Can’t accept export of raw materials, value addition must happen in India: PM Modi

Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said he cannot accept raw materials getting exported and finished products being shipped into the country, asserting that value additions must happen here. Inaugurating the ‘Utkarsh Odisha, Make in Odisha Conclave’ in Bhubaneswar, Modi said he considers eastern India as the growth engine of the country, and the…

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Authorities issue advisory ahead of ‘Mauni Amavasya snan’ at Maha Kumbh

Mahakumbh Nagar (UP): Authorities managing the Maha Kumbh here have issued a detailed advisory for the Mauni Amavasya “Amrit Snan” on Wednesday, urging devotees to follow safety protocols and cooperate with officials. With millions of pilgrims expected to participate, extensive arrangements have been made to ensure a smooth and safe experience for all attendees, they…

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Delhi polls: Ex-vice president Hamid Ansari casts vote via ‘Vote from Home’ facility

New Delhi: Former vice president Hamid Ansari cast his vote on Monday in the Delhi assembly elections from the comfort of his residence using the mobile postal ballot facility, officials said. Introduced by the Election Commission of India (ECI), the facility allows eligible electors to vote remotely through the Electronically Transmitted Postal Ballot System (ETPBS)….

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Waqf bill’s ‘draconian’ character to remain despite examination by joint panel, say opposition MPs

New Delhi: Opposition members of the joint committee of Parliament examining the Waqf bill on Monday claimed the Bill’s “draconian” character and bid to interfere in the religious affairs of Muslims would remain despite examination by the panel. The opposition members, whose proposed amendments to the Bill during the committee’s meeting on Monday were rejected,…

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