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A mini tactical drone of the Indian Army inadvertently crossed over to the Pakistani side of the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir following a technical glitch, officials on Friday said.The Pakistani troops recovered the unmanned aerial vehicle, according to reports.The Army sent a message on...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday departed after a whirlwind visit to the Ukrainian capital in Kyiv as he held 'productive talks' with President Volodymr Zelenskyy with an assurance of contributing personally to ending its raging war with Russia.'My visit to Ukraine was historic. I came to...
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The trainer aircraft that went missing after taking off from Jharkhand's Jamshedpur on August 20 is yet to be found, as search operations are on for it in a dam for the fourth day on Friday, officials said.Bodies of the trainee pilot and his instructor, who were on board the two-seater aircraft,...
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Mumbai and many other parts of Maharashtra are expected to receive heavy rainfall over the next four to five days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday said.The Met office issued an orange alert forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall in Palghar, Thane, Mumbai, Raigad and...
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When Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Friday, he first shook hands and immediately gave him a warm hug.The hug to the top leader of the war-torn country came barely six weeks after Modi had similarly hugged the leader of Ukraine's arch enemy...
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From the Sensex pack, Tata Motors, Sun Pharmaceutical, Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finserv, ICICI Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra and JSW Steel were the gainers. Tech Mahindra, HCL Technologies, Asian Paints, Titan, Infosys, State Bank of India, Tata Consultancy Services and HDFC Bank were the laggards.
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um. Rising for the fourth straight session, the 30-share BSE Sensex ended 33.02 points or 0.04 per cent higher at 81,086.21.In early trade, the benchmark declined 169.93 points or 0.20 per cent to a low of 80,883.26.Later, it bounced back 178.3 points or 0.21 per cent to hit a high of 81,231.49...
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State-wise distribution of monsoon rainfall till August 23, 2024.
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Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday expressed disagreement with a Bombay high court order restraining political parties from calling a bandh, but asserted the opposition bloc Maha Vikas Aghadi has withdrawn its proposed shutdown in Maharashtra on Saturday over a...
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Opposition leaders and workers will hold peaceful demonstrations and tie black bands around their mouth on Saturday as a mark of protest against the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra over a sexual abuse incident in a school, the Congress said on Friday after a Bombay high court ruling on bandh...
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Mumbai police on Friday said it had issued notices to leaders and activists of the Maha Vikas Aghadi in connection with the August 24 Maharashtra bandh call given by the opposition alliance, a senior official said.The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance had called for a shut-down across...
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday threw open its scientific data gathered from the Chandrayaan-3 mission for researchers across the world for analyses to mark the first anniversary of India landing a spacecraft on the Moon.The space agency has granted access to over 55...
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JUST IN: Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar chief Sharad Pawar appeals for withdrawal of August 24 Maharashtra bandh call in view of high court order. Earlier, the Bombay HC restrained any political party or person from calling for Maharashtra bandh tomorrow. The opposition grouping...
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Police have booked a man and seven members of his family for allegedly pronouncing triple talaq to her after she praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UP Chief Minister for the development of Ayodhya.Earlier, he had also beaten her and hurled hot 'dal' at her, Maryam alleged in her complaint...
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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar arrived in the national capital on Friday for crucial meetings with top Congress leaders.Sources indicate that the primary focus of these discussions will be to formulate a strategy ahead of next week's high court...
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Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said that the passengers onboard the bus that fell 150 metres into a river in central Nepal were from Jalgaon district in the state as per preliminary information, and efforts are on to bring them back. In a post on 'X', Fadnavis...
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The Bombay High Court restrains any political party or person from calling for Maharashtra Bandh tomorrow. The opposition grouping Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), comprising Congress, Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP), has called for a Maharashtra Bandh tomorrow to protest against the Badlapur incident.Sharad...
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Earlier today PM Modi paid tributes at the Gandhi statue in Kyiv. Paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Kyiv. The ideals of Bapu are universal and give hope to millions. May we all follow the path he showed to humanity, Modi posted on X.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Ukrainian capital city Kyiv with his trademark hug.Both leaders honoured the Memory of Children at the Martyrologist Exposition at the Ukraine National Museum in Kyiv.After paying floral tributes at the...
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The Calcutta High Court on Friday ordered the transfer of investigation into alleged financial irregularities at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital from a state-constituted Special Investigation Team (SIT) to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The decision followed a petition by former...
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Will India extradite Sheikh Hasina?
Bangladesh's interim government has revoked ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina's diplomatic passport along with all members of the former Cabinet, over two weeks after she resigned and fled to India following a student-led uprising against her government. A statement by the Security Services...
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Karnataka Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil on Friday asked people not to worry about the mpox outbreak reported in some African countries as no infection has been detected in India till now. The minister said free testing facilities have been arranged at the Victoria Hospital....
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NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Friday said that the incidents of atrocities against young girls and women are rising in Maharashtra, suggesting that the home department should be alert to keep a check on such crimes.Referring to the Badlapur incident, Pawar said it was shocking that such a crime...
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Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday demanded the withdrawal of cases against those who had protested in Badlapur against the alleged sexual abuse of two kindergarten girls, warning that the opposition would have to hit the streets if it is not done. Addressing a news conference,...
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An overcast sky blanketed the national capital as rain lashed several parts of the city during the early afternoon on Friday, with the weather department predicting more showers during the day. The city has been placed under a 'yellow' alert, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.The...
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Massive protests were witnessed in Assam after a 14-year-old girl was allegedly raped by three persons in Nagaon district, police said on Friday.The incident took place in Dhing area when the girl was returning home from her tuition on Thursday evening.The minor was found in an unconscious state...
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The bus was en route to Pokhara, a pretty hillstation
At least 11 people were killed after an Indian-registered passenger bus plunged into the Marsyangdi River in central Nepal on Friday, according to a media report. The accident took place at Aaina Pahara in Tanahun district, Myrepublica.com reported.A team of 45 Armed Police Force personnel led...
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At least 40 children were injured, five of them seriously, after a portion of the first-floor balcony of their school in Barabanki collapsed on Friday, police said. The children are being treated at the district hospital. The condition of five students is stated to be critical, Barabanki...
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Update: Markets regulator Sebi has barred industrialist Anil Ambani, 24 other entities, including former key officials of Reliance Home Finance from the securities market for five years for diversion of funds from the company. Sebi has imposed a penalty of Rs 25 crore on Ambani and restrained...
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The prime minister and his Cabinet will be compelled to do what governments in other democracies must: Listen to criticism from citizens and tolerate it and even learn from it. In doing so, perhaps they can also get a laugh out of the material, as many of us so often do, notes Aakar Patel. Read...
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SEBI bans Industrialist Anil Ambani, 24 other entities, including former officials of Reliance Home Finance from the securities market for 5 years for diversion of funds, imposes fine of Rs 25 cr on Anil Ambani. Details awaited.
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A Delhi court on Friday rejected the bail applications of four jailed co-owners of a coaching centre basement where three civil services aspirants drowned last month. Principal District and Sessions Judge Anju Bajaj Chandna said, Investigation is at initial stage. I am not inclined to give bail....
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PM Modi's convoy in Kyiv
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaches Kyiv from Poland to begin his one-day visit to Ukraine. This is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Ukraine since its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Modi will hold wide-ranging talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy...
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NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar has said that the Z plus security cover accorded to him could be an arrangement to get authentic information about him as Maharashtra assembly polls are around the corner. The Centre on Wednesday accorded Z plus the highest category of armed VIP security cover to...
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Indian students await the arrival of PM Narendra Modi's arrival in Kyiv, Ukraine. An Indian student says, We are excited about PM Modi's arrival here. The government of India has been helping Indian students here since the time of Operation Ganga. We are very excited to meet PM Modi.Here we have...
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Trump and Kim Jong-Un in 2018
Kamala Harris has said that, if elected the commander-in-chief of the US, she will ensure that the country always has the strongest and most lethal fighting force in the world, Israel has the ability to defend itself and Ukraine and NATO allies are not abandoned. Harris, 59, made these remarks...
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Indian markets continued their upward movement on Friday, with both major indices opening with marginal gains. The Nifty 50 index began the day with an increase of 0.14 per cent, or 33.60 points, reaching 24,845.10 points. Similarly, the BSE Sensex opened with a rise of 0.14 per cent, or...
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Kamala Harris on foreign policey: Ukraine: She has committed to supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression. She has met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at least six times and announced $1.5 billion for energy assistance, humanitarian needs, and other aid for the...
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Kamala Harris has vowed to be president for all Americans and asked them to reject political divisions, warning of extremely serious consequences of putting her Republican rival Donald Trump back in White House. Vice President Harris, who is of Indian and African heritage, on Thursday night...
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Former President Donald Trump reacted to Vice President Kamala Harris' speech Thursday at the Democratic National Convention in real-time on Truth Social. IS SHE TALKING ABOUT ME?' Trump posted. The former president posted in rapid succession, criticizing Harris' speech, saying, A lot of talk...
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Promising that she will be a president who unites the people of the country, Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday said that the upcoming presidential election is a chance to chart a new way forward, not as members of any one party or faction, but as Americans. Harris, 59, is the first ever...
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Kamala Harris has remembered her mother Shyamala Gopalan and said that she misses her every day, especially when she is on the verge of breaking the highest glass ceiling of the United States.Vice President Harris, who is of Indian and African heritage, on Thursday night accepted the nomination...
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An ASI survey of the Gyanvapi mosque wazukhana is not permissible as there is a Supreme Court order that the area should be preserved, the mosque management committee has told the Allahabad high court.The Anjuman Intezamia Committee Thursday filed a counter-affidavit before the Allahabad HC in...
