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Cabinet approves two new lines and one multi-tracking project across Indian Railways: To provide connectivity, facilitate ease of travelling, minimize logistics cost, reduce oil imports and lower CO2 emissions

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved 3 (Three) projects of Ministry of Railways with total estimated cost of Rs. 6,456 Crore (approx.). The approved projects will improve logistical efficiency by connecting the unconnected areas, increase the existing line capacity and enhancing transportation networks, resulting […]

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Bangladesh: Interim Govt lifts ban on Jamaat-e- Islami and Islami Chhatrashibir

In Bangladesh, the interim government led by Prof Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday lifted the ban on Jamaat-e-Islami and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir. The home ministry issued a notification in this regard. The gazette notification reads, “Since there is no concrete evidence of involvement of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and its student organization Islami Chhatrashibir in […]

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Chile’s Foreign Minister arrives in Delhi for two-day visit to India

Chile’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alberto Klaveren, arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday for a two-day official visit to India, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and discussing cooperation between the two nations. Klaveren will participate in the second India-Chile Joint Commission Meeting, where he will engage in discussions with India’s External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar. […]

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India calls for decisive and transparent reform of UN Security Council

India’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Yojna Patel, has called for a decisive and transparent approach to reforming the UN Security Council. Speaking at a recent UN forum, Patel emphasized the need for text-based negotiations to effectively address the ongoing challenges facing the UNSC. While expressing appreciation for the efforts of the co-chairs of […]

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10 years of Jan Dhan Yojana: A milestone in financial inclusion

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the BJP government’s flagship initiative, Jan Dhan Yojana, on its 10th anniversary. He highlighted the scheme’s role in advancing financial inclusion, emphasizing how it has empowered women, youth, and marginalized communities while improving their financial status. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Today, we mark a […]

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Bengal Bandh: Security tightened in Kolkata; bus drivers wear helmets

Security in Kolkata was heightened on Wednesday, with police personnel deployed across the city to prevent violence following the 12-hour ‘Bengal Bandh’ called by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The strike has been organized in response to alleged police brutality during Tuesday’s ‘Nabanna Abhijan’ protest rally in the state capital. The protest follows widespread outrage […]

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Bharatiya Janata Party calls ‘Bengal Bandh’ over ‘Nabanna Abhijan’ clashes

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has called for a ’12-hour Bengal Bandh’ on Wednesday (August 28) in protest against police crackdown on peaceful protest during ‘Nabanna Abhijan’ – march to state secretariat on Tuesday. Meanwhile, BJP leader Agnimitra Paul lashed out at the Bengal government as she took part in the 12-hour ‘Bengal Bandh’ called […]