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Centre clears wheat, sugar exports; launches Rs 2,000 cr biotech fund, releases Rs 3,324 cr for rural bodies

The Centre approved 25 LMT wheat and 5 LMT wheat product exports, along with an additional 5 LMT sugar exports, citing comfortable stock levels and the need to support farmers and mills. It also launched the first national call under the Rs 2,000 crore BIRAC–RDI Fund to boost biotech innovation and high-risk research

5 days ago

US to cut tariffs to 18% under interim trade pact, opening $30 trillion market for India, says Piyush Goyal

'Fully protects farmers' interests': Piyush Goyal on India-US trade deal, calls Rahul Gandhi 'a habitual liar'

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal strongly criticised Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on the India-US trade deal, calling his claims baseless and labelling him a "habitual liar."

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Fraud charges in Global Ayyappa Meet linked to Sabarimala temple create fresh row; Cong targets Minister Vasavan

Allegations of financial irregularities in the Global Ayyappa Meet linked to Sabarimala have sparked a political row in Kerala, with senior Congress leaders Ramesh Chennithala and Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan accusing Devaswom Minister V. N. Vasavan of misleading the Assembly.

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India restructures public health delivery by integrating AI into unified strategy

AI tools deployed across key programmes such as the National TB Elimination Programme, diabetic retinopathy screening, and disease surveillance have enabled non-specialists to conduct advanced screenings, leading to a 27% drop in adverse TB outcomes and over 4,500 outbreak alerts.

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Part one of Budget Session ends, Lok Sabha to reconvene on March 9 after recess

Opposition members demanded Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri's resignation over alleged links to Jeffrey Epstein and also raised concerns over reported deaths due to Codeine syrup. The government rejected the allegations, with J.P. Nadda denying any Codeine-related deaths and Puri dismissing claims of association with Epstein.

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Poverty Porn: West's Selective Obsession and India's Economic Realities

Western "poverty porn" narratives about India ignore the country's rapid poverty reduction and economic transformation.

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Over 13,000 vacancies in Health Department; UT jobless rate nearly double national average of 3.5%

Despite an unemployment rate of 6.7 per cent, significantly higher than the national average, as many as 40,646 posts remain vacant across government departments in Jammu and Kashmir, including 13,297 in the Health and Medical Education Department.

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'Look forward to working with you': PM Modi congratulates Tarique Rahman on BNP's win in Bangladesh elections

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Tarique Rahman on leading the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) to a decisive victory in Bangladesh's 13th parliamentary elections. Modi expressed India's continued support for a democratic, inclusive Bangladesh and looked forward to working with Rahman to strengthen bilateral relations.

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Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' as AQI drops to 183

Delhi's air quality improved to a 'moderate' level on Friday, with the AQI dropping to 183, after registering 'poor' levels of 209 on Thursday and 294 on Wednesday.

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US Senate showdown over crypto rules, SEC power

A heated US Senate debate focused on the future of crypto regulation and the SEC's authority. SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins defended a shift from "regulation by enforcement" toward clearer statutory rules, aiming to clarify roles between the SEC and CFTC for digital assets.

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Seven killed in chain collision involving car, bike, canter on Bengaluru national highway

Seven people were killed in a chain collision on the Hoskote-Dabaspete National Highway in Bengaluru Rural district early Friday. The accident involved an XUV car, a motorcycle, and a canter truck. Preliminary reports suggest the car, traveling from Kolar to Devanahalli, first hit the bike and then collided with the truck.

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India backs efforts aimed at promoting peace, stability and dialogue in West Asia: MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said India is examining an invitation from the United States to join the newly formed Board of Peace, a US-backed initiative aimed at establishing peace, reconstruction, and economic revival in Gaza. The first session of the Board is scheduled for February 19.

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One Nation, One Election does not violate the Basic Structure of the Constitution: ex-CJI Gavai

One Nation, One Election does not violate Basic Structure of the Constitution: Ex-CJI Gavai

Former Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai told the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the One Nation, One Election (ONOE) proposal that the Constitutional Amendment Bill for simultaneous elections does not violate the Basic Structure of the Constitution.

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'Come to India first, then we'll hear your plea': Bombay HC to Vijay Mallya

The Bombay High Court on Thursday made a strong remark against fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya, saying it would hear his plea only if he returns to India. The court observed that Mallya cannot avoid the legal process while simultaneously seeking relief from an Indian court.

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US-India Space Business Forum held in Bengaluru

The US-India Space Business Forum was held in Bengaluru on February 10-11, hosted by the US Consulate Chennai and USISPF, as part of the first US Trade Mission to India focused on commercial space.

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Centre clears wheat, sugar exports; launches Rs 2,000 cr biotech fund, releases Rs 3,324 cr for rural bodies

'Fully protects farmers' interests': Piyush Goyal on India-US trade deal, calls Rahul Gandhi 'a habitual liar'

Fraud charges in Global Ayyappa Meet linked to Sabarimala temple create fresh row; Cong targets Minister Vasavan

India restructures public health delivery by integrating AI into unified strategy

Part one of Budget Session ends, Lok Sabha to reconvene on March 9 after recess

Poverty Porn: West's Selective Obsession and India's Economic Realities

Over 13,000 vacancies in Health Department; UT jobless rate nearly double national average of 3.5%

'Look forward to working with you': PM Modi congratulates Tarique Rahman on BNP's win in Bangladesh elections

Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' as AQI drops to 183

US Senate showdown over crypto rules, SEC power

Seven killed in chain collision involving car, bike, canter on Bengaluru national highway

India backs efforts aimed at promoting peace, stability and dialogue in West Asia: MEA

One Nation, One Election does not violate Basic Structure of the Constitution: Ex-CJI Gavai

'Come to India first, then we'll hear your plea': Bombay HC to Vijay Mallya

US-India Space Business Forum held in Bengaluru

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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