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Union Minister Manohar Lal to visit Kerala for review of energy, urban projects

Union Minister for Power and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal will arrive in Kerala today evening on a two-day visit. The Minister will be reviewing the progress of various energy and urban projects in Kerala. He is scheduled to meet Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan tomorrow. Later the Minister will visit K...

December 21, 2024 1:29 PM December 21, 2024 1:29 PM

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Delhi’s air quality in ‘very poor’ category with AQI at 379

The air quality in the national capital, Delhi is in the very poor category, with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 379 as of 1 PM this afternoon. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, some areas of the city have breached the 350 AQI levels into the very poor category. The AQI at Del...

December 21, 2024 1:26 PM December 21, 2024 1:26 PM

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France begins withdrawal of military forces from Chad

France has commenced the withdrawal of its military forces from Chad, following the Central African nation's decision to end its defence cooperation agreement with France two weeks ago. The Chadian Defence Ministry announced that the withdrawal of the French troops has started, following the earlier...

December 21, 2024 1:20 PM December 21, 2024 1:20 PM

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Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav releases India State of Forest Report 2023

Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Bhupendra Yadav, today released the India State of Forest Report 2023 in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Published biennially by the Forest Survey of India, the report offers a comprehensive assessment of the nation's forest and tree resources. It c...

December 21, 2024 1:17 PM December 21, 2024 1:17 PM

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Indian missions worldwide celebrate inaugural World Meditation Day

Indian missions across the globe celebrated the inaugural World Meditation Day today, emphasising the transformative power of meditation for mental and physical well-being. At the United Nations, India hosted the 'Meditation for Global Peace and Harmony' at the UN Trusteeship Council. India's Perman...

December 21, 2024 1:13 PM December 21, 2024 1:13 PM

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PM Modi calls on citizens to make meditation a part of daily lives

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today called up the citizens of the country to make meditation a part of their daily lives. In a social media post, Mr Modi said that Meditation is a powerful way to bring peace and harmony to one’s life as well as our society and planet. He also added that in the age of...

December 21, 2024 1:06 PM December 21, 2024 1:06 PM

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Former IMF Chief Rato sentenced to 4 years, 9 months in prison for corruption

Former Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Spain's Former Deputy Prime Minister, Rodrigo Rato, was sentenced to four years and nine months in prison by the Madrid Provincial Court. The 75-year-old was found guilty of tax fraud, money laundering, and corruption. Investigato...

December 21, 2024 4:36 PM December 21, 2024 4:36 PM

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PM Modi urges citizens to visit Rann Utsav in Kutch

In Gujarat, a large number of tourists are visiting Kutch for the ongoing Rann Utsav, the annual festival organised in the White Desert of Kutch. Prime Minister Narendra Modi today urged people to visit the ongoing Rann Utsav. In a social media post, the PM said that Rann Utsav will offer tourists a...

December 21, 2024 12:14 PM December 21, 2024 12:14 PM

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Death toll in Jaipur gas tanker explosion rises to 14

The death toll in the Jaipur gas tanker accident has risen to 14, while 27 injured persons are being treated at the SMS hospital, out of those some are critical. Superintendent of the SMS hospital Dr Sushil Bhati said that six injured are currently on ventilators. District Collector of Jaipur, Jiten...