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August 12, 2024 9:57 PM

Govt issues operational guidelines for implementation of Model Solar Village under PM-Surya Ghar-Muft Bijli Yojana; One Model Village to be created in every district

The Government has issued operational guidelines for the implementation of Model Solar Village under PM-Surya Ghar-Muft Bijli Yojana today. The New and Renewable Energy Ministry in a statement said that under the scheme emphasis has been placed on creating one Model Solar Village per district across...

August 12, 2024 9:55 PM

Retail inflation eases to nearly five year low of 3.54 percent in July

Retail inflation for July this year eased to 59 months low of 3.54 per cent on a year-on-year basis. As per the data released today by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, the Consumer Price Index for the last month declined mainly due to a fall in prices of vegetables, fruits a...

August 12, 2024 9:37 PM

EPFO to Host 5th Live Session on ‘EPF Transfer’ on August 13th

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is organizing its 5th live session on 'EPF Transfer' tomorrow. The session is aimed at educating members and pensioners about various services. The live session will be streamed on the official social media platforms of EPFO. The Ministry of Labour a...

August 12, 2024 9:27 PM

BJP Alleges Congress & Hindenburg Want Indian Market Crash

BJP today alleged that the Congress and the Hindenburg, the US-based short-seller, want the Indian market to crash but the country's market, companies and investors are standing on strong fundamentals. Reacting to the allegations made in the Hinderburg's report, party leader Gourav Vallabh told med...

August 12, 2024 9:00 PM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan & New Zealand Counterpart Todd McClay Hold High-Level Meeting

Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a high-level bilateral meeting with his New Zealand counterpart Todd McClay and his delegation in New Delhi today. During the meeting, discussions centred on sharing information about the agricultural priorities of both count...

August 12, 2024 9:21 PM

Kharif Crops Sown in 979 Lakh Hectares: Govt

The government today said that Kharif crops have been sown in more than 979 lakh hectares. The Agriculture Ministry said in a statement that 331.78 lakh hectares of area coverage under paddy have been reported, compared to 318.16 lakh hectares during the corresponding period of last year. Over 117 l...

August 12, 2024 7:36 PM

India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri Visits Nepal

Foreign Secretary of India, Shri Vikram Misri paid an official visit to Nepal from 11-12 August 2024 at the invitation of the Foreign Secretary of Nepal, Ms. Sewa Lamsal. This was Foreign Secretary's first visit to Nepal after assuming office last month. Foreign Secretary met his counterpart, th...

August 12, 2024 7:16 PM

Mansukh Mandaviya Highlights Youth’s Crucial Role in Achieving Developed India by 2047 at Impact With Youth Conclave 2024

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, said youth have a pivotal role in realizing the dream of a Developed India by 2047. Delivering a keynote address at ‘Impact With Youth Conclave 2024’ in Ahmedabad today, Mr Mandaviya said India is a youthful country and achieving th...

August 12, 2024 7:39 PM

Dharmendra Pradhan Emphasizes NEP 2020’s Focus on Ranking & Accreditation at NIRF 2024 Release

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan today said ranking and accreditation is the main feature of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and all educational institutions have to come under this regime. Mr Pradhan was addressing a function at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi after the r...

August 12, 2024 6:27 PM

PM Modi emphasizes need for research & innovation in agriculture sector

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasised the need for research and innovation in agriculture. On the release of 109 new crop varieties at Pusa in New Delhi yesterday, the Prime Minister said these varieties are a tangible outcome of his focus on innovation in agriculture. During his interaction w...

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