Central Team to Visit Flood-Hit Khammam and Mahbubabad in Telangana

September 10, 2024 7:26 AM

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Central Team to Visit Flood-Hit Khammam and Mahbubabad in Telangana

  A six-member Central team will be arriving in Telangana tomorrow to visit flood-affected areas of Khammam and Mahbubabad districts to assess the damage. The team will be led by joint secretary in the Union Home ministry, Col Kirti Pratap Singh. Union Coal Minister G. Kishan Reddy spoke to Col...

EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar to begin his two-day visit to Germany today

September 10, 2024 10:10 AM

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EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar to begin his two-day visit to Germany today

  External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will be on a two-day visit to Germany beginning today. During his visit to Berlin, Dr Jaishankar will meet German Federal Foreign Minister and other key leaders with an objective to review the entire gamut of bilateral relations and explore further ...

Delhi Government Imposes Total Ban on Firecrackers to Combat Pollution

September 10, 2024 6:31 AM

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Delhi Government Imposes Total Ban on Firecrackers to Combat Pollution

  The Delhi government has imposed a complete ban on the production, storage, sale, and use of firecrackers to control pollution in the national capital. This ban will remain in effect until January 1 of next year. During this period, the online sale and delivery of firecrackers will also be pr...

Coal ministry reviews Mid-Year CSR activities of Coal Public Sector Undertakings

September 10, 2024 6:48 AM

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Coal ministry reviews Mid-Year CSR activities of Coal Public Sector Undertakings

  The Ministry of Coal has conducted the Mid-Year Review Meeting of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities of Coal Public Sector Undertakings in New Delhi. The review meeting focused on assessing the progress of ongoing CSR initiatives, evaluating their impact on the communities, and a...

GST reduced from 12% to 5% on cancer drugs, 18% to 12% on selected snacks

September 10, 2024 10:03 AM

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GST reduced from 12% to 5% on cancer drugs, 18% to 12% on selected snacks

The GST council has decided to slash Goods and Service Tax (GST) on cancer drugs by reducing the rate from 12% to 5%. The decision was taken in the 54th GST Council meeting which was held in New Delhi yesterday. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the meeting. During the meeting, Minis...

AIIMS Delhi to Launch Dedicated Tobacco Cessation Clinic

September 9, 2024 10:14 PM

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AIIMS Delhi to Launch Dedicated Tobacco Cessation Clinic

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences will launch a dedicated Tobacco Cessation Clinic (TCC) in New Delhi tomorrow. This initiative is aimed at addressing the significant public health challenge posed by tobacco use in India. The TCC clinic is a collaborative effort between the National Drug D...

CPI-IW for July 2024 Rises to 142.7

September 9, 2024 10:12 PM

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CPI-IW for July 2024 Rises to 142.7

The All-India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) for July 2024 increased by 1.3 points and stood at 142.7 as per the data released by the Ministry of Labour and Employment today. Year-on-year inflation for July 2024 moderated to 2.15 per cent in comparison to 7.54 per cent for the ...