New Delhi, July 28: In a major initiative aimed at strengthening the financial independence of women, the Delhi Cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has approved the ‘Delhi Lakshmi Yojana’. The scheme will provide eligible women in the national capital with financial assistance of ₹2,500 per month. The government announced that the…
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New Delhi, July 27, 2026:Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Monday introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha to strengthen the legal framework against examination malpractices, including question paper leaks, impersonation and organised cheating. The Bill seeks to amend the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act,…
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New Delhi, 27 July 2026 : The historic Banjara Ekta Sankalp Yatra, a nationwide movement for unity, social awareness and empowerment of the Banjara community, concluded today with a grand Closing Ceremony attended by saints, social leaders, public representatives and thousands of members of the Banjara community from across the country. The Yatra commenced on…
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Dispur, July 27, 2026; “Assam flood crisis has intensified as heavy rains continue to affect several parts of the state, leaving thousands displaced and forcing authorities to expand relief operations. Singer Papon has appealed to people across India and the world to support flood-affected families during this difficult period.” In a video message shared on…
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New Delhi, July 27, 2026; India Hepatitis Elimination efforts have received a major boost as the Government of India expands free screening, vaccination and treatment services under the National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme (NVHCP) to achieve the 2030 elimination target. Viral hepatitis is an infection that affects the liver and can lead to serious complications…
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New Delhi, July 27: Senior IAS officer Keshav Chandra on Monday officially took charge as the Secretary of the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, marking the beginning of his tenure in the key administrative role. Soon after assuming office, Chandra chaired his first review meeting with senior officials of the Ministry to assess the…
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New Delhi, July 27, 2026; Technology entrepreneur and Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani has been entrusted with leading the Union government‘s newly constituted high-level task force on examination reforms. The panel has been formed following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement of a nationwide initiative to make public examinations more secure, transparent and technology-driven. Widely recognised as…
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Chennai, July 27, 2026: A food safety concern has emerged after a passenger travelling on the Mysuru–Chennai Vande Bharat Express claimed to have found an adhesive gel packet inside a meal served during the journey. The incident has sparked fresh discussion over food quality and hygiene standards in railway catering services. According to the passenger,…
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New Delhi, July 27, 2026: Sonam Wangchuk Hospital Discharge is scheduled for Monday after doctors confirmed that the noted environmentalist and education reformer has recovered sufficiently to leave the hospital. Before returning to Ladakh, Wangchuk will visit Rajghat in New Delhi to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, according to members of his team. Before heading…
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New Delhi, July 27: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has argued that India should maintain an independent foreign policy, cautioning that uncertainty in U.S. policies should not push New Delhi into closer strategic dependence on China. In a recent opinion article, Tharoor said India’s long-term national interests would be best served by preserving strategic autonomy rather…
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