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Maharashtra Cabinet approves 346 new posts in Anti-Narcotics Task Force

The Maharashtra cabinet today approved the creation of 346 new posts in the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), and the setting up of the Sixth State Finance Commission, among other decisions.   The cabinet has also approved a Rs 1,594-crore solar energy project to improve the energy efficiency o...

February 18, 2025 5:12 PM February 18, 2025 5:12 PM

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Infringement of rights motion against Suvendu Adhikari sent to privilege committee

An infringement of rights motion, against Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly, has been sent to the Privilege Committee for enquiry. Three ministers of Trinamool Congress have brought the resolution criticising the conduct of Suvendu Adhikari.   Speaker...

February 18, 2025 3:30 PM February 18, 2025 3:30 PM

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Union & states should work together on development issues: Union Minister V Somanna

Union Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti, V. Somanna said that the Union and the States should work together on development issues. The Minister was speaking at an information exchange program organized in Thiruvananthapuram on the Union Budget 2025-26. Mr Somanna said that the Union Budg...

February 18, 2025 6:54 PM February 18, 2025 6:54 PM

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Bangladesh Finance Adviser acknowledges challenges of market syndicates

Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, Finance Adviser of Bangladesh's Interim Government, acknowledged the challenges of tackling market syndicates and price hikes of essential goods. Speaking at a book launch in Dhaka, he highlighted the difficulty of controlling supply chains, exacerbated by extortion at multiple...

February 18, 2025 2:44 PM February 18, 2025 2:44 PM

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Nepali B-Tech Student Dies by Suicide in private engineering college in Bhubaneswar

A Nepali third-year B-Tech student of a private engineering college died allegedly by suicide in her hostel in Bhubaneshwar on Monday. The Embassy of India in Kathmandu has been in touch with the authorities of the college as well as the Odisha State Government. The embassy has been informed that th...

February 18, 2025 10:31 PM February 18, 2025 10:31 PM

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Over 55 crore devotees take holy dip at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj

The Mahakumbh in Prayagraj continues to draw a huge number of devotees, with over one crore 15 lakh devotees taking the holy dip in the Sangam by 6 pm this evening. So far, 55 crore 46 lakh devotees have taken the holy dip. Meanwhile, a unique initiative has been undertaken in Unnao district of Utta...

February 18, 2025 1:56 PM February 18, 2025 1:56 PM

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Sensex-Nifty Trade Lower Amid Sectoral Losses

The benchmark domestic equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, were trading with modest losses in the afternoon trade today. Barring the information technology sector, all other major sectoral indices were witnessing selling pressure. The 30-share BSE Sensex shed 72 points to 75,925, and the NSE Nifty50 l...

February 18, 2025 2:18 PM February 18, 2025 2:18 PM

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HM Amit Shah Chairs Review Meeting on Implementation of New Criminal Laws in J&K

Union Home Minister Amit Shah today chaired a review meeting in New Delhi on the implementation of new criminal laws in Jammu and Kashmir. Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, and senior officials attended the meeting. The implementation and current sta...