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The government introduced the fresh triple talaq bill in the Lok Sabha amid vehement protests by opposition members who claimed that it was violative of the Constitution. The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill 2019, became the first legislation to be tabled in Parliament by the Narendra Modi dispensation in its second term, […]
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India to surpass China as the world’s most populous country in the world. India is also expected to add 273 million people by 2050. It remains the most populated until the end of the century. India has an estimated population of 1.37 billion and China 1.43 billion and by 2027. India’s population is projected to
Indian Navy issued an ‘Expression of Interest’ for shortlisting potential strategic partners. The construction of six P-75 (I) submarines costing nearly ₹45,000 crore. This is the second project being undertaken under the latest Strategic Partnership (SP) Model. The procurement of 111 naval utility helicopters (NUH) are obtained recently. They provide a major boost to the
Asian champion P U Chitra ran her season’s best to win the women’s 1500m gold at the Folksam Grand Prix in Sollentuna, Sweden. Chitra, who won the gold in the Asian Championships in Doha in April, clocked 4 minutes 12.65 seconds to finish ahead of Kenya’s Mercy Cherono, who won 5000m gold in 2014 Commonwealth
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President Ram Nath Kovind highlighted the importance of the government’s flagship ‘Khelo India Programme’. The joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament in New Delhi. President the new government decided to widen the spectrum of the ‘Khelo India Programme‘ to cover the entire country. Under this programme, 2,500 talented players have been selected and
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Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu State Government to launch its flagship universal health insurance scheme named “Sarbat Sehat Bima Yojana(SSBY). The Health scheme will be the first of its kind in the state and provide annual health cove of Rs. 5 lakh per family to 43.18 lakh families of Punjab. Health Minister Balbir Singh
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According to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Bangladesh emerged as the fastest growing economy among the 45 countries of the Asia-Pacific region. Higher public sector investment, stronger consumption demand, revival in exports, improved power supply and higher growth in private sector credit were the key factors of the high growth performance of Bangladesh. Bangladesh registered
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National Health Authority (NHA) and ICICI Foundation for Inclusive Growth signed a Memorandum Understanding (MoU) to train 15,000 state and district personnel. They are trained for Pradhan Mantri Arogya Mitra scheme. They are to provide the delivery of health services under Ayushman Bharat Scheme for a period of one year. The main aim is to
India named a 23-member squad to represent the country at the Asian Junior Badminton Championship. The tournament will be held in Suzhou, China. boys’ singles challenge by Manipur’s Maisnam Meiraba Luwang. An impressive total of 1000 points by virtue of a fine run in the domestic circuit. The girls’ team led by Malvika Bansod of
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Nepal celebrates 5th International Day of Yoga. Government of Nepal planned to organize a yoga program in Kathmandu to celebrate the International Day of Yoga. International Day of Yoga aims to raise awareness worldwide about the benefits of practicing yoga. The 2019 Theme: Yoga for Climate Action. Prime Minister of Nepal K. P. Sharma Oli
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