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December 7, 2024 7:31 AM December 7, 2024 7:31 AM

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India to Chair UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs for the first time

India has been chosen to Chair the 68th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND). India's Permanent Representative to the UN in Vienna, Shambhu Kumaran officially assumed the Chairmanship of CND yesterday.   The CND is the principal policy-making body of the United Nations on drug-rela...

December 7, 2024 7:23 AM December 7, 2024 7:23 AM

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PM Modi to address golden jubilee celebrations of BAPS volunteers in Ahmedabad today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually address the BAPS Karyakar Suvarna Mahotsav - the golden jubilee celebrations of BAPS volunteers this evening. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel along with the state Cabinet ministers will also be present for the golden a...

December 7, 2024 6:59 AM December 7, 2024 6:59 AM

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India’s Forex Reserves rise by 1.51 billion dollars to 658.09 billion dollars

India's foreign exchange (FOREX) reserves increased by 1.51 billion dollars to 658.09 billion dollars in the week ending November 29. This marks the first rise in nine weeks, recovering from a five-month low.   The latest rise is mainly due to a 2.06 billion dollars increase in foreign currency asse...

December 6, 2024 9:50 PM December 6, 2024 9:50 PM

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President Murmu Highlights Women’s Development as Key to India’s Progress

President Droupadi Murmu has said that the development of women in India has gained significant importance and that the country's progress is closely tied to their growth. Speaking to the students at the Rairangpur Mahila Mahavidyalaya in her home district of Mayurbhanj in Odisha this evening, Presi...

December 6, 2024 9:21 PM December 6, 2024 9:21 PM

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85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas, 28 Navodaya Vidyalayas to be opened across the country

The Cabinet has approved the opening of 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) across the country and the expansion of the existing Kendra Vidyalaya in Shivamogga, Karnataka, by adding two additional sections in all the classes. The total estimated requirement of funds is 5,872.08 crore rupees. Briefing t...

December 6, 2024 9:00 PM December 6, 2024 9:00 PM

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EAM Dr. Jaishankar to participate in Doha Forum at Qatar

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will participate in the Doha Forum at Qatar's Doha on Saturday. This is the 22nd edition of the Doha Forum on the theme "The Innovation Imperative.” On Sunday, the External Affairs Minister will travel to Bahrain, where he will co-chair the 4th India-Bahra...

December 6, 2024 7:30 PM December 6, 2024 7:30 PM

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Union Minister Suresh Gopi Inaugurates 2nd Edition of Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam

The 2nd Edition of Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam, a grand celebration of Carnatic music, traditional crafts, and culinary heritage, was inaugurated by Union Minister of State for Tourism, Suresh Gopi, in Vijayawada on Friday. This three-day cultural extravaganza, running from today until Sunday, ...