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March 11, 2025 12:08 PM March 11, 2025 12:08 PM

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Rajya Sabha adjourned till noon

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till Noon following opposition parties’ protest over the issuance of duplicate voter ID numbers and other issues. When the House met this morning, Deputy Chairman Harivansh rejected the adjournment notices moved by the opposition parties on the issuance of duplicate vot...

March 11, 2025 11:43 AM March 11, 2025 11:43 AM

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Govt extends duty-free import of Urad for 1 year to stabilize prices

The government has extended the duty-free import of Urad for another year until March 31, next year. In a notification, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade said that the free import policy of Urad stands extended up to March 31, 2026. The provision was earlier in place until the end of March th...

March 11, 2025 10:23 AM March 11, 2025 10:23 AM

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PM Modi expresses gratitude for warm welcome from Indian community in Mauritius

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today expressed his profound gratitude for the warm welcome from the Indian community in Mauritius. In a social media post, Mr Modi said that the strong connection of the Indian community in Mauritius to Indian heritage, culture, and values is truly inspiring. The Prime ...

March 11, 2025 9:02 AM March 11, 2025 9:02 AM

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Over 30 crore unorganised workers registered on e-Shram portal

The government has informed that that over 30 crore 68 lakh unorganised workers have been registered on the e-Shram Portal. The portal was launched in 2021 for the creation of a comprehensive National Database of Unorganised Workers. In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha yesterday, Minis...

March 11, 2025 6:12 AM March 11, 2025 6:12 AM

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India’s agricultural production surges to record high in 2024-25

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has released Second Advance Estimates of production of Major Agricultural Crops for the year 2024-25. The estimated Kharif food grain production stands at approximately 664 lakh metric tons, while Rabi food grain production is projected to exceed 645 ...

March 11, 2025 8:15 AM March 11, 2025 8:15 AM

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India signs MoU with Armenia for cooperation in field of medical products regulation

India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Armenia for cooperation in the field of medical products regulation. The MoU was signed in the presence of External Affairs Minister, Dr S Jaishankar and Foreign Minister of Armenia, Ararat Mirzoyan in Delhi yesterday. The two ministers agree...

March 10, 2025 8:36 PM March 10, 2025 8:36 PM

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Chhattisgarh liquor Scam: ED searches at 14 locations in Durg district

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) today conducted searches at 14 locations in the Durg district of Chhattisgarh in relation to the liquor scam in the state. The search operation was underway under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002. Residents of former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, includi...

March 10, 2025 9:19 PM March 10, 2025 9:19 PM

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PM Modi condoles passing away of singer Garimella Balakrishna Prasad

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condoled the passing of singer Garimella Balakrishna Prasad. In his message, Mr Modi stated that the soul-stirring renditions of Garimella Balakrishna Prasad had touched countless hearts, preserving and celebrating the rich spiritual and musical heritage. He added th...