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Here is what Prime Minister said about Pakistan and China on Diwali from Longewala post and why it holds significance

OpIndia Staff - 14 November, 2020

Visit of PM Modi to Longewala post on Diwali, situated close to India-Pakistan border, is considered crucial as it comes amidst the recent escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan

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From West Bengal to Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Punjab: Ahead of Diwali, state govts launch ‘crackdown’ against traders for selling firecrackers

OpIndia Staff - 14 November, 2020

Following the arbitrary firecrackers ban announced by the state governments, the respective police forces have been ruthlessly acting against small businessmen and traders

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Yogi to rescue: Orders immediate release of firecrackers trader manhandled by police, sends senior officials with sweets to meet daughter

OpIndia Staff - 14 November, 2020

Amid the firecrackers ban during Diwali in some districts of Uttar Pradesh, the state police started a drive to take action against illegal sales of the firecrackers.

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Central government to provide Rs 900 crore to registered Gaushalas for their upkeep

OpIndia Staff - 12 November, 2020

The finance minister said that the amount would be distributed among registered gaushalas through state governments

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Here are the 12 measures announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman under Atmanirbhar Bharat 3.0 stimulus package

OpIndia Staff - 12 November, 2020

The Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharamana announced 12 new measures under the new Atmanirbhar Bharat 3.0 stimulus package to boost the Indian economy amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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Union Government approves Rs 1.46 lakh crore PLI scheme for 10 key sectors with the aim of transforming India into a manufacturing hub

OpIndia Staff - 11 November, 2020

The PLI scheme across these 10 key sectors will strengthen the competitiveness of the Indian manufacturers globally

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Online news portals, entertainment content platforms brought under the control of I&B ministry, govt issues notification

OpIndia Staff - 11 November, 2020

Government brings online content including news portals under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

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Uttar Pradesh govt’s unique idea: Unnao district farmers exchange stubble for cow dung manure from Gaushalas

OpIndia Staff - 10 November, 2020

5000 quintals of stubble already procured in Unnao so far under "Parali Do, Khad Lo" initiative of the district administration.

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After public suggestions, Karnataka CM does a partial roll-back of blanket firecracker ban on Diwali: Read details

OpIndia Staff - 7 November, 2020

After 8 hours of imposing a blanket ban, the Karnataka government has decided to partially roll back decision to impose blanket firecracker ban on Diwali

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