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January 2, 2026 7:26 AM

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Vice President C P Radhakrishnan to begin two-day visit to Tamil Nadu today

Vice President C P Radhakrishnan will be on a two-day visit to Tamil Nadu beginning today. He will attend several functions in Chennai and Vellore.   All arrangements are made for the convocation ceremony of Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute University in Chennai.  The Vice President will be...

January 1, 2026 9:41 PM

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E-Bill System for fertiliser subsidies launched

    Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers JP Nadda has inaugurated the e-Bill System that will enable the government to process the fertilizer subsidies amounting to approximately 2 lakh crore rupees. Addressing the event in New Delhi today, the Minister said this online system would play a s...

January 1, 2026 8:42 PM

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Duty-free access to all Indian exports in Australia as ECTA comes into effect

All Indian exports will receive duty-free access in the Australian market from today under the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA). Under the agreement, 100 percent of Indian tariff lines will get duty-free access to the Australian market, benefiting key sectors such as g...

January 1, 2026 7:47 PM

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No change in domestic LPG prices: Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

  The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has clarified that there has been no change in domestic LPG prices for household consumers. The clarification came following reports in some sections of the media that the price of commercial LPG cylinders has been increased by 111 rupees. The Ministry sai...

January 1, 2026 7:32 PM

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KYV Discontinued for Cars on New FASTag issued after 1 February 2026

  National Highways Authority of India today announced discontinuation of the Know Your Vehicle (KYV) cards for cars for all new FASTag issuances with effect from 1st of the next month. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said the step has been taken to enhance public convenience and elimina...

January 1, 2026 4:47 PM

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AI emerging as growth driver for India economy, says President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu today said that India is rapidly progressing towards becoming the world's third-largest economy, and Artificial Intelligence is emerging as a growth driver for the Indian economy. The President said this while addressing a special programme under SOAR-Skilling for AI Readine...