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December 16, 2023 1:14 PM

India to allow diversion of up to 1.7 million tons of sugar for ethanol

As the world's second-biggest sugar producer, India had previously directed sugar mills not to use cane juice or syrup for ethanol due to concerns over production as drought hit key producing states like Maharashtra and Karnataka. However, on Friday, the government opted to permit the divers...

December 15, 2023 3:19 PM

Sultan of Oman embarks on a three-day diplomatic visit to India

Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman will arrive in New Delhi on Friday evening for a three-day state visit to India. Accompanied by a high-level delegation, including senior ministers and officials, Sultan Tarik is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday. ...

December 15, 2023 3:13 PM

Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day amid ruckus over security breach

Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned for the day on Friday due to persistent chaos caused by the opposition's uproar over the issue of a security breach in the Lok Sabha. The Rajya Sabha chairman announced the adjournment of the House within minutes of its assembly at 2 pm, as both oppos...

December 15, 2023 11:59 AM

Chill descends as temperatures plummet below 11°C across northwest India

As winter tightens its grip on several regions of India, including Delhi, the latest update from the India Meteorological Department indicates a drop in temperatures below 11°C across the plains of northwest India. Amritsar experienced a minimum temperature of 5.4°C on Friday, while the Safdarjung...

December 15, 2023 9:58 AM

Bhajan Lal Sharma takes oath as CM of Rajasthan

First-time MLA Bhajan Lal Sharma took oath as the Chief Minister of Rajasthan. The oath-taking ceremony, which commenced at 11:15 am, at the Albert Hall, saw the esteemed presence of Prime Minister Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and BJP President J P Nadda. Sharma, whose election affidavit reveal...