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They called for a transparent, time-bound, and conflict of interest-free process to revise the NLEM, ensuring that it reflects the latest evidence, public health priorities, and the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines
Having invested an estimated 20,00025,000 crore in Indias EV ecosystem, startup founders are seeking five changes to the 25,938-crore Auto PLI scheme, arguing the current framework rewards manufacturing scale but overlooks technology, R&D and indigenous innovation
The proposed hospital will have 1,000 free beds and 1,000 commercial beds.
This marks the fifth upward revision in the procurement price this season, as the government's onion buying for the 2026 buffer stock under the Price Stabilisation Fund has got off to a slow start
The extraction process, which began at 8 am, is scheduled to conclude by 5 pm, though officials are prepared to extend the operation to Sunday morning if the removal remains incomplete
Plum harvesting has begun across the Kashmir Valley with the onset of July, marking the arrival of the seasons second major fruit crop after cherries
The project will install 170 km of water and sewer pipes, upgrade seven water and 38 sewer pumping stations
The government plans to study the potential of each district for various sectors, have tie up with colleges to train candidates for the potential industries, and attract investments accordingly
The facility, being jointly funded by MeitY, the Gujarat governments DST, and IIT Gandhinagar, aims to create a steady pool of fab-ready engineers
Approval of vehicle models, processing of purchase and scrapping incentives, and exemptions for eligible vehicles are among the operations that will be completed on the portal
The State Cabinet has also decided to approach the Supreme Court to clear the legal objections to the project
The merchant vessel, while transiting from Aden, Yemen, reported an attempted pirate attack approximately 300 nautical miles east-northeast of Djibouti, said Indian Navy officials.
Chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the DAC is happening for the first time with new leadership of the armed forces
AstraZeneca is focused broadly on oncology (increasingly our largest segment globally and in India); biopharmaceuticals (cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, immunology, and vaccines); and rare diseases.
One important reason for rise in registrations is easier process announced last September by the GST Council.
New EPF Scheme 2026 caps mandatory PF contributions at the notified wage ceiling, making contributions on wages above 15,000 voluntary for both employees and employers
Decision follows widespread complaints that KSEB had been assessing security deposits by considering total electricity consumption instead of actual net electricity imported from the grid
Visiting flood-affected areas in Dhemaji district, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the Centre will extend all assistance for relief and rehabilitation of people affected by floods in Assam.
Project expected to bring in an additional 2 lakh metric tonnes of marine fish annually
Net GST grows by 21% year-on-year to 3,144 crore, logging a rise of 553 crore
Nirmalkumar claimed that several TVK MLAs were approached by alleged associates of Mr. Senthilbalaji and his brother V Ashok Kumar
Among other modifications, CM Vijay also requested that the programme continue to carry the name Mahatma Gandhi
The returns this year failed to justify the additional expenses, say farmers
Reddy directed the Commercial Taxes, Excise, Mining and other departments to plug leakages and strengthen enforcement
The local body will undertake a comprehensive study to revive the Vembanadu ecosystem, protect traditional Pokkali farming and boost agriculture through sustainable initiatives.
The leaders of all the alliance parties and their MLAs, including MDMK General Secretary Vaiko, have been invited to the meeting to be held at Mamallapuram
Former WB CM Mamta Banerjee did not allow two newly constructed ESIC hospitals to run for 4 years, denying people access to healthcare facilities, said Ministry sources
Forex traders said whenever fresh foreign inflows enter the country, the central bank is likely to use the opportunity to rebuild its reserve position rather than allowing the rupee to strengthen too much.
Oil marketing companies have reduced rates for 19 kg cylinders after earlier hikes triggered by global supply pressures
The Attorney General argued that enhancing the allocation of one supplier at this stage would trigger similar claims from other similarly placed suppliers, thereby disrupting the entire allocation process.
The programme introduces AI literacy for students in Classes 69 through a digital learning textbook developed by SCERT
A cluster for rare earth minerals could be set up in the State, says Chief Minister Naidu
Long-delayed Chenab Valley hydropower projects move ahead with improved execution and revised timelines now
Telangana emerges as a preferred destination for global aerospace investments, with companies such as Spains ITP Aero and Canadas FTG Aerospace setting up operations
The Centre had identified Tamil Nadu as one of the key partners in Indias defence manufacturing ecosystem
Maharashtras new grid charges and Karnatakas tariff changes could increase electricity costs for residential, commercial and industrial rooftop solar users by 2030%, extending project payback periods from about four years to seven to nine years
Rescue operations continue; injured shifted to hospital
The booth-level officers will undertake a door-to-door voter verification exercise that will conclude on July 29
Committee has been tasked with redesigning the existing curriculum to ensure students are well-equipped to meet evolving modern challenges and technological changes.
The initiative is aimed at accelerating development and ensuring inclusive growth in Tamil Nadu
The CM said the NDA government in the State was spending 900 crore as part of the R&R for those who got displaced becauseof the project and 3,000 crore for the constructionof the project
It may change it from 35 kg grains per family to a per capital of 7 kg a month as part of restructuring
Under the current law, AAY households, designated as the poorest of the poor receive a flat 35 kg per family per month, regardless of household size
Work on all under-construction commercial projects suspended till July 31, comprehensive audit of such projects ordered
The appointments are aimed at strengthening power utilities and improving operational efficiency across generation, transmission and distribution networks
Under the revised model, private operators will supply buses and manage operations, including drivers and maintenance, while state transport undertakings retain conductors
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said its emergency machinery is operating at full capacity with 7,000 employees deployed at variouslocations
The fire broke out in the Aliganj area

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