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Modi outlines nuclear, semiconductor plans in Independence Day address

PM Modi outlined plans for 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047 and new semiconductor plants in his Independence Day address from Red Fort.

Timesrelease · 15 Aug 2026
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PM Modi kicks off nationwide anti-drug campaign for youth today

PM Modi kicked off the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan' on August 2, with over 1 crore youth pledging against substance abuse.

Timesrelease · 2 Aug 2026
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Union Cabinet approves Rs 84,084 crore offshore exploration scheme ‘Samudra Manthan’

The Union Cabinet has cleared the Rs 84,084 crore Samudra Manthan scheme to expand India's offshore oil and gas exploration through FY2030-31.

Timesrelease · 31 Jul 2026
Rajya Sabha chamber (representative image)
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Rajya Sabha sees sharp Kharge-Nadda exchange over protester crackdown

The Rajya Sabha saw a sharp exchange between Mallikarjun Kharge and JP Nadda over police action against protesters on Wednesday.

Timesrelease · 29 Jul 2026
New Parliament Building, New Delhi
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Anti-paper leak bill debated in Lok Sabha, passage expected Wednesday

The Public Examinations Amendment Bill was debated in the Lok Sabha today, moved by Union Minister Jitendra Singh, with passage expected Wednesday.

Timesrelease · 28 Jul 2026
New Parliament Building, New Delhi
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Union Cabinet approves tougher anti-paper leak bill

The Union Cabinet has approved a tougher anti-paper leak bill, proposing up to 10 years in jail and a Rs 10 crore fine for organised exam cheating.

Timesrelease · 27 Jul 2026
Chemical plant in India
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Union Cabinet clears BHAVYA-Rasayan scheme for chemical parks

The Union Cabinet has cleared the BHAVYA-Rasayan Scheme, worth Rs 3,030 crore, to set up three dedicated Chemical Parks in India.

Timesrelease · 26 Jul 2026
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Bengal Actor Faces Setback in Post-Poll Violence Case

No relief for Bengal actor in post-poll violence case. Legal proceedings continue as allegations cloud his public image and career.

Sikandar Kumar · 29 May 2026
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No Relief for Bengal Actor in Post-Poll Violence Case

A Bengal actor linked to the 2021 post-poll violence faces ongoing legal challenges with no relief from the courts, keeping political tensions alive.

Sikandar Kumar · 29 May 2026
Railway Board gives nod to India’s first hydrogen train, set for launch soon
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India’s First Hydrogen Train: Railway Board Approval

India's first hydrogen train approved by Railway Board. Discover how this green initiative aligns with India's climate goals. Stay informed!

Sikandar Kumar · 26 May 2026