Shimla, April 21 After Himachal Pradesh Technical University in Hamirpur on Monday approved an annual budget of Rs 76.07 crore for the financial year 2026-27, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the allocation will support academic advancement and overall development of students. The Chief Minister said the university aims to go beyond conventional education […]
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New Delhi, April 21 The Congress on Tuesday accused the Modi government of delaying the implementation of women’s reservation in legislatures, alleging that it has “slept” on the demand and attempted to postpone it by linking the issue to delimitation. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh cited earlier communications from Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi to Prime […]
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New Delhi, April 20 Heatwave conditions are expected to prevail in isolated pockets of northwest, central, and adjoining eastern parts of India over the next four to five days, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday, outlining a spell of extreme weather across multiple regions between April 20 and April 25. According to the weather […]
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Chandigarh, April 20 Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Monday criticized opposition parties over the women’s reservation bill failing to secure the required two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha, saying they had committed a “grave sin” by opposing the legislation and would face public backlash from women. Speaking to reporters in Amritsar, Sirsa alleged […]
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New Delhi, April 20 The Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday said it has arrested a key conspirator in Guwahati who allegedly procured over 10,000 SIM cards through illegal means for use in cybercrime. The accused, identified as Ubaid Ullah, was apprehended in the early hours of Sunday after remaining absconding since August last year. […]
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New Delhi, April 20 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a bus accident in Udhampur. The Prime Minister offered condolences to families who lost loved ones and wished a speedy recovery to those injured in the incident. In a message shared by the Prime Minister’s […]
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New Delhi, April 20 RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday said that Sanskrit is central to understanding India’s identity and cultural roots, and called for its wider promotion. Speaking at the inauguration of the central office of Samskrita Bharati, he described Sanskrit as a unifying thread that connects the country’s many languages. The RSS chief […]
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New Delhi, April 20 President Droupadi Murmu on Monday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a bus accident in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district and prayed for the recovery of those injured. At least 15 people were killed, and around 20 others were injured when a passenger bus rolled down a hill near […]
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New Delhi, April 18 The Union Cabinet on Saturday approved the creation of a domestic insurance mechanism, Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool, with a sovereign guarantee of Rs 12,980 crore to ensure continuous maritime insurance coverage for Indian trade. According to an official statement, the initiative aims to address global volatility and geopolitical instability while reducing […]
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New Delhi, April 18 The Union Cabinet has approved a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief for central government employees and pensioners, starting January 1, 2026. This move will help more than 50 lakh employees and 68 lakh pensioners, raising the allowance from 58% to 60% of basic pay or pension. The announcement […]
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