March 20, 2025 4:02 PM

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11.48 percent increase in EPFO members in January this year

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) added 17 lakh 89 thousand members in January this year. This represents an increase of 11.48 percent in net members compared to December 2024. The Ministry of Labour and Employment attributed this surge to growing employment opportunities, increased ...

March 20, 2025 4:07 PM

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Sensex, Nifty end with gains

 The benchmark domestic equity indices today ended with gains of over one percent, boosted by buying across all sectors and positive global cues after the US Federal Reserve upheld its rate-cut projection for the year. The 30-share index at the Bombay Stock Exchange, Sensex, climbed 899 points to cl...

March 20, 2025 3:48 PM

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Govt moving forward with ruthless approach against naxalities: HM Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that the Narendra Modi government is moving forward with a ruthless approach against the Naxalites. Mr Shah said the government is adopting a zero-tolerance policy against those extremists who are not surrendering despite all the facilities being offered. In a ...

March 20, 2025 1:56 PM

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Sensex rises 461 points, Nifty up 152

The Benchmark domestic equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, were trading over 0.6 per cent up in late morning trade today supported by positive global cues after the US Federal Reserve upheld its rate-cut projections for the remainder of the year. The 30-share BSE Sensex gained 461 points to 75,910 and...

March 20, 2025 1:55 PM

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Govt implementing schemes to boost ST literacy rate: Union Minister Jual Oram

Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram has said that the government is implementing various schemes to increase the literacy rate among Scheduled Tribes. He said the literacy rate of Scheduled Tribes remains lower than that of the overall population. In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabh...

March 20, 2025 1:52 PM

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World Sparrow Day being observed to raise awareness on sparrow conservation

World Sparrow Day is being observed worldwide today, marking an annual effort to raise awareness about the rapid decline in sparrow populations. Celebrated every year on March 20, the day was first observed in 2010 across various parts of the world. This day emphasizes the effects of urbanization, p...

March 20, 2025 1:31 PM

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Centre committed to farmers’ welfare since 2014: MoS Bhagirath Choudhary

Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Bhagirath Choudhary today said that the central government is committed to the welfare of farmers and it has taken a series of measures for them since 2014. Talking to reporters outside Parliament, Mr Choudhary highlighted that the government has...