Heavy Rainfall Causes Waterlogging, Traffic Disruptions In Parts Of Delhi

Heavy rain lashed parts of Delhi and its neighbouring areas today morning. Many parts of the national capital were waterlogged which resulted in traffic across the city.

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Pollution May Cut Life Expectancy Of 40% Indians By 9 Years: US Study

Air pollution is likely to reduce the life expectancy of about 40% of Indians by more than nine years, according to a report released by a U.S. research group on Wednesday.

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41,965 Fresh COVID-19 Cases In India, 35.6% Higher Than Yesterday

India recorded 41,96 fresh Covid cases in the last 24 hours, 35.6 per cent higher than yesterday (30,941), the government data this morning showed. The country also reported 460 Covid deaths today...

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Possible Axis Of China, Pak, Taliban Cause For Worry: P Chidambaram

P Chidambaram said the government is congratulating itself for the UNSC resolution adopted on Afghanistan.

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Live Updates: Students Back In Classes In Many States After Months' Gap

School will welcome students back to physical classes in several states after a suspension of offline teaching for nearly 18 months due Covid-induced restrictions.

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Delhi Students Back In Schools After 17 Months, Strict Covid Rules

Schools in the national capital reopened with strict anti-Covid measures in place after a gap of 17 months.

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LIVE Updates: 30,941 Covid Cases In India In 24 Hours Tuesday

India recorded 30,941 cases of coronavirus in 24 hours Tuesday, 27.9% lower than Monday, government data showed. The active cases account for 1.13% of the overall cases (3,27,68,880).

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Netherlands' Ambassador To India Meets Yogi Adityanath In Lucknow

Netherlands' Ambassador to India Marten van den Berg paid a courtesy visit to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at his official residence in Lucknow on Tuesday, an official statement said.

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15 Trains Affected On Delhi-Agra Route After Portion Of Track Caves In

A total of 15 trains were affected on Tuesday due to disruptions in the Delhi-Agra railway route after a portion of the track caved in.

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Party's Mistake To Not Participate In Panchayat Polls: Farooq Abdullah

National Conference (NC) leader Dr Farooq Abdullah said that it was his party's mistake to not participate in the Panchayat elections and that he regretted it.

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Navjot Sidhu Questions Congress, Akali's "Inaction" Against Drug Dealers

Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Tuesday questioned the "inaction" of his own government and the previous Akali dispensation against those involved in drug smuggling in the state.

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Nothing Like Criminal Kidney, Kerala Court Observes On Organ Donation

The Kerala High Court recently reiterated that criminal antecedents of an organ donor are not criteria to be considered by the authorisation committee for transplantation of human organs.

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4 States Sign Pact For Seamless Movement Of Passenger Vehicles

There will be a single-point taxation system for taxis, autorickshaws and state-run buses in Delhi-NCR, with Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh signing an agreement for seamless movement of...

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Will Contest All 403 Seats In 2022 UP Assembly Polls: AAP's Sanjay Singh

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will contest on all the 403 seats in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections next year on its own strength, party's Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh said Tuesday.

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Afghan Teen Detained By Police In Jammu And Kashmir's Kathua: Police

The Jammu and Kashmir Police detained a 17-year-old Afghan boy in the Kathua district on Tuesday, officials said.

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Tripura's Biplab Deb Inducts Rivals To Cabinet Seeking To Stem Dissent

Biplab Kumar Deb, heading the first BJP government in Tripura, expanded his cabinet Tuesday with the induction of three ministers, including two from the rival camp, as the BJP braces itself for the...

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Man Dead, Woman Injured By Road After Fight With Former Partners

A man was found battered to death on a footpath near a tea stall in the Muhana police station area in Jaipur today. A woman he was in a relationship with was found injured by his side, police said.

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"No GST On Papad, Whatever Its Shape": Tax Body Corrects Harsh Goenka

Papad, whatever its shape or name, is exempted from GST, the government's indirect taxation agency clarified today after a social media post claimed that a round papad is exempted from the tax while a...

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As Schools Reopen, Covid Numbers For Children Up In Some States

Some states where schools have opened amid concerns about a third wave of the Covid pandemic, are seeing a rise in infections among children.

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Fresh Controversy In Punjab Over Harish Rawat's "Panj Pyara" Remark

The Congress's Punjab in-charge Harish Rawat has landed in controversy over a comment meant to boost Punjab Congress chief Navjot Sidhu and four working presidents under him.

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"Depended On Pranab Mukherjee For Advice, Guidance": Manmohan Singh

Paying rich tributes to former President Pranab Mukherjee on his first death anniversary, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said he depended a great deal on his sagacious advice and guidance...

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New IT Rules "Prevent Misuse Of Freedom Of Press": Centre To High Court

Centre has defended the legality of the new IT Rules before Delhi High Court, saying that rules seek to "prevent the misuse of the freedom of press" and protect the citizens from fake news in digital...

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Vyapam Scam: Eight People Sentenced To 7 Years In Jail By CBI Court

A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court on Tuesday sentenced eight people to seven years of imprisonment each for rigging a Police recruitment test conducted by Madhya Pradesh Professional...

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"Some Pains Never Heal": Pranab Mukherjee's Daughter's Emotional Tribute

India remembered Pranab Mukherjee - the country's 13 President - as rich tributes were paid by leaders across party lines on his first death anniversary. In emotional posts, his daughter Sharmistha...

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Mystery Of Mobile Phones In Jailed Sukesh Chandrashekar's Massive Con Job

He used a mobile phone from jail and swindled people pretending to be a government officer, a minister's aide or even a Supreme Court judge. She collected the money, which was routed through hawala...

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PM Modi's High-Level Group Monitoring Situation In Afghanistan: Sources

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has formed a high-level group to focus on the immediate priorities of India in view of the evolving situation in Afghanistan, sources have said. The group will comprise...

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Launches Rs 1,710 Crore Projects In Lucknow

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday launched 180 development projects worth over Rs 1,710 crore in his Lok Sabha constituency.

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Pakistan Hands Over 2 Indians Jailed For 8 Years To India At Wagah Border

Later it appeared that Indian nationals - Sharma Rajput and Ram Buhadar - were mentally challenged, an official said, adding that they had apparently crossed the border inadvertently.

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"Don't Compel Students": High Court As Telangana Schools Reopen Tomorrow

Parents cannot be forced to send their children to school for classes and schools also cannot be forced to reopen, the Telangana High Court said today as physical classes are all set to resume from...

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India Presides Over Unanimous Adoption Of 3 Key Mandates At Top UN Body

India presided over the unanimous adoption of three important mandate extensions of UN Security Council resolutions on the penultimate day of its Presidency of the powerful organ of the world body.

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Institutional Quarantine Mandatory For All Visiting Karnataka From Kerala

People entering Karnataka from neighbouring Kerala will have to remain in institutional quarantine for a week even if they are vaccinated and carry a negative RT-PCR test report, Karnataka Health...

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3 Women Charged In UP After Video Shows Them Thrashing Girl: Police

Three women were charged after a social media video purportedly showed them brutally thrashing a girl at a village in Uttar Pradesh's Ballia, police said on Tuesday.

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Supertech Noida Twin Towers To Be Razed, Supreme Court Cites "Collusion"

Twin 40-floor residential towers in Uttar Pradesh's Noida - built by real estate firm Supertech - will be demolished, the Supreme Court said Tuesday.

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"I'm A Martyr's Son": Rahul Gandhi Joins Outrage Over Jallianwala Revamp

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has joined the growing outrage over the renovation of the Jallianwala Bagh in Punjab - where over 1,000 people died 102 years ago after the British, led by General Dyer,...

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UN Listed Terror Groups LeT, JeM Need To Be Called Out: Foreign Secretary

Pakistan-based terror groups Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba are UN Security Council proscribed terror entities that need to be called out and condemned in the strongest possible terms, Foreign...

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In A First, Nine Supreme Court Judges Take Oath In One Go

Nine new Supreme Court judges, including three women (one of whom is Justice BV Nagarathna, in line to be the first woman Chief Justice of India, were administered their oaths of office by Chief...

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30,941 Fresh COVID-19 Cases In India, 27.9% Lower Than Yesterday

India recorded 30,941 fresh Covid cases in the last 24 hours, 27.9% lower than yesterday, the government data this morning showed. The active cases account for 1.13 per cent of the overall cases...

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BJP Rushes Top Leaders To Tripura Ahead Of Cabinet Expansion: Sources

The BJP government in Tripura, which came to power in 2018, is likely to conducts its first-ever cabinet expansion today amid reports of growing dissidence against Chief Minister Biplab Deb.

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Assam Congress To Cut Ties With Key 'Mahajot' Allies Over "BJP Praise"

The Assam Congress has decided to sever ties with two of its key allies in the state with whom the party took on the BJP-led alliance in this year's assembly polls. The much hyped 10-party 'Mahajot'...

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Taliban Killed My Brother For Working For US Troops: Afghan Man In Delhi

Members of the Afghan community entered 8th day of their protest at Delhi's UNHCR office, demanding refugee status and resettlement in the backdrop of the Taliban taking over Afghanistan.

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Afghan Territory Shouldn't Be Used To Attack Nations: Foreign Secretary

Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Monday (local time) said that Afghan territory should not be used to threaten, attack any country or to shelter, finance or train terrorists.

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Live News Update: Over 53 Lakh Covid Vaccine Doses Administered On Monday

India on Monday administered over 53 lakh COVID-19 vaccine doses, said Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

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"Who's Anti-Farmer? Punjab Or Haryana": ML Khattar Asks Amarinder Singh

Posting a series of tweets, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar today listed some of the areas in which he claimed Haryana performed better than Punjab. He was responding to a jibe from Amarinder...

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Rise In Covid Cases In Some States Indicates 3rd Wave: Medical Body ICMR

Head of Epidemiology and Communicable Diseases at the Indian Council of Medical Research said the states which did not face an intense second wave of the pandemic are now with the increasing trend of...

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Jantar Mantar Hate Slogan Case Accused Talks Of Surrender In Online Video

A video has surfaced online in which Hindu Raksha Dal chief Pinki Chaudhary, accused of raising communal slogans at a rally in Jantar Mantar here, is seen denying all allegations against him and...

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Case Against Jaipur Woman For Allegedly Extorting Haryana Tennis Player

A 21-year-old tennis player from Haryana has accused a Jaipur woman of making his obscene video in the city during his visit here as a teenager three years ago and extorting over Rs 6 lakh from him.

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Last Mail Delivered, Ram Sharan "Postman" Signs Off From Parliament

Prime ministers changed as did ministers and there were new MP faces every five years but Ram Sharan "Postman", assigned the Parliament beat, remained a constant - walking up and down the corridors of...

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"Strictness Was Needed": Haryana Chief Minister On Officer's Remark

Haryana Chief Minister ML Khattar on officer's crack their heads remark: Choice of words not correct, but strictness was needed to maintain law and order

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Fake Death Certificate Case: 3 Madhya Pradesh Government Employees Suspended

Three employees of the Madhya Pradesh government were suspended and an FIR was registered against them in connection with the alleged withdrawal of money under a state scheme meant for construction...

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"Stellar Performance": President To Paralympics Medallist Avani Lekhara

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday congratulated shooter Avani Lekhara for creating history by becoming the first Indian woman to win gold at the Paralympics and said India is elated by her stellar...

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Anand Mahindra's Gift For Avani Lekhara As She Wins Historic Gold

India witnessed a historic moment this morning asshooter Avani Lekhara became the firstwoman from the country to win a Paralympic gold medal.

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Railways Floats Tender For 58 New Vande Bharat Express Trains

Indian Railways has floated a tender for 58 rakes of Vande Bharat Express trains on Saturday.

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That's Not Paint On Jeans. It's Gold Being Smuggled In Kerala

Officials at the Kannur airport in Kerala seized 302 grams of gold on Monday morning.

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"Love Letters": Sena Mocks Probe Agency Summons To Maharashtra Minister

The Shiv Sena, a former ally of the BJP, shares the power with the Nationalist Congress Party and Congress in Maharashtra.

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"Heart-Wrenching": Supreme Court On Children Who Lost Parents To Covid

"We have no doubt that the State realizes the importance of continuance of education of the forlorn children," the bench said in its August 26 order.

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"Big Congratulations": Rahul Gandhi Hails Indian Paralympics Medal Wins

India had won four medals in the 2016 edition while the medal count stands at seven in the ongoing event.

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42,909 Fresh Coronavirus Cases In India, 380 Deaths In Last 24 Hours

Coronavirus: 42,909 fresh coronavirus cases in India, 4.7% lower than yesterday; 380 deaths in last 24 hours

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Noted Bengali Writer Buddhadeb Guha Dies At 85

Eminent Bengali writer Buddhadeb Guha, author of many notable works such as 'Madhukari' (Honey Gatherer), is no more. He was 85.

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President Ram Nath Kovind Extends Wishes To People On Janmashtami

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday extended his greetings to countrymen on the occasion of Janmashtami.

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PM Modi Greets People On Janmashtami

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to people on the occasion of Janmashtami today.

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Trinamool Slams Himanta Sarma For "Red Carpet" Remark On Mamata Banerjee

Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Saugata Roy on Sunday slammed Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma calling him a ''dal badlu'' for his "red carpet" remark against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata...

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Coronavirus Live News Update: 45,083 Coronavirus Cases In India

India reported 45,083 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,26,95,030, while active cases registered an increase for the fifth consecutive day, according to the...

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Happy Janmashtami 2021Live Updates: Devotees At Krishna Temple In UP

Krishna Janmashtami 2021 is a Hindu festival that marks the birth of Lord Krishna. Considered the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu, he is the preserver among the Trinity. Lord Krishna's birth is...

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Congress Has Become "Kitty Party", People Only Joke Around: Minister

Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Sunday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his "friend monopoly'' remark and said the party has become a ''kitty party'' in which they only joke around.

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Over Rs 1 Lakh Crore Funds Under 15th Finance Commission For Rural Areas

The 15th Finance Commission has tied grants of Rs 1,42,084 crore to ensure more funds to gram panchayats to make their water supply and sanitation-related plans, the Ministry of Jal Shakti said on...

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CBI Files 28 Cases As It Begins Probing Bengal Post-Poll Violence

More than 100 CBI officers crisscrossing Bengal to investigate post-poll violence on orders of the Calcutta High Court have filed 28 cases so far, seven of them on Sunday.

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Homes Of Men Accused In Horrific Madhya Pradesh Mob Attack Demolished

Days after a tribal man was assaulted in Neemuch district of Madhya Pradesh and then dragged by a pick-up truck, leading to his death, the district administration today razed the illegal properties of...

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100% Himachal Adults Given First Dose Of Covid Vaccine: Health Minister

The Himachal Pradesh government has claimed cent per cent completion of inoculation of the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine in the state.

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No Black Coats For Lawyers In Summer, Says Plea Filed In Supreme Court

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking exemption for lawyers from wearing black coats and gowns in the top court as well as the high courts across the country during summer.

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A Start-Up's "12-Month Healthy Goal" For Staff Amid Pandemic

In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, conversations around the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle have gained more audience

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PM Modi Addresses Nation Through Mann Ki Baat: Highlights

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the 80th episode of his monthly radio programme ''Mann Ki Baat'' today.

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Watch: How A Truck Driver Averted A Crash After Brake Fails At Toll Plaza

A truck heading towards a toll plaza in Uttar Pradesh almost crashes but the driver quickly averted an accident by getting back control of the vehicle in seconds, a video shows.

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Actor Armaan Kohli Arrested In Drugs Case After Raids At Mumbai Home

Actor Armaan Kohli has been arrested in an alleged drugs case, hours after the Narcotics Control Bureau raided his Mumbai home.

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Village In Maharashtra's Latur District Gets Free Wi-Fi Connection

A remote village in Latur district in Maharashtra has become the first such village to have a free Wi-Fi connection, bringing relief especially to students who are now hoping to attend online classes...

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45,083 Coronavirus Cases In India, 3.5% Lower Than Yesterday

India reported 45,083 new Covid cases in the past 24 hours, slightly lower than yesterday's 46,759, taking the total infections to over 3.26 crore.

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Narayan Rane's Wife Says, Never Thought Sena Would Arrest Her Husband

Nilam Rane, Union minister Narayan Rane's wife, on Saturday said she never though that a Shiv Sena-led government would arrest her husband.

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Krishna Janmashtami 2021: India Date, Time, Significance, Shubh Mahurat

Krishna Janmashtami 2021 is a Hindu festival that marks the birth of Lord Krishna. According to Hindu scriptures, Lord Krishna is the 8th avatar of Lord Vishnu, one of the Trimurti deities of...

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"Pakistan Gave Birth To Taliban To Counter India": Former Afghan Envoy

Pakistan had birthed Taliban in an attempt to counter India, a former Afghan envoy has said citing former Pakistan president General Pervez Musharraf.

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Kerala Covid Case Fatality Rate Low: Chief Minister

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday reacted sharply to the Opposition Congress allegations over "mismanagement'' in handling the COVID-19 pandemic, saying the state's Case Fatality Rate...

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Live Update: Over 60.25 Crore Covid Doses Provided To States, Says Centre

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Saturday said that 60,25,95,250 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been provided to states and union territories so far through the direct state procurement...

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Unscheduled Power Cuts In Rajasthan Due To Mismanagement: Vasundhara Raje

BJP vice president Vasundhara Raje on Saturday targeted the Rajasthan government over the power crisis in the state, saying the unscheduled power cuts are a result of the Congress dispensation's...

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Lathicharge On Farmers "Government-Sponsored Attack": Amarinder Singh

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday termed the lathicharge on farmers in Haryana's Karnal a "government-sponsored attack" and said such a "vicious assault" was not only unacceptable but...

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India-Bangladesh Air Bubble Flights To Resume From September 3

Flights between India and Bangladesh under the bilateral air bubble arrangement will resume from September 3, according to the civil aviation ministry.

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Renovated Jallianwala Bagh Memorial Is An Inspiration: Amarinder Singh

Describing the renovated Jallianwala Bagh memorial as a "tribute to the great martyrs and a symbol of inspiration for the youth", Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday said

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S Jaishankar, Anthony Blinken Discuss Afghanistan Coordination On Call

The US and India will continue to work closely on Afghanistan and the United Nations, the US State Department said in a statement after a meeting between Secretary of State Antony J Blinken and...

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"High Command Will Decide": Chhattisgarh Minister On Congress Tussle

Decision on leadership change in Chhattisgarh will be taken by the Congress high command, Health Minister T S Singh Deo said after returning here from Delhi on Saturday.

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Yellow Alert In 3 Uttarakhand Districts For Next 2 Days Amid Heavy Rain

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued a yellow alert in the Nainital, Bageshwar, and Pithoragarh districts of Uttarakhand for the next two days.

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Nothing To Do With Central Agency's Probe Into Coal Smuggling, Says BJP

The BJP today said it has nothing to do with the ongoing probe by the Enforcement Directorate into allegations of coal smuggling against some Trinamool Congress leaders

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Hundreds From Afghanistan Being Brought To India Despite Challenges: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that despite many challenges India is evacuating its people from Afghanistan, asserting that if any Indian is in trouble anywhere in the world, the...

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Probe Agency CBI Arrests Two In Bengal Post-Poll Violence Case

The CBI arrested two persons today in connection with an alleged attack on a BJP supporter in West Bengal's Nadia district after the Assembly polls this year, officials said.

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Around 7,000 ICU Beds To Be Added In Delhi, Says Arvind Kejriwal

Around 7,000 ICU beds will be added in government-run hospitals of the national capital in view of an impending third wave of COVID-19, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Saturday.

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Ladakh Gets World's Highest Altitude Movie Theatre

Ladakh got its first mobile digital movie theatre at an altitude of 11,562 feet which makes it the highest theatre in the world.

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Mumbai's Nariman Point, Cuffe Parade Underwater By 2050: Civic Body Head

Mumbai municipal commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal said today that by 2050, a major portion of south Mumbai, including the business district of Nariman Point and state secretariat Mantralaya, will go...

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Instagram Influencer Arrested, Made To Apologise For Objectionable Videos

Instagram influencer and YouTuber Adarsh Shukla made stunt videos at the railway station and on railway tracks

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Trinamool's Abhishek Banerjee, Wife Summoned In Money Laundering Case

Trinamool MP Abhishek Banerjee, his wife Rujira Banerjee have been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate on September 1 in an alleged money laundering case involving coal smuggling.

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5 Arrested In Mysuru Gang-Rape Case, Says Karnataka Top Cop

Mysuru gang-rape case: Five people have been arrested in connection with the gang-rape of a student in Mysuru and a vicious assault on her friend, Karnataka DGP Praveen Sood said on Saturday.

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BJP's Income Rose By 50% In 2019-20, Says Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday slammed the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and alleged that its income rose by 50 per cent in 2019-20 due to bulk electoral bonds donation.

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Tamil Nadu Assembly Adopts Resolution Against Farm Laws, AIADMK Walks Out

The Tamil Nadu Assembly today adopted a resolution urging the Centre to withdraw three contentious farm laws, against which some farmers' unions have been holding protests outside Delhi for months.

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Karnataka Home Minister Says Police Have Cracked Mysuru Gang-Rape Case

Police have succeeded in cracking the Mysuru gang-rape case, Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra said today.

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Domestic Violence Case: Singer Honey Singh Skips Court, Gets Last Warning

A Delhi court today came down heavily on Punjabi singer and actor Yo Yo Honey Singh for not appearing before it in a domestic violence case filed by his wife.

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"Intellectuals Have A Duty To Expose Lies Of State": Supreme Court Judge

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Rahul Gandhi's Meeting As Navjot Sidhu's Defiance Fuels Punjab Problem

Punjab Congress in charge Harish Rawat is meeting Rahul Gandhi today amid the ongoing turf war in the state unit.

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46,759 Fresh Coronavirus Cases, 509 Deaths In India In Last 24 hours

Coronavirus: India's daily Covid numbers jumped by over four per cent from yesterday as the country reported 46,759 new cases on Saturday. About 509 deaths were recorded during the past 24 hours,...

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Tax Waiver For Residential Houses Up To 50 Sqm Under Delhi Civic Body

The BJP-led North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) House on Friday approved a proposal to waive property tax for owners of houses and residential plots spanning up to 50 sqm, subject to certain...

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Fresh Assam, Mizoram Standoff Flares Month After Deadly Clashes

A month after the fierce clashes between Assam and Mizoram Police over a border dispute, a fresh standoff has been brewing since Thursday at Khulichara, another border area close to the site of last...

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Updates: 170 Killed In Kabul Airport Attack; US On Alert For More ISIS

US forces helping to evacuate Afghans desperate to flee Taliban rule were on alert for more attacks on Friday after at least one Islamic State suicide bomber killed 170 people including 13 US soldiers...

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Covid Live News Update: India Administers Over 1 Crore Vaccine Doses

India administered more than one crore COVID-19 vaccine doses on Friday, the highest ever in a day, the Union Health Ministry said.

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What Is The Point Of Having Reservation, Without Employment: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday questioned the government on reservation in jobs and asked what was its use if there were no jobs.

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Saradha Scam: Chargesheet Filed Against Trinamool Congress's Kunal Ghosh

The Enforcement Directorate (ED), as part of its probe into the multi-crore Saradha ponzi scam, filed a supplementary chargesheet on Friday against TMC spokesperson Kunal Ghosh and senior journalist...

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Television Actor Gaurav Dixit Arrested In Drug Case In Mumbai

Television actor Gaurav Dixit has been arrested in connection with a drug case by the Mumbai zonal team of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), an official said on Friday.

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In Record Haul, Drugs Worth Rs 10 Crore Seized In Mizoram

In the biggest drug haul in Mizoram this year, police have seized 5 lakh Methamphetamine tablets valued at Rs 10 crore from a truck near Aizawl and arrested two persons from Assam, a senior officer...

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"Time For Assam Congress To Be Independent Of Mahajot": Gaurav Gogoi

Gaurav Gogoi, the Congress's Lok Sabha MP from Kaliobor in Assam, today said the party had given away too many seats to its Mahajot allies in the Assembly polls held earlier this year. He said it now...

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"Covid Made In God's Computer, Decides Who Gets Infected": Assam Minister

A minister in Assam has claimed that that Covid-19 was a creation of God's supercomputerwhich decides who would get infected with the virus and who would die of it.

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Probe Agency Attaches NCP's Eknath Khadse's Assets In Money Laundering Case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday said it has attached assets worth Rs 5.73 crore of former Maharashtra minister and NCP leader Eknath Khadse and his family in a money laundering case.

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Maharashtra Reports 4,654 New COVID-19 Cases, 170 Related Deaths

Maharashtra reported 4,654 new coronavirus cases and 170 fresh deaths on Friday, taking the infection tally to 64,47,442 and the death count to 1,36,900, a state health department official said.

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Another Rahul Meeting Gandhi Today Over Chhattisgarh "Leadership Issue"

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, facing a challenge to his job from rival TS Singh Deo, headed to Delhi for a meeting with Rahul Gandhi today, sending strong signals to his Congress bosses...

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Navjot Sidhu's Adviser Quits After Congress's Ultimatum Over Remark

Malvinder Singh Mali quit as Punjab Congress branch chief Navjot Singh Sidhu's adviser today, day after the party threatened to dismiss him over his controversial remarks if Mr Sidhu failed to remove...

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India's Vaccination Milestone: 50% Adults Have Got At Least One Dose

India has completed administering at least one dose of Covid vaccine to at least 50 per cent of its adult population, as 61 crore beneficiaries have been inoculated so far under the nationwide...

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"Nothing Political...": Sonu Sood, Arvind Kejriwal Meet On Delhi Education Scheme

Actor Sonu Sood on Friday played down talk of his political debut ahead of Punjab elections next year, following speculation that he or his sister - Malvika Sachar, a social activist in the state's...

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5 Killed In Assam's Dima Hasao After Rebel Group Sets Trucks On Fire

Five people were killed near Diyungbra in Assam's Dima Hasao district late Thursday night after their trucks were attacked, allegedly by members of the Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA)

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44,658 Fresh COVID-19 Cases In India, 50% Have Got At Least First Dose

India has set a new milestone with at least 50 per cent of the eligible population being inoculated with the first dose of Covid vaccine. The country added 44,658 fresh cases over the last 24 hours...

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Special Vistadome Trains To Be Introduced In Assam, Bengal From Tomorrow

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) on Thursday said it will introduce Vistadome tourist special trains on two popular routes - Guwahati-New Haflong in Assam and New Jalpaiguri-Alipurduar Junction in...

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Volume On UNESCO Heritage Sites Of India To Be Launched Today

A volume encapsulating the rich cultural treasures of India inscribed on the UNESCO world heritage list is slated to be launched on Friday, officials said.

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Live Update: At Least 60 Killed In Kabul Blasts, Joe Biden Warns Bombers

Islamic State suicide bombers attacked crowds of people gathered Thursday outside Kabul airport hoping to flee Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, killing dozens including 13 US troops, as President Joe...

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Live News Update: India's Covid Vaccination Coverage Crosses 61 Crore

The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccination coverage crossed 61 crore landmark milestone, as per the provisional report issued on Thursday by Union Health Ministry.

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Punjab Government Announces Minimum 15% Hike In Basic Pay Of Employees

The Punjab government on Thursday announced to increase the basic pay of its employees by a minimum of 15 per cent and restore certain allowances, a move that is expected to cost Rs 1,500 crore to the...

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Need For World To Stand United: India On Kabul Airport Suicide Blasts

India on Thursday strongly condemned the deadly bomb explosions near the Kabul airport and said the attacks reinforced the need for the world to stand unitedly against terrorism.

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Is India Talking To Taliban In Afghanistan? Foreign Ministry Says

It is learnt that Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla informed an all-party meet that India is working with its key partners and is continuing engagement with the people of Afghanistan.

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5 Policemen Injured In Stone Pelting After Trying To Remove Statue In UP

Five policemen on Thursday were injured in stone pelting by locals when they tried to remove a statue of Lord Buddha installed without permission in the Chhibaramau area in Kannauj, police said.

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Vistadome Trains In Assam, Bengal From Saturday

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) on Thursday said it will introduce Vistadome tourist special train services in two popular routes -- Guwahati-New Haflong in Assam and New Jalpaiguri-Alipurduar...

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Air Force Plane With 35 Evacuees From Kabul Lands In India

Indian Air Force aircraft C-17 Globemaster, carrying 24 Indian and 11 Nepalese evacuees from Kabul landed at Hindon Airport on Thursday, under Operation Devi Shakti.

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Two Hizbul Mujahideen Terrorists Arrested In Jammu And Kashmir: Police

Two terrorists belonging to the Hizbul Mujahideen were arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Thursday, officials said.

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Drugs Found In Stuffed Toy, 2 Women Among 3 Held In Separate Assam Ops

The Assam police today arrested two women in the state and brought back a man after taking him into custody him in Manipur. It seized considerable amounts of heroin and party drug YaBa, among other...

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Section Of Congress, AIUDF Hand In Glove With BJP: Trinamool Leader

Accusing a section of the Congress and AIUDF of being in cahoots with the BJP in Assam, TMC leader Sushmita Dev has said there is a "vacuum" in the opposition space in the state and the Northeast...

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All Teachers Vaccinated, Bengal Prepared For 3rd Wave: Mamata Banerjee

Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said all teachers in the state have been vaccinated against coronavirus, a day after Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said two crore additional...

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Minor Allegedly Raped, Killed In UP's Hathras; Accused Arrested: Police

A 35-year-old man was arrested Thursday for allegedly raping and killing a 10-year-old girl in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district, police said.

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"Stolen Passports" In Afghanistan Behind Centre's E-visas Move: Report

Over 11,000 visas issued by the Indian embassy in Afghanistan between August 12 and 14 have been cancelled after over 1,000 visas were reportedly stolen, prompting the Centre to introduce e-Visas...

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How Long Will UP Government Hide "Corruption", Asks Priyanka Gandhi

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday hit out at the UP government over irregularities listed in a CAG report, asking how long it will cover up "corruption".

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Women's Equality Day 2021: Wishes And Quotes For The Special Day

Women's Equality Day on August 26 is a celebration of a landmark in women's rights.

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Heroin Worth Rs 19 Crore Seized On Rajdhani Train In Bengal, 3 Arrested

The Special Task Force of the West Bengal Police and Government Railway Police have arrested three people from a train at New Jalpaiguri Railway station and seized heroin worth Rs 19 crore from their...

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Mukesh Ambani Is Going Green But Still Getting Rich Off Oil

Along the Arabian Sea, Jamnagar is a money-making machine for Asia's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, processing crude oil into fuel, plastics and chemicals.

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Sack Them Or I Will: Harish Rawat's Ultimatum To Navjot Sidhu On Advisers

Navjot Sidhu should dismiss his advisers and if he fails to do so, the party will, senior Congress leader Harish Rawat told NDTV on Wednesday.

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46,164 Fresh Covid Cases In India, 22.7% Higher Than Yesterday

India added 46,164 new coronavirus cases over the last 24 hours - a 22 per cent jump - while deaths from COVID-19 rose by 607.The country's overall case load now stands at 3.25 crore, while total...

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Jabs For Children (12-17) From October In Zydus Cadila Rollout: Official

A list is being prepared to vaccinate children between the age of 12 to 17 years against COVID-19 and the details will be made public before the Zydus Cadila vaccine - the first vaccine to be...

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Coronavirus Live News Update: 30% Rise In Kerala's Covid Cases

Coronavirus Live Updates: The number of Covid cases in Kerala jumped nearly 30 per cent over the past 24 hours to over 31,000 as the state government flagged an 'Onam spike'.

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Government Approves 9, Including 3 Women, For Elevation To Supreme Court

The government has approved nine names for elevation to the Supreme Court. The names have been sent to the President for issuing warrant of appointments.

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Judges Not Living In Ivory Towers, Aware Of Covid Situation: High Court

The High Court said that government officials were risking their lives on the streets to manage the situation.

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Karnataka Chief Minister Meets Amit Shah In Delhi

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj S Bommai on Wednesday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and discussed state issues, including political developments.

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Focus Should Be On Vaccinating Everyone, Booster Can Wait: AIIMS Chief

AIIMS chief Randeep Guleria said that Sero Survey suggested that there may not be as many coronavirus cases in a likely third Covid wave if vaccinations continue in strength.

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BJP Leader Seeks Case Against Uddhav Thackeray Over Yogi Adityanath Remark

A BJP leader on Wednesday submitted an application demanding registration of an FIR against Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray alleging he had called for beating his Uttar Pradesh counterpart...

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Flights From Jamnagar To Bengaluru, Hyderabad To Be Inaugurated Today

Flights connecting Jamnagar in Gujarat to Bengaluru and Hyderabad will be inaugurated on Thursday, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said.

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Air Force Chief Flies Sortie In LCA Tejas MK-1 During Bengaluru Visit

Indian Air Force Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria flew in an initial operational clearance (IOC) standard Light Combat Aircraft Tejas during his visit to the city, the Defence Ministry said on...

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Mamata Banerjee In Hurry For Bypolls To Cling On To Chair: Dilip Ghosh

West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh on Wednesday said that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is in a hurry for holding assembly by-polls as she wants to cling on to the chair.

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Endangered Fishing Cat Caught On Camera In Madhya Pradesh's Tiger Reserve

Fishing cat, one of the endangered animals in India, has been spotted in Panna Tiger Reserve (PTR) in Madhya Pradesh, the state government said on Wednesday.

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Centre Giving Assets To Private Sector At Throwaway Prices: Sachin Pilot

Sachin Pilot lashed out at the Centre over its asset monetisation programme, saying the Centre should help the poor and the middle-class instead of giving away the assets created in the past 70 years...

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PM Modi Reviews Eight Projects, "One Nation One Ration Card" Scheme

Chairing the 37th PRAGATI meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reviewed eight projects having a cumulative cost of Rs 1.26 lakh crore and spanned over 14 states as well as the "One...

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RSS Leader "Hiding" After Corruption Case: Rajasthan Congress Chief

Rajasthan Congress president Govind Singh Dotasra on Wednesday claimed that a state RSS leader is in hiding after being booked in a corruption case.

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Delhi Will Have India's "Most Progressive" Film Policy: Arvind Kejriwal

The Delhi government will soon come out with "the most progressive" film policy in the country that will provide a massive boost to the entertainment industry, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on...

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Rajesh Thakur Appointed Jharkhand Congress Chief

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday appointed Rajesh Thakur as the president of the Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Committee with immediate effect. He replaces Dr Rameshwar Oraon.

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Gujarat Rail Project: Supreme Court Extends Order On Demolition Of Slums

The Supreme Court Wednesday extended till September 1 its interim order directing the authorities to maintain status quo on the demolition of around 5,000 'jhuggis' (slums) in Gujarat for a Railway...

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Mumbai Ex-Top Cop Fined For Not Appearing Before Inquiry Commission

An inquiry commission headed by a retired high court judge on Wednesday imposed a fine of Rs 25,000 on former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh for not appearing before it, a government...

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"Make Changes In CAA": Akali Dal MP's Request Amid Afghanistan Crisis

Akali Dal MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal today urged for a review of the CAA (the Citizenship Amendment Act) as she highlighted the escalating crisis in Afghanistan where Taliban's return to power has...

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Amit Shah Likely To Visit Andaman And Nicobar In Mid-September: Report

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is likely to visit Andaman and Nicobar Islands on a three-day official trip in mid-September, official sources in Port Blair said today.

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Afghanistan Nationals Must Travel To India Only On e-Visa, Says Government

All Afghan nationals can now travel to India only on an e-visa, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced this afternoon, spotlighting the security situation in the war-ravaged country since the return...

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Mumbai Youth Congress Leader Quits, "Disappointed" About New Appointment

Mumbai Youth Congress Working President Suraj Singh Thakur on Wednesday tendered resignation from the party expressing dismay at the appointment of a "non-political and inexperienced" person for the...

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Uddhav Thackeray's Old Dig At Yogi Adityanath Viral Amid Narayan Rane Row

A 2018 comment by Uddhav Thackeray against Yogi Adityanath has resurfaced on social media since the arrest of Union Minister Narayan Rane yesterday over his comments against the Maharashtra Chief...

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Narayan Rane's Son Nitesh Shares Clip From "Raajneeti". Target, Sena

Union Minister Narayan Rane's son shared a movie clip to give a "befitting reply" warning to Shiv Sena, shortly after the Union Minister got bail last night.

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After Bail, Minister Narayan Rane Asked To Appear Before Cops Next Week

Union Minister Narayan Rane, who was arrested yesterday in Maharashtra over his "slap Uddhav Thackeray" comment and granted bail within eight hours, has been asked to appear before the police in...

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Government Considers FDI In Life Insurance Corp Ahead Of Mega IPO: Report

India is considering allowing foreign direct investment in Life Insurance Corporation, according to a person familiar with the matter, which could enable a single overseas investor to buy a large...

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37,593 Fresh COVID-19 Cases In India, 648 Deaths In 24 Hours

India today logged 37,593 fresh COVID-19 cases, a whopping 47.6 per cent higher than yesterday's figure (25,467). The country also reported 648 deaths, a huge jump from the 354 deaths reported a day...

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Government To Resume Covid Vaccine Exports In 2022: Expert Panel Chief

India will likely restart exporting Covid-19 vaccines next year once it has immunized its own adult population, the head of an influential government expert panel said.

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Karnataka Urges IT Firms To Extend Work From Home To Dec 2022. Here's Why

The Karnataka government on Tuesday urged IT companies to extend the work from home option for employees to December 2022 keeping in view of traffic congestion on Outer Ring Road due to the Bengaluru...

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16 Of 78 Afghanistan Evacuees, Who Reached Delhi Yesterday, Are Covid +ve

Sixteen Afghanistan evacuees out of the 78 that landed in India yesterday are coronavirus positive. As a measure of precaution, all 78 have been quarantined.

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PM Modi To Decide On Caste Based Census: Nitish Kumar

The leaders said that the caste census will help in better formulation and targeting of development schemes and initiatives.

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77 Cases On Muzaffarnagar Riots Withdrawn, Lawyer Tells Supreme Court

The Uttar Pradesh government has withdrawn 77 cases relating to the Muzaffarnagar riots without giving any reasons, the Supreme Court was told on Tuesday.

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Updates: WHO Official Says "India May Be Entering Endemic Stage Of Covid"

The endemic stage is when a population learns to live with a virus. It's very different from the epidemic stage when the virus overwhelms a population.

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Former Meghalaya MLA Gets 25 Years In Jail In Child Abuse Case

A former Meghalaya legislator was sentenced to 25 years in jail for raping a minor girl in 2017 when he was an MLA.

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Terror Groups Lashkar, Jaish "Enjoy State Support": India At BRICS Meet

India on Tuesday raised the issue of cross-border terrorism and activities of groups such as the Lashkar-e-Toiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed at the meeting of BRICS representatives responsible for national...

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Hate Speech Case: UP Cops Give Clean Chit To AAP MP Sanjay Singh, Others

The Uttar Pradesh Police has given a clean chit to Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh and two other party workers in a hate speech case registered in Muzaffarnagar last year, officials said on Tuesday.

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"Just Wanted To Leave": Granthis Who Carried Guru Granth Sahib From Kabul

Three copies of the Guru Granth Sahib were flown to India from Kabul as Indian citizens and 46 Afghan nationals were evacuated as part of India's evacuation efforts from Afghanistan.

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Former Rajasthan Minister, 5 Others Get Bail In Bhanwari Devi Murder Case

The Rajasthan High Court on Tuesday granted bail to former state minister Mahipal Maderna and five others in the Bhanwari Devi abduction and murder case.

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ISRO Seeks Proposals For Analysis, Utilisation Of Chandrayaan-2 Data

The Indian Space Research Organisation has come out with an 'Announcement of Opportunity' (AO), seeking proposals towards scientific analysis and utilisation of data from all experiments of the...

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Centre Asked If Gap For CoviShield Jab Is Due To Efficacy Or Availability

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday asked the Centre whether the 84-day gap between two doses of CoviShield was based on availability of the vaccine or its efficacy.

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Assam BJP Worker Hangs Self, Note Blames Debt Due To Government Dues

A BJP worker in Assam's Lakhimpur district died by suicide allegedly after the state government did not pay dues owed to him for supplying food to a Covid care centre.

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Kajari Teej 2021: Here's The Date, Time And Significance Of This Day

There are three types of Teej festivals celebrated in India Hariyali Teej, Kajari Teej and Hartalika Teej.

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Afghan Pop Star Blames Pak For Taliban Takeover, Says India "True Friend"

Afghanistan's famous pop star, Aryana Sayeed, who escaped from the Taliban after the takeover of Kabul, has blamed Pakistan for empowering the terrorist outfit and expressed her utmost gratitude to...

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"New Era Of Convenience": Vaccine Slots Can Now Be Booked On WhatsApp

With India eyeing the goal to vaccinate all adults by the end of this year, the government today introduced a new facility to make it easier to book vaccine slots using WhatsApp.

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25,467 New Covid Cases In India, Recovery Rate Highest Since March 2020

India reported 25,467 new Covid cases in the past 24 hours, slightly higher than yesterday's 25,072, taking the total infections to over 3.24 crore. 354 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours...

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Amid Talk Of Centre Banning Hurriyat, BJP Says 'Long Overdue'

The BJP says a ban on Hurriyat Conference in Kashmir is long overdue amid reports that the centre is considering a ban on the separatist amalgam and declare it an unlawful organisation.

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Air India Flight With 78 Passengers En Route To Delhi From Afghanistan

An Air India flight carrying 78 passengers, including 25 Indian citizens is en route to New Delhi from Tajikistan's Dushanbe in a safe evacuation from Afghanistan.

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Over 200 People Rescued After Landslide In Uttarakhand's Chamoli

A team of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) on Monday rescued over 200 people after they got trapped in the Tamas area near Raini village in Chamoli district due to a landslide yesterday.

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Odisha's Jagannath Temple Reopens For Public After 4 Months

The Jagannath Temple in Odisha's Puri re-opened for devotees after a gap of about four months in adherence to the COVID guidelines, said Shree Jagannatha Temple Administration (SJTA) on Monday.

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Probe Agency Seizes Conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar's Bungalow In Chennai

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday said it has "seized" a sea-facing bungalow in Chennai, Rs 82.5 lakh cash, and over a dozen luxurious cars in connection with a money laundering case against...

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Coronavirus Updates: "Paediatric Facilities Nowhere Close," Report Warns

Coronavirus Live Updates: India reported 25,072 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, the lowest in 160 days, the government said in a statement on Monday.

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Google Doodle Celebrates Spirit Of Paralympics With Champion Island Games

Google has brought back its largest-ever Doodle game ---- Doodle Champion Island ---- to celebrate the commencement of the Tokyo Paralympics 2020.

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Residential Structure Collapses In UP's Agra, 2 Killed, 15 Injured

Agra Building Collapse: As many as two people have lost their lives and 15 others were injured in the incident.

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We Criticise When Government Does ''Poor Work'': Navjot Sidhu's Aide

The two advisors were slammed by many Congress leaders including Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh who stated that their comments were "totally misplaced and antagonistic".

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Bhupesh Baghel To Meet Rahul Gandhi, Rival TS Singh Deo Already In Delhi

Bhupesh Baghel visit to the national capital where state's Health Minister TS Singh Deo has also reached this afternoon from Bhopal is being linked to the purported two-and-a-half-year power-sharing...

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Allahabad High Court Rejects Cop's Plea To Keep Beard While In Service

The Allahabad High Court has refused to allow a suspended Muslim policeman keep a beard while in service, saying it violates official orders and he can't seek protection under Article 25 of the...

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India And Philippines Conduct Naval Drills In South China Sea

India on Monday carried out a naval exercise with the Philippines in the South China Sea, five days after it conducted a similar drill with Vietnam in the region that has been witnessing growing...

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Bangle Seller Attacked In Indore Accused Of Molesting Minor, Case Filed

A bangle seller beaten up and robbed in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, for allegedly using a fake Hindu name, has been accused of molestation and sexual harassment and a police case has been filed against...

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5 Lakh Vaccinations In A Day In Bengal, Over 1 Crore Fully Vaccinated

Bengal achieved twin Covid vaccine milestones as it administered five lakh vaccine doses Monday - the highest-ever single-day vaccinations in the state so far - which took the tally of fully...

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Maharashtra's Delta Plus Variant Count Crosses 100 After 27 New Cases

Maharashtra recorded 27 new cases of the Delta Plus COVID-19 variant today, taking the total number of Delta Plus cases in the state to 103, according to the state health department.

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"Threats Against Indians In South Africa Do Exist, But...": Ela Gandhi

Threats against the Indian-origin community in South Africa do exist after the recent violence, but the government is doing everything in its power to counter it, Mahatma Gandhi's granddaughter Ela...

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PM Modi-Angela Merkel Talks Feature Afghan Crisis, Bilateral Issues

PM Modi spoke to German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday and discussed the unfolding security situation in Afghanistan and its implications on the region and the world, as the leaders emphasised the...

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National Security Act Slapped On Man For Anti-India Slogans, Say Police

National Security Act (NSA) was invoked against a 21-year-old man arrested for allegedly writing anti-India slogans and posting a "pro-Pakistan" photo on his social networking account in Ujjain after...

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Karnataka 1st To Implement New National Education Policy: Chief Minister

The Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj S Bommai on Monday said the State would launch a policy of digitisation and research and development that could help implement the new National Education Policy...

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Afghanistan Crisis: Government Calls All-Party Meeting On Thursday

The government has called an all-party meeting on Thursday to discuss the crisis in Afghanistan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked the foreign ministry to brief floor leaders of political parties...

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Flying Object Fired At By BSF In Jammu & Kashmir's Arnia Sector

A flying object was fired at by the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in the Arnia sector near the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday.

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''Do They Have Right To Stay In Country?'': Manish Tewari Slams Navjot Sidhu's Aides

Congress MP Manish Tewari on Monday slammed Punjab Congress Chief Navjot Singh Sidhu's advisors Dr Pyare Lal Garg and Malwinder Singh Mali for their comments on "sensitive national issues" like...

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"State's Future Assets": IIT Student, Accused Of Rape, Gets Bail

The Gauhati High Court granted bail to a student of the IIT-Guwahati, accused of raping a fellow student, calling both of them "the state's future assets".

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Priyanka Gandhi Attacks Centre Over Rise In LPG Cylinders Price

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Monday attacked the central government over the rising prices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders.

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Navjot Sidhu Summons Aides As Amarinder Singh Slams "Dangerous" Remarks

Controversial comments by Punjab Congress Chief Navjot Sidhu's advisers threaten to shatter his fragile truce with Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, who has publicly told them off for "atrocious and...

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Caste-Based Census Will Help In Preparing Welfare Schemes: Tejashwi Yadav

Leader of Opposition in Bihar Legislative Assembly Tejashwi Yadav on Monday said the caste-based census will help in preparing welfare schemes for people from different sections of society.

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United Over Caste Census, Rivals Nitish Kumar, Tejashwi Yadav Meet PM

A cross-party delegation led by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar met Prime Minister Narendra Modi this morning to discuss the conduct of a caste-based census (in the state and across the country) and...

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Infosys CEO To Explain Tax Site Glitches To Government Today: 10 Points

Infosys CEO Salil Parekh has been summoned by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to explain persisting glitches in the online tax portal developed by the company even two months after its launch.

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Uttar Pradesh Government To Name Roads After Kalyan Singh In 6 Districts

The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday announced that one road each in six districts, including Lucknow and Ayodhya, will be named after former chief minister Kalyan Singh.

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"Can't Go Back": Afghans In Delhi Seek Refugee Status, Finacial Security

The world is witnessing a massive tragedy unfold in Afghanistan with Taliban's return to power after two decades and Afghan nationals in India are tremendously concerned about their future.

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Mob Beats Muslim Bangle Seller In Indore; Minister Says Used Fake Name

A 25-year-old man selling bangles was mercilessly beaten in full public view by a group of men, who also allegedly took away Rs 10,000 that he was carrying in Madhya Pradesh's Indore on Sunday. A...

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Afghan Crisis: India Brings Back 146 Of Its Evacuated Nationals From Doha

India on Monday brought back 146 of its nationals in four different flights from Qatar's capital Doha, days after they were evacuated from Afghanistan by NATO and American aircraft in view of the...

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"Paediatric Facilities Nowhere Close," Report Warns On 3rd Wave, Children

There is no immediate evidence to suggest a third COVID-19 wave will affect children more than adults, the National Institute of Disaster Management has said in a report that cites the Indian Academy...

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Accused "Wanted To Wage War Against India": NIA In Elgar Parishad Case

The NIA in its draft charges submitted before a special court in Mumbai in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case has claimed the accused wanted to establish their own government and "wage a war against...

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25,072 New Covid Infections In India, Active Cases Lowest Since March 2020

India's Covid chart continued to show improvement today, with the country recording 25,072 cases, a drop of nearly 19 per cent from yesterday. About 389 deaths were recorded during the period,...

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"BJP Not Against Caste Census": Sushil Modi Ahead Of Nitish Kumar-PM Meet

A day before a Nitish Kumar-led Bihar cross-party delegation's meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ask for a caste-based census, BJP leader Sushil Modi said in tweets that his party is not...

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Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Delhi Reports Zero Deaths In Last 24 Hours

Coronavirus Live Updates: Maharashtra reported 4,141 new coronavirus positive cases on Sunday, which took its infection count to 64,24,651, while 145 deaths pushed the toll to 1,35,962, the health...

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Ex-Trinamool Minister Who Joined BJP Arrested In Cheating Case

Shyama Prasad Mukherjee was also the Textile Minister in the Trinamool Congress-led West Bengal government.

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Hurriyat's Srinagar Office Sees Signboard Vanish Amid Talk Of Ban

Amid indications that the Union government may ban both factions of the Hurriyat Conference under UAPA, the sign board at the extremist segment's office at Syed Ali Shah Geelani's Srinagar residence...

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PM's "Big Fan" Walking From Srinagar To Delhi In Hopes Of Meeting Him

Fahim Nazir Shah is walking to Delhi from Srinagar, hoping that his around 815-km journey will get the attention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and he will get an opportunity to meet him.

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4 Dead As Balloon Sellers' Cylinders Explode In Madhya Pradesh, UP

Four people including a balloon seller died and 10 others were seriously injured in two separate incidents of balloon gas cylinder explosions in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara and Uttar Pradesh's...

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Aligarh Airport To Be Named After Kalyan Singh? What Yogi Adityanath Says

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid his last respects to former chief minister Kalyan Singh on Sunday and said people were paying tributes to him from the airport to the city.

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Nitish Kumar Ties Rakhis To Trees, Spreads Conservation Awareness

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday tied rakhis to trees in Patna on the occasion of Rakshabandhan to spread awareness on environmental conservation.

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Tamil Nadu BJP Leader La Ganesan Appointed Manipur Governor

Senior BJP leader from Tamil Nadu La. Ganesan was on Sunday appointed as the new governor of Manipur.

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"Should Be Done At Least Once": Nitish Kumar On Caste-Based Census

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar would be visiting Delhi tomorrow to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to push for caste-based census. He would be leading a 10-member delegation, which would include...

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On Rakhi, Rahul Gandhi's Message On His "Friend And Protector" Priyanka

Congress leader shared throwback pictures with Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and said that the latter holds "a special place in my life" as he took to Instagram on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan today. While...

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PM Pays Tribute To Kalyan Singh In Lucknow, Says Lived For Public Welfare

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh was a valuable personality and a capable leader who became a "symbol of faith" for the common people.

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"Indian Brothers, Sisters Rescued Us": Afghan Woman On Her Evacuation

The situation in Afghanistan is "deteriorating", an Afghani woman refugee, who is among 168 people evacuated from Kabul on a special Air Force flight this morning, told news agency ANI.

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Heartwarming Video Of Girl Kissing Baby After Reaching India From Kabul

Two infants were among 168 people, including 107 Indian citizens and two Afghani senators, evacuated from Kabul on a special Air Force flight this morning.

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Photos: Air Force Plane With 168 People From Kabul Reaches India

A special repatriation flight by the Indian Air Force with 168 passengers, including 107 Indians - landed at the Hindon air base near Delhi from Kabul on Sunday morning.

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Afghan Returnees In India To Be Vaccinated Against Polio: Health Minister

India has decided to vaccinate Afghanistan returnees against polio for free as a preventive measure against the wild polio virus, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Sunday.

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SBI Opens Floating ATM On Houseboat At Dal Lake In Srinagar

State Bank of India, the country's largest lender, has opened an ATM on a houseboat at Srinagar's Dal Lake, a popular tourist attraction.

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Video: "Everything Built In Last 20 Years Finished," Says Afghan Senator

Two Afghan senators were among the 24 Sikhs who landed in India this morning, repatriated from the war-torn nation that's now under the control of Taliban.

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Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha Seats Cut After Success In Population Control: Court

Tamil Nadu has faced "unfair" political representation in the Lok Sabha since 1962 after the state managed to successfully bring down its population, the Madras high court said recently.

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Raksha Bandhan 2021: Rakhi Wishes And Messages For The Indian Army

Raksha Bandhan is a special day that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters.

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30,948 Fresh Covid Cases In India In 24 Hours, 10% Lower Than Yesterday

India's Covid chart continued to show improvement today, with the country recording 30,948 cases, a drop of 10.18 per cent from yesterday. About 403 deaths were recorded during the period, according...

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PM Modi, Vice President, Other Leaders Extend Raksha Bandhan Greetings

Leaders across the nation extended their Raksha Bandhan greetings to the nation.

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Updates: Flights Carrying Indians From Doha, Dushanbe Land In Delhi

Two flights carrying Indians evacuated from Kabul landed in Delhi from Dushanbe and Doha this morning.

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Pradeep Guha, Film Producer And Media Personality, Dies In Mumbai

Pradeep Guha, who was in 60s, was battling with cancer, a hospital source told ANI.

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Judge Murder Case Accused Stole Mobile Phones A Night Before: CBI Sources

The two persons arrested in connection with last months alleged murder of a Dhanbad judge were found to have stolen three mobile phones before committing the crime. Earlier they were said to have also...

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2 Flights With Indians Evacuated From Kabul Land In Delhi, 3rd on Its Way

Two flights carrying Indians evacuated from Kabul landed in Delhi from Dushanbe and Doha this morning.

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Coronavirus Live Updates: Zydus To Produce 1 Crore Doses/Month By October

Coronavirus Live Updates: Zydus is in talks with some third party companies about a production alliance, and technology transfer.

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Joe Biden Admin May Compel Civilian Airlines To Carry Afghan Evacuees

The official said the civilian aircraft would not fly into Afghanistan, but would instead ferry evacuees from air bases in locations including the Middle East and Germany.

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Admitted Children Forced To Sit In Heat For Hospital Event: Rights Body

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) said that even district collector was also present at the function.

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S Jaishankar Discusses Kabul "Evacuation Challenges" With German Minister

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday spoke to his German counterpart Heiko Maas on the latest developments in Afghanistan and challenges relating to emergency evacuation from Kabul.

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150 People, Mostly Indians, Captured By Taliban Near Kabul Airport: Reports

Around 150 people, many of whom are believed to be Indian citizens, have been abducted by Taliban fighters from outside the gates of Kabul airport, according to reports by local media.

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Raksha Bandhan 2021: Know The Date, History And Significance Of The Day

Raksha Bandhan, literally meaning "safety" and "bond", celebrates the brother-sister relationship.

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On Onam, PM Modi Wishes For Everyone's Good Health And Wellbeing

Onam is a harvest festival which also celebrates the return of King Mahabali from the pataal (netherland).

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Air Force's Special Flight Evacuates Over 85 Indians From Kabul: Sources

An Air Force C-130J transport aircraft took off from Kabul this morning with 85 people on board, news agency ANI reported, as the government continues efforts to evacuate Indian citizens from the...

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World Senior Citizen's Day 2021: Date, History And Celebration

World Senior Citizen Day is observed on August 21. It's an effort by the young to acknowledge the problems that our elders face due to their age and raise awareness about those issues.

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Appeal By Girl,7, For Treatment Of Genetic Disorder That Costs 2.5 Crore

A man working in the Delhi Police has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for help to treat his seven-year-old daughter who has been diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder. The cost of the...

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Three Jaish Terrorists Killed In Encounter In Jammu And Kashmir's Tral

Three Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists were killed by security forces after a brief shootout in the forests of Jammu and Kashmir's Tral, police said Saturday morning.

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34,457 Covid Cases In India In Last 24 Hours, 5.7% Lower Than Yesterday

India's Covid chart continued to show improvement today, with the country recording 34,457 cases, a marginal drop from yesterday. About 375 deaths were recorded during the period, according to the...

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"To Get Into Spirit Of Things...": Shashi Tharoor's "Onam Swing" Video

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor today posted a video of him participating in swing tradition as part of Onam - a 10-day harvest festival celebrated by Keralites to welcome the beginning of Malayalam...

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British High Commissioner Praises UP Government's Handling Of Pandemic

British High Commissioner Alex Ellis Friday appreciated the efforts of Uttar Pradesh government in handling of the pandemic.

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LIVE: India Approves First Covid Vaccine For Children Above 12 Years

India's drug regulator today approved Zydus Cadila's three-dose COVID-19 DNA vaccine for emergency use in adults and children aged 12 years and above, bringing in the sixth vaccine authorised for use...

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UP Police Attaches Assets Worth Rs 52 Crore Of Liquor Mafia

The police in Aligarh on Friday attached ill-gotten assets worth Rs 51.80 crore belonging to western Uttar Pradesh's liquor mafia Anil Chaudhary, key accused in hooch episodes that claimed lives of...

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No Deaths Due To Oxygen Shortage In State: Haryana Government

No deaths due to a lack of oxygen have been reported in Haryana during the Covid pandemic, the state government informed the assembly on Friday.

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India Should Exercise Caution In Engagements With Taliban: Ex-Diplomats

India should keep diplomatic channels open for talks with the Taliban, but move very cautiously towards legitimising it, former diplomat Gautam Mukhopadhyay said on Friday.

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"Respect Elders": Tejashwi Yadav's Latest Shot At Brother Tej Pratap

In the renewed tussle between Bihar politician Lalu Yadav's sons Tejashwi and Tej Pratap, the former has taken on his elder sibling, according to sources, with a punchline not without a tinge of...

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5 Die As Soil Collapses During Digging Of Well In Rajasthan

A portion of the soil collapsed and five persons were buried under it, the police said.

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Cops Investigating Extortion Notes Sent To MLAs: Meghalaya Chief Minister

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Friday said ministers and MLAs have received extortion notes, after which the police have started investigation.

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"Taliban Culture": Six Held In Ujjain For Raising Pro-Pakistan Slogans

On Thursday, the Ujjain police stopped a Muharram procession citing the Covid restrictions. Some participants then allegedly raised slogans like "Pakistan zindabad". Today, based on CCTV footage, some...

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Widows In UP's Vrindavan Send 251 Handmade Rakhis To PM Narendra Modi

Some of the widows have even prepared cotton face masks to be presented to him on Sunday.

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7 Mumbai Lakes' 12.35 Lakh Million Litres Water Can Last 9 Months

The seven lakes supplying water to Mumbai currently store 12.35 lakh million litres, which is 85.34% of the total useful content, and will last for nine months and 20 days, Brihanmumbai Municipal...

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Man Planning Attack On Jail Official To Avenge Gangster's Death Arrested

A 28-year-old man allegedly planning to harm a senior Tihar Jail official to avenge gangster Ankit Gujjar's death was arrested by a team of Delhi Police's Special Cell, officials said today.

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"Needs Support For Dynastic Goals": BJP Mocks Congress On Opposition Meet

Taking on the Congress over a meeting of Opposition leaders called by its president Sonia Gandhi, the BJP today said the party has now been reduced to a fringe element in national politics and needs...

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A Momentous Feat: PM After Zydus Cadila Vaccine Gets Emergency Use Nod

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed it as a "momentous feat" and said the approval to the world's first DNA-based vaccine against the coronavirus is a testimony to the innovative zeal of...

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Clear Stan Swamy's "Name" In Elgar Parishad Case: Lawyer To High Court

Late tribal rights activist Stan Swamy's lawyer has written to the Bombay High Court urging it to "clear his name and reputation" in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case.

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Two-Time Punjab MLA Quits BJP Over Farm Laws Issue

Two-time Ferozepur MLA Sukhpal Singh Nannu on Thursday quit the BJP, citing the death of farmers during the agitation against the Centre's farm laws.

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Disinvestment Process Of Air India Is On Track: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday said the disinvestment process of national carrier Air India was on the "right track".

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"Don't Justify Terrorism, Don't Glorify Terrorists": S Jaishankar At UN

India told UN Security Council that countries should not place "blocks and holds" without any reason on requests to designate terrorists, warning that any double standards and distinctions between...

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Working With Nations To Bring Indians Back From Afghanistan: S Jaishankar

India is working with international partners, principally the US, in bringing stranded Indian nationals back home from strife-torn Afghanistan, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar saidon Thursday.

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Covid Vaccines For Children Will Be Launched "Very Soon": Health Minister

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday said results of an ongoing research for development of COVID-19 vaccines for children may arrive next month and the antidote may be launched "very...

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Over 50 Crore Covid Samples Tested In India Till Now: Medical Body ICMR

The number of samples tested for COVID-19 in the country has crossed the 50 crore-mark and in this month, the average daily testing has been over 17 lakh, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)...

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School May Be Closed Again If Covid Situation Worsens: UP Government

The Uttar Pradesh government, which has decided to open schools for physical classes, on Thursday said the attendance for students will not be compulsory and schools may be closed again if the Covid...

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Nearly 6% Fully Vaccinated In UP, State Seeks 5 Crore Doses Per Month

The Uttar Pradesh government has sought five crore doses of COVID-19 vaccines per month but is getting around seven to eight lakh doses per day, state Health Minister Jai Pratap Singh said on...

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Yellow Alert For Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms In 21 Madhya Pradesh Districts

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday issued a yellow alert, warning of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning strikes in 21 districts of Madhya Pradesh.

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Home Ministry Recommends CBI Enquiry Into Procurement Of Buses By Delhi

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has recommended a preliminary enquiry by the CBI into procurement of 1,000 low-floor buses by the Delhi government, officials said on Thursday.

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In Bengal Case, Court Says State's Obligations Not Vested With Poll Panel

Calcutta High Court today ordered a court-monitored Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the incidents of post-poll violence in West Bengal and stated that Constitutional obligations of the...

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DRDO Develops Advanced Chaff Technology To Safeguard Air Force Jets

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed an advanced chaff technology, which is used to distract enemy's radar-guided missiles, to safeguard Indian Air Force fighter jets...

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Sena Workers "Purify'' Bal Thackeray Memorial After Narayan Rane Visit

Hours after Union Minister Narayan Rane paid tribute at the memorial of the late Bal Thackeray here, Shiv Sena workers today washed the area with "gomutra'' (cow urine) and performed milk "abhishek''...

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Cop Tied To Pole And Beaten Up In UP Village, Suspended For Firing

A sub-inspector posted in Uttar Pradesh's Basti district was allegedly held hostage and beaten up by people when he went to Ooji village to meet a woman, police said today.

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To Probe Bengal Post-Poll Violence, Central Agency Forms 4 Special Teams

Four Special Investigation Units have been formed by the Central Bureau of Investigation to probe the post-poll violence cases in Bengal following this morning's orders by the Calcutta High Court.

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'Turmoil, Not Getting Instructions': Afghanistan Lawyer In Supreme Court

Hearing in a case related to a dispute between Afghanistan's Embassy in India and a Delhi firm got adjourned for six weeks after the mission's counsel told the court that, due to the turmoil there, he...

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Killings Now Being Rewarded With Bitcoins: S Jaishankar On ISIS At UN

The financial resource mobilisation of ISIS has become more robust, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar told the UN Thursday, emphasising that the flow of funds has continued for the dreaded terror group...

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RTI Shows Over 3.8 Crore People Didn't Get 2nd Covid Vaccine Dose In Time

Over 3.86 crore people did not get their second dose of anti-Covid vaccines - Covishield and Covaxin - within the stipulated period of time, the government has said in response to an RTI query.

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BJP Legislator In Bengal ''Disappears'', Found At Police Station Later

A BJP MLA in West Bengal "disappeared" under mysterious circumstances only to resurface six hours later at a nearby police station, officials said.

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Will Appear Before Probe Agency After Legal Process Ends: Anil Deshmukh

Maharashtra's former Home Minister Anil Deshmukh on Thursday said he will appear before the ED, which had summoned him in connection with its probe into a money laundering case, "after the legal...

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BJP Couldn't Expand Base Due To Shiv Sena Alliance: Devendra Fadnavis

BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said his party could not expand its support base in Maharashtra earlier because it was in an alliance with the Shiv Sena, but post break-up will form its own...

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For Rajiv Gandhi's Birth Anniversary, Youth Congress Plans Several Events

A slew of programmes, including blood donation camps, sports and cultural events, will be organised across the country to mark the 77th birth anniversary of former prime minister late Rajiv Gandhi,...

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LIVE Updates: Over 3.67 Lakh Actives Cases In India, Lowest Since March

35,178 new COVID-19 cases and 440 deaths were reported on Tuesday, the government said. The daily new cases are a nearly 40 per cent increase from the 25,166 reported Monday - the lowest single-day...

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India On Track To Meet Paris Agreement Goals, Says Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met UN Climate Change Conference President Alok Sharma and discussed various issues related to climate change.

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Kuwait To Resume Commercial Flights With India, Egypt

Kuwait will resume commercial flights with India and Egypt, among other countries, while adhering to the COVID-19 measures set by a ministerial committee, a cabinet statement said on Wednesday.

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Under India's Presidency, UN Unanimously Adopts Peacekeeping Resolution

The UN Security Council, currently being presided over by India, on Wednesday unanimously adopted for the first time a resolution on ensuring accountability for crimes committed against UN...

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India In Collaboration With UN Launches Tech Platform For Peacekeepers

India in collaboration with the UN on Wednesday launched UNITE AWARE - a technology platform for peacekeeping missions aimed at providing terrain-related information to peacekeepers.

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Plea To Interrogate Kerala Journalist Siddique Kappan Again Dismissed

A Mathura court has dismissed the UP STF's plea to interrogate alleged PFI activist-cum-Kerala journalist Siddique Kappan, facing terror charges, about some incriminating document found in his Delhi...

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Centre To Make All Efforts To Bring Back Indians From Afghanistan: Centre

Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has said the central government will make all efforts, like it did in the 'Vande Bharat Mission', to bring back Indian citizens from Afghanistan,...

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Pegasus Row: P Chidambaram Calls Centre's Statement A Court "Confession"

P Chidambaram said the Solicitor General telling the Supreme Court that the government has information which he cannot divulge in public by way of an affidavit is a "confession" that software-spyware...

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Madhya Pradesh Farm Leader Threatens To Sue Weather Department IMD

A farmers' Union leader in Madhya Pradesh's Malwa region has threatened to move court against what he claimed as the IMD's "wrong" predictions leading to crop losses for cultivators in recent times.

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"Even Person Wearing Hawai Chappal..": Minister On India's Aviation Plans

Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday said the central government aimed to provide an affordable air travel facility, which even a person "wearing slippers" could avail.

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Talking To Centre Over Bengal Residents In Afghanistan: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said that her government is coordinating with the Centre for the safe return of over 200 people from the state who are still stranded in...

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Supreme Court Seeks Centre, TRAI's View On Pleas Against Tariff Order

The Supreme Court asked the Centre and Trai to file reply on pleas challenging the Bombay High Court verdict which had upheld validity of a tariff order passed by the regulator last year

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Himachal Pradesh Makes Online Registration Mandatory To Visit State

Online registration has again been made mandatory for the people visiting Himachal Pradesh.

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Sena Calls Maharashtra Governor "Political Agent" Of Union Home Ministry

Shiv Sena termed Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari as a "political agent" of the Home Ministry, in the wake of delay in the nomination of 12 persons, recommended by the state, as members of...

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Let Sanity Prevail: P Chidambaram On Rs 192-Crore Vice President Enclave

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Wednesday urged M Venkaiah Naidu to reject the idea of a "Rs 192 crore enclave" for the Vice President, saying "let vanity perish and sanity prevail".

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Calcutta High Court To Pass Judgement On Bengal Violence On Thursday

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday will pass the judgement on a set of PILs seeking impartial probe into alleged post-poll violence in West Bengal.

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BJP's Promises And UP Budget Allocation Don't Match: BSP Chief Mayawati

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Wednesday termed as "disappointing" the supplementary budget presented in the Uttar Pradesh assembly and alleged that promises made by the state government seem...

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Yogi Adityanath Wants To See Noida As State's "Most Planned City": UP

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath wants to see Noida, adjoining national capital Delhi, as the "most planned city" in Uttar Pradesh and is working towards this end, the state government said.

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Extortion Case Against Mumbai Ex-Top Cop Handed Over To CID

An extortion case registered against senior IPS officer Param Bir Singh in Mumbai has been transferred to the Maharashtra police's Criminal Investigation Department (CID), an official said on...

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Cooking Gas LPG Price Hiked By Rs 25 Per Cylinder: Report

Domestic cooking gas LPG price on Wednesday was increased by Rs 25 per cylinder - the second straight month of increase in rates.

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Muharram 2021: History, Significance And Know All About The Day Of Ashura

Muharram India 2021: Muharram is the period of grief and mourning for Shia Muslims across the world. On Muharram, mourners offer prayers at mosques and take out processions grieving the death of the...

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Monsoon Set To Revive In North India From Tomorrow: Weather Forecast

After a gap of nearly two weeks, the Southwest Monsoon is set to revive in north India from August 19, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday.

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India, 3 Other Countries To Study Intersection Of Covid, TB Pandemics

A consortium of doctors and researchers from India, Brazil, Russia, and South Africa have partnered to conduct a study on the epidemiological impact and intersection of the COVID-19 and Tuberculosis...

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S Jaishankar Calls On UN Chief, Discusses Afghanistan Situation

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday met UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres in United Nations and discussed the situation in war-torn Afghanistan.

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One-Person-One-Post Policy: Trinamool Replaces Many Civic Body Heads

Keeping in line with party's "one-person-one-post" policy, Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal on Tuesday initiated changes in about 100 municipalities and brought in new faces replacing old...

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UK Aims To Start Trade Talks With India This Year

The United Kingdom said on Tuesday it aims to start negotiations for a trade agreement with India by the end of the year.

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British Airways Announces Additional Flights From India To London

British Airways has increased flights from India to the UK from 10 to 20 per week from 16 August.

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Probe Agency Attaches Rs 234 Crore Assets Of 4-Time Maharashtra MLA

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached immovable properties worth Rs 234 crore of Vivekanand Shankar Patil, a four-time MLA and Ex-Chairman of Karnala Nagari Sahakari Bank Ltd, in a bank fraud...

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For Afghan Nationals In India, Home Is Where There Is No Taliban

The takeover of Kabul and other regions of Afghanistan by the Taliban has unleashed a wave of panic among Afghan nationals residing in India, who fear for the safety of their friends and families back...

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Bypoll To Rajya Sabha Seat From Tamil Nadu To Be Held On September 13

The by-election to fill up a vacant seat in Rajya Sabha from Tamil Nadu will be held on September 13, the Election Commission said on Tuesday.

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From Madras High Court, An Order To "Release Caged Parrot CBI"

The Central Bureau of Investigation should be an autonomous body reporting only to parliament, the Madras High Court said on Tuesday.

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High Court Allows Minor Girl To Accompany Father To Sabarimala Temple

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday allowed a minor girl to accompany her father to Sabarimala for 'darshan' (visit).

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3 Suspended As Man On Bail Killed Wife Despite Protection: Cops To Court

Delhi Police has informed a court in the city that its three erring officials have been suspended and a departmental inquiry initiated against them after a man out on interim bail allegedly murdered...

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Centre To Ask States For Road Tax Rebate Under Vehicle Scrappage Policy

The Centre will soon ask state governments to provide up to 25 per cent rebate on road tax for vehicles that are purchased after scrapping old vehicles under the new proposed scrappage policy, Union...

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Centre Announces Rs 1,353 Crore Package For Northeast To Tackle Pandemic

The Centre will provide a financial package of Rs 1,353 crore to the Northeastern states to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, Union Health minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced on Tuesday.

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UP Woman, Set On Fire By Parents Of Man Who Allegedly Molested Her, Dies

A 30-year-old woman, who was allegedly set on fire by the parents of a man charged in a molestation case lodged by her, died during treatment in a hospital, police said on Tuesday.

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Noida Woman Found Dead In Hotel Room In Nainital, Probe On: Cops

A woman from Uttar Pradesh's Noida was found dead under mysterious circumstances in her hotel room here, police said on Tuesday.

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"Afghans Expected More From India": Journalist On IAF Flight From Kabul

Afghans, almost all of whom love India and despise Pakistan, expected much more from New Delhi and there is a growing sense of abandonment in Kabul, a journalist who just made it back in time on an...

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Over 4,000 Hectares Of Land Damaged Due To Floods In Maharashtra's Raigad

More than 4,000 hectares of land has been damaged due to heavy rains and the resultant floods that hit Maharashtra's Raigad district last month, an official from the district agriculture department...

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Afghanistan Potential Base For Pak-Backed Terrorism: Shashi Tharoor

Former minister of state for external affairs Shashi Tharoor said Afghanistan could become a base for Pakistan-backed terrorism and India needs to be extremely vigilant regarding the Taliban crisis.

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Cabinet Committee On Economic Affairs And Cabinet Meeting On Wednesday

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs and Cabinet Meeting will be held on Wednesday.

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Himachal Landslide: 3 More Bodies Found, Number Of Deaths Rise To 28

With the recovery of three more bodies on Tuesday, the number of deaths in the landslide in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district climbed to 28, a senior official said.

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5 Arrested For Online Shopping Scam: Delhi Police

The Delhi Police has arrested five men and claimed to have busted a search engine optimisation scam that pushed multiple fraudulent e-commerce websites for duping people, police said on Thursday.

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Preparation For National Farmers' Convention In Full Swing: Farmers Union

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Tuesday said the preparation for an all-India convention of farmers is in full swing and it is receiving an enthusiastic response from across the country.

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In Touch With Sikhs Taking Shelter In Gurudwara Near Kabul: Minister

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that authorities are in touch with a group of Sikhs who have taken shelter inside a gurudwara near Kabul after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan and that they...

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Tension Along Border With Mizoram Escalates After Firing By Assam Cops

Tension along the Mizoram-Assam border escalated again on Tuesday when personnel of the Assam police allegedly fired on civilians of the neighbouring state injuring one, an official said.

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Union Minister Bharti Pawar Dances With Tribals During "Jan Ashirwad Yatra"

Union minister Bharti Pawar and BJP leaders accompanying her broke into an impromptu jig with tribals in Palghar district of Maharashtra on the first day of her ''Jan Ashirwad Yatra''.

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Lowest Daily India Covid Cases In 5 Months, Record 1-Day Vaccinations

India saw a single-day rise of 25,166 new COVID-19 cases, the lowest in 154 days, taking the tally to 3,22,50,679, while the national recovery rate was recorded at 97.51 per cent, the highest since...

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Exclusive: 'Taliban Was Watching Embassy' - How India Evacuated Its Staff

Two Indian Air Force C-17 transports flew into Kabul on August 15 to evacuate Indian embassy personnel, including Indo-Tibetan Border Police personnel who defend the mission.

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Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Approves Policy On Operations Of Airstrips

The Uttar Pradesh cabinet on Monday approved a policy on the operations of airstrips by flying clubs and training academies in the state.

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India Evacuates Kabul Embassy, Special Flight Bringing Envoy, Staff Home

Amid escalating humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, India has evacuated its embassy staff in Kabul in a special Air Force flight.

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India Announces New E-Visa To Fast-Track Requests Amid Afghanistan Crisis

The government today announced a new category of electronic visa to fast-track applications from Afghans who wish to leave the war-torn country.

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LIVE: Total 3.22 Crore Covid Cases In India, Over 4.31 Lakh Deaths

India reported 32,937 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, besides 417 more deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the latest health update.

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S Jaishankar Discusses Afghan Situation With US Secretary Of State

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken over the latest developments in Afghanistan and underlined the urgency of restoring airports in Kabul.

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India Closely Monitoring Situation In Afghanistan: S Jaishankar

India is closely monitoring the situation in Afghanistan after Kabul fell to the Taliban, said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday, adding that the Government of India is in touch with...

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Stand Squarely Behind Afghanistan Pull-Out, Says Joe Biden Amid Criticism

President Joe Biden defended the US pullout of Afghanistan Monday, saying he stood by the policy and that it was time to leave after 20 years of conflict.

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Government Sets Up "Afghanistan Cell" To Coordinate Repatriation

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has set up an ''Afghanistan Cell'' to coordinate repatriation and related matters in the backdrop of the Taliban seizing control of the country.

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US Warns Against Travel To Turkey Amid Covid, Eases India Advisory

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned on Monday against travel to Turkey because of a rising number of COVID-19 cases in that nation but eased its advisory for India.

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Court Asks Centre To Reply To Plea Seeking Review Of Data Breaches

Delhi High Court asked centre to file a reply in a petition seeking direction to Computer Emergency Respondent Team -India (CERT-In), for commencing investigation and review of the recent data...

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"Quality Healthcare": Visuals Contradict Madhya Pradesh Policy Promise

Four separate videos of the poor conditions in Madhya Pradesh's government health care facilities show that the sector far removed from the state's policy promise of "high quality and affordable...

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In Nagaland, Plan To Form All-Party Government To Facilitate Peace Talks

Major political parties of Nagaland have agreed to come together and form an all-party government in the state to facilitate an early solution to the vexed Naga political issue and achieve an...

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Taliban Won't Even Let You Pick Up The Dead, Recall Afghans In Delhi

As the Taliban take over their country and a grave human tragedy unfolds, the Afghans living in Delhi reel under the uncertainty of the future, especially those who have not been able to contact their...

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Maharashtra Allows Those Under 18 To Visit Malls With Age Proof

The Maharashtra government on Monday decided to allow those below 18 years of age who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 to visit shopping malls upon displaying the valid age proof.

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Government Should Have Opened Talks With Taliban. Says Asaduddin Owaisi

India should have opened dialogue with the Taliban before it had full control of Afghanistan, said AIMIM chief and MP Asaduddin Owaisi today.

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Rajouri Murder Case Cracked, Victim's Sister Among 3 Arrested, Say Police

The Jammu and Kashmir police today claimed to have solved a case relating to the murder of a youth in Rajouri district last week with the arrest of three suspects, including his younger sister.

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Five Men Drag Woman, 60, Into Bushes, Rape Her In Madhya Pradesh

Five men, including two under the age of 18, have been arrested for allegedly raping a 60-year-old woman in Singrauli district of Madhya Pradesh, the police said today.

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Congress Counters Finance Minister's Oil Bonds Argument On Fuel Prices

The Congress today accused Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman of "falsely" citing the oil bonds issued by the previous UPA government as the reason for not reducing fuel prices.

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Centre Curbs Rapid Antigen Test Kits' Export Over 3rd Covid Wave Concerns

The government on Monday imposed restrictions on the export of Covid rapid antigen testing kits amid several experts warning of a possible third wave of the coronavirus pandemic.

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"No Freedom For Women": Afghans In India Helpless Amid Chaos Back Home

An Afghan national living in Delhi said she left her country four years ago as there was no freedom there and that the Taliban's return to power is only going to make things worse for the residents in...

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Panel For Pegasus "To Dispel Wrong Narrative", Centre Tells Supreme Court

The Pegasus snooping allegations will be examined by a group of experts in the field, the government told the Supreme Court today.

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Parsi New Year 2021: Navroz Date, History, Food and Significance

Navroz is the day that marks the Parsi New Year for the followers of the Zoroastrian faith. This year, it falls on August 16, that is, today.

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32,937 Fresh Covid Cases In India, 8.7% Lower Than Yesterday

India today reported 32,937 new cases, which is 8.7 per cent lower than yesterday, pushing the overall cases to 3,22,25,513. The country also reported 417 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the...

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Former Congress MP Sushmita Dev Quits Party, Sends Letter To Sonia Gandhi

Former Congress MP Sushmita Dev today quit the party and wrote a letter to chief Sonia Gandhi. The change in her Twitter bio to "Former Member" of the party was the first clue this morning that she...

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Trinamool Congress To Mark "Khela Hobe Diwas" Today

The Trinamool Congress will celebrate "Khela Hobe Diwas" on Monday across West Bengal and in Tripura -- the slogan that became the anthem of its successful battle against the BJP in the recently...

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Coronavirus Live Updates: India Reports 36,083 New Cases In Last 24 Hours

India reported 36,083 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the daily positivity rate to 1.88 per cent, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Sunday.

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Ties With The US On A Steady Upward Trajectory: Indian Ambassador

India's ties with the United States are on a steady upward trajectory, Indian ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu has said, observing that the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership between...

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"Where Will We Go? This Is Our Motherland": Afghans To Returning Indians

A total of 129 passengers who were onboard the Kabul-Delhi Air India flight arrived on Sunday evening. The flight took off from Kabul around the same time that the Taliban terrorists entered...

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Google Honours India's First Woman Satyagrahi With A Doodle

Google today released a striking doodle to honour the life and achievements of Subhadra Kumari Chauhan, a trailblazing writer and freedom fighter whose work rose to national prominence during a...

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Transgenders Invited To Independence-Day Function For First Time In Assam

It was indeed a "happy'' Independence Day for the transgenders of Assam as for the first time some members of the community were official invitees at the central function here to mark the completion...

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Foreign Minister S Jaishankar Begins 4-Day New York Visit On Monday

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will begin a four-day visit to the US from Monday to attend a number of UN Security Council events including a briefing on terrorism that will be held under...

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Rahul Gandhi On A 3-Day Visit To Kerala's Wayanad From August 16-18

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will be on a 3-day visit to his parliamentary constituency Wayanad in Kerala, from August 16 to August 18, informed the party on Sunday.

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Centre Has Grown Stubborn, Refuses To Heed Opposition: Ashok Gehlot

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Sunday accused the Centre of being too stubborn to heed anyone else, including the Opposition.

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Mamata Banerjee To Be Among "Prime Architects" To Topple BJP: Trinamool

The Trinamool Congress has vowed to oust the government at the centre after the 2024 Lok Sabha polls and asserted that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee would be one of the key architects of...

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Arvind Kejriwal Inaugurates Five Flag Masts On 75th Independence Day

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, along with his Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and Home Minister Satyendra Jain, inaugurated five flag masts on the 75th Independence Day on Sunday.

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Himanta Sarma Assam's Most Divisive Chief Minister Ever: MLA Akhil Gogoi

Hitting out at Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over the cow protection bill, MLA Akhil Gogoi said he will be remembered as the "most communal and divisive CM" in the history of Assam.

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Counter Drone Tech Guarded Red Fort This Independence Day

A Counter Drone Technology developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) was installed to monitor the Red Fort and its surrounding area.

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India Trying To Evacuate Hundreds Amid Taliban Blitz: Report

India is gearing up to evacuate hundreds of its officials and citizens from Kabul after Afghan President Ashraf Ghani left Afghanistan, setting the stage for the Taliban to recapture power in the...

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BSF Personnel Allegedly Dies By Suicide On Duty Along Bangladesh Border

Forty-two-year old Constable Manbir Singh, a native of Uttar Pradesh, allegedly shot himself with his own service weapon. He was part of the BSF's 134th Battalion. A probe is on by BSF officials.

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Young People Will Be Given More Tickets In Punjab Polls: Navjot Sidhu

Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Sunday said during the upcoming state assembly polls, youths will be given more tickets than they got during the last one.

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Trinamool Seeks PM Apology For Saying Bengal Freedom Fighter From Assam

The Trinamool Congress on Sunday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has scant knowledge of history and demanded an apology from him for incorrectly saying that freedom fighter from West Bengal,...

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Indian Naval Ship In UK Hosts Flag Hoisting Ceremony On Independence Day

An Indian Navy frontline frigate docked at Portsmouth harbour on England's south coast as part of a goodwill visit was at the heart of Sunday's Independence Day celebrations in the UK.

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Jessica Lall's Sister Sabrina Lall Dies Following Prolonged Illness

Sabrina Lall was the younger sister of Jessica Lall, the Delhi model shot dead in an upmarket bar in the national capital. She died following prolonged illness. She was at the forefront of the...

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Ties ''More Important Than Ever'': US Greets India On Independence Day

Extending wishes on the occasion of India's Independence Day, US President Joe Biden said that New Delhi and Washington must show the world that the "two great and diverse democracies" can deliver for...

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Google Celebrates India's 75th Independence Day With A Doodle

Google today commemorated the Independence Day of the world's largest democracy with a doodle celebrating its cultural traditions forged in centuries of historical progress. India is celebrating its...

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Coronavirus Live Updates: India Reports 38,667 New Cases In Last 24 Hours

India on Saturday reported 38,667 fresh COVID-19 cases, which is 3.6 per cent lower than yesterday's cases. The daily test positivity rate was at 1.73 per cent, which has been less than 3 per cent for...

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Assam Jatiya Parishad Protests Adani Group's Takeover Of Guwahati Airport

The week-long mass signature drive launched by Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) to demand the withdrawal of the decision to hand over Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport of Borjhar to Adani Group came...

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UP Bans Processions On Muharram In View Of Pandemic, Security Concerns

The Uttar Pradesh government has asked district authorities to not allow any religious processions to be taken out on the occasion of Muharram in view of the COVID-19 pandemic and security concerns.

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Give Opportunities To Daughters To Explore Avenues Of Growth: President

Asserting that epoch-making changes are taking place with the success of women in all walks of life, President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday asked every parent to provide opportunities to their...

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LoC Situation In J&K Under Control Due To Army's Valour: Rajnath Singh

The situation along Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir remained under control in the last one year due to the vigilance and indomitable valour of Indian Armed Forces, said Defence Minister...

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Chhattisgarh Steps Up Security For Independence Day

Security has been stepped up in Chhattisgarh, particularly in Maoist-affected areas, ahead of Independence Day with intensified patrolling and other measures to prevent any untoward incident, police...

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J&K Cop Babu Ram Conferred With Ashok Chakra Posthumously

Assistant Sub-Inspector Babu Ram and Constable Altaf Hussain Bhat of Jammu and Kashmir Police were on Saturday posthumously conferred with the Ashoka Chakra and the Kirti Chakra awards respectively on...

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Trinamool Leader Shot Dead In Bengal, 5 Arrested: Police

A Trinamool youth leader was shot dead by unidentified persons in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, following which five people were arrested, police said on Saturday.

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3 CoBRA Commandos Awarded ''Shaurya Chakra'' For Anti-Maoist Operation

Three CoBRA commandos of the Central Reserve Police Force have been awarded the ''Shaurya Chakra'' for displaying bravery and killing four "hardcore" Maoists in the worst Maoist violence-affected...

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On Pak's Independence Day, Indian, Pakistani Troops Exchange Sweets

Indian troops on Saturday greeted their Pakistani counterparts on their nation's Independence Day and exchanged sweets along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border (IB) in Jammu and...

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67 Maharashtra Police Personnel Awarded Gallantry, Service Medals

At least 67 personnel of the Maharashtra police were awarded medals for gallantry, distinguished service and meritorious service on the eve of the 75th Independence Day, an official said on Saturday.

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Talking To Farmers, Anyone Disturbing Law Will Be Firmly Dealt: Top Cop

Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana has said they have been talking to farmers protesting against farm laws and steps have been taken to prevent recurrence of the past incident

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Delhi Doctor Who Contracted Covid In April Dies At Hyderabad Hospital

A 39-year-old Delhi doctor, who had contracted Covid in April, has died at a Hyderabad hospital after undergoing a lung transplant around 13 days back, his family friend said on Saturday.

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