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July 1, 2026 10:24 AM

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Noted film and theatre personality Vijaya Mehta passes away at 92

Noted film and theatre personality Vijaya Mehta passed away at her Mumbai residence last night at the age of 92. She was one of the pioneers of experimental Marathi theatre.   Through the theatre group Rangayan, Vijaya Mehta, fondly known as 'Bai', introduced a new theatrical language, fresh perspec...

July 1, 2026 7:42 AM

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29th National e-Governance Conference to begin in Jaipur

The 29th National e-Governance Conference will begin in Jaipur today. The two-day conference will be held at the Rajasthan International Centre and is being jointly organised by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, an...

July 1, 2026 7:23 AM

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Indian Railways approves ₹200 crore OFC project for South Eastern Railway

Indian Railways has approved the provision of a Balance 48-Fibre Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) across South Eastern Railway at a cost of about 200 crore rupees. The move will strengthen the digital communication backbone of the railway network in the country. The project will provide 48-fibre OFC connec...

July 1, 2026 7:17 AM

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Vistadome Special train operation curtailed for two months due to Amarnath Yatra

The Northern Railway has curtailed the operation of the Vistadome Special train for two months in view of security arrangements for the annual Amarnath Yatra. Akashvani reports that the Vistadome train, which normally operates between Katra to Budgam Railway stations, will run only between Banihal t...

July 1, 2026 6:27 AM

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J&K completes arrangements for annual Amarnath Ji Yatra

In Jammu and Kashmir all necessary arrangements, including enhanced security and accommodation for nearly 55,000 pilgrims, have been put in place for the annual Amarnath Ji Yatra, with the first batch of devotees set to leave the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu on July 2. Akashvani reports that Li...

July 1, 2026 8:41 AM

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Union Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya chairs 198th ESIC meeting in New Delhi

Union Minister for Labour and Employment Dr Mansukh Mandaviya has chaired the 198th meeting of the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) in New Delhi. During the meeting, several key agendas aimed at strengthening ESIC's healthcare infrastructure, expanding medical education, and improving o...

July 1, 2026 6:10 AM

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Union Minister Piyush Goyal discusses strengthening India-Greece economic ties

Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal has discussed strengthening India-Greece economic ties by enhancing cooperation in financial services, fintech, digital payments, and emerging technologies. He met Greek Minister of Economy and Finance Kyriakos Pierrakakis in Greece. The two side...