Govt to retain welfare schemes but will probe beneficiaries | Kolkata News

Kolkata: The BJP govt in Bengal has decided to retain the social welfare schemes introduced during the previous Trinamool regime but plans a comprehensive review of beneficiaries to eliminate irregularities and ensure that benefits reach only deserving individuals, officials said.The decision follows reports alleging widespread irregularities, including the inclusion of ineligible persons through political influence…

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NIO plans India’s 1st hybrid floating renewable energy platform off Goa | Goa News

Hybrid floating platform to generate multiple forms of renewable energy Panaji: The Goa-based CSIR–National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) is developing a hybrid floating platform anchored offshore that will generate multiple forms of renewable energy from a single structure.The proposed platform will integrate five renewable energy technologies — solar, wind, wave, tidal and ocean current energy…

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Jaafar Jackson’s ‘Michael’ BEATS Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ to become highest-grossing biopic of all time |

Jaafar Jackson starrer ‘Michael’ has become the highest-grossing biopic of all time, grossing USD 977 million at the worldwide box office. ‘Michael’ becomes highest earning biopic As per a report on Variety, ‘Michael’ earned USD 607.2 million overseas and USD 370.2 million domestically since April.Directed by Antoine Fuqua, ‘Michael’ follows the journey of Pop icon…

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US, Iran agree to halt attacks after counter-strikes; Qatar to host Hormuz talks on Tuesday

US, Iran agree to halt attacks after counter-strikes The United States and Iran have agreed to halt counter-strikes and resume talks on Tuesday in Qatar’s capital, Doha, to resolve their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz after days of military escalation threatened to derail the fragile ceasefire.The announcement came after multiple rounds of strikes around…

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CISCE launches nationwide fitness assessment for over 31 lakh students

ACTIVE CISCE to assess health and fitness of 31 lakh students across schools NEW DELHI: The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has launched a large-scale physical health and fitness assessment programme, ACTIVE CISCE, covering more than 31 lakh students across its affiliated schools. The initiative aims to integrate physical fitness into the…

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Maharashtra: Central Railway’s non-fare revenue jumps 17%, touches Rs 20 crore | Mumbai News

Mumbai: Central Railway (CR) recorded a robust 17% growth in non-fare revenue, earning over Rs 20 crore up to May compared to Rs 17 crore in the corresponding period last year.The growth underlines CR’s sustained push towards asset monetisation and revenue diversification beyond passenger fares, said CR chief spokesperson Swapnil Nila on Sunday.In May alone,…

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Delhi Police Arrests Proclaimed Offender for Rs 18 Crore Bank Fraud | Delhi News

New Delhi: Nearly nine years after Sanjeev Dixit (53) allegedly forged property documents to cheat multiple banks of over Rs 18 crore, Delhi Police’s Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has arrested him from Tihar Jail.Police said Dixit had been absconding since 2017 after escaping Uttar Pradesh Police custody. Investigators alleged he faked the sale deed of…

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