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US charges former RAW officer Vikash Yadav over plot to murder Khalistani separatist Pannun

US charges former RAW officer Vikash Yadav over plot to kill Khalistani separatist Pannun

US prosecutors have charged a former Senior Field Officer of RAW, Vikash Yadav, in an alleged murder-for-hire plot against Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun residing in New York City.

Oct 18, 2024

How India is fighting against lymphatic filariasis

India's Robust Strategy Against Lymphatic Filariasis

India is making significant strides in the fight against lymphatic filariasis (LF), a debilitating disease commonly known as elephantiasis. The disease, transmitted by the bite of a Culex mosquito that breeds in dirty or polluted water, is one of the world's leading causes of long-term disability.

Oct 17, 2024

12-year-old boy swept away in open drain in Karnataka's Haveri amid heavy rains

Karnataka shocker: 12-year-old boy swept away in open drain in Haveri amid heavy rains

In a tragic incident, a 12-year-old boy was washed away in an overflowing open drain in Haveri district of Karnataka on Thursday, officials said.

Oct 17, 2024

Shigeru Ishiba formally elected Japan's PM by parliament

Record 314 women contestants in Japan's general election showcase new shift

The government aims for 35% of lower house candidates to be women by 2025, a significant increase from 18% in 2017.

Oct 17, 2024

India poised to lead emerging markets, cement its position in global economy by 2035: S&P Global

India set to become 3rd largest by 2030, likely dominate emerging markets by 2035: S&P report

S&P Global predicts India to be the fastest-growing major economy and the third-largest globally by 2030. India's entry into JP Morgan's Government Emerging Market Bond Index is expected to unlock significant domestic capital market resources.

Oct 17, 2024

Nasir Aslam Wani appointed new J&K CM Omar Abdullah's Advisor

Nasir Aslam Wani appointed new Advisor to J&K CM Omar Abdullah

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday appointed senior National Conference leader Nasir Aslam Wani as Advisor to new Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.

Oct 17, 2024

Telangana farmer's innovative trick to protect crops

Chhattisgarh to begin paddy procurement from Nov 14, launches measures to curb illegal liquor sales

The Chhattisgarh cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, made several key decisions here on Wednesday, including the approval of paddy procurement policies for the Kharif marketing year 2024-25.

Oct 16, 2024

Liberal MPs call for Trudeau's resignation even as Canadian PM focuses on smearing India for political gains

Already struggling to find support even amongst Ottawa's longstanding strategic partners in his bid to spread further false narrative on India, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau could be on a sticky wicket at home soon as his own party leaders and many Members of Parliament are now publicly expressing dissatisfaction with his leadership.

Oct 16, 2024

Diarrhoea Outbreak in Andhra Pradesh: A Public Health Concern

Diarrhoea deaths prompt urgent response from Andhra Pradesh CM

Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has expressed deep concern over the death of five individuals due to diarrhoea in the Vizianagaram district. The unfortunate incident occurred over the span of two days, prompting the Chief Minister to call for an immediate review of the situation.

Oct 16, 2024

Government Boosts Rabi Crop MSP for 2025-26 Season

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved an increase in the minimum support prices (MSP) for all mandated Rabi crops for the marketing season 2025-26. The highest increase in MSP has been announced for rapeseed and mustard at Rs 300 per quintal, followed by lentil (masur) at Rs 275 per quintal.

Oct 16, 2024

SCO must lead push for UNSC reform: EAM Jaishankar in Islamabad

India on Wednesday used the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Government (CHG) meeting in Pakistan to reiterate its demand for urgent reforms in the UN Security Council so that it could keep pace with the changing world order.

Oct 16, 2024

Cong, Independents unlikely to get Cabinet berths in new J&K govt

INDIA Bloc leaders to attend new J&K Govt oath-taking, Congress unlikely to get Cabinet berths

The swearing-in ceremony of Omar Abdullah as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on Wednesday will be attended by many top leaders of the INDIA bloc as sources said, adding that just four Ministers, all belonging to the National Conference (NC), will also take the oath.

Oct 16, 2024

Israel, Hamas agree to pauses for polio vaccinations in Gaza: WHO

Second round of polio vaccination campaign starts in Gaza: UN

The second round of the polio vaccination campaign began in the middle area of the Gaza Strip, UN humanitarians said.

Oct 15, 2024

Maha govt amends Stamp Duty Act, expects to mop up additional Rs 2,000 cr annually

Maha govt brings ordinance on Stamp Duty Act, to generate extra Rs 2K Cr annually

The MahaYuti government has released an ordinance to amend the Maharashtra Stamp Act, 1958 proposing the increase in stamp duty on affidavits, agreements and related documents to Rs 500 from the present Rs 100. The stamp duty on share capital has been increased to Rs 1 crore from Rs 50 lakh.

Oct 15, 2024

PM Modi's visit to Pune cancelled due to heavy rain

Bengaluru wakes up to witness continuous heavy rain, yellow alert issued for 3 days

The IT capital of India turned into a virtual hill station following incessant rain on Tuesday with temperature also dipping. However, several areas reported waterlogging that resulted in huge traffic snarls.

Oct 15, 2024

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Search Results for: Department of Economic Affairs

US charges former RAW officer Vikash Yadav over plot to kill Khalistani separatist Pannun

India's Robust Strategy Against Lymphatic Filariasis

Karnataka shocker: 12-year-old boy swept away in open drain in Haveri amid heavy rains

Record 314 women contestants in Japan's general election showcase new shift

India set to become 3rd largest by 2030, likely dominate emerging markets by 2035: S&P report

Nasir Aslam Wani appointed new Advisor to J&K CM Omar Abdullah

Chhattisgarh to begin paddy procurement from Nov 14, launches measures to curb illegal liquor sales

Liberal MPs call for Trudeau's resignation even as Canadian PM focuses on smearing India for political gains

Diarrhoea deaths prompt urgent response from Andhra Pradesh CM

Government Boosts Rabi Crop MSP for 2025-26 Season

SCO must lead push for UNSC reform: EAM Jaishankar in Islamabad

INDIA Bloc leaders to attend new J&K Govt oath-taking, Congress unlikely to get Cabinet berths

Second round of polio vaccination campaign starts in Gaza: UN

Maha govt brings ordinance on Stamp Duty Act, to generate extra Rs 2K Cr annually

Bengaluru wakes up to witness continuous heavy rain, yellow alert issued for 3 days

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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