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A significant step towards the fight against breast cancer has come into existence. The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a first in class oral therapy for those battling against one most common cancers in the world, breast cancer. The approval announced in a press release by the US FDA is being hailed as…
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the widening of the 85.675 km Kaliabor-Numaligarh section of NH-715 in Assam into a four-lane highway at a total capital cost of Rs 6,957 crore, according to an official statement. The project will be executed on engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) mode.The upgrade aims to improve connectivity across Assam…
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a 6.59 per cent increase in the minimum support price (MSP) for wheat, raising it by Rs 160 per quintal to Rs 2,585 for the 2026-27 marketing year. The decision was taken in a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Last year, wheat MSP was fixed at Rs 2,425…
The Union Cabinet has approved the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses, a six-year programme aimed at boosting domestic pulse production and achieving self-sufficiency by 2030-31, according to a government statement. The Mission will be implemented from 2025-26 to 2030-31 with a financial outlay of Rs 11,440 crore.India is the world’s largest producer and consumer of…
Donald Trump approves TikTok deal ensuring the popular social media platform won’t be banned in the US. Donald Trump approves TikTok deal ensuring the popular social media platform won’t be banned in the US. Donald Trump approves TikTok deal ensuring the popular social media platform won’t be banned in the US. Donald Trump approves TikTok…
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, approved Phase-III of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) aimed at strengthening and upgrading government medical colleges, standalone postgraduate institutes, and hospitals. The scheme will create 5,000 postgraduate (PG) seats and 5,023 undergraduate (MBBS) seats across India. This move is expected to significantly boost the country’s…
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved payment of Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) equivalent to 78 days’ wages to railway employees, with a financial implication of Rs 1,865.68 crore.The decision, taken at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will benefit about 10.91 lakh non-gazetted employees of the Indian Railways. The bonus is paid annually…
The government has introduced the Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS) with Rs.19,989 crore funding. (AI image) Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Cabinet on Wednesday announced Rs 69,725 crore reforms in the shipbuilding and maritime development sector.The initiative aims to enhance India’s shipbuilding and maritime infrastructure. This strategic package incorporates four key elements focused on strengthening domestic capabilities,…
Netas, babus can’t hold AIFF posts: SC 15 eminent players to be part of football body’s general house with voting rightsNEW DELHI/PANAJI: Replicating the BCCI constitution framework it had approved in 2018, the Supreme Court on Friday gave final shape to the constitution of All India Football Federation (AIFF) which debars ministers and bureaucrats from…
