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Parliament clears Bill to amend law governing oilfields development
By Chennaivision on March 13, 2025

Parliament on Wednesday passed the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024, a landmark legislation aimed at boosting investment in India’s oil and gas sector by delinking petroleum operations from mining. The Bill, which was cleared by the Rajya Sabha on December 3, 2024, received final approval from the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep… Continue reading "Parliament clears Bill to amend law governing oilfields development"
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India, Mauritius upgrade ties, ink 8 priority pacts
By Chennaivision on March 13, 2025

India and Mauritius on Wednesday upgraded their ties to an Enhanced Strategic Partnership, reaffirming their shared commitment to a “free, safe, secure and open Indian Ocean”. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritian counterpart Navinchandra Ramgoolam announced the decision following delegation-level talks, a move seen as bolstering New Delhi’s influence in the Indian Ocean Region to counter China’s expanding presence.… Continue reading "India, Mauritius upgrade ties, ink 8 priority pacts"
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Stand by my statement about Tamil Nadu’s ‘U-turn’ on PM Shri schools: Dharmendra Pradhan
By Chennaivision on March 12, 2025

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday said he stands by his statement about Tamil Nadu’s “U-turn” on PM SHRI schools, and accused the DMK-led state government of trying to score political brownies to “revive” the ruling party’s fortunes. He said the DMK’s “latest cacophony” on language imposition and its stance on NEP’s three-language formula exposes their “hypocrisy”. “Opposition to… Continue reading "Stand by my statement about Tamil Nadu’s ‘U-turn’ on PM Shri schools: Dharmendra Pradhan"
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Parliament budget session: Opposition walks out of Rajya Sabha
By Chennaivision on March 10, 2025

Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha reconvened today as the second part of the budget session begins. According to the Lok Sabha’s list of business, several bills and standing committee reports are scheduled for presentation. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had presented her eighth consecutive budget on February 1, and the session is set to conclude on April 4. Both… Continue reading "Parliament budget session: Opposition walks out of Rajya Sabha"
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India gets 58th tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh, PM Modi hails move
By Chennaivision on March 10, 2025

Madhav National Park in Madhya Pradesh has been declared as the 58th tiger reserve. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced the development stating, “58th roar and counting! Thrilled to announce that the country has added the 58th tiger reserve to its tally with the latest entrant being Madhya Pradesh’s Madhav Tiger Reserve. This is MP’s 9th tiger reserve.” Four more… Continue reading "India gets 58th tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh, PM Modi hails move"
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Stalin urges Union govt. to secure release of arrested fishermen
By Chennaivision on March 8, 2025

Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday wrote to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, apprising him of the arrest of 14 Tamil Nadu fishermen by Sri Lanka and sought effective steps for the release of all the detained fishermen and their fishing boats. As on date, 227 Tamil Nadu fishing boats and 107 fishermen are still under the custody of… Continue reading "Stalin urges Union govt. to secure release of arrested fishermen"
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PM Modi to visit Mauritius next week
By Chennaivision on March 8, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay a two-day state visit to Mauritius beginning March 11 to grace the island nation’s national day celebrations as the chief guest. A contingent of Indian defence forces will also participate in celebrations, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday. PM Modi is travelling to Mauritius at the invitation of Prime Minister Navin… Continue reading "PM Modi to visit Mauritius next week"
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Chinese foreign minister expresses commitment to strengthen ties with India
By Chennaivision on March 7, 2025

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has expressed China’s readiness to work with India to sum up past experience, forge a path forward and advance bilateral ties on the track of sound and stable development. He noted that India and China mark 75 years of diplomatic ties this year. While addressing a press conference on Friday, Wang Yi said, “This year… Continue reading "Chinese foreign minister expresses commitment to strengthen ties with India"
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Amit Shah urges TN government to introduce medical and engineering courses in Tamil
By Chennaivision on March 7, 2025

Hours after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin accused the Centre of imposing Hindi on non-Hindi speakers, Home Minister Amit Shah urged the state government to introduce medical and engineering courses in Tamil. Shah claimed that the DMK chief has not done enough in this regard and that it is Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government that has made key changes… Continue reading "Amit Shah urges TN government to introduce medical and engineering courses in Tamil"
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DRDO conducts trials of life-support system for pilots onboard Tejas jets
By Chennaivision on March 6, 2025

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted high-altitude trials of an indigenous life support system for pilots onboard Tejas light combat aircraft. The defence ministry said cutting-edge life support systems have been designed to generate and regulate breathable oxygen for pilots during flight, eliminating dependence on traditional cylinder-based oxygen. The trials were conducted on Tuesday. With appropriate… Continue reading "DRDO conducts trials of life-support system for pilots onboard Tejas jets"

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