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February 20, 2025 4:08 PM

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Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Inaugurates SWARBICA Meeting in New Delhi

Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurated the meeting of the South And West Asian Regional Branch of the International Council of Archives (SWARBICA) in New Delhi today.   Addressing the gathering, Mr Shekhawat underlined that this is the second meeting of SWARBICA that is taking p...

February 20, 2025 2:10 PM

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Gyanesh Kumar assumes charge as new Chief Election Commissioner

Chief Election Commissioner of India, Gyanesh Kumar today called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Mr Kumar assumed charge as the new Chief Election Commissioner at Nirvachan Sadan in New Delhi yesterday. Mr Kumar succeeds Rajiv Kumar who completed his tenure on Tuesday. In his mess...

February 20, 2025 1:59 PM

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Union Minister Jitendra Singh highlights Govt’s focus on affordable healthcare

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, emphasized that the Central Government is prioritizing the health of the nation's citizens, with a focus on promoting affordable healthcare and indigenously developed treatment methods. The Minister was speaking at the inauguration ...

February 20, 2025 1:35 PM

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BSF-BGB Border conference concludes in Delhi; Infiltration declines

The 55th Director General level Border Co-ordination Conference between Border Security Forces (BSF) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) was concluded in New Delhi today. During the conference, issues like infiltration, trans-border crimes, fencing at the border, smuggling and other issues were discus...

February 20, 2025 1:19 PM

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HP experiences snowfall, rainfall as Western disturbance ends dry spell

Himachal Pradesh is experiencing snowfall in the higher reaches and intermittent rainfall in the mid and low-lying areas due to the activation of the Western Disturbance in the state. The fresh snowfall has covered the mountain peaks, while the rainfall has been ongoing in the plains, ending the pro...

February 20, 2025 1:29 PM

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India becomes 2nd country to launch Electronic Personnel License for pilots

Union Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu today launched the Electronic Personnel License (EPL) for pilots in New Delhi. The Electronic Personnel License will simplify the licensing and renewal process for pilots, offering greater convenience.   Briefing the media after the launch, the Min...

February 20, 2025 12:50 PM

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6th Delhi International Leather Expo kicks off in New Delhi

The 6th edition of the Delhi International Leather Expo began today at the India International Convention and Expo Centre, Yashobhoomi, Dwarka in New Delhi. Commerce and Industry Ministry said the two-day landmark event is poised to strengthen India’s position in the global leather and footwear indu...

February 20, 2025 12:47 PM

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Railways to set up permanent holding areas at 60 high-footfall stations

Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES) Limited has been tasked to design a permanent holding area at New Delhi, Anand Vihar, Ghaziabad, Varanasi and Ayodhya Railways stations. According to the Railways Ministry, once the model is ready, it will be expanded to 60 high-density footfall rail...