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President Droupadi Murmu will confer national awards for outstanding work towards empowerment of per
President Droupadi Murmu will confer national awards for outstanding work towards empowerment of persons with disabilities on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Saturday. In a statement, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment said the awards will be handed over to individuals, institutions, organisations and state/district, etc., for their outstanding achievements and work towards the empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.
Top Congress leaders will hold deliberations on Saturday on the party’s strategy to corner the government during the Winter session of Parliament starting December 7. Sources said Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, leader of the Congress in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, chief whip of the party in Rajya Sabha Jairam Ramesh and party’s chief whip in Lok Sabha K Suresh will meet at the residence of former party chief Sonia Gandhi on Saturday evening to evolve the strategy.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed over 31 rallies and led three big road shows in Gujarat wrapping up on Friday his campaign for the BJP in the assembly polls as the party looks to maintain its uninterrupted winning streak there since 1995 in a triangular contest involving the Congress and the AAP. Campaign for the second phase of polling ends on December 3.
Further easing of COVID-19 testing requirements and quarantine rules in some Chinese cities was met with a mix of relief and worry on Friday, as hundreds of millions await an expected shift in national virus policies after widespread social unrest.
RBI Deputy Governor T Rabi Shankar will address 18th Banking Technology Conference on Saturday. The event will be organised by Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) on the theme ‘Future of Digital and Analytics in Banking’.
The coal Ministry said it plans to hold a series of investors’ conclave at several locations across the country. The Ministry has already organised such conclaves at Indore and Mumbai which saw very good participation from the prospective bidders which shows the enthusiasm among bidders with regard to the ongoing commercial coal mines auction.
Malaysia’s newly appointed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that he would also serve as the country’s finance minister, retaking a cabinet role he first held 30 years ago. He named Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Fadillah Yusof - two coalition partners - as co-deputy prime ministers.
Ghaziabad topped India's pollution list in November, with Delhi ranking fourth, according to a new air quality report.
ED, GST officers conduct check at a cardamom merchant’s godown in Bodi with CISF guards on duty
Shooting begins for the biopic on Gummadi Narasaiah, highlighting the life of the former Yellandu MLA in Telangana.
Honey Rose hopes that she will be able to prove herself as an actor with 'Rachel'
Karnataka police chief issues strict guidelines to combat misconduct and restore integrity within the police force amid rising incidents.
NEERI proposes a management plan to combat untreated sewage discharge in Edappally and Thevara-Perandoor canals, enhancing water quality.
Muslims remember Babri Masjid demolition day
Cyclone damage in Thanjavur's Cauvery delta threatens sugarcane yields, raising concerns for farmers ahead of Pongal celebrations.
Police Commissioner praises home guards for their vital role in maintaining law and order during the 63rd Raising Day celebrations.
Governor to inaugurate Telangana Global Rising Summit 2025, focusing on investments and economic growth with key global speakers.
Advocates urge Karnataka Chief Justice to establish a High Court Bench in Mangaluru to improve access for coastal litigants.
Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru emphasizes the need for accessible justice at the grassroots level during a legal awareness camp.
Minister requests additional allocation of parboiled rice from FCI