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December 24, 2024 3:39 PM

Joint Parliamentary Committee meeting on ‘One Nation, One Election’ to be held on January 8

The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) meeting on 'One Nation, One Election' is scheduled to be held on January 8 next year. Congress leader Salman Khurshid said on Tuesday that conducting 'One Nation, One Election' is not an easy task and that the...

December 24, 2024 3:14 PM

Amit Shah directs NCRB to create data-rich platform for criminal justice system

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has directed the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) to develop a data-intensive platform to assist investigation officers and enhance the functioning of the criminal justice system. The directive came during a review m...

December 24, 2024 2:16 PM

PM to lay Foundation Stone of Ken-Betwa river linking national project in Madhya Pradesh on Vajpayee’s 100th birth anniversary

On the occasion of the 100th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Madhya Pradesh on December 25. At around 12:30 PM, he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for several...

December 24, 2024 1:44 PM

India, ADB sign USD 500 million loan to support green, sustainable infrastructure projects

India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a USD 500 million loan to support green and sustainable infrastructure projects aligned with the country's climate commitments. The agreement was signed on December 20, and the ADB loan, with a sover...

December 24, 2024 2:53 PM

Parliament Ambedkar row: An attempt to regain lost political capital?

The just concluded winter session of Parliament will be remembered less for the informative and engaging debate on the Constitution and more for what happened thereafter. Unfortunately. But as a student of contemporary politics, it is in our interest...

December 24, 2024 12:13 PM

JPC to meet on Dec 26-27 to record oral evidence from state representatives on Waqf Bill

The Joint Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill will convene on December 26 and 27 to record oral evidence from state representatives as part of its ongoing deliberations on the proposed legislation. During these sessions, the Committee will hear f...

December 24, 2024 11:58 AM

Amit Shah to inaugurate 10,000 new PACS, dairy and fisheries cooperative societies to strengthen rural economy

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate 10,000 newly established multipurpose Primary Agriculture Credit Societies (PACS), along with dairy and fisheries cooperative societies, on Wednesday. This milestone event comes nearly ni...

December 24, 2024 11:11 AM

Prime Minister Modi urges unity to uphold harmony and confront challenges

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged people to unite to uphold harmony and confront challenges like violence and disruptions in society. He made these remarks during the Christmas event hosted by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) ...

December 24, 2024 10:32 AM

North India grapples with freezing temperatures

A biting cold wave has gripped North India, with temperatures plunging across multiple states, disrupting daily life. Delhi witnessed a minimum temperature of 7 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, as a thin fog blanketed parts of the city. The previous day, ...

December 24, 2024 9:57 AM

Medical professionals have responsibility to improve, protect people’s health and lives: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu emphasised the vital role of medical professionals in safeguarding people's health and well-being, describing the medical profession as more than just a career—it is a noble duty to alleviate suffering and enhance the quali...

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