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Opposition MPs brought Parliament to a standstill over remarks made by Shah in the Upper House Tuesday on his rivals using the name of BR Ambedkar. Shah had said that it has become a “fashion” now to take Ambedkar’s name. Opposition MPs carried Ambedkar’s photo and shouted ‘Jai
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Two-thirds of sewer and septic tank workers (SSWs) in urban local bodies across the country belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities, according to a Union government survey shared in Parliament. The total proportion of workers from SC, Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) groups stands at 92%. The
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Security forces in Manipur recovered a Starlink-like internet device, sniper rifles, pistols, and grenades during a December 13 search operation in Imphal East. There is no confirmation on whether the device is a genuine Starlink product, and the find has prompted an investigation into its origins. Starlink does not have
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman informed the Lower House that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) of India has recovered ₹22,280 crore worth of assets from fugitive industrialists. This includes ₹14,000 crore recovery by various banks through the sale of assets of Vijay Mallya and Rs 1,053 crore from diamond
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National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi concluded their meeting Wednesday morning in Beijing to discuss thorny bilateral issues. The meeting assumes importance in the context of frozen ties between the two neighbours following the military standoff in eastern Ladakh in early 2020. The meeting is
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The fifty-fifth Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council meeting, scheduled for December 21 in Jaisalmer, will discuss proposed tax changes for life and health insurance premiums, including GST exemptions for term life policies covering families and health insurance for senior citizens. The Council will also consider reducing the GST rate
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Reliance Power's subsidiary, Reliance NU Suntech Private Ltd, has won a 930 MW solar energy contract and a 465 MW/1860 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project from the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). The project, which includes the second largest deployment of grid storage batteries
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According to Reuters, Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) approached the Andhra Pradesh state government on September 15, 2021, to inquire about their intentions to sign India’s largest renewable energy contract. State energy regulators had clearly stated that there is no short-term need for solar power in a 10-year
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Opposition MPs brought Parliament to a standstill over remarks made by Shah in the Upper House Tuesday on his rivals using the name of BR Ambedkar. Shah had said that it has become a “fashion” now to take Ambedkar’s name. Opposition MPs carried Ambedkar’s photo and shouted ‘Jai
by Publisher




Opposition MPs brought Parliament to a standstill over remarks made by Shah in the Upper House Tuesday on his rivals using the name of BR Ambedkar. Shah had said that it has become a “fashion” now to take Ambedkar’s name. Opposition MPs carried Ambedkar’s photo and shouted ‘Jai
by Publisher
Two-thirds of sewer and septic tank workers (SSWs) in urban local bodies across the country belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities, according to a Union government survey shared in Parliament. The total proportion of workers from SC, Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) groups stands at 92%. The
by Publisher
Security forces in Manipur recovered a Starlink-like internet device, sniper rifles, pistols, and grenades during a December 13 search operation in Imphal East. There is no confirmation on whether the device is a genuine Starlink product, and the find has prompted an investigation into its origins. Starlink does not have
by Publisher
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman informed the Lower House that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) of India has recovered ₹22,280 crore worth of assets from fugitive industrialists. This includes ₹14,000 crore recovery by various banks through the sale of assets of Vijay Mallya and Rs 1,053 crore from diamond
by Publisher
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi concluded their meeting Wednesday morning in Beijing to discuss thorny bilateral issues. The meeting assumes importance in the context of frozen ties between the two neighbours following the military standoff in eastern Ladakh in early 2020. The meeting is
by Publisher
The fifty-fifth Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council meeting, scheduled for December 21 in Jaisalmer, will discuss proposed tax changes for life and health insurance premiums, including GST exemptions for term life policies covering families and health insurance for senior citizens. The Council will also consider reducing the GST rate
by Publisher
Reliance Power's subsidiary, Reliance NU Suntech Private Ltd, has won a 930 MW solar energy contract and a 465 MW/1860 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project from the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). The project, which includes the second largest deployment of grid storage batteries
by Publisher
According to Reuters, Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) approached the Andhra Pradesh state government on September 15, 2021, to inquire about their intentions to sign India’s largest renewable energy contract. State energy regulators had clearly stated that there is no short-term need for solar power in a 10-year
by Publisher
Bengaluru-based startup Pixxel announced the launch of three of the world's highest-resolution commercial hyperspectral satellites from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Wednesday. The Firefly constellation satellites were integrated via Exolaunch and launched aboard the Transporter-12 rideshare mission with SpaceX. The launch took place around 1
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A Republican lawmaker has asked the US Department of Justice to preserve all records in connection with the "selective prosecution" of billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani and his group of companies by the Biden administration. The demand comes less than a week before the Donald Trump administration takes office.
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The Union Home Ministry has granted sanction to the Enforcement Directorate to prosecute former Delhi chief minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy linked money laundering case, officials said. The federal agency has filed a chargesheet against the 56-year-old politician before a special Prevention of Money
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the Indian Army for its determination, professionalism and dedication, and underlined his government's commitment to the welfare of armed forces and their families. In posts on X on Army Day, he said, "Today, on Army Day, we salute the unwavering
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Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday said he is hopeful that the MoU for establishment of a "mega" steel plant in mineral-rich Keonjhar district would be signed during a business conclave in the state on January 28-29. Majhi said he is focusing on signing of the
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President of Singapore Tharman Shanmugaratnam arrived here on Tuesday night on a five-day visit that aims to further boost bilateral ties in a range of areas. Shanmugaratnam, accompanied by a high-level delegation, was received at the airport by Union Minister Jitin Prasada. It is his first visit to India as
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday called on Spanish President Pedro Sanchez and reiterated the "long-standing" India-Spain partnership, updating him on the progress in bilateral cooperation. Separately, he also called on the King of Spain Felipe VI. Jaishankar arrived in Spain on Monday for a two-day official
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A thick layer of very dense fog covered New Delhi on Wednesday morning. The national capital's air quality fell into the "very poor" range. The Central Pollution Control Board reports that at 7 a.m. today, the AQI was measured at 344 in Delhi. It was
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Bengaluru-based startup Pixxel announced the launch of three of the world's highest-resolution commercial hyperspectral satellites from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Wednesday. The Firefly constellation satellites were integrated via Exolaunch and launched aboard the Transporter-12 rideshare mission with SpaceX. The launch took place around 1

A Republican lawmaker has asked the US Department of Justice to preserve all records in connection with the "selective prosecution" of billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani and his group of companies by the Biden administration. The demand comes less than a week before the Donald Trump administration takes office.

The Union Home Ministry has granted sanction to the Enforcement Directorate to prosecute former Delhi chief minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy linked money laundering case, officials said. The federal agency has filed a chargesheet against the 56-year-old politician before a special Prevention of Money

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the Indian Army for its determination, professionalism and dedication, and underlined his government's commitment to the welfare of armed forces and their families. In posts on X on Army Day, he said, "Today, on Army Day, we salute the unwavering

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday said he is hopeful that the MoU for establishment of a "mega" steel plant in mineral-rich Keonjhar district would be signed during a business conclave in the state on January 28-29. Majhi said he is focusing on signing of the

President of Singapore Tharman Shanmugaratnam arrived here on Tuesday night on a five-day visit that aims to further boost bilateral ties in a range of areas. Shanmugaratnam, accompanied by a high-level delegation, was received at the airport by Union Minister Jitin Prasada. It is his first visit to India as

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday called on Spanish President Pedro Sanchez and reiterated the "long-standing" India-Spain partnership, updating him on the progress in bilateral cooperation. Separately, he also called on the King of Spain Felipe VI. Jaishankar arrived in Spain on Monday for a two-day official

A thick layer of very dense fog covered New Delhi on Wednesday morning. The national capital's air quality fell into the "very poor" range. The Central Pollution Control Board reports that at 7 a.m. today, the AQI was measured at 344 in Delhi. It was