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    Seva Teerth: New PM Office Draws on Indian Architectural Heritage

    New Delhi, February 13 Seva Teerth, the new Prime Minister's Office (PMO), draws architectural influences from the temples of Karnataka dating back to the reign of the Chalukyas, and Buddhist stupas.The Seva Teerth complex, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, will also house...
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    India-US Trade Deal Sparks National Movement, Led by Rahul Gandhi

    New Delhi, February 13 Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi met leaders of farm unions from across the country in the Parliament House complex on Friday, during which the need for a nationwide movement to oppose the India-US interim trade deal, as well as to safeguard the livelihoods of farmers...
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    Tamil Nadu Rise?: Vijay's TVK Party Seeks to Overtake Dravidian Majors

    Salem (Tamil Nadu), Feb 13 TVK chief Vijay on Friday claimed that his party, operating independently, has become the primary force in Tamil Nadu within two years of its founding, and its support base among the people has exceeded 30 percent.He asserted that he would demonstrate that good...
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    Congress Criticizes Farmer Vilification Over Stubble Burning Data

    New Delhi, February 13 Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Friday, citing remarks made by Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan that studies have established that stubble burning contributes no more than 5 per cent to pollution in the Delhi-NCR region, criticized the environment ministry and...
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    India-US Trade Deal Safeguards Farmers, Says Minister Chouhan

    New Delhi, February 13 Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday launched a sharp attack on the opposition Congress for "spreading lies" about the India-US trade agreement, asserting that the Narendra Modi government has completely safeguarded the interests of the farming community...
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    NBA Receives ₹2.4 Crore for Biological Resource Benefit Sharing

    New Delhi, February 13 The National Biodiversity Authority has received ₹2.4 crore in the last 45 days from companies that used various biological resources for either commercial or research purposes under the ABS framework, senior officials said on Friday.The access and benefit sharing (ABS)...
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    Biodiversity Conservation Gains: NBA's ABS Framework Yields Funds

    The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has collected 2.40 crore rupees under the Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) framework in the last 45 days. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change stated that this amount was received from entities in the seed, animal feed, and cosmetic...
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    New Schemes Announced for Farmers, Women, and Citizens

    February 13, New Delhi: In its very first set of decisions after moving to Seva Teerth, Prime Minister Modi signed important files related to decisions that reflect the spirit of service. These decisions affect every section of society: farmers, women, youth, and vulnerable citizens.1. PM...
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    India's Agricultural Advances: Rice, Wheat, and Pulse Self-Reliance

    Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, continuous efforts are being made to address every problem faced by farmers across the country.Responding to supplementary questions during Question...
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    India-US Trade Deal Sparks Farmer Opposition: Gandhi Leads Discussions

    New Delhi, February 13 Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi met leaders of farm unions from across the country in the Parliament House complex on Friday, during which the need for a nationwide movement to oppose the India-US interim trade deal, as well as to protect the livelihoods of farmers...
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    Tamil Nadu MP Seeks Centre Approval for Ponnaiyar Water Project

    New Delhi, February 13 DMK Rajya Sabha member Rajathi raised concerns about the declining water supply to the Ponnaiyar river in the Rajya Sabha on Friday and urged the government for immediate intervention to address the agrarian distress in the region.Raising the issue during Zero Hour in...
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    Goyal Criticizes Rahul Gandhi's Claims on Farmer Concerns

    February 13, New Delhi – India’s Minister of Trade and Commerce, Piyush Goyal, has once again stated that the India-US Trade Pact fully protects the interests of farmers.In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Piyush Goyal said that approximately 90% to 95% of farm products produced in India are...
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    India and US Trade Agreement Sparks Controversy, With Opposition Claims of 'Anti-Farmer' Policies

    New Delhi, February 13 Two Union ministers on Friday accused Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, of spreading lies about the India-US trade deal and asserted that farmers' interests have been "fully protected" under the agreement.In video messages posted on X, Commerce and...
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    Farmers and Traders Protest Against Trade Agreement

    Chandigarh, February 12 The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab held protests across the state on Thursday against the India-US trade deal, alleging that it would be "fatal" for Indian farmers and traders.AAP workers also extended support to the nationwide strike called by a joint forum of...
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    Budget Debate: O'Brien Highlights State-Specific Concerns

    New Delhi, February 12 Trinamool Congress MP Derek O' Brien on Thursday criticized the BJP, invoking Gujarat-based entrepreneur Karsanbhai Patel, the founder of Nirma, suggesting that those who join the party are politically "cleansed".Participating in the debate on the 2026-27 Budget in the...
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    India-US Trade Deal Sparks Controversy: Rahul Gandhi’s Strong Defense of Farmers

    New Delhi, Feb 12 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday asserted that the government can file cases or a privilege motion against him, but he will stand firmly with farmers, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being "anti-farmer" and "selling" the country through the India-US interim...
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    Union Minister Accuses Rahul Gandhi of Inciting Civil Unrest

    New Delhi, February 12 Union Minister Giriraj Singh launched a scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi on Thursday, calling him a "liar and troublemaker" and alleging that the Congress leader wants to initiate a civil war in the country because his party is unable to regain power at the Centre.Singh...
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    Rahul Gandhi Criticizes Government's Policies Towards Workers and Farmers

    New Delhi, February 12 With trade unions observing a day-long strike against the Centre's policies, the Congress on Thursday expressed support for them, and Rahul Gandhi alleged that the government ignored the voices of workers and farmers while making decisions concerning their future.Gandhi...
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    Shutdown in Tripura: Limited Impact on State Operations

    Agartala, February 12 The nationwide shutdown called by 10 central trade unions failed to elicit much response in Tripura on Thursday.Government offices, banks, educational institutions, and markets remained open, while road transport and train services operated as usual across the state.A...
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    New Agency, Carbon Credits, and Skills: Rajasthan’s Fiscal Plan

    Jaipur, Feb 11 The formation of the Rajasthan State Testing Agency (RSTA) to ensure transparency in competitive exams, a pilot project to provide carbon credits to farmers, and the formation of a high-level committee to address the demands of government employees were among the key announcements...
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