Mission for Aatmanirbharta in pulses: Cabinet approves Rs 11,440 crore programme; target 350 lakh tonnes by 2030-31

The Union Cabinet has approved the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses, a six-year programme aimed at boosting domestic pulse production and achieving self-sufficiency by 2030-31, according to a government statement. The Mission will be implemented from 2025-26 to 2030-31 with a financial outlay of Rs 11,440 crore.India is the world’s largest producer and consumer of…

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Teenage sensation! Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashes record-breaking century vs Australia U-19 | Cricket News

Vaibhav Suryavanshi (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Vaibhav Suryavanshi is turning heads again, this time on Australian soil. The 14-year-old prodigy smashed a brilliant century in the first Youth Test against Australia U-19, reaching 100 in just 78 balls and finishing with 113 off 86 balls. His innings featured nine fours and eight sixes, and he shared…

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ICRIER leadership change: IMF economist Shekhar Aiyar named director and CEO; to join in November

IMF economist Shekhar Aiyar has been appointed as the new Director and Chief Executive of the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER), the think tank announced on Wednesday. He is set to take charge in November, news agency PTI reported.Aiyar currently serves as Assistant Director in the Research Department of the International…

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Weight loss drug ‘Ozempic’ approved for use in India: What we need to know about its health benefits and risks |

India has officially approved the use of Ozempic (semaglutide), a once-a-week injection designed for adults with type 2 diabetes. Approved by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), this drug has made headlines worldwide not just for diabetes management but also for its weight loss effects. As India faces rising rates of diabetes, Ozempic’s arrival…

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