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PM Modi urges top digital content creators to start 'Create on India Movement'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday gave a clarion call to the top digital content creators of the country to start a 'Create on India Movement' to promote awareness about the country's products and rich cultural heritage to the world.

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‘Papa, I can't handle it’: Another JEE aspirant commits suicide in Kota

The deceased was identified as Abhishek Singh (16), a resident of Bhagalpur, Bihar. He was preparing for JEE in Kota for the last year.

  • Friday, 08 March 2024
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President Droupadi Murmu, PM Modi extend wishes on International Women’s Day

International Women's Day is celebrated worldwide every year on March 8, to highlight women's accomplishments, rights, equity, empowerment, and other issues.

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IndiaAI Mission: Know all about the 7 key pillars

As artificial intelligence (AI) begins to percolate across industries amid privacy concerns, the Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the comprehensive national-level IndiaAI Mission with a budget outlay of Rs 10,371.92 crore.

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India has 8,000 startups led by women with $23 bn in funding: Report

There are 2,300 funded women-led startups, of which 13.4 per cent have progressed to the Series A stage and 3 per cent have gone on to the Series C stage or beyond.

  • Friday, 08 March 2024
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PM Modi announces reduction in LPG cylinder prices by Rs 100 on Women's Day

Modi further wrote that by making cooking gas more affordable, we also aim to support the well-being of families and ensure a healthier environment.

CBI busts racket
CBI busts racket which smuggled Indians to Russia to fight war against Ukraine

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has busted a trafficking racket that sent Indian nationals to Russia under the guise of 'better employment', only to make them fight the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

  • Friday, 08 March 2024
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LPG subsidy to poor to continue in 2024-25; Union cabinet approves Rs 12,000 crore outlay

The total expenditure will be Rs 12,000 crore for the financial year 2024-25. The subsidy is credited directly to the bank accounts of eligible beneficiaries, according to an official statement.

  • Thursday, 07 March 2024
Piyush Goyal
Dearness Allowance hiked by 4 percent for Central govt employees

The said installment will represent an increase of 4% over the existing rate of 46% of the Basic Pay/Pension.

  • Thursday, 07 March 2024
World’s Shortest Doctor! 3-Ft Tall Ganesh Baraiya Defies All Odds To Fulfill His Medical Dream
World’s Shortest Doctor! 3-Ft Tall Ganesh Baraiya Defies All Odds To Fulfill His Medical Dream

They say if there is a will there is a way. The saying perfectly fits Ganesh Baraiya from Gujarat. He is just 3 ft tall, but it didn’t stop him from pursuing his passion. He battled all odds to become a doctor and serve the patients.

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  • Thursday, 07 March 2024
WILL DELHI COURT TAKE  ACTION AGAINST KEJRIWAL?
Will Court Initiate Action Against Kejriwal? Delhi CM Summoned On March 16 Post ED’s Fresh Complaint

In another development, a Delhi Court has asked Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to appear before it on March 16. The order was issued after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed a fresh complaint against the Aam Admi Party Supremo for evading its summons.

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Union Minister Rajnath Singh
Govt targets Rs 50,000 cr defence exports by 2028-29: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

The Minister said India now imports technology "only when our own innovation falls short".

PM MODI'S VISIT TO JAMMU & KASHMIR
Jammu & Kashmir Awaits PM Narendra Modi's First Visit After Abrogation of Article 370

Jammu & Kashmir is gearing up to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The upcoming rally will be PM Modi’s first public rally in the valley since the abrogation of Article 370.

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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar
Cause for concern when neighbours don't observe written agreements, says EAM S Jaishankar on China

The minister also stressed on China adhering to border management pacts and maintaining peace along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) to ensure smooth ties.

SIT finds 13,000 'unauthorised madrasas' along UP-Nepal border
SIT finds 13,000 'unauthorised madrasas' along Uttar Pradesh-Nepal border

Most of the madrasas claimed to have been built with donations, they have been unable to disclose the names of contributors.

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