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February 18, 2025 11:44 AM

India-Qatar partnership to focus on sustainability, technology, and energy, says Piyush Goyal

The future partnership between India and Qatar will be grounded in the areas of sustainability, technology, entrepreneurship, and energy, according to Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal. Speaking at the inaugural session of the Ind...

February 18, 2025 11:09 AM

Qatar’s Emir receives ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, who is in India for a two-day state visit, was accorded a grand ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday. This marks his second visit to the country since March 2015, following an invitation ...

February 18, 2025 11:49 AM

PM Fasal Bima Yojana turns nine: Rs 1.75 lakh crore in claims disbursed to 23.22 crore farmers

The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), a scheme providing comprehensive coverage for farmers against crop losses caused by unpredictable natural disasters, has disbursed Rs 1.75 lakh crore in claims to more than 23.22 crore farmers over the pa...

February 18, 2025 9:20 AM

Talks between PM Modi, Qatar Amir will deepen our friendship: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar expressed confidence on Monday that discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, would further strengthen the close friendship between India and...

February 18, 2025 8:41 AM

Gyanesh Kumar appointed as new Chief Election Commissioner

The Central government on Monday announced the appointment of Gyanesh Kumar as the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). He will be replacing Rajiv Kumar. Gyanesh Kumar is a 1988-batch IAS officer from the Kerala cadre and is senior to the two other...

February 17, 2025 10:26 PM

PM Modi urges students to tune in to ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ for exam stress tips

With the exam season in full swing, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on students to watch the latest episode of Pariksha Pe Charcha on February 18 at 11 a.m., where top-performing students will share their strategies for overcoming exam stress...

February 17, 2025 9:22 PM

In special gesture, PM Modi receives Amir of Qatar at Delhi airport

In a special gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally welcomed the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, at Indira Gandhi International Airport upon his arrival for a two-day state visit to India. The two leaders exchanged a warm h...

February 17, 2025 8:21 PM

India showcases food industry strength at Gulfood 2025

Gulfood 2025, one of the world’s largest food and beverage trade exhibitions, has commenced at the Dubai World Trade Centre, featuring over 5,500 exhibitors from 129 countries. Spanning 24 halls and 1.3 million square feet, the event highlights mor...

February 17, 2025 7:08 PM

Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg postponed due to insufficient snow

The second leg of the 5th edition of the Khelo India Winter Games, scheduled to be held in Gulmarg from February 22, 2024, has been postponed due to insufficient snowfall. The J&K Sports Council shared the update on social media on Monday. "The ...

February 17, 2025 6:43 PM

Govt received over 60,000 inputs from citizens on new Income Tax Bill: FM

The government received more than 60,000 inputs from citizens regarding the new Income Tax Bill, 2025, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday. Addressing a post-Budget event here, the Finance Minister said the review of the Income ...

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