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Assam to restore forest cover in Behali, action against encroachers

Guwahati, July 16: Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah on Thursday said the state government would immediately restore forest...
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Durand Cup trophy tour begins in Guwahati, countdown starts for 135th edition

Guwahati, July 16: The countdown to the 135th Indian Oil Durand Cup began in Assam on Thursday with...
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PM Modi to virtually inaugurate redeveloped Jaisalmer Railway Station tomorrow

Jaipur, July 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the newly redeveloped Jaisalmer Railway Station on Friday...
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CBDT allows taxpayers to see their foreign asset info online via AIS

New Delhi, July 16: In a significant step towards enhancing taxpayer services and promoting voluntary tax compliance, the...
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Mission 360 gains momentum as BJP targets support for landmark ‘Constitutional Amendment’

New Delhi, July 16: Ahead of Parliament's Monsoon Session beginning from July 20, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)...
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Initiative to boost morale of forest staff, VDP members facing monsoon challenges in Majuli

Guwahati, July 16: Premier biodiversity conservation organisation Aaranyak (www.aaranyak.org) with the objective to complement the challenging monsoon-season-efforts of Forest...
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SC flags stress of introducing third language in Class 9, suggests CBSE to begin from Class 6

New Delhi, July 16:  The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed concern over the introduction of a third language...
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Koel Mallick resigns from Rajya Sabha; 4th Trinamool MP to quit after Bengal poll loss

Kolkata, July 16: Actress-turned-politician and Trinamool leader, Rukmini Mallick, popularly known as Koel Mallick, has resigned from the...
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Manipur Police begins rollout of e-Office system to boost transparency, digital governance

Imphal, July 16: Manipur Police has initiated the process of introducing the e-Office system across the state to...
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US targets China’s grip on critical minerals

Washington, July 16: The Trump administration has told lawmakers that it is reshaping US development finance and overseas...
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NSA Doval urges BIMSTEC nations to collaborate, take decisions for mutual benefits amid global uncertainties

New Delhi, July 16: National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Thursday stressed the need for BIMSTEC nations...
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Azam Khan-founded Jauhar University faces demolition as 38 buildings found illegal; UP govt says action as per law

Lucknow, July 16: A political controversy has erupted after the Rampur Development Authority (RDA) ordered the demolition of...
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APEDA facilitates 1st organic apricot shipment from Ladakh to UAE

New Delhi, July 16: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said that the export of first...
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IRCTC unveils new beta website after MNIT Jaipur students’ suggestions promising faster bookings

Jaipur, July 16: Booking train tickets on the IRCTC website is set to become faster and more user-friendly....
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Siya Goyal’s family asked to halt business after FDA raid

Pune, July 16: In mounting trouble for the family of Siya Goyal, who is accused of allegedly murdering...
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India’s credit to agriculture sector jumps 4-fold to Rs 32.50 lakh crore in last 11 years

New Delhi, July 16: India’s ground level credit disbursed to the agriculture sector has surged to Rs 32.50...
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Raj Thackeray slams Centre over Sonam Wangchuk’s fast, seeks action on NEET crisis

Mumbai, July 16: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Thursday targeted the BJP-led central government over...
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How India’s first hydrogen-powered train will generate its own power and carry 2,600 passengers

New Delhi, July 16:  India is set to enter the hydrogen-powered rail era as Prime Minister Narendra Modi...
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J&K desperation drives Lashkar-e-Taiba to water routes as land infiltration closes

New Delhi, July 16: With the land routes becoming extremely difficult to infiltrate, the Lashkar-e-Taiba is now planning...
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Kolkata placed under tight security for Rath Yatra celebrations

Kolkata, July 16: Entire Kolkata has been wrapped under blanket security coverage since early Thursday morning on the...
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‘Give us new kidneys or let us die’: Kota mothers’ plea exposes maternal healthcare crisis in Rajasthan

Jaipur, July 16: Five young mothers who entered Kota Medical College to give birth now find themselves fighting...
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Not worried to start from scratch again: Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata, July 15: Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said in a video message that...
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Army Chief visits Trishakti Corps, reviews operational preparedness

Kolkata, July 15: Chief of the Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth visited the headquarters of the XXXIII Corps,...
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Dharmasthala mass burial case: SIT submits 7,005-page final report to court

Mangaluru, July 15: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Wednesday submitted its final report before a court in...
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Delhi court allows Umar Khalid’s two weekly video meetings with family

New Delhi, July 15: A Delhi court has allowed jailed student activist Umar Khalid to have two e-mulakats...
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Arunachal flood, landslides more devastating than 1950 quake: MP

GUWAHATI, July 15: Rajya Sabha MP from Arunachal Pradesh, Tai Tagak has described the flood and landslides, currently...
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Assam minister reviews meet to address urban flooding, waterlogging

GUWAHATI, July 15: A review meeting of Mission Flood Free Guwahati was held here to assess the situation...
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PoK unrest: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq expresses deep anguish over loss of lives

Srinagar, July 15: Senior religious leader and chief cleric of Kashmir, Mirwaiz Maulana Umar Farooq, on Wednesday expressed...
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Cabinet okays Rs 10,998 crore project for 43 km link corridor to decongest Varanasi

New Delhi, July 15: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday...
INTERNATIONAL

Strong case for India and Belgium to engage more: EAM Jaishankar

Brussels, July 15: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar said on Wednesday that the international situation wants nations...
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Over 100 rescued after massive fire breaks out in Noida building; two critical

Noida, July 15: A major fire broke out at a five-storey building in Mamura village under the Phase...
MEGHALAYA

Assam govt unveils Rs 150 crore project to tackle flash floods in Jorabat

Guwahati, July 15: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday announced a Rs 150 crore flood mitigation...
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Rumours of NCP(SP) supporting Delimitation Bill, joining NDA are baseless: Sule denies media reports

Mumbai, July 15: NCP(SP) working president and MP, Supriya Sule, on Wednesday categorically dismissed intense media speculation suggesting...
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BKTC Treasurer transferred amid Badrinath Temple embezzlement row: CEO

Chamoli (Uttarakhand), July 15: Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee's (BKTC) Chief Executive Officer Sohan Singh Rangad on Wednesday said...
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SC rejects PIL against NEET-UG 2026 retest, says issue no longer survives

New Delhi, July 15: The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the National...
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China’s growing investment in African ports raises sovereignty risks: Report

New Delhi, July 15: China’s growing investments in African ports undermine the sovereignty of African nations and are...
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Meaningful contribution: Palestine welcomes India’s new development projects for Gaza

New Delhi, July 15: Palestine on Wednesday warmly welcomed India's announcement to establish three major development projects for...
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Nasscom, FICCI hail UK FTA as India advances towards becoming a developed economy

New Delhi, July 15: IT industry’s apex body Nasscom on Wednesday welcomed the coming into force of the...
MEGHALAYA

Meghalaya awaiting report on Byrnihat pollution, residents urged to file complaints

Shillong, July 15: Meghalaya Health Minister Wailadmiki Shylla on Wednesday said the state government is awaiting the findings...
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Kerala forest department seeks details after Mohanlal’s 10 elephant tusk disclosure

Kochi, July 15: Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has revealed that he is in possession of five pairs of elephant...
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Arunachal’s hydropower push with people’s consent could make it Northeast’s richest state: Sarma

Guwahati, July 15: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said Arunachal Pradesh's aggressive push towards hydropower...
NATIONAL

Who killed 11 innocents? BJP alleges Cong govt’s cover-up after clean chit to 3 IPS officers

Bengaluru, July 15: After a clean chit to three senior IPS officers in the 2025 Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede...
INTERNATIONAL

‘Significant moment in India-UK partnership’: PM Modi hails landmark free trade agreement

New Delhi, July 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday described the coming into force of the India-UK...
INTERNATIONAL

PM Modi ‘extremely competent’ and accomplished: Poland’s State Secretary

New Delhi, July 14: Wladyslaw Teofil Bartoszewski, Poland's Secretary of State and Deputy Foreign Minister, on Tuesday hailed...
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Bharat Tex 2026 kicks off with record global participation

New Delhi, July 14: Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh on Tuesday inaugurated Bharat Tex 2026 at the Bharat...
MEGHALAYA

Garo Hills groups reiterate demands for reforming GHADC

TURA, July 14: Several prominent groups from Garo Hills have urged GHADC authorities to follow through and look...
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Assam focus on improving access to quality education, infra in hill districts

GUWAHATI, July 14: Assam education minister Ranoj Pegu held a review meeting with a delegation from Karbi Anglong...
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AAPSU moves PM over flood, landslide damages in Arunachal

GUWAHATI, July 14: The All Arunachal Pradesh Students' Union (AAPSU) has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking...
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Assam Assembly: Leader of Opp raises key issue of ST status for 6 communities

GUWAHATI, July 14: Leader of the Opposition, Wajed Ali Choudhury raised the crucial issue of granting Scheduled Tribe (ST)...
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India and Ghana discuss strengthening maritime, port sector cooperation

Accra, July 14: India’s High Commissioner designate to Ghana, Surinder Bhagat, paid a courtesy call on Major-General Paul...
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Twisha death case: Giribala Singh, son to remain in judicial custody till July 28 for not cooperating with CBI

Bhopal, July 14: A Bhopal district court on Tuesday extended the judicial custody of former district judge Giribala...
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India, Maldives make progress on FTA to boost bilateral trade

New Delhi, July 14: The government on Tuesday said that the first round of negotiations for the India-Maldives...
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India’s net direct tax kitty jumps 16.4 per cent to Rs 6.51 lakh crore

New Delhi, July 14: India's net direct tax collections recorded a robust 16.4 per cent year-on-year growth to...
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SC upholds Lalu Yadav’s relief in fodder scam case; rejects CBI plea

New Delhi, July 14: The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to interfere with the Jharkhand High Court's order...
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Major reshuffle in Bengal Police: 33 IPS officers transferred; Natarajan R Babu new intelligence chief

Kolkata, July 14: A major reshuffle took place in the state police administration on Tuesday, with the Suvendu...
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BJP was strongest critic of EVM; Chandrababu Naidu’s VVPAT idea helped: SY Quraishi

New Delhi, July 14: Former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) S.Y. Quraishi on Tuesday said that the Bharatiya Janata...
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ECI modifies SIR schedule for Andhra, Haryana; fixes Oct 3 as date for final list

New Delhi, July 14: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday modified the schedule for Special Intensive...
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Expelled him from AAP long ago, says Kejriwal amid criticism over ex-Councillor Tahir Hussain’s conviction

New Delhi, July 14: Facing flak over the conviction of former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain in the 2020...
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IWEC 2026: Aaranyak and WTI lead discussions on community-based approaches to combat wildlife crime

Guwahati, July 14: A team from Aaranyak's Legal and Advocacy Division (LAD) participated in the Indian Wildlife Ecology Conference...
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NIA chargesheets 6th accused in CPI-Maoist Magadh zone revival, extortion case

New Delhi, July 14: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed its third chargesheet in a major conspiracy...
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‘Please do not let Ketan Agarwal become another case file’: Mother asks PM Modi to ensure speedy justice’

Pune, July 14: Rakhi Agarwal, mother of Ketan Agarwal who was allegedly murdered by his fiancee Siya Goyal...
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Mindfulness skill to be introduced among RGU students for greater focus: Prof Thinley

Guwahati, July 14: The Assam Royal Global University (RGU) has welcomed internationally renowned academician, education leader, researcher, and...
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India-UK FTA to make British goods cheaper and boost Indian exports from July 15

New Delhi, July 14: The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will come into force on Wednesday,...
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Jammu court issues non-bailable warrant against Hafiz Saeed, says custodial interrogation necessary

Jammu, July 14: In a major development in the Pahalgam terror attack case, a Jammu court has issued...
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BSNL’s core service revenue rises 10 pc to Rs 4,418 crore in Q1

New Delhi, July 13: State-owned telecom operator BSNL on Monday reported a 10 per cent year-on-year increase in...
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India emerges as trusted hub for global entertainment industry

Abu Dhabi, July 13: The global premiere of noted filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s film 'The Odyssey' in India is...
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SCBA condemns brutal assault on advocate, demands fair probe

New Delhi, July 13: The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) on Monday strongly condemned the alleged brutal assault...
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SC upholds relief for CRPF constable removed after losing vision, grants Rs 1.25 crore compensation

New Delhi, July 13: The Supreme Court on Monday upheld a Himachal Pradesh High Court verdict holding that...
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Manipur: Kuki body reiterates demand for UT, seeks political talks for lasting peace

Imphal, July 13: Kuki-Zo Council (KZC), the apex body of the Kuki-Zo tribal community in Manipur, on Monday...
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Security risks cast shadow over China-Myanmar-Bangladesh Economic Corridor: Report

Dhaka, July 13: Security concerns remain perhaps the biggest obstacle for the implementation of the proposed China-Myanmar-Bangladesh Economic...
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RBI tells banks to empower Internal Ombudsmen to redress customer grievances

Mumbai, July 13: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday asked banks to empower their Internal Ombudsmen...
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ATC Coin case: ED attaches 11 shops, 4 flats in Mumbai worth Rs 55.50 crore

New Delhi, July 13: In a crackdown on illegal cryptocurrency, the ED attached Rs 55. 50 crore worth...
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Total area sown in India’s current kharif season so far crosses 531 lakh hectares

New Delhi, July 13: The total area sown under kharif crops in the current season so far is...
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Ladakh to constitute hill development council in each of its seven districts

Leh, July 13: Each of the seven districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh will have an Autonomous...
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SC sets aside ex parte foreigner declarations in 24 Assam cases, orders fresh adjudication

New Delhi, July 13: The Supreme Court on Monday set aside ex parte opinions passed in 24 Foreigners...
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BJP questions Rahul Gandhi’s ‘disappearance’, slams ‘absence’ from landslide-hit Wayanad

New Delhi, July 13: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha MP and senior spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi on Monday...
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PM Modi to open PGI Chandigarh’s landmark healthcare projects of Rs 1,200 crore on July 17

Chandigarh, July 13: The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) here on Monday outlined the significance...
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IMD forecasts more rain in Guwahati in next 3 days

Guwahati, July 13: Amid heavy rain in and around Guwahati and traffic snarls in flood-prone areas like Jorabat...
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Karnataka Governor suspends KPSC Chairman Sahukar amid daughters’ job row

Bengaluru, July 13: Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) Chairman Shivshankrappa S. Sahukar has been placed under suspension by...
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Notorious criminal Raja Dutta shot dead in Kolkata, five detained

Kolkata, July 13: Notorious criminal Raja Dutta was killed in a suspected shootout in the early hours of...
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Assam’s cancer survival rate reaches 62 pc, exceeds national average: Himanta Sarma

Guwahati, July 13: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the state's three-tier cancer care programme...
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I’m not Gandhiji… I would kill again: Murder convict tells Kerala court after conviction

Palakkad, July 13: "Hang me if you want. I don't mind. If necessary, I would eliminate more people....
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Piyush Goyal’s visit to Spain, Belgium and Finland set to deepen India-EU trade ties

New Delhi, July 13: As India and the European Union work towards the early implementation of the India-EU...
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Govt invites citizens to participate in interactive events, Citizen’s Pledge to honour CRPF on its 88th Raising Day

New Delhi, July 13: As part of the 88th Raising Day celebrations of the Central Reserve Police Force...
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Assam CM reviews Bhupen Hazarika memorial, police housing and zoo modernisation projects

Guwahati, July 11: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday reviewed a series of major infrastructure and...
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Concerns grow about Navy’s acquisition plans as INS Mahendragiri gets inducted

Kolkata, July 11: Even as the Indian Navy inducted its sixth advanced stealth frigate on Saturday, concerns remain...
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Israel Embassy in New Delhi hosts launch of Eyal Nir’s book ‘Budo for Life’

New Delhi, July 11: The Embassy of Israel in New Delhi hosted the official launch of the book...
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NIA chargesheets Pakistani terrorist Shehzad Bhatti, 7 others in Ambala blast

New Delhi, July 11: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed charges against eight accused, including Pakistani gangster-turned-terrorist...
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Skill enhancement programme equips 62 Udalguri artisans with advanced weaving techniques

Guwahati, July 11: Sixty-two traditional weavers from two villages in Assam's Udalguri district have completed an intensive skill...
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Kerala couple among 15 Indians killed in Vietnam boat tragedy

Thiruvananthapuram, July 11: What began as a dream holiday ended in heartbreak for a couple from Kerala after...
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Indian Navy is self-reliant, adaptive of modern technologies: Naval chief Swaminathan

Visakhapatnam, July 11: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan on Saturday asserted that the force is...
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Experts discuss plan to promote legal education in Hindi

New Delhi, July 11: Legal experts, academicians and officials on Saturday discussed a 10-year perspective action plan for...
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Tripura MP Biplab Deb posts high MPLADS fund utilisation, spends over 93 pc allocation

New Delhi/Agartala, July 11: Lok Sabha MP from West Tripura parliamentary constituency, Biplab Kumar Deb, has recorded one...
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Aiming to raise tourism’s contribution to economy to 10 pc by 2047: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

Jaipur, July 11: Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, said on Saturday that under the...
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Manipur govt committed to ensuring justice in killing of six Naga civilians: CM

Imphal, July 11: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday reiterated that the Bharatiya Janata Party-led state...
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Assam to secure UNESCO status for Bihu, Majuli Vaishnavite heritage

Guwahati, July 10: The Assam government on Friday announced an ambitious roadmap to secure UNESCO recognition for some...
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India, New Zealand to fast-track FTA implementation, boost goods and services trade

Auckland, July 1: India and New Zealand on Saturday announced to work together on next steps for the...
INTERNATIONAL

PM Modi invites New Zealand investors to partner India in key sectors

Auckland, July 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday invited New Zealand investors and business houses to partner...
INTERNATIONAL

India, New Zealand unveil Strategic Partnership Roadmap to 2030, set ambitious agenda across trade, defence

Auckland, July 11: India and New Zealand on Saturday announced the creation of a Strategic Partnership and unveiled...
INTERNATIONAL

India emerging as key geopolitical player, Indo-Pacific partner under PM Modi, says Christopher Luxon

Auckland, July 11: Highlighting India's growing global stature, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Saturday said that...
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