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India and France sealed an ambitious industrial roadmap to co-develop critical military hardware, firmed up a space situational awareness programme while Airbus SE and Tata Advanced Systems Ltd agreed to jointly build H125 helicopters following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and...
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Amid the possibility of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar making yet another switch to the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, the BJP has called its state executive meeting tomorrow and the day after, the sources said. The meeting is likely to be held on January 27 and...
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As many as 58 children fell sick due to suspected food poisoning after having meal following the Republic Day function at a government school in Madhya Pradesh's Rewa district, an official said on Friday. The condition of most of them was stable while one girl has been admitted to a...
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Three college students drowned in the Vellayani lake near Vizhinjam in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday afternoon. The three, aged between 20 and 21 years, were part of a group of four students from the nearby Christ College who used to often frequent the lake, the police said. The...
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Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil on Friday warned Maharashtra government to issue a government resolution regarding Maratha quota adding that if demands are not met by tonight then protestors will march towards Mumbai on Saturday morning. Reiterating his demands in Navi...
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Divya Pahuja
The Gurugram police arrested accused Ravi Banga on Friday from Jaipur in ex-model Divya Pahuja murder case. The police had announced a reward of Rs 50,000 for providing information regarding Banga. Banga, a resident of Gurudwara Road Model Town in Hisar, had allegedly disposed of...
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Akhilesh Yadav, the Samajwadi Party chief and ally of the INDIA bloc on Friday said that there is no sign of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, a key figure in the opposition alliance returning to the National Democratic Alliance. Speaking to the reporters here, Yadav also expressed...
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The Border Security Force on Friday recovered a China-made drone from a farming field in the Roranwala Khurd village in Punjab's Amritsar, an official statement by the BSF said. According to the official statement, the recovery of the drone took place during the patrol by the BSF...
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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar
Amid speculations that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar may pull out of the ruling 'Mahagathbandhan' and return to the Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA, leader of opposition in the assembly Vijay Kumar Sinha on Friday said the saffron party's state unit will accept whatever its the central...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the annual NCC PM Rally at the Cariappa Parade Ground here on Saturday . The Prime Minister's Office said the event will include a cultural programme on the theme 'Amrit Kaal Ki NCC' showcasing contribution and empowerment of the young...
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The Centre on Friday decided to delay implementation of stricter measures to curb pollution in Delhi-NCR despite the 24-hour average AQI in Delhi breaching the 400-mark for the second time in three days. Delhi's 24-hour average Air Quality Index stood at 409 at 4 pm, a level requiring...
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Bharatiya Janata Party ally and Hindustani Awam Morcha-Secular leader Santosh Kumar Suman said on Friday that the Bihar government may fall in a day or two, amid indications that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar could snap ties with the INDIA bloc and return to the NDA.Suman, who is an MLC and son of...
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Charging the Prime Minister Narendra Modi with behaving like a puppet in the hands of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Congress President M Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday accused the organisation and the Bharatiya Janata Party of conspiring to distort the Constitution. ...
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Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Friday said he is neither happy nor unhappy about the possibility of the Nitish Kumar-led Janaat Dal-United reviving its ties with the Bharatiya Janata Party as the Bihar chief minister's equations with INDIA bloc partners turn sour.Amid speculation that Kumar --...
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Britain's King Charles III was on Friday admitted to a private hospital here for treatment for an enlarged prostate, Buckingham Palace announced. The procedure will be carried out at the London Clinic private hospital, where Catherine, the Princess of Wales, had surgery last week. The...
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Nitish Kumar is likely to take oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar on January 28, 2024 with support from the Bharatiya Janata Party, sources told Rediff.com.It is more or less finalised that Nitish will join hands with the BJP to form a new government. This is a matter of one or two days. a...
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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday attended the high tea ceremony at the Raj Bhavan in Patna, where his deputy Tejashwi Yadav remained absent. The development comes in the backdrop of speculations that Kumar, the Janata Dal-United president, could pull out of the Mahagathbandhan and...
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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal-United on Friday asserted that the party was firmly with INDIA coalition but wanted the Congress to do introspection with regard to alliance partners and sharing of seats.State JD-U president Umesh Singh Kushwaha made the statement, refuting rumours...
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Maratha quota leader Manoj Jarange on Friday asserted that he won't abandon his agitation midway till the community is granted reservation in government jobs and education, while Maharashtra minister Deepak Kesarkar said the activist's demands have been accepted.Jarange was addressing protesters...
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Hema Malini, Malini Awasthi, Anup Jalota, Anuradha Paudwal and Sonal Mansingh are among artistes who will perform at the newly-constructed Ram temple in Ayodhya to offer Shree Ram Rag Seva.The 45-day devotional music festival dedicated to Lord Ram that begins on Friday will conclude on March...
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Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sushil Kumar Modi on Friday said doors are never permanently closed to anyone in politics amid indications that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar may revive ties with his former ally as his equations with INDIA bloc partners turn sour.Sources in both the BJP and the...
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Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday said protecting the fundamental principles of the Constitution is the true tribute to our freedom fighters.Wishing fellow citizens on Republic Day, he said the Constitution, which unites the dreams of the freedom fighters, is the soul of the Indian...
14:41
Former Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu who has been conferred with the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian honour in the country, has said he was truly humbled by it and dedicated the award to farmers, women, youth and all fellow citizens. In a post on X, Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday...
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will equal the record of former Prime Minister Morarji Desai when she presents her sixth straight budget on February 1. Sitharaman, the first full-time woman finance minister of the country, has presented five full budgets since July 2019 and will present...
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The movement of flights and passenger trains to and from the National Capital continued to remain affected on Friday due to dense fog and adverse weather conditions. Delays plagued departures and arrivals for domestic air travel and added to the woes of the passengers. At...
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday presented the state government's award for promotion of communal harmony to fact-checker Mohammed Zubair in recognition of his contribution in prevention of violence by debunking claims in social media that migrant workers were under attack in Tamil...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi walked down the Kartavya Path on Friday after the conclusion of the 75th Republic Day parade and waved at people seated in enclosures. The attendees erupted into cheer when the PM passed by their enclosures and welcomed him with claps and slogans of...
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Indian Air Froce aircraft, Light Combat Aircraft 'Tejas,' Rafale, Su-30, MiG-29 Upgrade, P-8I, Jaguar, Dakota, Dornier, C-17, C-130J, as well as the Light Combat Helicopter 'Prachand,' Advanced Light Helicopters, and Apaches, showcased various formations amid low visibility due to thick fog.The...
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Exhibiting the prowess of 'Nari Shakti', 265 women on motorcycles performed various stunts to showcase bravery, valour and determination during the 75th Republic Day parade here on Friday. Women personnel of the Central Armed Police Force deployed across the length and breadth of the nation...
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In a spectacular display of cultural richness and Nari Shakti, the third edition of the Vande Bharatam in the Republic Day parade of Friday showcased the theme Cultural expression of women power - accomplishment through resolve. A group of 1,500 dancers under the banner of Vande...
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The landing of the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft near the south pole of the Moon and the Aditya L-1 mission to study the Sun found a prominent place in ISRO's tableau in the Republic Day parade on Friday. The tableau also showcased the participation of women scientists in various missions of the...
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Tableaux of 16 States, Union Territories (UTs) begin rolling down the Kartavya Path, showcasing India's rich cultural diversity and creativity.
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The three wings of the armed forces on Friday showcased India's rising military might here with an impressive display of assets as their Republic Day tableaux complemented the over-arching theme of 'Nari Shakti' and 'Atmanirbharta'. Highlighting India's growing prowess in shipbuilding, the...
11:40
On-demand convenience platform Swiggy is understood to be preparing to cut around 400 jobs across various verticals as part of preparations for its initial public offering. As the company works to simplify structure and bring operational efficiencies, around 350 to 400 jobs are...
11:33
The Armed Forces Medical Services on Friday showcased an all-women contingent for the first time in the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. The tableau represented the pinnacle of military pageantry, highlighting the strength, discipline and resolute dedication of women officers of the Armed...
11:18
Two Rafale fighter jets flanked by a multi-role tanker transport aircraft of the French Space and Air Force roared through Delhi's sky as India celebrated its 75th Republic Day at a grand parade on Friday with French President Emmanuel Macron gracing it as the chief guest. As soon as around...
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The 75th Republic Day parade commenced on the Kartavya Path on Friday with President Droupadi Murmu taking the salute. Parade Commander and General Officer Commanding, Delhi Area, Lieutenant General Bhavnish Kumar led the parade, followed by Parade Second-in-Command and Chief of Staff...
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President Droupadi Murmu unfurls the National Flag at Kartavya Path on the occasion of the 75th Republic Day.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid floral tributes to the fallen heroes at the National War Memorial in New Delhi on the occasion of the 75th Republic Day. He led the nation in paying solemn tributes by laying a wreath.The iconic memorial in the India Gate complex was inaugurated...
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Dense fog engulfed Delhi on Republic Day and the minimum temperature in the city settled at 4.7 degrees Celsius, officials said on Friday. The conditions are expected to improve by the time the 75th Republic Day parade commences on Kartavya Path.According to the weather office, the Indira...
09:56
Search giant Google has come up with a special doodle to mark India's 75th Republic Day, depicting the country's transition from the era of analogue TVs to smartphones. The creative artwork signifies how the ceremonial parade would have been seen on screens across these decades.India became...
09:38
French President Emmanuel Macron extended Republic Day wishes on Friday to the people of India and expressed his happiness for being part of the Republic Day celebrations in Delhi. Macron is the chief guest at the 75th Republic Day celebrations today at the Kartavya Path, the ceremonial...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted people on the occasion of India's 75th Republic Day. In a post on 'X', the prime minister said, Best wishes on special occasion of the 75th Republic Day. Jai Hind!India celebrates Republic Day on January 26 as its Constitution came into effect...
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India is set to celebrate its 75th Republic Day on Friday with an impressive display of its military might and rich cultural heritage at the Kartavya Path in the heart of the national capital. The grand celebrations, with an overarching theme of projecting the nation's women power and...
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Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
West Bengal Congress president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Wednesday called TMC MP Derek O'Brien a foreigner, and said that he knew a lot. He made the comment while reacting to O'Brien's statement that Chowdhury was working at the behest of the BJP, and it was because of him that the alliance...
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Two persons were detained for allegedly spreading rumours by circulating a video on Whatsapp, a Mumbai police official said on Thursday. A probe began on Wednesday after a video, which intended to create enmity among communities, came to light, the official said. Two persons were...
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Members of two communities clashed and pelted stones at each other after a statue of former deputy prime minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was pulled down by unidentified persons in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain district on Thursday morning, officials said. No injuries were reported in the...
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Singer Sidhu Moosewala
Deputy superintendent of Punjab police Bikramjit Singh Brar and four members of his team have been conferred with the President's gallantry medal for eliminating two shooters involved in the murder of singer Sidhu Moosewala in 2022, officials said on Thursday. The two gangsters -- Manpreet...
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Central Reserve Police Force officer Bibhor Kumar Singh, who lost his legs during an anti-Maoist operation in the forests of Bihar in 2022, has been awarded the Shaurya Chakra on the eve of the 75th Republic Day. He is the lone recipient of a military medal, the third-highest peacetime...
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