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February 28, 2025 6:08 PM

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Coal Movement Doubles in 2 Years, RSR Mode Eases Rail Congestion: Govt

The government today said that coal movement across the country has doubled over the last two years. The Ministry of Coal, in a statement, said that the Rail-Sea-Rail (RSR) mode coal movement has increased from 28 million metric tonnes in 2022 to 54 million metric tonnes in 2024. It said that the RS...

February 28, 2025 6:06 PM

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CAG Report Flags Fund Misuse, Drug Shortage in Delhi’s AAP-Led Health Sector

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) report on public health infrastructure and management of health services during the Aam Aadmi Party government has highlighted underutilisation of funds during the COVID period, delays in project execution, and a shortage of drugs and staff in city ...

February 28, 2025 5:29 PM

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EPFO Retains 8.25% Interest Rate on EPF Deposits for 2024-25

The Central Board of Trustees (CBT) of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has kept unchanged and recommended the same interest rate of 8.25 percent on employees’ provident fund (EPF) deposits for 2024-25. EPFO, which manages the EPF accounts of over seven crore subscribers, had increa...

February 28, 2025 4:13 PM

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Forensic Science Key to Justice in Developed India: President Droupadi Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu underscored the critical role of forensic science in shaping a justice-based, developed India. Addressing the third convocation of the National Forensic Science University in Gandhinagar today, the President highlighted the vision of a developed India that blends Indian heri...

February 28, 2025 1:39 PM

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India to eliminate tuberculosis by year-end: Health Minister JP Nadda

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda today said, all efforts are on to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) from India by this year. He said though the world has pledged to end tuberculosis as a public health threat by 2030, the way works are on in this regard is tremendous, and the country can ...