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December 30, 2024 10:14 PM December 30, 2024 10:14 PM

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Government denies using Digi Yatra data to crack down on tax evaders

The government has rejected media reports stating that Digi Yatra data will be used to crack down on tax evaders. The Civil Aviation Ministry has clarified that such reports concerning Digi Yatra are based on unfounded and inaccurate claims. It added that there is no sharing of Digi Yatra passenger ...

December 30, 2024 9:32 PM December 30, 2024 9:32 PM

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Defence Ministry inks Rs 2,867 crore contracts to bolster submarine capabilities

The Ministry of Defence signed two contracts, worth around 2,867 crore rupees, for the construction of the Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) Plug for the DRDO-AIP system and its integration onboard Indian submarines, and the integration of the Electronic Heavy Weight Torpedo (EHWT) onboard the Kalvar...

December 30, 2024 8:21 PM December 30, 2024 8:21 PM

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Rabi crop sowing exceeds 614 lakh hectares

The government said that Rabi crops have been sown across over 614 lakh hectare area so far. Ministry of Agriculture in a statement said that over 319 lakh hectare area coverage under wheat has been reported compared to 313 lakh hectare area during the corresponding period of last year. The Departme...

December 30, 2024 5:42 PM December 30, 2024 5:42 PM

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AIIMS to set up Critical Care Block at premises of Trauma Centre

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) will set up a Critical Care Block at the premises of the Trauma Centre. Talking to reporters in New Delhi on Monday, Director of AIIMS, M. Srinivas, said that the 200-bedded Critical Care Block will provide treatment to patients who are in critical con...

December 30, 2024 6:14 PM December 30, 2024 6:14 PM

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PM Modi condoles demise of former US President Jimmy Carter

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the demise of former United States President Jimmy Carter. In a social media post, the Prime Minister called Mr. Carter a statesman of great vision. He added that Mr. Carter worked tirelessly for global peace and harmony, and his contributions in fostering stron...

December 30, 2024 11:55 AM December 30, 2024 11:55 AM

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Railways cancels 150 trains in view of Punjab Band

Railways has cancelled 150 trains in view of the Punjab Band called by the Kisan Union today. The Farmers Union have called Bandh from 7 AM to 4 PM today. The cancelled trains include Shatabdi and Vande Bharat Express operating between Delhi and Punjab. According to Northern Railways, 13 trains have...

December 30, 2024 12:55 PM December 30, 2024 12:55 PM

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IMD predicts significant drop in minimum temperatures across North India

North India, including the national capital, will see a chilly New Year as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a significant drop in minimum temperatures across the region in the coming days. Talking exclusively to Akashvani News, IMD senior scientist, Dr. Soma Sen Roy said that ...

December 30, 2024 8:21 AM December 30, 2024 8:21 AM

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India to host World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit – WAVES for first time in 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India will host the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) for the first time in 2025. In his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme, Prime Minister said, a great opportunity is on the way to showcase India’s creative talent to the world. He emphasised the pivot...

December 30, 2024 7:51 AM December 30, 2024 7:51 AM

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EAM S Jaishankar will be on three-day official visit to Qatar from today

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar will be on a three-day official visit to Qatar from today. During the visit, he will meet the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. In a statement, the External Affairs Ministry said, the visit wil...