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December 20, 2024 2:36 PM

PM condoles loss of lives in Jaipur accident; announces ex-gratia for next of kin of deceased

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condoled the loss of lives in the horrific accident on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway in Rajasthan and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of the deceased from the Prime Minister’s National Relie...

December 20, 2024 12:39 PM

Parliament Winter Session: Lok sabha adjourned sine die

The Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Friday shortly after proceedings began, following a massive scuffle in Parliament the previous day. The Rajya Sabha was also adjourned until 12 noon. Before the adjournment in the Lok Sabha, Law Minister Arjun...

December 20, 2024 12:04 PM

India 39th among 119 nations in WEF tourism development index, improves 2021 ranking

Driven by improved infrastructure and friendly government policies to boost tourism, India is now ranked 39th among 119th countries in the Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024 report, published by the World Economic Forum (WEF). In the p...

December 20, 2024 10:52 AM

Upper-floor residents to be Included in New Dharavi Rehabilitation Scheme

In a first-time move under the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA), the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) has introduced a policy to include residents of upper-floor tenements, making it the most inclusive and human-centred redevelopment plan in Ma...

December 20, 2024 9:36 AM

DPS in Delhi’s Dwarka receives bomb threat, classes shifted to online mode

Yet another bomb threat was reported on Friday, this time at Delhi Public School (DPS) in Dwarka, marking the sixth such incident in the national Capital in just ten days. The school authorities informed the fire department at 5:15 A.M., prompting t...

December 20, 2024 9:24 AM

PM Modi attends Christmas celebrations at Union Minister George Kurian’s residence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attended the Christmas celebrations at the residence of Union Minister George Kurian and interacted with eminent members of the Christian community, highlighting the spirit of cultural inclusivity and celebrat...

December 20, 2024 8:57 AM

Delhi govt imposes permanent ban on crackers, Supreme Court informed

The Delhi government, on Thursday, announced a complete ban on all types of firecrackers in the national capital with immediate effect throughout the year, starting from January 1, 2025. According to a government order issued in this regard, the sale...

December 19, 2024 9:51 PM

PM Modi engages in talks with UK’s King Charles III

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and King Charles III of the United Kingdom engaged in a meaningful conversation on Tuesday, reaffirming their dedication to the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the UK. The two leaders reflec...

December 19, 2024 8:07 PM

PM, President, and CM pay tributes on Goa Liberation Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the occasion of Goa Liberation Day, paid tribute to the valiant women and men whose determination and sacrifices led to the region’s freedom from Portuguese rule. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Today, on Go...

December 20, 2024 4:04 PM

One Nation, One Election: A proposal whose time has come

For a nation of over 1.4 billion people and the world's third-largest economy in the making, being in a perpetual election mode is not ideal. The 'One Nation, One Election' bill, which began its parliamentary journey earlier this week in the Lok Sabh...

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