‘BJP is Anti-Poor’: Akhilesh slams Centre over mass deletion of MGNREGA cards

New Delhi, Dec 22 (UNI) Joining a chorus of opposition voices, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav launched a blistering attack on the BJP-led Central Government on Monday, accusing it of systematically dismantling the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). Yadav’s remarks come amidst a national controversy over the massive deletion of job…

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India’s economy shows strength as demand, credit and investment hold firm: RBI Bulletin

New Delhi, Dec 22 (UNI): India’s economy is displaying a steady underlying resilience even as global uncertainty, volatile commodity prices, and uneven recovery continue to weigh on major economies. The latest central bank assessment released on Monday points to a domestic growth engine that remains intact, supported by stable consumption, sustained credit expansion, improving corporate…

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Neymar set for knee surgery

Rio De Janeiro, Dec 22 (UNI) Neymar will undergo keyhole surgery on Monday to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, according to widespread media reports. The 33-year-old Santos forward posted a photo on social media on Sunday in which he is seen lying on a hospital bed in the southeastern city of Belo…

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India–New Zealand FTA to scale newer heights: PM Modi

New Delhi, Dec 22 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and New Zealand will enable the bilateral partnership to “scale newer heights,” as the two countries announced the successful conclusion of negotiations. Prime Minister Modi held a telephone conversation with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon,…

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Over 2.12 lakh PUC certificates issued after ‘No PUC, No Fuel’ directive: Environment Minister

New Delhi, Dec 22 (UNI) Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Monday said that the national capital is witnessing the impact of a western disturbance, resulting in adverse weather conditions, while stringent pollution control measures have begun to show positive results. Addressing a press conference on pollution, Sirsa said the implementation of Graded Response…

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