes while addressing the 4th National Agro-RE Summit in New Delhi. Addressing the gathering, Shri Joshi said renewable energy is increasingly reaching India’s farms and households, helping…
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New Delhi, March 10, 2026: The government clarified on Tuesday that in the upcoming Census 2027, enumerators will continue to record the religion exactly as stated by respondents, rejecting the proposal to introduce a separate column for “Tribal Religion.” In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai…
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New Delhi, March 10, 2026: Delhi’s Education Minister Ashish Sood on Monday emphasised the importance of closer collaboration between government and industry to transform the national capital into a centre of economic growth, innovation and international partnerships by 2047. Speaking at the CII Delhi State Annual Session 2025–26 and Business Conference organised by the Confederation…
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A dedicated breakout session on “Strengthening India’s Care Ecosystem: Skilling 1.5 Lakh Multiskilled Caregivers” was organised by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) as part of the Post-Budget Webinar 2026 on the theme “Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas – Fulfilling Aspirations of People.” The session focused on operationalising the Union Budget 2026–27 announcement to…
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New Delhi, March 10, 2026: Delhi Police have arrested three alleged drug traffickers and seized more than one kilogram of heroin with an estimated international market value of ₹2 crore, officials said on Tuesday. The arrests have also led to the exposure of an interstate narcotics network operating between Uttar Pradesh and the national capital.…
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New Delhi, March 10, 2026: An unexpected moment during the CBSE Class 12 mathematics examination turned into a viral internet story after students who scanned a QR code printed on the question paper were redirected to a popular 1987 music video instead of any exam-related information. Videos soon surfaced on social media showing students discovering…
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New Delhi, March 10: Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan expressed deep sorrow over the death of a 26-year-old man following a violent clash during Holi celebrations in West Delhi’s Uttam Nagar, urging strict punishment for those responsible. The victim, identified as Tarun Kumar, died after a dispute between two neighbouring families escalated into violence in…
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New Delhi, March 10: Restaurants and hotels in several Indian cities are facing operational challenges following disruptions in the supply of commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), raising concerns that many eateries may be forced to temporarily shut down if the situation continues. Hotel associations in Bengaluru and Chennai have warned that the shortage of commercial…
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New Delhi, March 10: Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the growing aspirations of India’s youth as the country’s most valuable strength while addressing a post-budget webinar focused on skill development for persons with disabilities. He noted that the enthusiasm and innovative mindset of young people across villages, towns, and cities is shaping the country’s journey…
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