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August 9, 2024 11:55 AM

China considers jail for human rights lawyer, arrest of journalist

Chinese authorities are considering further legal action against two prominent dissidents. Prosecutors are deliberating a potential jail sentence for human rights lawyer Lu Siwei and the arrest of citizen journalist Zhang Zhan, according to reports f...

August 9, 2024 2:48 PM

PM Modi urges citizens to make ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign a “mass movement”

As India prepares to celebrate its 78th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has issued a nationwide call to action, urging citizens to participate in the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign. The Prime Minister is encouraging Indians to hoist the n...

August 9, 2024 11:19 AM

Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign Launches Nationwide Patriotism Drive From August 9-15

The Government of India has announced the commencement of the nationwide 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign, set to run from August 9 to August 15. This initiative aims to strengthen patriotic sentiment among citizens as the country approaches its Independe...

August 8, 2024 6:33 PM

Jal Jeevan Mission Brings Tap Water to Over 15 Crore Rural Households

The Government of India, in partnership with the states, is implementing the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) – Har Ghar Jal to provide potable tap water to every rural household in the country. According to the latest data, as of August 5, 2024, more tha...

August 8, 2024 5:35 PM

RBI increases UPI payment limit from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has provided major relief to UPI consumers. The central bank has increased the limit for making payments through UPI from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh. Addressing the media after the three-day bimonthly Monetary Policy Comm...

August 8, 2024 3:53 PM

New Zealand: President Murmu lays wreath at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington

President Droupadi Murmu laid a wreath at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington, New Zealand on Thursday. President Murmu, who is on a three-nation visit, reached New Zealand on Wednesday. Earlier today, New Zealand Governor General Dame ...

August 8, 2024 2:04 PM

Former WB Chief Minister and CPI (M) leader Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee passes away at 80

Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, the former Chief Minister of West Bengal and a prominent leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), passed away on Thursday morning at the age of 80 in Kolkata. Bhattacharjee had been battling ailments associated with...

August 8, 2024 1:56 PM

Sale of fish affected in Howrah fish market due to protests in Bangladesh

Sales at Howrah's fish market have been severely impacted by ongoing violence and protests in Bangladesh. On Thursday, officials reported a significant decline in the quantity of fish arriving from Bangladesh, leading to substantial losses for fish t...

August 8, 2024 12:16 PM

Delhi police puts up posters of Al-Qaeda and Kahlistani terrorists

In preparation for upcoming Independence Day celebrations, the Delhi Police has intensified security measures across the national capital. As part of this effort, authorities have posted images of terrorists linked to Al-Qaeda and Khalistan groups th...

August 8, 2024 12:09 PM

Repo rate remains unchanged at 6.5% for ninth consecutive time: RBI

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced on Thursday that it will maintain the repo rate at 6.5%, marking the ninth consecutive time the central bank has kept the key interest rate unchanged. The decision reflects the RBI's cautious stance amid ongo...

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