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National Testing Agency announces cancellation of UGC-NET following prima facie indications that integrity of exam compromised. "UGC-NET to be conducted afresh, matter of exam integrity being compromised being handed over to CBI," said Education Ministry.
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a Rs 7,453 crore-Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for offshore wind energy projects, including one in Gujarat. The scheme includes an outlay of Rs 6,853 crore for the installation and commissioning of 1 GW of offshore wind energy projects (500 MW each off the coast of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu), and a grant of Rs 600 crore for the upgradation of two ports to meet logistics requirements for offshore wind energy projects. The VGF scheme is a major step towards implementation of the National Offshore Wind Energy Policy notified in 2015, with an aim to exploit the vast offshore wind energy potential that exists within the exclusive economic zone of India, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in a press briefing.
On Union Cabinet decisions, Union Information & Broadcasting minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says, "The Cabinet has approved Minimum Support Price (MSP) on 14 Kharif season crops including Paddy, Ragi, Bajra, Jowar, Maize and Cotton." Cabinet approves paddy MSP hike by Rs 117 to Rs 2,300 per quintal for 2024-25 kharif crop season.
Former CM Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday said he would be the leader of the opposition in the Odisha assembly. Speaking to reporters, Patnaik said the decision was taken at the BJD's legislature party meeting. "We had a meeting of the MLAs of the BJD. I congratulated and thanked them. They have elected me as the leader of the opposition and leader of the BJD legislature party," he said. Senior MLA Prasanna Acharya was named the deputy leader of the opposition, while former speaker Pramila Mallik would be the chief whip of the opposition in the House. Patnaik named Pratap Keshari Deb as the deputy chief whip of the opposition in the assembly. The BJD, which ruled the state for 24 years, lost power to the BJP in the recently concluded assembly elections.
Delhi’s peak power demand on Wednesday afternoon reached a record high of 8,656 megawatts (MW) amid a punishing heatwave that has kept temperatures locked several degrees above.
A Delhi court has extended Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody till July 3 by in the liquor policy case. Kejriwal was produced before the court through video conferencing from Tihar Jail after the expiry of his judicial custody.
While hearing the pleas for a CBI investigation into the NEET case, the Supreme Court today refused to pause NEET counselling and stated that there could be no CBI probe without hearing the other parties involved.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today unveiled the new campus of Nalanda University at Rajgir in Bihar. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Governor Rajendra V Arlekar, and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also attended the event. The campus is named after the ancient university, which attracted academics from around the world about 1,600 years ago.
Tata Motors said that it will increase the price of its commercial vehicles from July 1 up to 2 per cent.
The university‘s interim vice-chancellor professor Abhay Kumar Singh labelled the occasion “historic”. “We consider the visit of the Prime Minister a very prestigious and auspicious occasion,” Mr. Singh said. “The Prime Minister has made the occasion special because he is bringing the diplomats of East Asia Summit countries. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is also coming. This celebratory spirit will give Nalanda a boost,” he said.
After receiving a bomb threat, an IndiGo flight from Chennai to Mumbai was forced to land at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport at 10:24 pm on Tuesday amidst a full emergency. “All passengers have safely disembarked the aircraft,” an IndiGo spokesperson stated. “We are working with the security agencies and, post completion of all security checks, the aircraft will be positioned back in the terminal area.” The plane was taken to an isolation bay, where it was thoroughly inspected by Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel.
A man was shot dead at a Burger King outlet in West Delhi's Rajouri Garden on Tuesday night. The victim was rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Police officials said that three unidentified shooters fired at least 15 rounds inside the standalone food outlet. Cops are interrogating the manager and staff members of the Burger King outlet.
Tata Motors said that it will increase the price of its commercial vehicles from July 1 up to 2 per cent.
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UGC-NET to be conducted afresh
National Testing Agency announces cancellation of UGC-NET following prima facie indications that integrity of exam compromised. "UGC-NET to be conducted afresh, matter of exam integrity being compromised being handed over to CBI," said Education Ministry.
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Will never go with those who tried to finish off Shiv Sena: Uddhav Thackeray
Uddhav Thackeray said at Shiv Sena's 58th foundation day event, "Narendra Modi-led govt will collapse, we will set up INDIA bloc-led govt." He added, "Will never go with those who tried to finish off Shiv Sena."
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Cabinet approves 1 GW offshore wind energy projects in Gujarat, Tamil Nadu with total outlay of Rs 7,453 cr
Cabinet approves 1 GW offshore wind energy projects in Gujarat, Tamil Nadu with total outlay of Rs 7,453 cr: I&B Minister.
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Heatwave: Health ministry issues an advisory to all States and UTs
Amid heatwave conditions in many parts of the country, the Ministry of Health issues an advisory to all States and UTs to start daily submission of data on heatstroke cases and deaths and total deaths from March 1, 2024 and also make the public aware of precautions to be taken to safeguard against extreme heat.
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With today's decision, the farmers will get around Rs 2 lakh crores as MSP: Ashwini Vaishnaw
On Union Cabinet decision on MSP for Kharif season crops, Information & Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says, "With today's decision, the farmers will get around Rs 2 lakh crores as MSP. This is Rs 35,000 crores more than the previous season."
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Cabinet has approved MSP on 14 Kharif season crops including Paddy, Ragi, Bajra, Jowar, Maize and Cotton
On Union Cabinet decisions, Union Information & Broadcasting minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says, "The Cabinet has approved Minimum Support Price (MSP) on 14 Kharif season crops including Paddy, Ragi, Bajra, Jowar, Maize and Cotton."
Cotton MSP increased by Rs 501; Paddy MSP increases by Rs 117 to Rs 2300.
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Delhi Health Dept orders 24/7 hospital emergency amid heatwave
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Ex-CM Naveen Patnaik says he will be leader of opposition in Odisha assembly
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Health Ministry developing new heatwave advisory
New advisory on heat wave being worked upon in the Union Ministry of Health considering the prevalent heat wave situation, especially in the Northern parts of the country: Sources
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PM Modi to visit J&K on June 20-21
PM Modi to visit Jammu and Kashmir on June 20 and 21, where he will lay foundation stone and inaugurate 84 major developmental projects worth Rs 1,500 crore
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Path of disinflation is interrupted by volatile and elevated food pices, says RBI article
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Cyril Ramaphosa sworn in for second term as South African president
Cyril Ramaphosa was sworn in for a second term as South Africa's president today in a ceremony in the administrative capital, Pretoria.
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9 dead, 46 injured after explosions at military depot in Chad's capital
Nine people were killed and 46 injured in explosions at a military ammunition depot in Chad's capital, official said on Wednesday.
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Rajya Sabha MP’s daughter arrested for running BMW over painter sleeping on pavement, released on bail
The daughter of Rajya Sabha MP and YSRCP leader Beeda Masthan Rao, Beeda Madhuri, allegedly ran over a 22-year-old man sleeping on a pavement near Besant Nagar in Chennai on Monday evening. The deceased was identified as Surya, a painter who stayed in Odaikuppam near Besant Nagar. Madhuri was released on station bail after she surrendered on Tuesday morning.
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Reasi terror attack news update: Jammu and Kashmir police makes first arrest
Jammu and Kashmir Police today made its first arrest in June 9 Reasi terror attack case.
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First Published: Jun 19 2024 | 8:55 AM IST
