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December 6, 2024 4:48 PM December 6, 2024 4:48 PM

Govt is committed to take all possible actions to control spread of fake and misleading information: Union Minister Dr L Murugan

Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr L Murugan has said that the Government is committed to take all possible actions to control the spread of fake and misleading information which has potential to weaken the democracy and create fissures in the society. In a written reply in the Ra...

December 6, 2024 4:40 PM December 6, 2024 4:40 PM

Puducherry signs MoU with Karmayogi Bharat and Capacity Building Commission to onboard its govt employees onto iGOT Karmayogi platform

The Government of Puducherry has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Karmayogi Bharat and the Capacity Building Commission to onboard its government employees onto the iGOT Karmayogi platform. With this initiative, Puducherry becomes the 14th state or Union Territory in India to join the iGOT ...

December 6, 2024 4:24 PM December 6, 2024 4:24 PM

Prasar Bharati continuously upgrades Akashvani, Doordarshan networks by adopting emerging technologies: Union Minister Dr L Murugan

Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr. L Murugan has said that his Ministry supports and promotes adoption of emerging technologies in the broadcasting sector by issuing appropriate policy directions from time to time. He said, Prasar Bharati continuously upgrades the Akashvani and D...

December 6, 2024 3:55 PM December 6, 2024 3:55 PM

No conclusive data available to link air pollution directly to deaths or diseases: Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav

The government said that there is no conclusive data available in the country to establish a direct correlation between death or disease exclusively due to air pollution. In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha on Friday, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav sai...

December 6, 2024 3:48 PM December 6, 2024 3:48 PM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to attend commissioning ceremony of INS Tushil in Russia

The Indian Navy is poised to bolster its maritime prowess with the commissioning of its newest multi-role stealth guided-missile frigate, INS Tushil, at Kaliningrad, Russia, on the 9th of December. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will attend the event as the chief guest. INS Tushil is equipped with c...

December 6, 2024 3:35 PM December 6, 2024 3:35 PM

Both Houses of Parliament adjourned for the day

Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned for the day following uproar on different issues on Friday. The Rajya Sabha was adjourned after a ruckus by the treasury bench members on the issue of the cash row, while the Lok Sabha was adjourned amidst protests by opposition members on BJP MP Nishikant Du...

December 6, 2024 3:15 PM December 6, 2024 3:15 PM

Over Rs 65,000 Crore Subsidy Provided for Phosphatic and Potassic Fertilizers in 2023-24: Union Minister Anupriya Patel

Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers Anupriya Patel has said that the Government has laid down reasonable guidelines for Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizers which ensures that it is available at reasonable prices to farmers. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha on Friday, Ms Pate...

December 6, 2024 2:02 PM December 6, 2024 2:02 PM

7th Smart India Hackathon to begin on Dec 11

The 7th edition of the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) will begin on December 11th across 51 centres nationwide. Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan will virtually inaugurate the event. This nationwide initiative provides students with a platform to solve some of the pressing problems faced ...

December 6, 2024 1:38 PM December 6, 2024 1:38 PM

Govt asserts commitment to provide MSP at least 50% above cost of production

Amid farmers' protests on the issue of MSP and other demands, the government today asserted that it is committed to providing a Minimum Support Price at least 50 per cent above the cost of production of crops. Replying to supplementaries in the Rajya Sabha, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh C...

December 6, 2024 4:00 PM December 6, 2024 4:00 PM

PM Modi to inaugurate Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav showcasing cultural fabric of North-East

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi today. The three-day festival will highlight the vast cultural tapestry of Northeast India, bringing together an array of traditional arts, crafts, and cultural practices. The Mahotsav will serve as an...

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