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One Nation, One Election will lead to reduction in violence, to help stablise policy making: Experts

IANS | September 24, 2025 4:46 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on One Nation, One Election (ONOE), chaired by BJP MP P.P. Chaudhary, on Thursday heard detailed presentations from economists Arvind Panagariya and Surjit Bhalla, both of whom strongly argued in favour of simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies.

Adani Energy Solutions certified as ‘Zero-Waste to Landfill’ organisation

IANS | September 24, 2025 4:45 PM

Ahmedabad, Sep 24 (IANS) Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) on Wednesday said that all its operational sites and corporate headquarter have been certified ‘Zero-Waste-to-Landfill’ (ZWL) by Intertek, a leading global total quality assurance provider.

Cabinet okays Rs 15,034.50 cr-scheme to expand PG, UG seats to boost medical education

IANS | September 24, 2025 4:22 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) In a bid to strengthen the overall availability of doctors in the country, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the scheme to increase 5,000 PG seats and 5,023 MBBS seats for a total outlay of Rs 15,034.50 crore.

Lalu's daughter Rohini Acharya issues open challenge amid family rift

IANS | September 24, 2025 4:09 PM

Patna, Sep 24 (IANS) As preparations for the Bihar Assembly elections gather pace, internal discord within the Lalu Prasad Yadav family continues to deepen. After Tej Pratap Yadav’s earlier outbursts, Lalu Prasad’s daughter Rohini Acharya has now taken a rebellious stance, using social media to voice her displeasure and issue a bold challenge to her critics.

Kannada author SL Bhyrappa passes away; PM Modi says lost 'towering stalwart'

IANS | September 24, 2025 4:08 PM

Bengaluru, Sep 24 (IANS) Senior Kannada litterateur and Padma Bhushan awardee S. L. Bhyrappa passed away at a hospital in Bengaluru.

'Willing to join Mahagathbandhan', AIMIM chief Owaisi during 'Seemanchal Nyay Yatra' in Bihar

IANS | September 24, 2025 4:01 PM

Kishanganj, Sep 24 (IANS) All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday launched his party's campaign for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections with the 'Seemanchal Nyay Yatra' and expressed readiness to join the Mahagathbandhan alliance and demanded to contest on six seats.

Cabinet approves 4-lane Sahebganj-Bettiah highway in Bihar at a cost of Rs 3,822 crore

IANS | September 24, 2025 4:00 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the construction of the 4-lane Sahebganj-Areraj-Bettiah section of National Highway (NH) 139W in Bihar across a total project length of 78.942 km with an investment of Rs 3,822.31 crore.

Govt clears DSIR scheme with Rs 2,277 crore outlay to boost innovation, R&D

IANS | September 24, 2025 3:56 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) In a bid to promote innovation and young talent in the field of research and development, the Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research/Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR/CSIR) scheme with a total outlay of Rs 2,277.397 crore.

Cabinet clears Rs 1,866 crore bonus for Railway staff ahead of Diwali

IANS | September 24, 2025 3:53 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) In a major festive season push, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) worth Rs 1,866 crore for railway employees, benefiting over 10.90 lakh staff across the country.

US remains top destination for engineering exports: EEPC India

IANS | September 24, 2025 3:40 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) The US remained the top destination for engineering exports from India, with shipments rising 7.2 per cent year-on-year to $1.68 billion in August this year, the Engineering Export Promotion Council of India (EEPC India) said on Wednesday.

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One Nation, One Election will lead to reduction in violence, to help stablise policy making: Experts

Adani Energy Solutions certified as ‘Zero-Waste to Landfill’ organisation

Cabinet okays Rs 15,034.50 cr-scheme to expand PG, UG seats to boost medical education

Lalu's daughter Rohini Acharya issues open challenge amid family rift

Kannada author SL Bhyrappa passes away; PM Modi says lost 'towering stalwart'

'Willing to join Mahagathbandhan', AIMIM chief Owaisi during 'Seemanchal Nyay Yatra' in Bihar

Cabinet approves 4-lane Sahebganj-Bettiah highway in Bihar at a cost of Rs 3,822 crore

Govt clears DSIR scheme with Rs 2,277 crore outlay to boost innovation, R&D

Cabinet clears Rs 1,866 crore bonus for Railway staff ahead of Diwali

US remains top destination for engineering exports: EEPC India

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