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NHRC Reviews 86 Bonded Labour Cases in Haryana
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New Delhi, 10th July: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday conducted an online hearing of 86 cases of alleged bonded labour in brick kilns across various districts of Haryana, stressing the need for stronger…
Maharashtra Removes ₹2 Lakh Cap from Farm Loan Waiver
Maharashtra removes ₹2 lakh dues cap under revised farm loan waiver scheme.
Loan waiver eligibility extended to overdue loans till 2026-27.
Around 56 lakh farmers to benefit with assistance worth ₹36,000 crore.
Government says…
Rajasthan Police Drops ‘Dalit’ from Official Records
Rajasthan Police bans use of the term "Dalit" in official records and communication.
Officers directed to use "Scheduled Caste" or "Anusoochit Jaati" instead.
Order follows judicial directions and a 2019 Rajasthan government…
Centre Defends E20 Fuel Rollout, Rules Out Cheaper Petrol
Centre says E20 petrol will not reduce retail fuel prices despite ethanol blending.
Government cites higher domestic ethanol procurement costs and farmer support.
E20 expected to cut crude imports, lower emissions and improve…
Railways Approves ₹175 Crore Locomotive Facility at Raipur
Indian Railways approves ₹175 crore project for Raipur locomotive shed.
New facilities to support 250 three-phase electric locomotives.
Project aims to strengthen maintenance infrastructure and fleet expansion.
Move will…
Govt Tightens Rules for High Alcohol-Content Medicines
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New Delhi, 10th July: The Centre has amended the Drugs Rules, 1945, making licensing mandatory for medicinal formulations containing high levels of ethyl alcohol and requiring their sale only on the prescription of a…
Vande Mataram Turned Patriotism into Sacred National Duty: VP
Vice President virtually inaugurates Vande Mataram exhibition and IIAS seminar.
Says Vande Mataram inspired unity and sacrifice during the freedom movement.
Pays tribute to Sardar Patel's role in national integration.
Urges…
India, Australia Sign Pact to Protect Traditional Knowledge
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Melbourne, 10th July: India and Australia have signed an agreement granting Australia's intellectual property authority access to the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research's (CSIR) Traditional Knowledge Digital…
India, Australia Unveil Sports Collaboration Roadmap
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Melbourne, 10th July: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday visited the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) along with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan to celebrate the growing…
Scindia Invites Investors to Tap Tripura’s Growth Potential
Scindia addresses Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2026 virtually.
Invites investors to explore opportunities in manufacturing, logistics and exports.
Highlights Tripura's strategic connectivity and natural resource…