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India strengthens its partnership with UNDP in poverty reduction, climate
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India's Permanent Representative, Ambassador Harish P, stated at the UNDP Executive Board session that India values its six-decade collaboration with UNDP, particularly in areas like poverty eradication, climate change, and SDG localisation.
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Growing sports infrastructure in J&K boosts youth engagement
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The Union Territory's investment in modern training facilities and grassroots programs is paying off, as athletes from the region are now making their mark on the national stage.
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Spain moves to ban social media access for children under 16
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Tuesday (local time) announced that his government plans to ban children under 16 from accessing social media platforms, citing concerns about online safety and harmful digital content, Politico reported
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Customs duty reforms aim to boost industry, exports and ease of living: CB
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Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) Chairman Vivek Chaturvedi highlighted that the customs duty reforms introduced in the Union Budget 2026-27 are designed to catalyse domestic manufacturing, boost exports, and improve the ease of living for citizens.
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Government push, community efforts drive education growth in Jammu and Kas
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Jammu and Kashmir's education sector is seeing steady progress since Article 370's abrogation, with higher funding, improved infrastructure, and community-led initiatives like Vidyanjali strengthening government schools through digital tools, better facilities, and volunteer support acros
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India's Budget 2026 Aims to Build Services, Digital Infrastructure and Lon
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New Delhi [India], February 3: India's Union Budget 2026-27 has elicited strong reactions from industry leaders, particularly in services, technology, real estate and advisory sectors. Across responses, a common theme emerges: policymakers have sought to position India for long-term growth b
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No negligence will be tolerated in matter of law and order: Chief Minister
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On Monday, during a high-level meeting held at the Secretariat, he directed that every department of the police and administration must work with sensitivity, accountability, and a result-oriented approach toward the general public.
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Defence Minister approves grant of 'Miniratna' Category-I status to Yantra
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Congratulating the Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) for its transformation from a Government organisation to a profit-making corporate entity in a short span of about four years, Raksha Mantri expressed satisfaction over the initiatives taken by the management of the YIL to increa
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"Congress has always abandoned Northeast, PM Modi has given highest respec
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Sarbananda Sonowal, who initiated the debate in Lok Sabha on the motion of thanks to the President's Address, said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has "given the highest respect to the Northeast, its culture, heritage and people".
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Reforms in direct taxes ensure taxpayers can manage liabilities, reduce di
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While speaking at a post-Budget interactive session organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the Secretary highlighted key reforms in direct taxation, and noted that the timeline for revising income tax returns has been extended by one quarter, giving taxpayers additional tim
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Boosting manufacturing key to rupee strength, lower cost of capital: CEA N
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India's Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran on Tuesday said that boosting the manufacturing sector is crucial for strengthening the rupee over the medium term and for bringing down the cost of capital in a meaningful manner. He noted that countries with strong and stable currencies
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Provides impetus to PM Modi's 'Reform Express': BJP's CR Kesavan on Union
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BJP national spokesperson CR Kesavan on Monday said the Union Budget gives a strong boost to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Reform Express' and his vision of a developed India by 2047.
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