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December 14, 2024 2:01 PM December 14, 2024 2:01 PM

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RBI increases collateral-free agricultural loan limit from Rs 1.6 to Rs 2 lakh

The Reserve Bank of India has announced an increase in the limit for collateral-free agricultural loans from 1.6 lakh to 2 lakh rupees. It will be effective from 1st January next year.   In a statement, the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ministry said that this decision acknowledges the impact...

December 14, 2024 1:14 PM December 14, 2024 1:14 PM

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PM Modi pays tribute to legendary actor Raj Kapoor on his 100th birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid tribute to legendary actor Raj Kapoor on his 100th birth anniversary today. In a social media post, the Prime Minister said, Mr. Kapoor was not just a filmmaker but a cultural ambassador, who took Indian cinema to the global stage.   Mr. Modi also appreciat...

December 14, 2024 11:14 AM December 14, 2024 11:14 AM

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NHAI to introduce advanced RPVs to enhance highway safety

The National Highways Authority of India is planning to introduce an advanced new Route Patrolling Vehicles (RPVs) named Rajmarg Saathi to enhance highway safety.   The Road Transport and Highways Ministry said, the RPVs will conduct inspection of National Highway stretches to monitor and respo...

December 14, 2024 10:50 AM December 14, 2024 10:50 AM

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Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to visit India today

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will be on a three-day visit to India starting tomorrow.     Briefing the media yesterday, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said this would be Mr. Dissanayake’s first visit since his election as the President of Sri Lanka.      He al...

December 13, 2024 10:15 PM December 13, 2024 10:15 PM

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BJP Candidate Rekha Sharma Elected Unopposed To Rajya Sabha From Haryana

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Rekha Sharma, has been elected Rajya Sabha MP from Haryana unopposed as no candidate from Congress or any other party filed a nomination against her. Today, on the last day of withdrawal of nomination, she was declared unopposed winner. The Returning Officer ha...

December 13, 2024 10:11 PM December 13, 2024 10:11 PM

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Only 19 Indians Remain in Russian Armed Forces: Union Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh

The Centre has said that only 19 Indians remain in the Russian Armed Forces. In a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha on Friday, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said, as a result of concerted efforts by the Government, most of the Indian nationals in the Russian armed...