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October 9, 2026 6:27 AM

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NBA receives ₹9.68 crore under benefit-sharing framework in six months

National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) received 9.68 crore rupees from users of India's biological resources between April and September under the Access and Benefit Sharing framework.   The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change stated that of the total receipts, 9.56 crore rupees were r...

October 9, 2026 6:23 AM

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PM Modi Welcomes New Round of GST Reforms Approved by GST Council

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed the new round of GST reforms approved by the GST Council today. In a social media post, the Prime Minister said that the Council’s recommendations on the removal of arrest provisions, greater decriminalisation and simpler procedures will have a very positive...

October 8, 2026 10:32 PM

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India, Liberia Condemn Attacks on Shipping and Seafarers in Gulf, Black Sea

India and Liberia have strongly condemned attacks on shipping and seafarers, as co-chairs of the Group of Friends on Safety and Security of Shipping and Seafarers (GoF on S4).     In a joint statement, both nations have strongly condemned the string of unacceptable attacks that commercial ships and ...

October 8, 2026 10:29 PM

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CAPF Act 2026 takes effect today

Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Act, 2026 came into force today. The Union Home Ministry issued a notification designating 8th October as the commencement date for the legislation's provisions.     President Droupadi Murmu had given her assent to the Act on the 9th of April this...

October 8, 2026 10:06 PM

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MNRE Organises Event to Mark World Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day in New Delhi

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy today organised an event to commemorate World Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day in New Delhi. The event brought together government officials, industry representatives, researchers and experts to discuss the standards and safety measures needed for the use of Hydrog...

October 8, 2026 9:44 PM

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CBI Busts Multi-State Banking Recruitment Racket, Arrests Four

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has busted an impersonation and cheating network operating across Delhi, Bihar, Haryana and West Bengal allegedly involved in a banking recruitment racket. It also arrested four key operatives including a CGST inspector in the case. An FIR was filed in the m...