March 24, 2026

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Direct benefit transfers: Govt makes Aadhaar authentication must for all centrally sponsored schemes; aim to ensure transparency

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The government has announced that all the new centrally sponsored schemes should use Aadhaar authentication for direct benefit transfers. Alongside, payments should be processed using the Aadhaar Enabled Payment System to ensure more transparency.Ahead of the Union Budget for 2026-27, the department of expenditure (DoE) has instructed ministries and state governments to make digital and…

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All work and no pay: US govt shutdown hits federal workers; forced to apply for loans to meet daily needs

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US federal workers have begun to feel the heat of government shutdown as it enters its second week, as many have resorted to even taking loans to cover everyday expenses. Since October 1, hundreds of thousands of federal employees have been furloughed, while others deemed essential, including some military personnel, must work without pay.All work…

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India’s rare earth boost: Govt approves Rs 7,300 crore scheme; aim to diversify away from China

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The government has moved a step closer to boosting India’s self-reliance in rare earth magnets, with a key panel approving a Rs 7,300 crore scheme to support local manufacturing. These magnets are essential for electric vehicles, wind turbines and a range of consumer electronics.The expenditure finance committee (EFC), which functions under the finance ministry, cleared…

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‘Congress needs to tell’: PM Modi slams UPA govt for ‘staying mum’ on 26/11 attacks; invokes Chidambaram’s remarks | India News

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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday latched on to former Union minister P Chidambram’s remarks on the 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attacks, and demanded that the Congress should answer why the UPA government prevented the Army from attacking Pakistan after the deadly incident.“Recently, a senior Congress leader and former Home Minister has revealed that…

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Trump’s tariffs have failed US? Govt revenues go up while consumers struggle; here’s what former IMF deputy MD says

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US President Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs have brought limited tariffs for the United States even after six months of introduction, former IMF deputy managing director Gita Gopinath said.In a post on X, the she explained that while the tariffs have significantly boosted government revenue, the gains have come largely at the expense of domestic…

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Delhi govt will move Supreme Court to allow use of green crackers, says CM Rekha Gupta | Delhi News

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NEW DELHI: Delhi govt plans to approach court over use of certified green firecrackers, CM Rekha Gupta said on Monday.Currently, all kinds of firecrackers are banned in Delhi due to severe pollution concerns. “Govt respects the sentiments of Delhi residents who celebrate Diwali with great enthusiasm and devotion,” said Gupta. “Govt will request the Supreme…

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US markets open in green: Tech boost aided by AMD-OpenAI deal lifts Wall Street; investors shrug off govt shutdown concerns

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AI image used for representative purposes US stock markets began the trading day on a positive note this Monday, extending the previous week’s upward momentum. The rally was primarily driven by AMD’s artificial intelligence partnership with OpenAI, which helped overshadow worries about an extended US government shutdown.At market opening, the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged…

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‘Will work with whichever govt people choose’: India on Bangladesh elections; supports February timeframe for polls | India News

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Foreign secretary Vikram Misri, left, and Bangladesh’s interim chief adviser Muhammad Yunus NEW DELHI: India on Monday reaffirmed its firm support for free, fair, and inclusive elections in Bangladesh, stressing that they should be held at the earliest possible time. Speaking on the issue, foreign secretary Vikram Misri underlined India’s commitment to working with whichever…

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Govt signs MoU with WTI to boost gharial conservation and breeding efforts | Patna News

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Patna: To strengthen gharial conservation and breeding efforts, the environment, forest and climate change department signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) on Saturday, during the third day of the Wildlife Week celebrations at Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park here on Saturday.Anand Kishor, principal secretary of the department while speaking…

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