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August 3, 2026 10:59 AM

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BRICS National Statistical Offices Heads’ Meeting to begin today in Lucknow

The meeting of Heads of National Statistical Offices (NSO) of BRICS Countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)) will be held under the Chairship of India from today to tomorrow in Lucknow.   Akashvani's co...

August 3, 2026 7:44 AM

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Over 88 lakh enumeration forms digitised across Delhi under SIR

Over eighty-eight lakh six thousand (88,06,000) enumeration forms across the national capital have been digitised as of yesterday. According to the Office of Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi, about one crore forty-five lakh forms have been distributed as part of the Special Intensive Revision of ele...

August 3, 2026 7:15 AM

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President Droupadi Murmu to visit Odisha today

President Droupadi Murmu will arrive in Odisha today on a three-day visit. During her stay, she will inaugurate Jagadguru Kripalu University in Cuttack and participate in a series of official, educational and cultural programmes in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and Ganjam districts. Akashvani's correspondent...

August 3, 2026 7:01 AM

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IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall over Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Sub Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim

The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange colour warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall over Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Sub Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim today. Heavy rainfall is also expected over Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, An...

August 2, 2026 10:18 PM

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IMD issues orange warning for heavy rainfall over Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Sikkim tomorrow

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange colour warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall over Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Sub Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim tomorrow.   According to IMD, heavy rainfall is expected over Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Hima...

August 2, 2026 9:53 PM

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NFDC to organise BRICS WAVES Bazaar in Mumbai on 6th and 7th August 

The National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting will organise the BRICS WAVES Bazaar in Mumbai on 6th and 7th of this month. The event will bring together over 500 delegates from BRICS member and partner countries, representing governments, indust...

August 3, 2026 9:33 AM

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PM Modi launches 100-week nationwide anti-drug campaign

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that as India moves towards becoming a Viksit Bharat, the nation's youth must be physically fit, mentally strong, and full of self-confidence. Speaking on the launch of Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan virtually in New Delhi today, Mr Modi sai...

August 2, 2026 9:28 PM

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India’s economy is likely to grow around 7% in Q1 FY27: SBI Research report

India's economy is likely to grow around 7 per cent in the first quarter of current fiscal, higher than earlier expectations, supported by stronger economic indicators, improved industrial activity and a recovery in exports. According to an SBI Research Pre-Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) report rel...