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Himachal Govt relaxes MGNREGA norms to expedite repair of damaged rural in
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu stated that the State has suffered a massive loss due to cloudbursts, incessant rains, flash floods, and landslides, which have severely impacted agriculture, horticulture, livestock, and rural infrastructure. He assured that the Government is committed
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Centre issues guidelines for co-location of Anganwadi centres with primary
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Centre issued guidelines for co-locating Anganwadi Centres with primary schools to enhance early childhood education and nutrition services. The framework, prepared by WCD and Education ministries, outlines infrastructure, safety, and operational norms, prioritising centres without perma
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Islamabad High Court halts deportation of 18 Afghan nationals
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Islamabad High Court has halted the deportation of 18 Afghan nationals with expired PoR cards, granting them temporary relief. The order comes amid Pakistan's repatriation plan, set to begin September 1, which has raised concerns from rights groups over forced returns violating internati
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Industry leaders call for single-window clearances, GST rationalisation to
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Seeking to cut red tape and speed up expansion plans, top leaders from the retail and FMCG sectors on Tuesday urged the government to simplify compliance processes through a common portal, rationalise GST rates, and streamline licensing norms.
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"New law mandates Global Green norms, disaster readiness for Indian ports"
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The legislation, already cleared by the Lok Sabha, will soon be sent for Presidential assent. Once enacted, it is expected to transform governance at Indian ports, strengthen Centre-State coordination for port-led development, and boost investor confidence in a sector crucial to the country'
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Air India cancels Milan-Delhi flight due to technical snag
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
According to the carrier, a maintenance task was identified just as the aircraft was preparing for departure. The situation was further complicated as the operating crew subsequently came under mandatory flight duty time limitation norms, making it unsafe and impermissible for them to con
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Former Pakistani FM speaks out on India, says "US should not view Pak thro
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Speaking to GZERO Media's Ian Bremmer on the recent escalation between the two nuclear-armed nations, Khar criticised India for setting "new norms" by conducting strikes on Pakistan following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, noting that terrorism was "common" not just in South Asia but a
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MHA tightens rules: OCI registration can be cancelled for serious crimes
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has tightened norms governing Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), stating that OCI registration shall be liable for cancellation if an individual is sentenced to imprisonment for two years or more, or is charge-sheeted for an offence punishable with imprisonm
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RBI eases norms for trade in Indian rupee, removes approval requirement fo
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
In a significant move aimed at further facilitating trade in Indian Rupees, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has simplified the procedure for opening Special Rupee Vostro Accounts (SRVAs).
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Spike in Used Car Purchases? Here's What You Need to Know About Transferri
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 2: India's second-hand car market is booming. In 2024 alone, over 54 lakh used cars were sold--outpacing new car sales, which stood at 4.1 million. Several factors are driving this trend: the widening price gap between new and used vehicles, stricter emission norms
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Former Himachal CM accuses govt of politicising disaster relief, calls for
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The former Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition in Himachal Pradesh, Jai Ram Thakur, has strongly criticised the state government and PWD Minister for what he termed as "confusion and misrepresentation" regarding disaster relief funds. Speaking to ANI in Shimla today, Thakur clarified
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DGCA issues four show cause notices to Air India for multiple violations:
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The notices pertain to breaches related to Flight Duty Period (FDP) and Weekly Rest requirements, cabin crew rest and duty norms, crew training, and operational procedures.
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