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July 25, 2026 6:26 AM

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India condemns attack on commercial vessel MV OMORFI in Black Sea

India has strongly condemned the attack on the commercial vessel MV OMORFI in the Black Sea that claimed the life of an Indian national, describing attacks on merchant shipping as unacceptable and calling on all concerned parties to ensure the safety of maritime navigation and international commerce...

July 24, 2026 8:50 PM

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Union Cabinet approves draft bill to ensure harsher punishment in paper leak cases

  The Union Cabinet today approved a draft bill to set up fast-track courts and to ensure stricter punishment in cases of paper leaks and exam malpractices. The Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Parliament House complex approved the draft bill. Sources told Akashvani New...

July 24, 2026 9:47 PM

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National Testing Agency terminates 47 officials

The National Testing Agency has terminated 47 officials from service  in a major step to bring out serious examination reforms. According to sources, Legal and criminal actions will also be taken against some of these officials. This is part of a complete overhaul of NTA that has been in controversy...

July 24, 2026 8:51 PM

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Govt holds meeting with CJP delegation; next round of talks tomorrow

  Union Ministers J P Nadda and Dr Jitendra Singh today met the CJP delegation in New Delhi. Talking to the media after the meeting, Mr Nadda said that during the meeting they gave patient hearing to the demands of the CJP regarding reforms in the examination system. Mr Nadda said that the CJP had p...

July 24, 2026 5:52 PM

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Various safety measures reduce rail accidents: Railways Minister in RS

  Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that safety is accorded the highest priority on Indian Railways. In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today, Mr Vaishnaw said, as a consequence of various safety measures taken over the years, there has been a steep decline in the number of accident...

July 24, 2026 5:33 PM

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India and Israel conclude negotiations for proposed mutually beneficial FTA

  India and Israel concluded the second round of negotiations for the proposed India-Israel Free Trade Agreement (FTA). During the four-day negotiations, between the 20th and 23rd of this month in New Delhi,  both sides held detailed discussions across all areas of the proposed Agreement and continu...

July 24, 2026 5:17 PM

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CCEA approves three dedicated Chemical Parks with Centre-State contributions

  The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs  has approved Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana Rasayan or BHAVYA - Rasayan Scheme for establishing three dedicated Chemical Parks in the country. The Scheme was announced in the Union Budget of 2026-27. Briefing media in New Delhi this afternoon, Information a...