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After NEET, Tamil Nadu govt now opposes Common University Entrance Test, CM MK Stalin urges PM Modi to withdraw it calling it ‘regressive’
MK Stalin called the Common University Entrance Test to be a regressive step saying it will benefit coaching centers and not the students
‘India is deciding what is best for our national interest’: EAM Dr S Jaishankar speaks on Ukraine issue in LokSabha
While answering questions on India's stand on Ukraine situation, EAM Dr S Jaishankar said India's stand is based on national interest.
IMF paper hails Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, says Aadhar-based distribution saved people from sliding into extreme poverty
The IMF paper titled ‘Pandemic, Poverty and Inequality: Evidence from India’, said the extreme poverty in the country stayed at less than 1% despite the pandemic.
More than 310 places, including temples, mosques, commercial establishments issued notice by Bengaluru police for defying HC order on loudspeakers
The Bengaluru police have issued notices to over 125 mosques, 83 temples, 22 churches, 59 commercial establishments including pubs and bars, for using loudspeakers during banned hours or crossing the limit of 60 decibels of noise level.
Delhi Jal Board announces 2-hour leave for Muslim employees during Ramzan, no concession for Hindus observing Navratri
The notification stated that the Muslim employees are expected to complete their work within the remaining office hours during Ramzan.
Govt blocks 18 Indian, 4 Pakistan Youtube channels for spreading misinformation on India’s foreign relations, national security, including Ukraine war: Details
The Blocked YouTube channels were used to post fake news and anti-India content on various subjects on the Indian Armed Forces, Jammu and Kashmir, etc.
US Trade Representative Katherine Tai praises cabinet minister Piyush Goyal, says India an important and strategic partner
Katherine Tai met Piyush Goyal, the Minister of Commerce and Industry, in November of last year in India at Trade Policy Forum.
Freebies may lead to financial crisis like in Sri Lanka and Greece, top officers flag concerns with Prime Minister Modi
Senior officials expressed alarm over populist initiatives and freebies promised by political parties during elections.
Punjab: AAP government transfers SSP Dhruman H Nimbale after he cracked down on sand mafias
SSP Dhruman H Nimbale is well-known for his strict actions against illegal sand miners in Punjab
India and Nepal vow to expand bilateral ties, PM Modi, PM Deuba flag off India-Nepal rail link, launch RuPay: Details
Sher Bahadur Deuba lauded India’s management of COVID-19 and said Nepal received its first vaccine aid from New Delhi.
