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June 12, 2026 2:33 PM

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IMD forecasts wet spell over northwest India till tomorrow

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that a wet spell is likely to continue over northwest India till tomorrow, with the possibility of thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds and hailstorms. According to the IMD, conditions are favourable for the further advance of the southwest mons...

June 12, 2026 2:06 PM

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BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Conference begins in Indore,Madhya Pradesh

The two-day BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Conference began today in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan welcomed all delegates and stressed carrying forward the spirit of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, the idea that the whole world is one family. He...

June 12, 2026 1:42 PM

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Centre restricts industries from buying Petrol and Diesel from retail pumps

The government has restricted institutional, industrial, and commercial customers from buying Motor Spirit and High-Speed Diesel from retail outlets and has asked them to source their requirements from their own consumer pumps.   The decision has been taken to prevent local shortages amid disruption...

June 12, 2026 12:56 PM

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Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar meets President Droupadi Murmu

Chief Minister of Karnataka, D K Shivakumar, today called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Earlier, Mr Shivakumar also called on Vice President C P Radhakrishnan at the Vice President’s House.

June 12, 2026 12:24 PM

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Income Tax Department, PwC India host webinar on new Income-tax Act 2025

The Income Tax Department and PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) India organised a webinar titled “Decoding the New Income-tax Act, 2025 – International Tax and Transfer Pricing Aspects” on transitioning to the new Income-tax Act, 2025 and new Income-tax Rules, 2026.   Addressing the participants, Ms. Mon...

June 12, 2026 12:14 PM

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Centre releases draft Telecommunication Rules 2026 for public consultation

The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has released the draft Telecommunication Rules, 2026, pertaining to television, radio, and related services, for public consultation. The draft rules have been framed to consolidate various guidelines issued for television and radio services under the previo...

June 12, 2026 12:41 PM

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Union Minister Pralhad Joshi reviews onion procurement, revises assured price

Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi yesterday chaired a meeting with officials from the Department of Food and Public Distribution to strengthen onion procurement and ensure better returns for farmers.   In a social media post, Mr Joshi said that the Minimu...

June 12, 2026 11:27 AM

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Humanitarian diplomacy defines India’s global engagement over past 12 years

India has undergone a remarkable transformation, driven by the principles of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the last 12 years. During this period, the Modi government has carried out several flagship initia...