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Report says small hydro power scheme prioritises reliable power generation in challenging terrains
WITH an outlay of Rs 2,584.60 crore aimed at adding 1,500 MW of new capacity, the Small Hydro Power Development Scheme (2026-31) prioritises reliable, decentralised power generation, especially in challenging terrains where other renewable sources face limitations, an official fact-sheet said on Sunday.
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April 27, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Iran airspace partially open, more flights to India from Gulf region
IRAN's airspace is partially open for cargo and chartered flights, but Indian nationals are advised to avoid travelling to the country, and those already there are urged to leave via the land border, with the embassy’s support, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Sunday.
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April 27, 2026
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India and New Zealand to sign free trade pact today
Aims to double bilateral trade
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April 27, 2026
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Census responsibility of all of us: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to take part in the ongoing Census 2027, emphasising that it is the responsibility of every individual, while also highlighting that this time, the data collection is being recorded directly in a digital format.
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April 27, 2026
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BRICS meeting couldn't produce consensus on West Asia conflict due to 'difference of position'
SHARP differences among the BRICS member states over the US-Israel war on Iran stalled India's efforts to build a consensus position on the conflict during a meeting of the grouping in New Delhi last week, official sources said on Sunday.
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April 27, 2026
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Report: 'Highly vulnerable’ Pakistan not on Middle East battlefield but exposed to every ripple it creates
PAKISTAN may not be a direct participant in the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, but its weak economic structure makes it highly vulnerable to global shocks arising from this conflict, according to a new report.
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April 26, 2026
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VP: Development possible only with equal opportunity, leadership for eves
VICE President C P Radhakrishnan on Saturday emphasised the importance of leadership roles for women and also said the true measure of education lies in its application for the betterment of society, innovation and ethical conduct.
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April 26, 2026
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Amid Mythos concerns, FM asks financial sector to be 'exceptionally vigilant' on cybersecurity issue
UNION Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday urged all entities in the financial sector to be 'exceptionally vigilant' on cybersecurity.
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April 26, 2026
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NITI Aayog emerges as vital pillar in India's policy-making architecture, asserts PM Modi
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that NITI Aayog has emerged as a vital pillar in India's policy-making architecture, fostering cooperative federalism, furthering reforms and boosting 'Ease of Living.'
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April 26, 2026
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Expeditious dispute resolution possible through mediation, says CJI Surya Kant
EMPHASISING the growing importance of alternative dispute resolution, CJI Justice Surya Kant on Saturday said mediation offers an effective and expeditious pathway for resolving disputes, and urged citizens to explore mediation centres and Lok Adalats before initiating formal litigation.
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April 26, 2026
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Consumption sustaining growth; predictable support essential for GDP expansion: FM Sitharaman
DOMESTIC consumption is sustaining the growth momentum in the economy, and predictable policy support is essential to ensure that the pace of GDP expansion continues, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday.
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April 25, 2026
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Nation is like a large ship, we sail or sink together: NSA Doval engages Muslim community leaders
NATIONAL Security Advisor (NSA), Ajit Doval, held a significant meeting with the Muslim community recently, during which he emphasised that many youths from the community have been recruited into the Indian Army and Paramilitary forces over the last 12 years.
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April 25, 2026
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Seven AAP MPs including Raghav Chadha quit party
Major blow to AAP as Rajya Sabha MPs to merge with BJP
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April 25, 2026
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Situation in Iran remains serious, Embassy providing support to Indian nationals: MEA
INDIA on Friday said that the situation in Iran remains serious and the Embassy in Tehran continues to assist Indian nationals still remaining in the country.
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April 25, 2026
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Odisha announces summer vacation in schools from April 27 amid heat wave
ODISHA Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday announced summer vacation in schools from April 27, in view of the prevailing heat wave conditions.
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April 25, 2026
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RIL Q4 profit falls 12.5 pc on energy crisis
RELIANCE Industries Ltd on Friday reported a 12.5 per cent fall in its March quarter net profit as the world's largest energy crisis hit its mainstay oil and chemicals business, undoing gains in consumer-facing telecom and retail units.
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April 25, 2026
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Two MoUs signed to promote drug quality, research and patient safety
AIMED at promoting drug quality, rational use of medicines, research and patient safety, the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) under the Union health ministry has inked two MoUs with the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) and the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER).
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April 25, 2026
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Ten Indian ships exit Hormuz, 14 are still remain in Gulf: MEA
THE Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday informed that ten Indian ships have safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz in the last few weeks while 14 Indian vessels are still present in the Persian Gulf.
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April 24, 2026
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PM: Bumper turnout signals regime change in W Bengal
PRIME MINISTER Narendra Modi on Thursday said that May 4, when votes will be counted, would mark the \"expiry\" of the \"TMC's 15-year-old syndicate system and maha jungle raj\" in West Bengal.
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April 24, 2026
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'No move to raise prices despite oil cos losing ₹20 on petrol, ₹100 on diesel'
STATE-OWNED fuel retailers are incurring losses of about Rs 20 per litre on petrol and roughly Rs 100 per litre on diesel as pump prices remain frozen for nearly four years despite a surge in global oil prices, the government said on Thursday, signalling there is no immediate plan to raise retail fuel rates.
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April 24, 2026
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'Nagrikdevo Bhava' must be at heart of every decision: PM to civil servants
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written letters to over a crore civil servants telling them that the principle of 'Nagrikdevo Bhava’ (citizen is god) must be at the heart of every decision and the government must serve the people to the best of its abilities.
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April 23, 2026
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ECI seeks explanation from Cong chief over ‘terrorist’ remark on PM
THE EC has taken serious note of remarks made by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge in which he allegedly referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a \"terrorist\", issuing a notice seeking his explanation within 24 hours.
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April 23, 2026
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Strait of Hormuz 'disruptions' not distant events, have direct implications for India: Rajnath
IN the backdrop of the ongoing West Asian conflict, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are not distant events, they are stark realities with direct implications for India's security and economic stability.
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April 23, 2026
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SC says difficult for judicial fora to define parameters of essential religious practices
THE Supreme Court on Wednesday said it is very difficult, if not impossible, for judicial forum to define parameters to declare a particular practice of a religious denomination as essential and nonessential.
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April 23, 2026
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Meity notifies online gaming rules; norms to come into effect on May 1 this year
THE Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) on Wednesday notified the much-awaited rules providing the procedural framework to operationalise the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, which will also facilitate the creation of an online gaming authority.
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April 23, 2026
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Anniversary: One year on, resilience and resolve as Pahalgam picks up the pieces
IT was a day of recall, remembrance and resilience.
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April 23, 2026
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Centre strengthening infra and prioritising early diagnosis of non-communicable diseases: Nadda
SINCE 60 per cent of deaths in the country take place due to noncommunicable diseases, the area is being prioritised with focus on strengthening infrastructure, and early diagnosis and detection, Union Health Minister J P Nadda said on Tuesday.
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April 22, 2026
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RBI tightens e-mandate rules, makes extra authentication mandatory for recurring payments above ₹15,000
THE Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday issued consolidated guidelines for e-mandates in digital payments, mandating an additional factor of authentication (AFA) to enhance the security of recurring transactions.
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April 22, 2026
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File composite papers on clinical trial rules & 'shortcomings in those'
THE Supreme Court asked an NGO on Tuesday to file composite documents detailing alleged shortcomings in the 2024 rules that were framed to streamline the approval process for clinical trials of vaccines and new medicines in the country.
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April 22, 2026
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India bats for Global South role in UNSC
INDIA has underscored the need for greater representation in the permanent membership of the UN Security Council, particularly of countries from the Global South, and called for a fair and inclusive global financial system.
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