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Sitharaman engages with startups ahead of union Budget 2026-27, holds fifth Pre-Budget Consultation

New Delhi, Nov 18 (UNI) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday chaired the fifth Pre-Budget Consultation with stakeholders from the startups ecosystem in New Delhi, as part of the government's preparations for the union Budget 2026-27.
The meeting was attended by union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, Secretaries of the Department of Economic Affairs, and Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India.
These consultations are part of a series of meetings being held by the Finance Ministry with various stakeholders, including economists, farm experts, capital market representatives, and micro small, and medium enterprises representatives, and industry associations, to gather suggestions and inputs for the upcoming budget.
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13 Dec 2025 | 12:14 AM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday said her government is pushing ahead with an accelerated plan to construct wall-to-wall roads across the capital in an effort to bring down dust pollution, one of the city’s most persistent environmental challenges.

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Amit Shah unveils Veer Savarkar's statue in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

13 Dec 2025 | 12:09 AM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (UNI) Paying tribute to Veer Savarkar after unveiling his statue in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Friday, union Home Minister Amit Shah said that Savarkar's life inspires everyone to have boundless love for the motherland and sacrifice for the nation.

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India urges China for early resolution of outstanding issues relating to export control

12 Dec 2025 | 10:49 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (UNI) During talks held in Beijing, India stressed on the need for China for early resolution of outstanding issues pertaining to export control, even as both sides took stock of the exchanges and activities planned for the coming year.

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CISF holds counselling session for its families having children with special needs

12 Dec 2025 | 9:33 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (UNI) The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) organised a special counselling programme for families of children with special needs at the force headquarters in New Delhi, aligning with national initiatives such as the Accessible India Campaign (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan).

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Autism and vaccines have no link, says WHO; debunks US CDC's claim

12 Dec 2025 | 9:16 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (UNI) Denying a causal link between vaccines and Autism, the World Health Organisation (WHO) refuted the claims recently made by the United States Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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