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March 2, 2025 8:40 PM

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IMD Forecasts Heavy Rain in North, Heatwave in Coastal Karnataka Tomorrow

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall over Jammu-Kashmir, Ladakh, and Himachal Pradesh tomorrow. Similar conditions are expected, accompanied by thunderstorms and hailstorms in isolated places over Gilgit, Baltistan, Muzaffarabad, Punjab, and Uttarakhand.   IMD has sa...

March 2, 2025 7:07 PM

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PM Modi Visits Somnath, Vantara; To Chair Wildlife Board Meet in Gir on Mar 3

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today participated in various programs in Jamnagar and Somnath today on the second day of his Gujarat visit. Earlier in the day, Mr. Modi visited Vantara, an animal rescue, conservation, and rehabilitation centre in Jamnagar district.   Mr. Modi offered prayers at Somnat...

March 2, 2025 1:57 PM

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India reports sharp decline in poverty, inequality over last decade

India has witnessed a considerable decrease in poverty over the last decade according to a new paper. The paper, published by economists Surjit S Bhalla and Karan Bhasin, analysed data from recently released household expenditure data for 2022-23 and 2023-24. Data from these surveys indicate a subst...

March 2, 2025 1:48 PM

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ECI clarifies identical EPIC numbers do not imply duplicate or fake voters

The Election Commission has clarified that duplication in EPIC numbers does not imply duplicate or fake voters. The Commission said this in a statement following certain media reports flagging the issue of electors of two different states having identical EPIC numbers. The Commission clarified that ...

March 2, 2025 1:29 PM

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CWC boosting supply chains, ensuring food security: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi today highlighted the role of Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) in strengthening supply chains and ensuring food security in the country. Sharing a video message at the celebration of 69th foundation day of Central W...