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Pak govt hikes diesel prices by PKR 7.32 per litre, petrol by PKR 5
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Fuel for vehicles in Pakistan will now be costlier as the Pakistani government has increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel by PKR 5 and PKR 7.32 per litre, respectively, for the next fortnight, The Express Tribune reported.
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"PM knows Budget has been damp squib": Jairam Ramesh
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
"The PM knows that this year's Budget has been a damp squib and shows every sign of intellectual exhaustion. Markets have reacted negatively and investors have been unimpressed. Hence, he feels the need to give an interview a fortnight after the Budget was presented, and a few days after
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FCI Union stages Nationwide protest, demands timely promotions and policy
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Bhartiya Khadya Nigam Karamchari Sangh (BKNKS), the sole recognized union of Food Corporation of India (FCI) employees, has launched a nationwide "Black Fortnight" protest from February 10 to February 23, against the persistent delay and alleged arbitrariness of the EP Division in res
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Anti Leprosy Day: Gujarat brings Leprosy prevalence below 1 per 10,000 in
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In line with the Government of India's theme "Ending Discrimination, Ensuring Dignity," Gujarat will organise the "Sparsh Leprosy Awareness Campaign- Fortnight" from January 30 to February 13, 2026. The campaign aims to dispel long-standing myths surrounding leprosy and reinforce the mess
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Mock anti-terror drills conducted at vulnerable locations in North Delhi a
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Four mock drill exercises were conducted during the first fortnight of January 2026 at sensitive locations across North Delhi, including vital installations, historical places, prominent markets and transport hubs, where large numbers of people gather daily. These areas include Red Fort,
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After weeks-long pursuit US seizes Russian-flagged tanker in North Atlanti
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The United States on Wednesday stated that it has seized the Russian-flagged oil tanker, M/V Bella 1, in the North Atlantic Sea after weeks of pursuit by the US Coast Guard warship after it evaded a US blockade of sanctioned oil tankers near Venezuela for over a fortnight.
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Tanker hanker: Russia sends submarine to escort tanker being pursued by US
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
As per the WSJ report, Bella 1 has been trying to evade the US blockade of sanctioned oil tankers near Venezuela for over a fortnight.
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During sixth session of 18th Lok Sabha, productivity was 111 percent: LS S
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Sixth Session of the Eighteenth Lok Sabha, which commenced on December 1, concluded today, marking a productive fortnight in Parliament. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla informed that the House held 15 sittings, totalling 92 hours and 25 minutes, achieving a productivity rate of 111 per cen
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Rupee records another low, nearing 91 over FPI outflow, US trade deal unce
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
About a fortnight after breaching 90 mark, the Indian Rupee is inching towards 91, hitting a fresh all-time low. At the time of filing this report, the Rupee was trading at 90.904 per US dollar, with an intraday high of 90.957, just shy of 91.
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India home to over two lakh startups, spirit of innovation to continue dri
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
With the year coming to an end in over a fortnight, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday highlighted the progress made in India's startup journey, stating that India is now home to over two lakh government-recognised startups, with over 44,000 entities recognised this year
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Chennaiyin FC aim for a strong finish to AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 Campaign a
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Fielding an all-Indian squad for the competition, Chennaiyin have shown encouraging signs in their outings against Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal--displaying strong spells of play despite returning to training only a fortnight before the opener. Head coach Clifford Miranda reflected
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Paine hails India A tour as 'invaluable' learning for next generation
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Paine, who is head coach of the Australia A program in Lucknow, believes the past fortnight has already provided lessons that will serve players well when they are called upon for Test cricket in the subcontinent. Australia A has played a total of five games, two unofficial Tests and three u
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