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New Delhi: The clock is ticking. Only a few days left before the July 9 deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump. Hopes of a limited trade deal between India and the United States still linger. But the mood around the negotiating table feels anything but settled. The White House has publicly hinted that the deal is all but done. In New Delhi, officials have echoed a similar sentiment, calling the potential agreement "big, good and beautiful". Trump claimed it would open Indian markets to Ame ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR : As 20.58 lakh beneficiaries covered under food security programmes have not completed e-KYC (electronic know your customer) verification as on June 30, the last deadline for self-authentication, the state government has decided to stop their ration for the next three months. The national mandate of e-KYC verification, started in August 2024, was extended multiple times due to several factors especially poor internet facility in remote areas of the state. The government finally ext ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government will suspend the ration cards of nearly 20.58 lakh people for not completing the e-KYC verification. This was informed by Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra on Monday. Speaking to the media, Minister Patra said the last day for e-KYC (Know Your Customer) verification was Monday. The e-KYC verification drive was launched across the state in August 2024 to remove ineligible and deceased beneficiaries from the national and state f ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 30 (PTI) India has hardened its position on agricultural duty concessions to America as negotiations with the US team in Washington for the proposed trade pact have entered a crucial stage, an official said on Monday. The official also said that the stay of the Indian team, headed by special secretary in the department of commerce Rajesh Agrawal, is expected to be extended further. The team is in Washington for negotiations on an interim trade agreement with the US. Both sides a ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah is scheduled to chair the Manthan Baithak of Cooperation Ministers from all States and Union Territories at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Monday. The high-level meeting organised by the Ministry of Cooperation will review progress and chart the future roadmap to strengthen the cooperative sector across India. The meeting will bring together Cooperation Ministers, Additional Chief Secretaries, Princ ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) In the 123rd episode of his monthly radio address, 'Mann Ki Baat', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed a new report by the International Labour Organization (ILO) that shows a major rise in India's social security coverage. Speaking on this incredible achievement, Economist Pankaj Jaiswal told IANS from Mumbai, that this major achievement should be "celebrated" as it reflects PM Modi's grand success in ensuring that the poor and marginalised are not ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 28 (ANI): The Union Ministry of Cooperation is set to organise a 'Manthan Baithak' of Cooperation Ministers of States and Union Territories (UTs) on June 30 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The Manthan Baithak will be chaired by the Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah. Also Read | Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Describes Life on ISS During Video Interaction With PM Narendra Modi, Says 'From Here, We See Sunrise and Sunset 16 Times a Day' (Watch ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 28 (PTI) Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla on Saturday said he was studying whether specific supplements can delay muscle loss in microgravity conditions, which could help develop medicines for muscle degeneration in elderly people. In an interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi from the International Space Station, Shukla said he was also scheduled to conduct an experiment on the growth of microalgae, which are highly nutritious, in microgravity conditions. "If methods can be de ...Read More >
Saturday, 28 June 2025 () India is set to maintain strong economic growth, surpassing G7 nations. This growth is driven by domestic demand and favorable demographics. India's share in global GDP is increasing. Merchandise trade with G7 countries has grown significantly. India is leading global initiatives in clean energy and digital governance. Strategic cooperation with G7 nations will shape future growth. ...Read More >
From Lucknow To Stars: 5 Lesser-Known Facts About Shubhanshu Shukla - 1st Indian On International Space Station CBSE Supplementary Exam Schedule 2025: The Central Board of Education (CBSE) has officially released the timetable of the Class 10th and Class 12th Supplementary Exams. Students who could not clear the class 10th or 12th exams (not more than two) or want to improve their scores can check their exam schedule through the official website, i.e. cbse.gov.in. The exams will start from 15t ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 28 (UNI) The government will organise a 'Manthan Baithak' on June 30 with an aim to review the initiatives and schemes of the Ministry of Cooperation and evaluate the progress made so far. The 'Manthan Baithak' will be chaired by Union Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah and will see the participation of Cooperation Ministers of states and Union Territories. The primary objective of the 'Manthan Baithak' is to comprehensively review the initiatives and schemes of the Ministry of ...Read More >
New Delhi: JSW Steel has transformed Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd (BPSL) into a viable and going concern after acquiring it out of bankruptcy in 2021, and its liquidation would have adverse ramifications on all stakeholders, the Sajjan Jindal-led steelmaker and BPSL's lenders told the Supreme Court. They also sought an 'open court' hearing of their petitions seeking a review of the top court's May 2 order scrapping JSW's acquisition of BPSL under the bankruptcy law. While JSW filed the review peti ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 26 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday stated that India and Canada are working to reinstate the High Commissioners to each other's capitals. The move follows efforts to normalise relations that had deteriorated sharply last year. At a press briefing, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney had reaffirmed the importance of India-Canada ties during a meeting on the sidelines of the ...Read More >
Sribhumi (Assam) [India], June 26 (ANI): Continuing her whirlwind tour of the Northeast, Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Nikhil Khadse arrived in Sribhumi on Thursday under the Centre's Poorvottar Sampark Setu outreach initiative--an ambitious programme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to deepen administrative ties and accelerate development across the region. During a robust one-day engagement in Sribhumi, Khadse chaired a review meeting with officials from ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 26 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday stated that India and Canada are working to reinstate the High Commissioners to each other's capitals. The move follows efforts to normalise relations that had deteriorated sharply last year. At a press briefing, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney had reaffirmed the importance of India-Canada ties during a meeting on the sidelines of the ...Read More >
Bengaluru: A letter written by the DCP of the Vidhana Soudha security division to the state government has revealed serious concerns over organising a felicitation ceremony for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) players at the iconic steps of the Karnataka state legislature. The DCP warned that the rushed planning of the event could jeopardise security arrangements due to the expected massive turnout of fans. Following a request from the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) to host a felic ...Read More >
New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday forecast heavy rainfall in several regions, starting 10 June, and heatwaves over Rajasthan and other parts of northwest India starting on Sunday. According to the IMD, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu are expected to receive significant rainfall from 10 June, while Kerala and Karnataka are likely to witness heavy showers starting 13 June. In the northeast, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Manipur, and Tripura a ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Union Minister of Earth Sciences Jitendra Singh left for France on Saturday to lead a high-level Indian delegation at the International Meet on Oceans. Scheduled to be held at the French picturesque coastal city of Nice, the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) will take place from June 8 to 13. The high-level international gathering will bring together leaders, scientists, policymakers, and civil society actors from across the globe to discuss sustainable o ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Union Minister of Earth Sciences Jitendra Singh left for France on Saturday to lead a high-level Indian delegation at the International Meet on Oceans. Scheduled to be held at the French picturesque coastal city of Nice, the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) will take place from June 8 to 13. The high-level international gathering will bring together leaders, scientists, policymakers, and civil society actors from across the globe to discuss sustainable o ...Read More >
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charged five individuals, including goldy Brar, in relation to the 2024 Gurugram club bombing plot, as revealed in a recently filed chargesheet. This case involves a conspiracy to bomb two clubs, aiming to disrupt communal harmony in Haryana, with the banned terrorist group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) implicated. The NIA's investigation highlights the severity of the plot. Those charged include satinderjit Singh (Goldy Brar), Sachin Talian, An ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has underlined the far-reaching impact of the government's pro-farmer initiatives over the past 11 years, marking a significant phase of dignity and prosperity for the agricultural community. He highlighted key initiatives such as the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi and Kisan Fasal Bima, describing them as important steps taken by the government for the welfare of farmers. The Prime Minister also noted that due to the continuous increase in ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 7 (ANI): Two top Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) officials -- secretary A Shankar and treasurer ES Jairam -- resigned from their posts during an emergency managing committee meeting held on Saturday, accepting 'moral responsibility' for stampede near M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The incident occurred during celebrations following Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) maiden IPL title win and claimed 11 lives and left dozens injured. KSCA Pres ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Union Minister of Earth Sciences Jitendra Singh left for France on Saturday to lead a high-level Indian delegation at the International Meet on Oceans. Scheduled to be held at the French picturesque coastal city of Nice, the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) will take place from June 8 to 13. Also Read | Latur Shocker: Man Kidnaps Woman's Child for Rejecting His Proposal for Affair in Maharashtra, Arrested. The high-level international gathering will bri ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 7 (PTI) Earth Sciences Minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday left for France to attend an international meeting to discuss sustainable ocean governance and concrete actions for the health of the world's oceans. Scheduled to be held at the French city of Nice, the third edition of United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) is taking place from June 8 to 13. Over the next four days, Singh will participate in bilateral meetings with ministers from key partner countries, deliver India's ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 7 (PTI) Earth Sciences Minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday left for France to attend an international meeting to discuss sustainable ocean governance and concrete actions for the health of the world's oceans. Scheduled to be held at the French city of Nice, the third edition of United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) is taking place from June 8 to 13. Also Read | Anti-Naxal Operation in Chhattisgarh: 7 Maoists Killed in Encounters in Indravati National Park Area of Bijapur Distr ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): As the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government completes 11 years of governance, India's agricultural sector has undergone a profound transformation over the years which is rooted in the philosophy of Beej Se Bazaar Tak (seed to market), while also championing inclusivity, supporting small farmers, women-led groups, and allied sectors, while making India a global agricultural leader, said a statement from the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoAFW ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, June 7 : Union Minister of Earth Sciences (Independent Charge) Dr Jitendra Singh today left for France to lead a high-level official Indian delegation. Scheduled to be held at the French picturesque coastal city of Nice, the Minister will represent India at the "United Nations Ocean Conference" (UNOC3) taking place from June 8 to 13. The high-level international gathering will bring together leaders, scientists, policymakers, and civil society actors from across the globe to discuss ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): As the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government completes 11 years of governance, India's agricultural sector has undergone a profound transformation over the years which is rooted in the philosophy of Beej Se Bazaar Tak (seed to market), while also championing inclusivity, supporting small farmers, women-led groups, and allied sectors, while making India a global agricultural leader, said a statement from the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoAFW ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reaffirmed India's commitment to fighting terrorism, stating that India stands firm and resolute in its collective fight against this threat in the backdrop of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed optimism about strengthening ties with Central Asia, following the 4th India-Central Asia Dialogue and posted on X, 'Delighted to meet with the Foreign ...Read More >
Lucknow: A man accused of kidnapping and raping a three-year-old girl in Lucknow was killed in an encounter with police in the early hours of Friday. The accused was identified as Deepak Verma, 24.Police said he was a habitual offender, and several criminal cases were lodged against him at various police stations. Police had announced a reward of Rs 1 lakh for any information leading to his arrest.On Thursday, a complaint was registered at Alambagh police station that a three-year-old girl was k ...Read More >
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