India stands for peace, stability, global growth: VP Dhankhar

January 14, 2025 8:08 AM

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India stands for peace, stability, global growth: VP Dhankhar

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has said that India as a nation, stands for peace, stability, and global growth. Addressing the Students and Faculty Members of New York University in New Delhi, Mr Dhankhar hailed India as the cultural centre of the world. He highlighted the country's two trillion do...

India sends 2nd tranche of foodgrain assistance to Lesotho

January 14, 2025 8:00 AM

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India sends 2nd tranche of foodgrain assistance to Lesotho

India has sent the second tranche of foodgrain assistance for the people of Lesotho. In a social media post, the Ministry of External Affairs said, this assistance will help Lesotho to address the food security issues. A consignment of one thousand metric tonnes of Sorghum departed yesterday from Nh...

PM Modi participates in Lohri celebrations in Delhi

January 14, 2025 7:53 AM

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PM Modi participates in Lohri celebrations in Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in Lohri celebrations in Naraina, Delhi yesterday. People from different walks of life, particularly youngsters and women, took part in the celebrations. In a social media post, Mr Modi said, Lohri has a special significance for several people, particularly tho...

Country’s net direct tax collection surges by nearly 16% to ₹16.9 lakh crore

January 14, 2025 11:11 AM

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Country’s net direct tax collection surges by nearly 16% to ₹16.9 lakh crore

The Country's net direct tax collection has surged by nearly 16 per cent to around 16 lakh 90 thousand crore rupees in the current financial year so far. According to the Central Board of Direct Taxes, the gross direct tax collection has also achieved an impressive growth of around 20 per cent, amou...

India summons top Bangladesh diplomat on border fencing issue

January 13, 2025 10:07 PM

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India summons top Bangladesh diplomat on border fencing issue

The Bangladesh Acting High Commissioner to India, Md. Nural Islam was today summoned by the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi. During the meeting, it was conveyed that with regard to security measures at the border, including fencing, India observed all protocols and agreements between the t...

Field evaluation of NAG MK2 successfully conducted at Pokharan

January 13, 2025 9:41 PM

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Field evaluation of NAG MK2 successfully conducted at Pokharan

  The field evaluation of the indigenously developed third-generation Anti-Tank Fire-and-Forget Guided Missile NAG MK 2 was successfully conducted at Pokhran Field Range in Rajasthan. The Defence Ministry said that during the three field trials, the missile systems precisely destroyed all the target...

NTA postpones UGC NET exam scheduled for 15th Jan, new dates to be announced

January 13, 2025 9:16 PM

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NTA postpones UGC NET exam scheduled for 15th Jan, new dates to be announced

National Test Agency, NTA has postponed the UGC NET December 2024 exam which was scheduled on Wednesday. In a statement, NTA said, it has received representations to postpone the UGC NET examination on account of Pongal, Makar Sankranti and other festivals on 15th January. The new date of the exam w...