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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju holds "warm, constructive" talks with Saudi Sh
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju met a Saudi Shura Council delegation in Parliament to discuss strengthening India-Saudi Arabia ties. He said the talks were "warm" and "constructive" and thanked the delegation for their visit and meaningful engagement.
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Centre withdraws mandatory pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app after op
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The decision came after widespread criticism, with opponents arguing that mandatory pre-installation could enable unchecked state surveillance and infringe on consumer choice. The government maintained that the app is secure and meant to protect citizens from cyber threats, but ultimately
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Delhi govt asked to prepare plan for next year on air pollution: Bhupender
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Union Minister for Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, on Wednesday stated that the Delhi government has been asked to prepare a plan for the next year on air pollution. He said the primary cause of dust was potholes.
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Centre aims for 5171 women constable recruitment in paramilitary this year
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai informed the Rajya Sabha in a written reply on Wednesday that the government has set a target to increase women's participation in the paramilitary forces.
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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal flags-off steel cutting of India's first
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a landmark moment for India's maritime sector, Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways, virtually flagged off the steel cutting ceremony for India's first All Electric Green Tug, being built for Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla, under the Green Tug Transi
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Fake news is a threat to democracy, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday said that fake news poses a threat to India's democracy and emphasised the need for strict action on social media platforms, misinformation and AI-generated deepfakes.
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Do not go on rumours: Jyotiraditya Scindia on Sanchar Saathi row
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
As a furore erupted over Centre's decision to mandate pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app on all mobile phones, Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday urged everyone not to go on rumours.
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"Minister's words are hollow": Congress' Karti Chidambaram demands withdra
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Wednesday demanded that the government's directives on the use of the Sanchar Saathi app be withdrawn in their entirety, or else the statements made by the Union Minister will hold no significance.
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Bengal govt avoiding action on airport mosque because of Vote Bank :Sukant
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar flagged security concerns over a mosque located in the operational area of Kolkata Airport, saying its presence has stalled runway expansion and should be relocated in consultation with the Airport Authority of India.
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Not a snooping tool, 'Sanchar Saathi' app aims to curb cyber fraud: MoS Co
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Union Minister of State for Communications, Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, on Thursday reiterated the government's stance on the 'Sanchar Saathi' app on mobile handsets, noting that the app is to prevent cyber frauds.
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"Insulting Hindus a habit of Congress": Union Minister Pralhad Joshi slams
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday slammed Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for his alleged remarks against the Hindu community.
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“Opposition protests only for media attention", says Union Minister Girira
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
BJP MP Giriraj Singh on Wednesday criticized the Opposition for their protest in Parliament, saying their actions are aimed at grabbing media attention as they have lost public support.
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