The National Cooperative Organics Limited (NCOL) has introduced a set of initiatives designed to strengthen income security and market opportunities for farmers cultivating organic wheat, paddy, and pulses. Announced in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha by Union Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah, the measures highlight the government’s commitment…
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Ten Percent GBS Boosts North East Development
The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) has reported significant progress under the ten percent Gross Budgetary Support (GBS) mechanism, which earmarks a share of central funds from non-exempted ministries and departments for the North Eastern Region (NER). According to official data presented in the Lok Sabha by…
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Baghel Urges Farmers to Insure and Vaccinate Livestock
Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel Urges Farmers to Secure Livestock with Insurance, Vaccination Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, and Panchayati Raj, Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel, chaired a Virtual Awareness Programme for Enhancing Livestock Productivity on Wednesday. The session, organised by the Department of Animal Husbandry and…
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SC Hears Presidential Reference on Governors’ Bill Assent
New Delhi, August 21: The Supreme Court on Thursday continued hearing the high-stakes Presidential reference on whether timelines can be imposed on the President and State Governors when giving assent to bills passed by State legislatures. A Constitution Bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai, along with…
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“Zero GST on Insurance May Not Cut Policy Costs”
New Delhi, August 21: The government’s plan to scrap Goods and Services Tax (GST) on insurance premiums has sparked debate over whether the move will actually reduce the cost of life and health policies for customers. While the proposal under GST 2.0 appears to offer relief by removing the current…
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Nazara Tech Stock Crashes After Gaming Bill
Nazara Technologies, India’s only listed online gaming company, faced a sharp fall in its stock price after the Lok Sabha passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025. The bill, which seeks to ban all pay-to-play online games, triggered panic selling in the market. Stock Hits 15-Week Low…
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IIM Assam Established: PM Modi Hails Milestone
IIM Assam Established: PM Modi Hails Milestone Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated the people of Assam on the establishment of a new Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in the state. He said the institute will strengthen higher education infrastructure and attract students and researchers from across the country.Responding to…
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PM Modi to Launch ₹18,000 Cr Projects in Bihar, Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bihar and West Bengal on August 22 to launch development projects worth nearly ₹18,000 crore. His visit will cover multiple sectors including infrastructure, power, healthcare, urban development, and transport. In Bihar, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate projects worth ₹13,000…
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PM Modi Pays Tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on Anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid heartfelt tributes to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary. The message was shared on X (formerly Twitter), where the Prime Minister expressed respect for the late leader and acknowledged his role in shaping modern India. Remembering Rajiv Gandhi Rajiv Gandhi served as…
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India’s Digital Rise: Broadband, UPI & Governance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an article by Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia that highlights India’s journey in affordable broadband, UPI, and digital governance. The Prime Minister praised India’s digital progress and emphasized that the next wave of 5G, AI, IoT, and cybersecurity will see India set global benchmarks. India’s Digital…