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4 min read Last Updated : Jun 19 2024 | 10:45 PM IST

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10:18 PM

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.

9:09 PM

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."

8:21 PM

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.

7:56 PM

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.

7:52 PM

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."

7:41 PM

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.

7:23 PM

Delhi Health Dept orders 24/7 hospital emergency amid heatwave

6:36 PM

Ex-CM Naveen Patnaik says he will be leader of opposition in Odisha assembly

6:23 PM

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

5:26 PM

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

5:17 PM

Path of disinflation is interrupted by volatile and elevated food pices, says RBI article

4:55 PM

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.

4:54 PM

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.

4:46 PM

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.
 

4:41 PM

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