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PM Modi pays tribute to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on his birth anniversary

September 25, 2026 8:13 AM

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PM Modi pays tribute to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on his birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid tribute to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on his birth anniversary today. In a social media post, Mr Modi highlighted that Pandit Upadhyaya regarded the upliftment of the person standing in the last row of society as the foundation of nation-building. The Prime Mini...

Third National Conference of ANTF Heads concludes in New Delhi

September 24, 2026 10:31 PM

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Third National Conference of ANTF Heads concludes in New Delhi

The third National Conference of Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Heads of States and Union Territories concluded in New Delhi yesterday. The two-day conference was organised by the Narcotics Control Bureau under the theme United Resolve, Shared Responsibility.     It was inaugurated by Union Home a...

Rajnath Singh calls for balance between diplomacy and defence preparedness for national security
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh speaks during the 'VIMARSH 2026' at DRDO Bhawan in New Delhi, Tuesday, September 15, 2026. (Photo: IANS/Prem Nath Pandey)

September 24, 2026 10:25 PM

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Rajnath Singh calls for balance between diplomacy and defence preparedness for national security

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today said that it is essential to keep ground reality and national interest in mind for a good security policy. Addressing an event organised by a media house in New Delhi, Mr Singh said that a holistic approach must be adopted to address the challenges related to nat...

Jitendra Singh launches commercial use of bio-based biodegradable PLA plastic

September 24, 2026 10:21 PM

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Jitendra Singh launches commercial use of bio-based biodegradable PLA plastic

Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh today launched the commercial use of bio-based biodegradable plastic based on Polylactic Acid (PLA), marking an important step in India’s transition towards next-generation sustainable manufacturing.   The initiative under the Government’s BioE3 (Bio...

Around 96% of UPI merchant transactions remain unaffected by MDR

September 24, 2026 9:36 PM

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Around 96% of UPI merchant transactions remain unaffected by MDR

Government sources today emphasised that Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on person-to-merchant UPI transactions above two thousand rupees is not a Cess or Surcharge. Sources said not a single rupee of MDR goes to the Government.   They said that MDR stays within the payment ecosystem and around 96...

Govt reduces Basic Customs Duty on crude edible oils amid rising global prices

September 24, 2026 9:20 PM

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Govt reduces Basic Customs Duty on crude edible oils amid rising global prices

The Government has reduced the Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on major imported crude edible oils with a view to moderating domestic edible oil prices. This provides relief to consumers and mitigates inflationary pressures arising from the sharp increase in international edible oil prices.   The Ministry ...

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