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Centre may issue nearly 3 cr more ration cards after states delete ineligible entries: Joshi
UNION Food Minister Pralhad Joshi on Thursday said there is scope for issuing nearly 3 crore more ration cards to eligible beneficiaries after some state governments removed 2.21 crore ineligible holders from PDS lists.
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June 19, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
India to allow import of 3.78L UK cars at concessional duty
India will allow the import of 3.78 lakh units of conventional-engine passenger cars, including those in the mass segment, from the UK at concessional customs duty during the first 15 years of the implementation of the trade pact between the two countries.
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June 19, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
PM bats for democratisation of tech; says for India AI means 'All Inclusive'
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday made a strong pitch for democratisation of technology, asserting that AI means \"all inclusive\" for India, days after the US imposed curbs on access to certain artificial intelligence models.
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June 19, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Indian money in Swiss banks dips to CHF 3.25 bn; deposits up
INDIAN money parked in Swiss banks fell by over 8 per cent in 2025 to 3.25 billion Swiss franc (nearly Rs 36,793 crore) due to a fall in funds held through local branches and other financial institutions, annual data released by Switzerland's central bank showed on Thursday.
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June 19, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
₹18,907 cr cleared to build 26,474 KM of rural roads: Govt
THE Central government has earmarked Rs 18,907 crore for the construction of 26,474 kilometres of rural roads under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana and other rural connectivity initiatives in the financial year 2026-27, the Rural Development Ministry said on Thursday.
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June 19, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Indigenous people’s way of life holds key to peace in a war-torn world: Prez
PRESIDENT Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said that the indigenous people's way of life, which is tied to nature and reverence for it, holds the key to peace and harmony in a world currently plagued by tension, strife and war.
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June 19, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Rahul starts campaign, asks students to join 'chhatron ki goonj' movement
CONGRESS leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday launched a signature campaign to amplify issues related to the nation's education system, such as paper leaks and high fees, asserting that it is a platform for students to make demands directly to the government.
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June 19, 2026
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G7 meet: Modi raises seafarers’ safety with Trump; ties have ‘new speed, new energy’
PRIME MINISTER Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France on Wednesday, their first face-to-face meeting since Modi visited Washington in February 2025.
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June 18, 2026
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Odisha-Singapore ties will be stronger: Majhi
Well-structured engagement mechanism will be formed for Singapore’s investment proposals in State
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June 18, 2026
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PM for setting up global framework to accelerate trade and connectivity
PRIME MINISTER Narendra Modi on Wednesday pitched for setting up a global framework to boost cooperation on connectivity and trade by combining the strengths of the G7 nations, India and the Global South countries.
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June 18, 2026
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Country's annual defence production surges to ₹1.78 lakh cr in 2025-26
INDIA'S annual defence production touched an all-time high of Rs 1.78 lakh crore in the financial year 2025-26, the defence ministry said on Wednesday.
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June 18, 2026
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‘Theft’ of Ram temple donation money: SIT questions top trust officials
THE SIT formed by the Uttar Pradesh government to probe allegations of theft of donation money at the Ram temple and financial mismanagement at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust questioned trust general secretary Champat Rai and administrator Gopal Rao here on Wednesday, official sources said.
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June 18, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Drop theatrics; strike at paper leak mafia, not students: Rahul to PM
CONGRESS leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday slammed the government after it temporarily restricted access to Telegram, saying the \"new trick\" was akin to putting a lock on the victim's house instead of catching the thief.
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June 18, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Phase 1 of Census 2027 completed in 23 states and Union territories
PHASE one of the 2027 Census -- house listing and housing census (HLO) — has been completed in 23 states and Union territories so far, a government statement said Tuesday.
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June 17, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
NEET-UG 2026 re-test: Telegram app blocked till June 22, says government
THE government on Tuesday temporarily restricted access to the Telegram messaging app ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, with the National Testing Agency (NTA) saying the measure was aimed at tackling cheating rackets and misinformation.
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June 17, 2026
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1st in 16 months: Modi, Trump exchange pleasantries amid strained India-US ties
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump exchanged pleasantries and held a brief conversation on Tuesday at a gathering of G7 leaders, marking their first in-person encounter in 16 months amid continuing strain in bilateral ties.
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June 17, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
UP, Gujarat, Jharkhand and 10 other states record revenue surplus in FY25: CAG report
UTTAR Pradesh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Manipur, and 9 other states recorded surplus revenues in 2024-25, while the remaining 15 states had a deficit.
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June 17, 2026
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SC directs Odisha govt to provide welfare measures to visually impaired man, elderly mother
COMING to the aid of a visually impaired man and his 80-year-old mother living in abject poverty, the Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Odisha government to ensure all social security benefits and basic amenities are provided to them.
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June 17, 2026
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Govt amends rules to bring cough syrups under regulatory oversight
AMID drug quality and patient safety concerns, the Union Health ministry has amended rules to prohibit sale of syrups, including cough syrups, without a doctor's prescription across the country.
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June 17, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
El Niño to hit 12 states severely; Chouhan calls for district-level contingency plans for Kharif
THE impact of El Niño weather phenomenon, linked with a weaker monsoon in India, is likely to be \"relatively severe\" in 12 states, including Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, in the Kharif season, according to the agriculture ministry, which on Tuesday directed coordinated action through district-level machinery in the most vulnerable regions.
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June 17, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
'Concepts of responsibility, integrity alien to govt': Rahul over Kota meet
A day before his student convention in Kota, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday alleged that the Modi government is shattering crores of dreams everyday using the tools of paper leaks, exam mismanagement, cancelled recruitments, skyrocketing fees, and privatisation.
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June 17, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
12 cultural, heritage sites chosen for national Yoga Day 2026 celebrations
FROM the banks of Ganga river in Haridwar to the ancient ruins of Hampi and the historic precincts of Delhi's Red Fort, 12 iconic landmarks across the country will serve as the focal points of India's International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 celebrations.
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June 16, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha CM launches Somnath Swabhiman yatra, flags off train carrying 1,100 people to Gujarat
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday launched the ‘Somnath Swabhiman Yatra-2026' by flagging off a special train around 1,100 devotees from the state to the Somnath Temple in Gujarat.
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June 16, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
US Trade Representative to hold trade talks with Goyal next week
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer is scheduled to visit India next week for a two-day meeting with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on June 23-24 to discuss issues pertaining to the interim trade agreement, a top government official said on Monday.
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June 16, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
India & Slovakia upgrade ties to comprehensive partnership
Ink 11 agreements
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June 16, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Not just system failure, but blow on dreams of millions: Rahul on paper leaks, cancelled exams
AHEAD of his first student convention in Kota, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said every paper leak and cancelled exam is not just a failure of the system but a blow on the dreams of millions of youth of the country.
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June 16, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Bhagwat says demand for RSS registration in Karnataka just 'politics'
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has rejected calls for the Sangh to register itself, asserting that the organisation is neither secretive nor operating outside public scrutiny.
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June 16, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
India's urban unemployment rate dips to 6.4 per cent in May
OVERALL unemployment rate (UR) for people above 15 years of age in urban areas declined to 6.4 pc in May this year from 6.9 pc in the same month last year while the female unemployment rate in urban areas declined to a year’s low of 8.2 pc during the month, according to figures released by the National Statistics Office on Monday.
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June 16, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Diesel curbs raise concerns for hospitals, IT parks dependent on generator power
THE government move to restrict diesel purchases through petrol pumps is raising concerns among hospitals, IT campuses, data centres and industrial facilities that rely heavily on diesel generators not only as emergency backup but also as a regular source of power during peak-demand periods.
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June 15, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
India fastest growing economy: Sitharaman
UNION Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said that while Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was repeatedly criticising the country's economic performance, \"on the contrary, quarter after quarter, year after year India has been the fastest growing economy\".
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