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Punjab clears scientific study amid growing groundwater crisis

Chandigarh, Dec. 16 -- At a time when Punjab has emerged as one of the most groundwater-stressed states in the country, the state government has cleared a Rs.1.61-crore micro-level scientific study to... Read More


May our beloved and victorious Tricolor fly high in the world: LG Sinha

Jammu, Dec. 16 -- On Vijay Diwas, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha unveiled the 108-feet high mast National Flag at Kachrial in Akhnoor. The Lieutenant Governor paid homage to the martyrs, soldiers an... Read More


FM introduces Insurance laws (Amendment) Bill 2025; proposes 100% FDI in Insurance sector

New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday introduced the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, titled "Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha", in the Lok Sabha, aiming to strengthen poli... Read More


LS refers Bill to set up higher education commission to JC

New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed a resolution to refer a Bill to set up a 13-member body for regulating higher education institutions to a joint committee of Parliament. The prop... Read More


India, Jordan aim to double bilateral trade to $5bn in 5 years: MEA

New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- India and Jordan have set a target to double their bilateral trade to USD 5 billion over the next five years, while strengthening cooperation in key sectors, including fertiliser... Read More


Ethiopia confers its highest award on PM Modi; first Head of State or Government to receive the award

Addis Ababa, Dec. 16 -- Ethiopia on Tuesday conferred its highest award- The Great Honor Nishan of Ethiopia - on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. PM Modi is the first global Head of State or Head of Gov... Read More


Sonia seeks doubling of Centre's contribution to pay

New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday raised the issue of distress faced by women frontline workers in the Rajya Sabha, seeking doubling of the Centre's contribution to ... Read More


CAPFs saw 438 suicides, seven fratricides in three years, says govt

New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- A total of 438 incidents of suicide and seven fratricides were reported among the personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), Assam Rifles and National Security Guard (... Read More


Lok Sabha passes Bill for repealing or amending 71 laws

New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed a Bill for repealing or amending 71 obsolete and outdated laws, with Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal asserting that the progressive legislation wou... Read More


Cong issues whip in LS, asks MPs to be present in House for next 3 days

New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- The Congress on Tuesday issued a whip in Lok Sabha, mandating its MPs to be present in the Lower House for the next three days as key legislations such as the VB-G RAM G and a ne... Read More