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Indian government hikes kharif crops support price by 1-13%

Farmers will receive ₹2-lakh crore from the new minimum support prices




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Govt approves viability gap funding for offshore wind energy projects

The outlay also includes ₹6,853 crore for installation and commissioning of 1 GW of offshore wind energy projects and a grant of ₹600 crore for upgradation of two ports to meet logistics requirements for offshore wind energy projects




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Govt hikes NDRF risk and hardship allowance by 40%: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah made the announcement at the Flag-in ceremony of the NDRF’s Mountaineering Expedition Vijay, emphasising the crucial role NDRF plays in national and international disaster response




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Government reconstitutes 8 Cabinet Committees

Government has reconstituted 8 Cabinet Committees with the Prime Minister heading six of them.




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Govt announces guidelines for funding testing facilities under National Green Hydrogen Mission

With a budget of ₹200 crore till FY26, the scheme aims to support the development of standards and regulatory frameworks in the Green Hydrogen sector.




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Govt issues fifth draft notification to declare Western Ghats as ecologically sensitive area

The notification aims to safeguard the region by prohibiting activities such as mining, quarrying, sand mining, and new thermal power projects, while also restricting large-scale construction projects and townships




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Govt set to bring in changes in banking laws

Amendments likely to raise number of nominees in a bank account to 4



  • Money & Banking

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Govt issues operational guidelines for under PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana

A total financial outlay of ₹800 crore has been allocated for this component, providing ₹1 crore per selected model solar village, the Ministry said




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Government partners with MicroSave to optimise Community Investment Support Fund

MicroSave has signed MoU with Rural Development Ministry on July 29




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Govt supports e-commerce but demands fair play and honesty, says Piyush Goyal

Goyal highlighted the benefits of e-commerce while expressing concerns about predatory pricing practices and the need to protect small retailers




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Govt to provide financial assistance to North Eastern States for hydro power development

This scheme has an outlay of ₹4,136 crore to be implemented from FY25 to FY32




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Govt proposes new window in NRS auctions for buying coal without end use requirement

Coal Ministry proposes new window in NRS Linkage Auction Policy for long-term coal linkages without end use restrictions




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Government may approve fresh applications for chip facilities in India

New projects could be announced in the upcoming Semicon India between September 11 and 13




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Govt extends interest equalisation scheme for exporters till September 30

This extension aims to promote the country’s outbound shipments and provide exporters with interest benefits.




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Govt brings all citizens aged 70+ under Ayushman Bharat’s ₹5 lakh health scheme

India expands Ayushman Bharat to cover 6 crore senior citizens aged 70+ with ₹5 lakh free health insurance per family, at a total cost of ₹3,437 crore




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Govt to launch another PLI scheme for speciality steel: Steel Secy

Speciality steel is an area where more needs to be done, says Steel Secretary Sandeep Poundrik




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FDI policy: Instead of overall review, govt may continue with tweaks

Focus will be on liberalising sector specific policy as and when required; improving processes




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Government schemes catapulting India to become developed nation: Amit Shah

Modi government has ended “policy paralysis” and transformed India into an economic bright spot, says Union Home Minister Amit Shah




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GoM for freeing health insurance for senior citizens, all policies up to ₹5-lakh cover from GST burden

GoM suggests rate hike on high-end wrist watches, shoes; GST on packaged water to be cut




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Govt plans to issue ALMM for PV cells to push India's green energy transition

The 2019 ALMM order (List-I) specified models and manufacturers of solar PV modules, whereas List-II will identify and include models and manufacturers of solar PV cells




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Govt proposes 15-year PPA for FDRE projects with battery storage

The Power Ministry seeks stakeholder feedback on amendments




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PM E-DRIVE: Government starts disbursal of incentives amounting to ₹320 crore in first month of scheme

Total 28,81,436 units of EVs to be incentivised with an outlay of ₹10,900 crore in the next 2 years




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Government permits internet through Wi-Fi in air travel




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Govt may bring flex fuel vehicles on a par with EVs

Mulls reducing GST, offering support to crops to boost ethanol output




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GoI invites proposals for establishing Centres of Excellence under Green Hydrogen Mission

This initiative, launched by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, aims to position India as a global leader in Green Hydrogen technologies by enhancing research in production, storage, and utilization




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Tigor iCNG: Alt-Fuel

The Tata Tigor iCNG isn’t just inexpensive to run, it’s now easy on the left foot, too




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BMW M340i: Three to Tango

Don’t let the sedan shape fool you, for the BMW M340i is a sports car in disguise




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Godspeed

A year after its arrival, the Hyundai Verna sedan is still taking on SUVs successfully




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Tamil Nadu Artificial Intelligence Mission to focus on research, developing AI-driven governance




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TN: Textile industry seeks govt support for powerloom modernisation




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Cyclone Dana: West Bengal govt evacuates over 1.6 lac people, over 83000 people shifted to relief camps




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Bengal Governor launches self-defence course 'Abhaya Plus' for girls




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'Nation is proud of you': West Bengal Guv to GRSE on laying keels of two NGOPVS




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Bengal govt to bring exams in medical colleges under CCTV surveillance, live-streaming




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How to identify hidden signs of your child's depression and how to go about it

This article will highlight common signs of depression in children and offer practical steps for parents to ensure their child gets the support needed to overcome these challenges.




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New health directive in Tamil Nadu, Government declares THIS as notifiable disease

Tamil Nadu has declared THIS as a notifiable disease requiring hospitals to report cases and deaths to improve monitoring and treatment.




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Why women won [electronic resource] / Claudia Goldin

Cambridge, MA.: National Bureau of Economic Research, 2023




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Palaniswami, Panneerselvam criticise DMK Government on Cauvery issue

Palaniswami urged the DMK Government to go to Delhi with 38 MPs of the DMK and its allies to stop attempts and prevent the proposal to construct a dam across the Cauvery at Mekedatu




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Data | The risk of small States’ heavy reliance on the Union government

Small States must prioritise raising their own revenue to reduce their vulnerabilities in the future




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Data | In Andhra Pradesh, rich districts such as West Godavari and Visakhapatnam, performed poorly on social indicators

Rich districts featured at the bottom half when categorised on health and education related parameters




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Manipur Police accuse radical outfit Arambai Tengol of extortion, assault

Terming the abduction of an officer “unprecedented”, police in valley and hill districts ask for more forces of Assam Rifles, fearing a breach of peace due to the movement of armed civilians, underground outfits  




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Yogi Adityanath meets U.P. Governor after Delhi visit, adds fuel to buzz over Cabinet expansion before Lok Sabha polls

The Uttar Pradesh CM’s visit to the Governor’s house assumes significance as he attended the crucial BJP meeting in New Delhi for the general election only a few hours earlier




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AIADMK cadre protest against DMK government for failing to curb illegal drug sales 




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Hundreds of govt. employees mobilised for PM Modi’s Kashmir rally

It is reported that as many as 7,000 employees from 13 departments will attend the PM’s rally in Srinagar’s Bakshi Stadium




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Tamil Nadu government lists various welfare programmes implemented by MAWS Department

The programmes included ‘AMRUT 2.0’ being implemented at a cost of ₹2,391.72 crore.




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Nitish Kumar skipped NITI Aayog meet over refusal of special category status to Bihar: CPI(ML) Liberation leader

Mehboob Alam, CPI(ML) L leader in the Bihar Assembly, said, “I must say that Kumar skipped the meeting out of embarrassment over the refusal of the Centre to grant special category status to Bihar.”




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Wayanad landslide: More than 1,000 government employees engaged in 24x7 relief operations, says CMO

The government staff are handling the coordination of the search and rescue effort, distribution of relief materials, counselling of landslide victims with medical conditions




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Will be injustice to SC communities if internal reservation is delayed by Karnataka government: Basavaraj Bommai

Mr. Bommai was recently honoured by SC community leaders in Bengaluru for recommending internal reservation for SC communities back in 2023




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'Guided tour not good': Omar Abdullah slams govt for inviting foreign diplomats to see J&K polls

This "guided tour" is not a good thing, says Omar Abdullah, alleging the Centre wants to take credit for the people's participation in these polls "which is a betrayal with the people here"



  • Jammu and Kashmir Assembly

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PM Modi on Chess Olympiad gold medals: ‘A new chapter in India’s sports trajectory’