December 6, 2024 1:38 PM December 6, 2024 1:38 PM

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Govt asserts commitment to provide MSP at least 50% above cost of production

Amid farmers' protests on the issue of MSP and other demands, the government today asserted that it is committed to providing a Minimum Support Price at least 50 per cent above the cost of production of crops. Replying to supplementaries in the Rajya Sabha, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh C...

December 6, 2024 4:00 PM December 6, 2024 4:00 PM

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PM Modi to inaugurate Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav showcasing cultural fabric of North-East

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi today. The three-day festival will highlight the vast cultural tapestry of Northeast India, bringing together an array of traditional arts, crafts, and cultural practices. The Mahotsav will serve as an...

December 6, 2024 1:27 PM December 6, 2024 1:27 PM

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Hornbill Music Festival 2024 set to begin in Nagaland

In Nagaland, the Hornbill Music Festival 2024 at Kisama is set for an incredible night for music lovers, featuring iconic Indian bands like Parikrama, Indus Creed, Girish and the Chronicles.   These bands, with their rich history in the Indian rock scene, are celebrated for their high-energy pe...

December 6, 2024 1:43 PM December 6, 2024 1:43 PM

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Bundle of currency notes recovered from Rajya Sabha chamber

A bundle of currency notes was recovered from the Rajya Sabha chamber yesterday. During the routine anti-sabotage check of the chamber after the adjournment of the House, these currency notes were recovered.   When the House met this morning, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar informed about it saying a...

December 6, 2024 1:05 PM December 6, 2024 1:05 PM

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Tripura observes 68th death anniversary of Dr B R Ambedkar

The 68th death anniversary of the architect of the Indian Constitution Dr B.R. Ambedkar is being observed in various parts of Tripura.   The state-level programme to pay homage to Dr. Ambedkar on his Mahaparinirvan Diwas was held at Ujjayanta Palace in Agartala this morning where floral tribute...

December 6, 2024 1:45 PM December 6, 2024 1:45 PM

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RBI cuts Cash Reserve Ratio by 50 basis points to 4%; keeps repo rate unchanged

The Reserve Bank of India today decided by a majority of 4:2, to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 6.50 per cent for the eleventh time in a row. Consequently, the standing deposit facility (SDF) rate remains at 6.25 per cent and the marginal standing facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate at 6.7...

December 6, 2024 1:08 PM December 6, 2024 1:08 PM

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Opposition INDIA Bloc MPs protest in Parliament over alleged bribery charges

Opposition INDIA Bloc MPs today held a protest march inside the Parliament complex over alleged bribery charges against a prominent business group. Congress, RJD, JMM and Left joined the protest. Congress and other opposition parties have been demanding a probe by a Joint Parliamentary Committee int...