Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said the Northeast has the potential to emerge as India’s next engine of growth by capitalising on its strengths in sustainable agriculture and premium organic produce.
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Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday said the Centre has allocated a record budget of more than Rs 10,000 crore for the development of rail infrastructure in Bihar in the current financial year, underscoring the government’s focus on expanding connectivity and modernising the railway network in the state.
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The Delhi High Court on Friday upheld the Centre’s decision to temporarily restrict access to the Telegram messaging app ahead of the June 21 NEET-UG re-examination, ruling that the measure was “not disproportionate” and was aimed at safeguarding the integrity of the examination process.
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Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee will present the party’s stand on the split within its parliamentary ranks and oppose the recognition of a rebel faction as he is scheduled to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday evening to, sources said.
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Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth believes teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the potential to spark a revival of Test cricket if he succeeds in the longest format, while urging fans and experts to avoid placing excessive expectations on the young cricketer.
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Vice President C P Radhakrishnan arrived in Leh on Friday on a three-day visit to the Union Territory of Ladakh, where he will participate in the International Yoga Day celebrations on June 21.
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Birthday wishes poured in for Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, as he turned 56 on Friday, with leaders across the political spectrum extending greetings.
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President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to arrive at her native place, Rairangpur, in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district on Friday afternoon for a two-day visit during which she will inaugurate several government projects and participate in a series of public programmes, officials said.
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Guided by the belief that sustainable opportunities are the key to lasting women’s empowerment, Dr Geetika Madan Patel, Vice President and Medical Director of Parul University, is spearheading a range of community development initiatives that are transforming lives through skill development, healthcare access, and economic inclusion.
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Voting was underway on Thursday for the election to the lone Rajya Sabha seat from Mizoram, with the ruling Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) and the opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) locked in a direct contest after the BJP and the Congress decided to abstain from the polling.
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