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Satish Sharma announces Slew of activities on Eve of National Sports Day

Srinagar, Aug. 19 -- In line with the nationwide initiative to promote sports and physical fitness, Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs , IT, Transport, Youth Services and Sports, Sat... Read More


India, China to resume direct flights: MEA

Beijing, Aug. 19 -- India and China agreed to resume direct flight connectivity between the Chinese mainland and India at the earliest, as a part of the discussions upon Minister of Foreign Affairs of... Read More


Centre in SC opposes fixing timelines for President, Guv for assent to Bills

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- The Centre on Tuesday opposed in the Supreme Court imposition of fixed timelines on governors and President for taking decisions on Bills passed by state legislatures, saying suc... Read More


EAM Jaishankar embarks on three-day visit to Russia

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday embarked on a three-day visit to Moscow to further strengthen the "time-tested" India-Russia partnership. The visit comes again... Read More


Bengal achieves 42% of MSME lending target in first quarter

Kolkata, Aug. 19 -- The Bengal government has achieved record lending to MSME units, with 42 per cent of the annual target met in the first quarter itself. Amit Mitra, principal chief advisor to Chie... Read More


Rajya Sabha takes up Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday took up the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2025, which aims to relax the norms for mining critical minerals. The Bill... Read More


Videos of expunged proceedings should not be shared on social media: RS Chair

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- Amid continued stalemate between the government and Opposition over the demand for a discussion on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar, the Chair in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday ... Read More


CRPF launches first-ever health and fitness drive to keep jawans combat-ready

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- In a pioneering step, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on Tuesday launched a first-of-its-kind health and fitness programme for its personnel, aimed at ensuring that every... Read More


Opposition holds protest against SIR in Parliament complex

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- Opposition leaders on Tuesday stepped up their attack against the Election Commission over the voter roll revision in Bihar, with protesting MPs holding a huge banner carrying pi... Read More


Lok Sabha passes Bill to set up IIM in Guwahati

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed a Bill to set up an Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Guwahati with the Union government providing capital support of Rs 550 crore. The Ind... Read More