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Uttarakhand CM Dhami makes Bhagavad Gita recitation mandatory in schools

Dehraun, Dec. 21 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday announced that his government has made the recitation of verses from the Bhagavad Gita mandatory in schools across the stat... Read More


"MGNREGA's fundamental character changed, Congress to launch nationwide movement": Jairam Ramesh on VB-G-RAM-G Bill

New Delhi, Dec. 21 -- Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday said the fundamental character of MGNREGA has been changed, announcing that the Congress Working Committee meeting scheduled for December ... Read More


MPC likely to remain on extended pause; further rate cuts hinge on inflation trend: Report

New Delhi, Dec. 21 -- The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is likely to remain on an extended policy pause after its recent rate cut, with any further monetary easing contingent... Read More


Mumtaz reveals she charged rRs.r20 lakh to appear on Indian Idol with Dharmendra: 'Paisa pheko, tamasha dekho'

India, Dec. 21 -- Bollywood icon Mumtaz made headlines when she joined late actor Dharmendra for a rare appearance on Indian Idol Season 13 in 2023. In a new interview, Mumtaz revealed that her TV out... Read More


'Cold day' likely in Delhi, minimum temperature around 8degC, says IMD; AQI remains toxic

India, Dec. 21 -- The India Meteorological Department on Sunday predicted a 'cold day' in Delhi, with minimum temperatures dropping to 8 degrees Celsius, as the air quality continued to deteriorate. ... Read More


Railways announces fare hike from Dec 26: What you need to know

New Delhi, Dec. 21 -- The Ministry of Railways on Sunday announced a rationalisation of passenger fares, with a revised fare structure set to take effect from December 26, aimed at balancing rising op... Read More


Sharma lies 42nd in Mauritius Open; Jarvis, Gerard lead

Port Louis, Dec. 21 -- Shubhankar Sharma's third round at the Mauritius Open at the demanding La Reserve Links produced an eventful card featuring two eagles amid relentless wind and intermittent rain... Read More


Sameer Minhas register Pakistan's highest Youth ODI score, takes team to 347/8 against India in U19 Asia Cup final

Dubai, Dec. 21 -- Pakistan batter Sameer Minhas made history, outdoing Shahzaib Khan for the highest individual score by a Pakistani batter in Youth ODIs on Sunday. Minhas achieved this milestone dur... Read More


NRI surprised by India's growth in 7 years: 'Hardly anyone uses cash, cars are everywhere'

India, Dec. 21 -- A Reddit user expressed surprise at how much India has grown in the seven years that he lived away from the country. In his post, the NRI said that India has transformed "beyond reco... Read More


"VB-G RAM-G Bill expands rural employment to 125 days, benefits workers and farmers": BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal

Bettiah, Dec. 21 -- Following the passage of the VB-G RAM G Bill (Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin)) in the Parliament and the opposition accusing the Centre of "bulldoz... Read More