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Govt gives nod to RBI for field trials of Rs 10 and Rs 20 polymer currency notes
New Delhi, The Finance Ministry informed Parliament on Monday that the government has approved the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) proposal to conduct field trials of polymer currency notes in…
PM Modi asks Nandan Nilekani-led task force to prepare roadmap for exam reforms
New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced the constitution of a task force on exam reforms under Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani. Prime Minister Modi said that the report…
Centre assures constructive dialogue, positive intervention on paper leak issue
New Delhi, The Centre said on Friday that it remains committed to ensuring justice for students and strict action against anyone who tries to compromise their future. Union Minister Dr…
‘Fast-tracking’ justice in NEET paper leak cases, courts to be set up in 4 states
New Delhi, The government has set in motion the process for setting up fast-track courts to deliver swift justice and stringent punishment for those involved in the paper leaks, hours…
‘Don’t waste our time’: SC refuses urgent hearing on plea against police action on students
New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to urgently list a petition challenging the alleged police action against student protesters during the CJP-led 'Sansad Chalo' march in the national…
Both Houses of Parliament adjourned for day as Opposition steps up protests over NEET paper leak
New Delhi, Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned for the day on Tuesday following persistent Opposition protests and sloganeering over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak and subsequent police action against…
Ram temple donation row: SC asks UP to consider reconstituting SIT, warns against politicising issue
New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Uttar Pradesh government to consider reconstituting the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the alleged financial irregularities in the handling of…
Skyroot launches India’s 1st private orbital rocket Vikram-1
New Delhi, India scripted a historic chapter in its space journey on Saturday as Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1, the country's first privately developed orbital rocket, under Mission Aagaman,…
India’s first hydrogen train flagged off
Jind (Haryana), Indian Railways on Friday added another feather to its cap in clean mobility with Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagging off India’s first hydrogen fuel cell trainset from here,…
India, EU to build future-ready partnerships that benefit businesses and citizens
New Delhi, The India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) complements ongoing efforts towards an ambitious, balanced and mutually beneficial India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), said Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush…