Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi urges Central to announce special package for Wayanad

December 14, 2024 1:47 PM December 14, 2024 1:47 PM

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Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi urges Central to announce special package for Wayanad

Congress MP from Wayanad Priyanka Gandhi has urged the Central government to announce a special package for landslide-hit Wayanad in Kerala.   Speaking to media persons outside Parliament today, she said that the government should be compassionate to the people affected by natural calamity. &nb...

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

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...

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

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...

IMA Passing Out Parade: Indian Army inducts 456 new military officers

December 14, 2024 1:11 PM December 14, 2024 1:11 PM

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IMA Passing Out Parade: Indian Army inducts 456 new military officers

The Indian Army inducted 456 new military officers as part of the Passing Out Parade held at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) at Dehradun in Uttarakhand today. Akashvani correspondent reports, the event, held at the historic Chetwood Building drill square, was reviewed and saluted by Nepal's Chief ...

Private school in Delhi receives bomb threat mail 

December 14, 2024 12:15 PM December 14, 2024 12:15 PM

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Private school in Delhi receives bomb threat mail 

  A private school in RK Puram, Delhi, received a bomb threat this morning. According to the Delhi Fire Department, the school received an email around 6 a.m.      An official from the department stated that after receiving the information, the Delhi Police, bomb detection team, and fire officials r...

Sri Lanka concludes Sovereign Bond Restructuring

December 14, 2024 11:52 AM December 14, 2024 11:52 AM

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Sri Lanka concludes Sovereign Bond Restructuring

In a statement, Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Finance announced that the restructuring involved an exchange of defaulted International Sovereign Bonds (ISBs) for new securities that were launched on 25th November. The initiative saw a good participation, with nearly 98% of outstanding ISBs expected to be ...