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Indian contingent of Paris Paralympics receives rousing welcome on return home

The Indian Paralympics contingent returned to a warm welcome at Indira Gandhi International Airport on Tuesday. A large crowd gathered to celebrate their record-breaking performance at the multi-sport event, with people dancing to the lively beats of dhols. Para javelin thrower Sumit Antil and para archer Harvinder Singh were among the others who returned to […]

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GST rates slashed for certain cancer drugs, namkeens, shared helicopter service

In its meeting on Monday, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council announced several key decisions aimed at reducing tax burdens across various sectors. To alleviate the financial strain of cancer treatment, the Council slashed GST rates on certain cancer drugs from 12% to 5%. The drugs benefiting from this reduction are Trastuzumab Deruxtecan, Osimertinib, […]

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IMD predicts light to moderate rainfall in districts of Himachal Pradesh

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast predicting light to moderate rainfall across several districts in Himachal Pradesh over the next few hours. According to the IMD, the districts of Bilaspur, Una, Harimpur, Solan, and Kangra are likely to experience light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. Additionally, the forecast indicates […]

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Sonprayag landslide claims five lives; three injured

The death toll in the landslide that occurred near Sonprayag area on Monday night increased to five people. The incident was triggered by heavy rains in the region, which led to debris falling onto the National Highway. Rescue and relief operations are in full swing, with teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), police, […]

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2nd India-Japan Finance Dialogue held in Tokyo on 6th September, 2024

Mr. Atsushi Mimura, Vice Minister of Finance for International Affairs, Japan, and Mr. Ajay Seth, Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, India held the 2nd India-Japan Finance Dialogue in Tokyo on 6th September 2024. The Japanese delegation included the representatives from Ministry of Finance and Financial Services Agency. From the Indian side, the […]

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INDIA- USA JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE YUDH ABHYAS -2024 COMMENCES IN RAJASTHAN

The 20th edition of India-USA Joint Military Exercise YUDH ABHYAS-2024 commenced today, at Foreign Training Node in Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan. The exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 9th to 22nd September 2024. Exercise YUDH ABHYAS has been held annually since 2004, alternating between India and the USA. This edition marks a significant […]

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Landslides block Karnali Highway and claim lives in Jajarkot amidst ongoing monsoon in Nepal

Efforts are being made to remove the landslide debris and resume traffic on the blocked section of Karnali highway blocked by landslides triggered by incessant rainfall. As a result, the highway remains completely blocked for traffic due to the mud-slip that took place at Ismod and Gaganekhola located in Kalikot under the Surkhet-Jumla road of […]