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The article discusses former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram's comments on India's oil purchases from Russia. He noted that the purchases have dropped sharply due to U.S. threats, and that only the Ministry of External…
Read full storyA third-year engineering student, Vishnavi Jitesh (20), was found dead in her hostel room at the BITS Pilani Goa campus on February 1 night. This is the 6th such incident reported on the campus in the last 2 years, rais…
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Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has demanded a judicial inquiry into the suspected suicide of entrepreneur C.J. Roy during an IT raid. The incident has shocked the civic society and business community, and Vijaya…
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Anahat Singh, the 15-year-old Indian squash player, has achieved a major career milestone by defeating world No. 10 Georgina Kennedy in a PSA Tour event. This is the biggest title of Anahat's young career so far, and he…
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The Union Budget 2026 emphasizes the government's commitment to building strong institutions, investing in human capital, and creating systems that serve both present and future generations. This budget focuses on impro…
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The U.S. is encouraging India to buy Venezuelan crude oil instead of Iranian oil, as part of its efforts to reduce the oil revenue funding Russia's war in Ukraine. This development is significant as it highlights the ge…
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The Union Budget 2026 announced the operationalization of 20 new National Waterways over the next five years. This move aims to increase the share of coastal shipping and inland waterways in the country's logistics netw…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the Foreign Ministers of Arab countries, who appreciated India's role in supporting peace and stability in West Asia. This meeting highlights India's continued commitment to the Pal…
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Shashi Tharoor, a prominent Indian politician, criticized the Union Budget 2026-27, stating that it has 'missed the ball' when it comes to addressing the crucial issue of job creation. Tharoor highlighted that the budge…
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The India-EU free trade agreement is significant as it aims to cover 90% of the trade value of what India exports to the EU region. The agreement will help boost exports in sectors beyond textiles, apparel, and manufact…
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The Union Budget 2026-27 has focused on infrastructure development, including high-speed railway corridors, freight corridors, and waterways, which are expected to boost connectivity in India. This is significant for ex…
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The Union Budget has allocated ₹1,200 crore for the e-Courts project of the Law Ministry, which is a decrease from the previous year's budget estimate of ₹1,500 crore. This project aims to modernize and digitize the cou…
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a 6-month foreign asset disclosure scheme for small taxpayers in Budget 2026. This scheme aims to provide relief to small taxpayers by waiving interest liability on the pena…
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The Union Finance Minister announced the establishment of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) last year. This alliance is set to host the first-ever Global Big Cat Summit in India, showcasing the country's commitm…
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The National Fibre scheme aims to integrate various schemes for natural and man-made fibres under the Textiles Ministry. The scheme seeks to double India's textile value chain from the existing $170 billion to $350 bill…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi renamed the Adampur airport in Punjab after Guru Ravidas and inaugurated the Halwara airport civil terminal. This event coincides with the 649th birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas, a revered…
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The Union Budget 2026-27 allocated Rs 200 crore and Rs 100 crore to two schemes respectively for providing employment to differently abled people. However, the budget allocation is seen as not providing much relief to t…
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The Uttam Reddy-led Irrigation Minister has announced that the government will soon resume the SLBC tunnel work, aided by a heli-borne AEM survey report. The report provided valuable geological data to help assess the r…
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The exclusion of coastal Karnataka from the proposed high-speed rail growth corridors has limited connectivity-led development in the region, according to the Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI). This is a si…
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The Finance Minister announced a one-time measure to facilitate sales from Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to the domestic market at concessional duty rates. This is aimed at providing a level-playing field for units oper…
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A U.S. judge ordered the release of a 5-year-old child who was taken into custody along with his father by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Minnesota. The incident sparked public outcry, highlightin…
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President Trump has stated that the federal government will not intervene in protests in Democratic-led cities unless requested to do so. This decision could have implications for the handling of ongoing protests across…
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The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against two individuals in a fake international prize scam. The victims were asked to deposit money into different accounts to win a prize of ₹2.35 cro…
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The Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has urged the Centre to fulfill its promises to Kerala, including the establishment of an AIIMS hospital, in the upcoming Union Budget 2026-27. Unemployment is another major concern facing…
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