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Bt Cotton boosts farmers' yield and net income at Rs.25,000 in rainfed areas: Minister

The net return from Bt cotton is estimated at Rs 25,000 per hectare in rainfed areas

Aug 7, 2024

Vinesh Phogat given all assistance including personal staff: Sports Minister tells LS

Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, addressed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday regarding the disqualification of Indian ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the Paris Olympics.

Aug 7, 2024

Toll fee collection on national highways reached Rs 54,811 crore in FY24: Nitin Gadkari

Toll fee collectionson highways reach Rs 54,811 crore in FY24: Nitin Gadkari upbeat

The toll fee collection on national highways under the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) was Rs 54,811.13 crore in the fiscal 2023-24, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.

Aug 7, 2024

Keeping a close watch on Bangladesh situation: Centre at all-party meet

Monitoring Bangladesh situation closely: Jaishankar at all-party meet

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar chaired on Tuesday an all-party meeting on the situation in violence-struck Bangladesh, during which he said that India is keeping a close watch on the developments in the neighbouring country.

Aug 6, 2024

101 killed in attacks, violence across Bangladesh

EAM Jaishankar briefs all-party meet on Bangladesh situation

The Central government has called an all-party meeting on Tuesday regarding the situation in Bangladesh, in which External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar briefed leaders of all political parties about the situation in the violence-struck nation and the steps taken by the Indian government.

Aug 6, 2024

Number of medical colleges in India rose to 731 from 387 in 2014: JP Nadda

Noting that the NDA government has strengthened health infrastructure in India, Union Health Minister JP Nadda in Lok Sabha on Monday, said that the number of medical colleges in the country has risen to 731 from 387 in 2014.

Aug 5, 2024

SC takes suo moto cognizance of Delhi coaching centre deaths

The Supreme Court on Monday took suo moto cognizance of the deaths of three UPSC aspirants in Delhi's Old Rajendra Nagar on July 27.

Aug 5, 2024

Abrogation of Article 370 is watershed moment in nation's history: PM Modi

On the fifth anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35-A, the Prime Minister assures the people of J&K and Ladakh that his Government will keep working for them and fulfill their aspirations in the coming times.

Aug 5, 2024

Over 95 per cent villages now have access to Internet

Over 95% villages now have access to Internet: Centre

Under the 'Digital India' Initiative, more than 95 per cent of villages now have access to the Internet with 3G/4G mobile connectivity.

Aug 2, 2024

Back from Olympics, pistol coach Samaresh Jung told to vacate house for demolition

Back from Olympics, pistol coach Samaresh Jung asked to vacate house

National pistol shooting coach Samaresh Jung, who guided Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh to bronze medals at the Paris Olympics, returned home to the disheartening news that his house and locality are scheduled for demolition in two days.

Aug 2, 2024

Joe Biden expresses 'deepest condolences' over Wayanad landslides

Telcos restore connectivity in Wayanad, offer free data in landslide-hit areas

The telecom infrastructure has been augmented and restored to provide continuous coverage in landslide-hit Wayanad in Kerala, to maintain essential communication for rescue teams, government officials and the public, said the government.

Aug 2, 2024

NEET showdown in Parliament: Akhilesh, Rahul question exam system; Education Minister responds

No Re-test of NEET-UG 2024, rules SC saying no systemic breach of exam except at Hazaribagh and Patna

Declining to order a re-test, the Supreme Court on Friday reiterated that there was no systemic breach of the NEET-UG 2024 exam except in Patna and Jharkhand's Hazaribagh.

Aug 2, 2024

Padyatra to Mysuru will be held as planned by BJP-JD(S), assures Union Minister Joshi

Padyatra to Mysuru will be held as planned, assures Union Minister Joshi

Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi stated on Thursday that the joint BJP-JD(S) Bengaluru-Mysuru padyatra (foot march) against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will go on as planned from August 3.

Aug 1, 2024

Govt to introduce bill to amend Disaster Management Act in LS today

Parliament Session: Discussion focusing on Budget, Disaster Management (Amendment) Act next

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to introduce a bill to amend the Disaster Management Act, 2005, in the Lok Sabha. The Lok Sabha will discuss and vote on the Demands for Grants for the Ministry of Railways, Education, and Health and Family Welfare for 2024-25.

Aug 1, 2024

Lt Gen Sadhna Saxena Nair becomes first woman DG Medical Services (Army)

First Woman Officer Appointed as DG Medical Services in Indian Army

Lt Gen Sadhna Saxena Nair has assumed the office of Director General Medical Services (Army), marking her as the first woman to hold this prestigious position. This announcement was made by the Ministry of Defence on August 1, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the Indian Army's history.

Aug 1, 2024

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Search Results for: Ministry of External Affairs

Bt Cotton boosts farmers' yield and net income at Rs.25,000 in rainfed areas: Minister

Vinesh Phogat given all assistance including personal staff: Sports Minister tells LS

Toll fee collectionson highways reach Rs 54,811 crore in FY24: Nitin Gadkari upbeat

Monitoring Bangladesh situation closely: Jaishankar at all-party meet

EAM Jaishankar briefs all-party meet on Bangladesh situation

Number of medical colleges in India rose to 731 from 387 in 2014: JP Nadda

SC takes suo moto cognizance of Delhi coaching centre deaths

Abrogation of Article 370 is watershed moment in nation's history: PM Modi

Over 95% villages now have access to Internet: Centre

Back from Olympics, pistol coach Samaresh Jung asked to vacate house

Telcos restore connectivity in Wayanad, offer free data in landslide-hit areas

No Re-test of NEET-UG 2024, rules SC saying no systemic breach of exam except at Hazaribagh and Patna

Padyatra to Mysuru will be held as planned, assures Union Minister Joshi

Parliament Session: Discussion focusing on Budget, Disaster Management (Amendment) Act next

First Woman Officer Appointed as DG Medical Services in Indian Army

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