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K'taka landslide tragedy: As political slugfest erupts, Army joins rescue operations

Amid a political slugfest between the ruling Congress and the opposition over the handling of the landslide tragedy on the Shirur highway in Karnataka's Uttara Kannada district, the Army on Monday joined the local authorities in rescue operations.

Jul 22, 2024

Economic Survey pegs India's GDP growth rate at 6.5-7 pc for 2024-25

The Economic Survey tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Monday projects India's GDP growth rate at 6.5 to 7 per cent for 2024-25 as it sees the economy on a strong wicket.

Jul 22, 2024

Biden's campaign, Democratic Party freeze $340K donation from Indian American businessman: Report

'Democrats throwing Biden overboard': Trump Obama, Clintons praise Biden

US President Joe Biden has announced he won't seek re-election, endorsing Vice-President Kamala Harris. Global leaders have reacted, praising Biden's service and expressing anticipation for the upcoming election.

Jul 22, 2024

Putting governance back on track herculean task: Andhra Governor

Presenting a grim picture of Andhra Pradesh finances, Governor S. Abdul Nazeer told the joint session of the Assembly and Council on Monday that putting the governance back on track was truly a herculean task.

Jul 22, 2024

Karnataka's IT sector pushes for 14-hour workday; govt takes cautious approach

The IT industry in Karnataka is pressuring the state government to consider a new legislation that proposes extended work hours for tech professionals. The proposed bill, which would permit software professionals to work for 14 hours a day, is currently under evaluation.

Jul 22, 2024

Over 34.7 cr Ayushman Bharat cards generated: Economic Survey

Ayushman Bharat cards cross 34.7 crore; leads nation's healthcare tranformation

In a significant stride towards universal healthcare, India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that over 34.7 crore Ayushman Bharat cards have been generated. This announcement was made during the tabling of the Economic Survey document in Parliament, a day before the Union Budget announcement.

Jul 22, 2024

India's Educational Landscape: A Transformation in Progress

India's education landscape is transforming, with 26.52 crore students in schools and 4.33 crore in higher education, according to the Economic Survey 2023-24.The New Education Policy 2020 is driving this change, focusing on foundational literacy and numeracy, and lifelong learning.

Jul 22, 2024

From pinnacle of presidency, Biden saw political career melt in pool of pathos

Starting as a local councillor 54 years ago, Joseph Robinette Biden reached his lifelong ambition of becoming the leader of the most powerful country only to see his career melt in a pool of pathos, his mental and physical capabilities called into question.

Jul 22, 2024

Union Budget: India to give further push to green energy

The Union Budget 2024-2025 will give a further push to prioritise environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and sustainability initiatives to drive long-term economic growth and environmental resilience, experts said on Monday.

Jul 22, 2024

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

The Budget Session saw fiery exchanges on the very first day on Monday, as Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav slammed the Government over paper leaks in NEET examinations and also questioned the entire Indian examination system. This drew a strong response as well as a rebuttal from Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Jul 22, 2024

'Can't support someone who hates immigrants': Vinod Khosla counters Elon Musk on Trump

Khosla, an Indian-American investor, came out against Trump, saying it is hard for him to support someone with "no values, lies, cheats, rapes, demeans women, hates immigrants like me".

Jul 22, 2024

Omar Abdullah criticizes delayed response to rising terror activities in Jammu

Pointing toward the recent surge in terrorist activities in Jammu province, former Chief Minister and National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah criticized the authorities for their delayed response in gauging the gravity of the worsening situation.

Jul 22, 2024

Amid reports of infiltration from IB, BSF chief reviews border security in Jammu sector

After a high-level security review meeting in Jammu, BSF Director General Nitin Agrawal conducted a comprehensive tour of the International Border in the Jammu sector.

Jul 22, 2024

Centre convenes all-party meet today ahead of Budget Session

The Centre has convened an all-party meeting on Sunday ahead of the Budget Session of Parliament. The Budget Session will commence on Monday (July 22) and will conclude on August 12. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union budget in Parliament on July 23.

Jul 22, 2024

Mobile Internet, bulk SMS services suspended in Haryana's Nuh

The Haryana government has suspended mobile Internet and bulk SMS services in the state's Nuh district for 24 hours until 6 p.m. on Monday, owing to concerns of communal tension

Jul 22, 2024

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Search Results for: government agencies

K'taka landslide tragedy: As political slugfest erupts, Army joins rescue operations

Economic Survey pegs India's GDP growth rate at 6.5-7 pc for 2024-25

'Democrats throwing Biden overboard': Trump Obama, Clintons praise Biden

Putting governance back on track herculean task: Andhra Governor

Karnataka's IT sector pushes for 14-hour workday; govt takes cautious approach

Ayushman Bharat cards cross 34.7 crore; leads nation's healthcare tranformation

India's Educational Landscape: A Transformation in Progress

From pinnacle of presidency, Biden saw political career melt in pool of pathos

Union Budget: India to give further push to green energy

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

'Can't support someone who hates immigrants': Vinod Khosla counters Elon Musk on Trump

Omar Abdullah criticizes delayed response to rising terror activities in Jammu

Amid reports of infiltration from IB, BSF chief reviews border security in Jammu sector

Centre convenes all-party meet today ahead of Budget Session

Mobile Internet, bulk SMS services suspended in Haryana's Nuh

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

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