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May 16, 2026 1:07 PM
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In a significant move to strengthen the law and order framework in Tripura, the Ministry of Home Affairs has officially sanctioned the raising of an additional India Reserve Battalion. The Centre has sanctioned a one-time financial grant of 50 crore for its establishment and up to 30 crore for infra...
May 16, 2026 12:55 PM
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has expressed grief over the loss of lives caused by the heavy rains and storms that have affected Uttar Pradesh and several other parts of the country over the past few days. In a social media post, Mr Singh conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families. He noted ...
May 16, 2026 11:11 AM
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heatwave conditions over Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Vidarbha today. The weather agency has also predicted hot and humid weather conditions over Konkan and Goa during the day. According to the IMD, the Andaman and Nic...
May 16, 2026 11:13 AM
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National Dengue Day is being observed today in the country. Officially declared by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the day aims to raise awareness and strengthen preventive pre-monsoon measures against the disease. The day is marked to promote simple control strategies, including the elim...
May 16, 2026 10:15 AM
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President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended their greetings to the people of Sikkim on the occasion of its Statehood Day today. In a social media post, the President said, Sikkim’s magnificent natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and strong commitment to environmental conse...
May 16, 2026 8:53 AM
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The Central Board of Secondary Education has issued a notice outlining post-result declaration facilities for Class 12 students, reaffirming its commitment to a fair and transparent evaluation process. In the notice, the Board said that students dissatisfied with their results can avail a two-stage ...
May 16, 2026 8:51 AM
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said, India has set a national goal of achieving a Drug-Free India by 2047 under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said Indian security agencies have prepared a roadmap to dismantle drug syndicates and are actively working towards this objective. De...
May 16, 2026 8:42 AM
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Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said, no poor person in India will remain without a permanent house, stating that providing pucca houses for all is a key commitment of the Central government. Mr Chouhan was addressing the gathering after inauguration of completed houses an...
May 16, 2026 8:36 AM
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has constituted the Committee on Empowerment of Women. BJP MP from Lok Sabha, Dr Daggubati Purandeswari has been appointed Chairperson of the committee. The panel comprises 18 members from the Lok Sabha and 10 members from the Rajya Sabha. Members from the Lower House incl...
May 16, 2026 10:54 AM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated the government's commitment to improving ‘Ease of Doing Business’ and ‘Ease of Living’ for the countrymen. In a social media post, Mr Modi rejected a media report on imposing cess, tax, or surcharge on foreign travel. He said, the report is completely fals...
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