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"Two decades of progress overturned without consultation:" Jairam Ramesh o
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Sharing details from an anthology report on MGNREGA, Ramesh recalled the outcomes of the landmark law enacted on September 5, 2005, which provides rural households a legal right to 100 days of wage employment to enhance livelihood security. He referred to the MGNREGA Sameeksha Report (201
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Australia receives boost to chances of third-successive WTC final appearan
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The door to the WTC final has been opened ajar for Aussies. At the same time, they put the shutters down on England's 'Bazball' exhibition and dream to win a series in Australia for the first time since 2010/11 as they folded to 352 all-out in a valiant chase of 435 runs at Adelaide Oval.
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"To have family and friends, to be able to contribute....": Carey after As
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Alex Carey had a Test match of a lifetime as not only did he get to score his maiden Ashes century in front of his family at his home ground, but also form a partnership with fellow South Australian Travis, which proved to be instrumental in sealing the Ashes series for his side and keeping
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"Incredibly disappointing, will give our everything in last two games": St
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Following his side's Ashes series loss to Australia, England skipper Ben Stokes lamented at the fact that the dream of winning the first series Down Under since 2010/11 is over and felt "incredibly dissappointed" at the loss, having felt that his side were up for a "heist" with Jamie Smith a
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Bazbowled!: Head, Carey, Starc, Cummins shine as Australia retain The Ashe
Updated : 5 months ago IST
With this 82-run win in the third Test, Australia have retained the Ashes urn and taken a 3-0 lead in the series. England's wait for a series win in Australia continues, having last won in the 2010/11 Ashes. Australia continue their dominant run at home, denying England another Test win and
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POCSO court convicts all five accused in Bulandshahr gangrape case
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The CBI had registered the case pursuant to an order dated August 12, 2016, of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, which transferred the investigation of FIR No. 838 of 2016 from a Police Station of Bulandshahr district to the central agency.
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Zimbabwe appoint Richard Ngarava as Test, ODI captain
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The 27-year-old made his international debut in 2017 in an ODI against Afghanistan and has since gone on to become a key player in the Zimbabwe squad across the three formats.
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AgustaWestland chopper deal case: Delhi court orders release of Christian
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Christian Michel James was extradited from Dubai on December 4, 2018. He was arrested by the CBI. He was remanded in CBI custody. Thereafter, he was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on December 22, 2018.
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Eggs safe for consumption; cancer risk claims unfounded: FSSAI
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Responding to media reports and social media posts alleging the presence of carcinogenic substances such as nitrofuran metabolites (AOZ) in eggs, FSSAI officials clarified that the use of nitrofurans is strictly prohibited at all stages of production of poultry and eggs under the Food Saf
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"Should be called TRUMP Act:" Jairam Ramesh alleges removal of key provisi
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh alleged that the removal of key provisions under the SHANTI Bill aimed at restoring relations with US President Donald Trump and took a swipe at the legislation, saying it might as well be called the "TRUMP Act."
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Key amendments in PFRDA rules give more freedom to National Pension System
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has changed the rules for how people can take money out of their National Pension System (NPS) accounts. These updates apply to the PFRDA (Exits and Withdrawals under the National Pension System) Regulations, 2015. The main goal o
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BMW presents the sixth edition of Kochi-Muziris Biennale
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Kochi (Kerala) [India], December 20: Since its very first edition in 2012, BMW has been official partner of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale (KMB). For the sixth Kochi-Muziris Biennale, the Kochi Biennale Foundation is curated by Nikhil Chopra with HH Art Spaces featuring 66 artists projects from
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