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June 17, 2026 9:55 AM

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HM Amit Shah chairs key meeting on Kishau Multi-Purpose Dam Project in New Delhi

Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a crucial meeting in New Delhi yesterday, during which consensus was reached among six states on the long-pending Kishau Multi-Purpose Dam Project aimed at the rejuvenation of the Yamuna River. In a statement, the Home Ministry said that Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand,...

June 17, 2026 8:49 AM

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EAM S. Jaishankar extends greetings to Iceland on National Day

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has extended greetings to his Icelandic counterpart Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir and the people of Iceland on their National Day. In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar expressed confidence that India-Iceland ties will continue to strengthen.

June 17, 2026 8:46 AM

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Union Minister Piyush Goyal invites global investors to collaborate with India on innovation-driven sustainable growth

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has invited business leaders, CEOs, investors, and innovators to join hands with India in building a brighter and sustainable future powered by innovation at scale. Addressing the closing ceremony of Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France, Mr Goyal ex...

June 17, 2026 7:48 AM

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IMD forecasts heavy rainfall over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall today at isolated places over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim. Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected during the day over parts of Assam, Meghalaya, Bihar, Kerala, Mahe, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal.   According to the...

June 16, 2026 10:36 PM

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India joins G7 efforts in fight against Ebola outbreak, Cancer

The G7 nations have announced a series of initiatives to strengthen global health and development cooperation, with several partner countries, including India, extending their support. The G7 leaders called for a coordinated international response to the re-emerging Ebola outbreak in the Democratic ...

June 16, 2026 10:09 PM

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Indian Railways approves ₹755 crore Champa-Korba Third Line Project of SECR

Indian Railways has approved the Champa-Korba Third Line Project of South East Central Railway (SECR) of 42 kilometres at an estimated cost of 755 crore rupees.     Ministry of Railways said that the project involves the construction of a third railway line between Champa and Korba, excluding the al...

June 16, 2026 9:54 PM

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Crop residue management reviewed to tackle air pollution in Delhi-NCR

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav today held a detailed review along with Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on crop residue management. The meeting also discussed prevention of stubble burning in the context of Air Quality Management in Del...