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Government enables farmers secure loan upto Rs 3 lakh at 4% interest through KCC scheme

In an intent to free farmers from the clutches of money lenders, the government introduced the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme to enable farmers to secure loans up to Rs 3 lakh at a 4% interest rate on the condition of timely repayment. The government has set an estimate of Rs 20,000 crore which will be utilized to sanction loans to KCC cardholders.

Mar 2, 2020

Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik

Amulya Patnaik: The officer who failed his forces, his people

His tenures before becoming Commissioner of Delhi Police has been fairly quiet. He was respected for his "honesty" and "sense of judgment". But the series of events that occurred towards the end of his tenure proved his spinelessness, failing to protect even his own forces and the people of Delhi.

Mar 1, 2020

'Happy to meet this little girl': Akshay Kumar super impressed by girl's views on self defence

Akshay Kumar has always promoted self-defence for women. In a video posted by him, he encouraged a girl for learning self-defence.

Feb 29, 2020

US and Taliban to sign deal aimed at bringing peace to Afghanistan

US-Taliban peace deal: India to attend historic ceremony along with 30 other countries in Doha

This is the first time that India will officially attend an event involving the Taliban. India's envoy to Qatar, P Kumaran will attend the ceremony after India was invited by the Qatar government.

Feb 29, 2020

Afghan men celebrate in anticipation of the U.S-Taliban agreement to allow a U.S. troop reduction and a permanent ceasefire, in Jalalabad, Afghanistan February 28, 2020. Picture taken February 28, 2020.REUTERS/Parwiz

US-Taliban peace deal: Afghans hope for peace as they gear up for troop withdrawal deal today

A statement from US President Donald Trump on said Pompeo would be present for the signing of the deal that will pave way for US troop numbers to drop to 8,600 from about 13,000 in the weeks following the deal.

Feb 29, 2020

Upset over four-hour delay, man raises hoax bomb threat on Dibrugarh Rajdhani train

The passenger, who identifies himself as Sanjeev Singh Gurjar on Twitter, wrote on the social media site that there were five bombs on the train, prompting the authorities to halt it at Dadri to launch security procedures.

Feb 29, 2020

PM Modi to launch developmental projects in Chitrakoot; to lay foundation stone of Bundelkhand Expressway

On the occasion of completion of one year of PM Kisan Scheme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch 10,000 farmer producer organisations (FPO) across the country from Chitrakoot and will also lay the foundation stone of the Bundelkhand Expressway.

Feb 29, 2020

Revealed! The mystery behind Antarctica's blood-red ice

The social media is abuzz over a set of images released showing Antarctica's snow turning blood red as it points towards a serious climate change.

Feb 28, 2020

Fact Check: Did WHO issue advisory against buying Holi colours from Coronavirus-hit China?

World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Government of India (GoI) have issued an advisory asking people not to use Chinese Holi colours. Scroll down to find out the reality.

Feb 28, 2020

IIT Kanpur's Entrepreneurial Conclave at Techkriti to inspire and guide budding entrepreneurs

IIT Kanpur will host its annual Techkriti fest from March 19 to 22, 2020, and an Entrepreneurial Conclave is organised from March 20 to 21. Here's everything you need to know about these events.

Feb 28, 2020

No delay in mega-merger of 10 PSU banks from April 1, loans will be restructured: Nirmala Sitharaman

The speculation around mega-merger of 10 PSU banks to be delayed by at least 6 months owing to regulatory hurdles and need for extra funds to manage the merger has been put to rest. Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman confirmed the merger will indeed happen on April 1.

Feb 28, 2020

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Search Results for: Ministry of defence

Government enables farmers secure loan upto Rs 3 lakh at 4% interest through KCC scheme

Amulya Patnaik: The officer who failed his forces, his people

'Happy to meet this little girl': Akshay Kumar super impressed by girl's views on self defence

US-Taliban peace deal: India to attend historic ceremony along with 30 other countries in Doha

US-Taliban peace deal: Afghans hope for peace as they gear up for troop withdrawal deal today

Upset over four-hour delay, man raises hoax bomb threat on Dibrugarh Rajdhani train

PM Modi to launch developmental projects in Chitrakoot; to lay foundation stone of Bundelkhand Expressway

Revealed! The mystery behind Antarctica's blood-red ice

Fact Check: Did WHO issue advisory against buying Holi colours from Coronavirus-hit China?

IIT Kanpur's Entrepreneurial Conclave at Techkriti to inspire and guide budding entrepreneurs

No delay in mega-merger of 10 PSU banks from April 1, loans will be restructured: Nirmala Sitharaman

Who is SN Shrivastava, the new Delhi Police chief?

Controversy 'Queen': 5 Bollywood celebs who clashed with Kangana Ranaut's sister Rangoli Chandel

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates HAL's Light Combat Helicopter Production Hangar

Delhi violence: 38 dead, over 200 injured; security forces remain on alert

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

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]