Various safety measures reduce rail accidents: Railways Minister in RS

July 24, 2026 5:52 PM

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Various safety measures reduce rail accidents: Railways Minister in RS

  Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that safety is accorded the highest priority on Indian Railways. In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today, Mr Vaishnaw said, as a consequence of various safety measures taken over the years, there has been a steep decline in the number of accident...

Andhra records 51% deficit rainfall; farmers advised not to cultivate paddy

July 24, 2026 7:23 PM

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Andhra records 51% deficit rainfall; farmers advised not to cultivate paddy

  The Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Department has said that the El Nino effect has led to a sharp decline in rainfall across the state, resulting in significantly reduced inflows into the Krishna River. Addressing a media conference in Vijayawada today, Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Department Engineer-in-...

India and Israel conclude negotiations for proposed mutually beneficial FTA

July 24, 2026 5:33 PM

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India and Israel conclude negotiations for proposed mutually beneficial FTA

  India and Israel concluded the second round of negotiations for the proposed India-Israel Free Trade Agreement (FTA). During the four-day negotiations, between the 20th and 23rd of this month in New Delhi,  both sides held detailed discussions across all areas of the proposed Agreement and continu...

CCEA approves three dedicated Chemical Parks with Centre-State contributions

July 24, 2026 5:17 PM

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CCEA approves three dedicated Chemical Parks with Centre-State contributions

  The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs  has approved Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana Rasayan or BHAVYA - Rasayan Scheme for establishing three dedicated Chemical Parks in the country. The Scheme was announced in the Union Budget of 2026-27. Briefing media in New Delhi this afternoon, Information a...