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2027 Census Trial Begins in JP Park Ward with New Mobile App

Trial run aims to refine processes and help enumerators work efficiently and accurately. BENGALURU Ahead of the nationwide census planned for 2027, the Central Government has developed a dedicated mobile application to streamline and modernise house list preparation in 2026

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World

Afghan migrants detained in late-night police raids

Dozens of Afghan migrants and activists were forcibly detained during late-night police raids in Islamabad’s Argentina Park. IslamabadSeveral Afghan migrants, including women activists, were beaten and detained after Islamabad police carried out sudden late-night raids at Arge

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India and Cyprus enhance collaboration in education and diplomacy

INDIA, CYPRUS TIES NicosiaIndia’s High Commissioner to Cyprus, Manish, met Tonia Galati, Head of Business Development and Innovation at The Grammar School in Nicosia on Tuesday to discuss preparations for the High Commission’s participation in the upcoming Grammar School Chris

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CPN-UML moves to SC challenging House dissolution

Nepal’s CPN-UML has petitioned the Supreme Court to restore the dissolved House while preparing for upcoming elections. KathmanduThe Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist), or CPN-UML, has filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court demanding reinstatement of the d

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India, Afghan boost trade links with new air freight corridors

India and Afghanistan have launched two new Kabul air corridors to revive trade ties and strengthen bilateral economic cooperation. KabulThe Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday announced the launch of two dedicated air freight corridors connecting Kabul with Delhi an

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India

WHO Warns of Rising Technology-Facilitated Gender Violence

New Delhi The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised concern over the growing pace of technology-facilitated violence against women and girls. Latest estimates show that lifetime intimate partner violence (IPV) in the South-East Asia Region is 31.5%, among the highest a

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India

Indian, Moroccan Navies Strengthen Maritime Security Cooperation

New Delhi The Indian Navy and the Royal Moroccan Navy held detailed discussions in New Delhi on Tuesday to strengthen their naval partnership. Both sides focused on structured training exchanges, improving information-sharing, and expanding cooperation in maritime security.

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India

India, Afghanistan Strengthen Trade Ties During Minister’s Visit

Afghan Commerce Minister’s India visit highlights trade, connectivity, and stronger bilateral cooperation New Delhi Afghan Minister of Industry and Commerce, Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi, visited India from November 19 to 25 with a trade delegation, according to the Ministry of Ex

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India

PM Modi to Launch Safran Facility, Skyroot Rocket

Government reforms, including GST changes in 2024, MRO Guidelines 2021, and the National Civil Aviation Policy 2016, have simplified operations for MRO providers, boosting sector growth New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi will showcase India’s growing strength in aviatio

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Pressure on candidates raises concern in Maharashtra elections

NCP (SP) claims candidates are facing threats to quit polls Pune NCP (Sharad Pawar) national working president Supriya Sule has written to the Maharashtra State Election Commissioner, claiming that candidates in the upcoming local body elections are being pressured to withd

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India

Delhi Still Lacks Basic Civic Infrastructure Services

Development issues persist New Delhi Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday criticised previous governments for failing to deliver essential civic services in the national capital. She said that even today, many areas still do not have proper water and sewer lines. Wat

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Supreme Court Upholds Army Officer’s Dismissal

The Supreme Court dismissed a Christian Army officer’s plea against dismissal, calling his refusal to enter a temple “gross indiscipline” and stressing the importance of unity in the armed forces New Delhi The Supreme Court on Tuesday strongly criticized the conduct of form

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Business

Goyal urges CAIT to host biggest-ever Swadeshi Mela in Delhi

Piyush Goyal encouraged CAIT to organise a grand Swadeshi Mela, promoting indigenous enterprise and strengthening India’s trade ecosystem. New DelhiCommerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday urged the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) to hold the biggest-ev

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Business

Household net financial assets rise 6% in FY25: FM

FM INDICATES INFLATION MumbaiFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said household net financial assets rose to ₹9.9 lakh crore, or 6 per cent of GDP, in FY25, up from 5.3 per cent in FY24. Citing RBI data, she noted that this marks a strong rebound from the steep decl

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Business

Sanchar Saathi recovers 50K stolen phones in Oct

DoT’s Sanchar Saathi platform recovered over 50,000 stolen phones in October, marking a major milestone in digital security New DelhiThe Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced on Tuesday that its digital safety initiative, Sanchar Saathi, enabled the recovery of more

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Business

New labour codes will benefit unorganised workers: Goyal

India’s new Labour Codes promise major improvements for gig and unorganised workers, simplifying processes and boosting protections nationwide New DelhiThe recently enacted Labour Codes will provide substantial benefits to unorganised and gig workers, Commerce and Industry Min

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