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The Indian Army on Friday rescued several tourists stranded along the Nathula-Thegu stretch in Sikkim after a landslide blocked the road, officials said.The landslide struck the Nathula-Thegu stretch, leaving tourists stranded for nearly six hours amid severe weather...
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Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday promised free electricity, an elaborate medical insurance scheme and monthly financial aid to women if his party wins the Goa assembly polls scheduled for next year.Addressing a workers' meeting at Velim in south Goa in the presence of...
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Torrential rain and debris flooded several shops and houses at Bilaundi Pul market in Dhanaulti area here on Friday afternoon, damaging property and leaving Uttarakhand minister Bharat Singh Chaudhary and local MLA Pritam Singh Panwar stranded for over an hour.The sudden downpour in Naughar...
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The Chandigarh police on Friday used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesting Punjab farmers after they tried to break barricades and march towards the Lok Bhavan without authorities permission.The police said the administration had earlier granted permission for only 32 representatives...
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Kerala Chief Minister-designate VD Satheesan on Friday said that the government should avoid unnecessary luxury and follow simple practices, especially at a time of financial strain.He said he will continue using his existing official car instead of opting for a new one, adding that public money...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives a guard of honour on his arrival, in Abu Dhabi on Friday./DPR PMO/ANI Photo
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday dismissed reports suggesting the government was considering restrictions on foreign travel, calling them totally false in a post on X. This is totally false. Not an iota of truth in this. There is no question of putting...
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A day after an explosion at a firecracker factory in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas district killed five workers, authorities in neighbouring Indore sealed three such units on Friday after finding deficiencies in safety standards.Officials said inspections of firecracker warehouses and factories in...
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A rescue operation was initiated in Chak Sawana village of Hoshiarpur district in Punjab after after a three-year-old child accidentally fell into a borewell while playing near his house on Friday evening.Teams from the local administration and emergency services have rushed to the spot, and...
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Expressing concern over complaints of broker raj at state-run hospitals, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday asked officers to take strict action.At a meeting attended by health department officials, principals and superintendents of major state-run hospitals, along with senior...
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Kerala Chief Minister-designate V D Satheesan on Friday invited Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to attend his swearing-in ceremony.V D Satheesan will be sworn in as the CM of Kerala at 10 am on Monday (May 18). Satheesan has invited Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to attend the swearing-in ceremony,...
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EAM S Jaishankar meets Iranian FM Seyed Abbas Araghchi in New Delhi on Friday/@DrSJaishankar X/ANI Photo
Foreign Minister of Iran, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi on Friday held talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar where he affirmed that friendly nations can rely on Iran for commerce safety.Araghchi clarified that Iran will always carry out historical duty as protector of security in Hormuz.In a...
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the 26th meeting of the Central Zonal Council in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region on May 19, officials said on Friday.The chief ministers of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Chhattisgarh will take part in the Central Zonal Council meeting, they...
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Former IAS officer Dr Swaran Singh on Friday joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).Singh said that he has joined the AAP inspired by the party's policies and the pro-people work of the Punjab government.Punjab Minister and AAP Punjab state president Aman Arora inducted him into the party and welcomed...
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The CBI has arrested a professor from Pune who is alleged to be the kingpin of the NEET paper leak case, officials said Friday.Professor PV Kulkarni, a native of Latur and domain expert of Chemistry, was part of the panel that set the NEET question paper for years, they said.Kulkarni was arrested...
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The Indian rupee crashed below the 96/USD mark on Friday before closing at an all-time low of 95.86 (provisional) against the US dollar as elevated crude oil prices and inflation concerns added to the downside pressure on the rupee.Rupee has registered over 6 per cent losses so far this year, and...
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The highly anticipated India debut concert of Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has been cancelled.Ye was scheduled to perform in Delhi on May 23, but the organisers announced that the show could no longer go ahead due to security advisories and directives issued by the concerned government and...
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India's gold imports surged 81.69 percent year-on-year to $5.62 billion in April, driven by high prices of the precious metal, though imports may decline in the coming months following the government's sharp increase in customs duty on the yellow metal.According to the commerce...
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Karnataka will begin SIR of electoral rolls from June 20 as part of a nationwide exercise covering 16 states and three Union territories, CEO Anbu Kumar said on Friday.The drive will cover more than 5.55 crore electors in the state, he said.As per the schedule notified by the Election Commission...
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Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty surrendered early gains to close lower on Friday due to selling in metal, oil & gas and PSU bank shares and caution among investors amid surging crude oil prices.The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 160.73 points, or 0.21 percent, to settle at 75,237.99,...
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Former CIA Analyst, Larry Johnson, said on Friday that US President Donald Trump asked US chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, Dan Caine, if they could use the nuclear weapons, but the latter denied.Johnson, while speaking to ANI on the Iran war, said that Trump was mulling nuclear action.There...
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AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday hoped that the Supreme Court would overturn the Madhya Pradesh high court order declaring that the disputed Bhojshala complex in Dhar is a temple.We hope the Supreme Court will set this right and overturn this order. Glaring similarities with the Babri...
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The Supreme Court on Friday decided to hear cases exclusively through video conference on Mondays and Fridays, and judges unanimously resolved to encourage car-pooling arrangements amongst themselves in order to ensure optimum fuel utilisation.The move came following a call by Prime Minister...
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India's forex reserves jumped by $6.295 billion to $696.988 billion during the week ended May 8, the Reserve Bank said on Friday.The overall reserves had dropped by $7.794 billion to $690.693 billion in the previous reporting week.The forex kitty had expanded to an all-time high of $728.494...
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The seized vehicle belonging to the alleged suspect in the murder of Chandranath Routh./ANI Video Grab
A CBI team on Friday questioned the family members of Raj Singh, accused of murdering Chandranath Rath, the aide of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, a police officer said.Superintendent of Police Omvir Singh told PTI that a CBI team arrived in Ballia on Thursday and questioned the...
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The Maharashtra government has reduced the Value Added Tax (VAT) on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) from 18% to 7%, a move expected to provide relief to airlines and passengers amid rising operational costs due to the ongoing West Asia crisis.The reduction came into effect on Friday, Union Civil...
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Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera was questioned for two consecutive days by the Assam police's crime branch in connection with allegations he made against Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife.Khera had alleged during the Assam assembly election campaign that...
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaking at a press conference in New Delhi. Araghchi is in Delhi for the BRICS FM meeting.The mediation process by Pakistan has not failed yet, but it is in a very difficult course, mostly because of the Americans' behaviour and the mistrust which exists...
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India is ready to extend all possible support to bring peace in West Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday, during his talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, as both sides signed agreements to firm up strategic collaborations in the areas of energy, defence and...
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The domestic equity markets ended the week under pressure on Friday as investor sentiment weakened after the rupee touched a historic low of 96 against the US dollar amid continued global uncertainty and rising crude oil prices.The benchmark Nifty 50 index closed at 23,643.50, declining by 46.10...
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The West Bengal government on Friday suspended three senior IPS officers for their alleged mishandling and dereliction of duty during the initial phase of investigation into the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said.Announcing the decision at the state...
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaking at a press conference in New Delhi. Araghchi is in Delhi for the BRICS FM meeting.On the West Asia conflict, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says, The current negotiation is suffering from a lack of trust. It is also suffering from the...
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaking at a press conference in New Delhi. Araghchi is in Delhi for the BRICS FM meeting.I have to appreciate the warm hospitality extended to me and my delegation by the Indian government and my very good friend Minister Jaishankar, with whom I have a...
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday resigned from the Nandigram Assembly seat, choosing to retain Bhabanipur constituency.Adhikari submitted his resignation to Speaker Rathindra Bose within the mandatory 14-day period prescribed under Assembly rules, sources said.The BJP leader...
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As heavy rains lashed parts of Kerala, the IMD on Friday issued an 'orange alert' for two districts in the state.The IMD issued the 'orange alert' for Idukki and Malappuram districts.In addition, it issued a 'yellow alert' for eight districts-Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Kozhikode,...
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Madhya Pradesh High Court declares Bhojshala in Dhar as a temple. The dispute pertains to the religious nature of the Archaeological Survey of India-protected monument in Dhar district.The Hindu community considers Bhojshala to be a temple dedicated to Vagdevi (Goddess Saraswati), while the...
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday issued a stark remark on the ongoing maritime crisis in the Gulf region due to conflict between Iran and US-Israeli coalition forces and the border concern over the blockade in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, noting that the unprovoked aggression...
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The southwest monsoon is expected to set in over Kerala on May 26, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its forecast on Friday.Kerala usually sees the onset of the monsoon around June 1, which then advances northwards covering the rest of the country. This marks the beginning of the...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday resulted in major agreements and investment announcements across defence, energy, infrastructure and banking sectors.According to the announced outcomes of the visit, India and the UAE signed an Agreement on...
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday said India could serve as a potential mediator in the conflict involving Iran and the US, emphasising on New Delhi's vast diplomatic experience and international standing.He referred to Pakistan's role in facilitating dialogue between Iran and the...
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The PM with the President of the UAE
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reaffirmed India's strong support for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during the talks with the UAE President, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, stressing that New Delhi stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Abu Dhabi amid growing regional instability in West...
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Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Friday walked from his official residence to the cabinet secretariat in Patna with senior officials, heeding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for cutting down fuel consumption and spending more wisely in view of the West Asia crisis.Choudhary...
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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday announced that the NEET-UG re-examination will be held on June 21, and said the medical entrance exam will be computer-based test from next year onwards as part of reforms in view of allegations of irregularities linked to it.Addressing a...
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UAE F16 jets escort PM Modi's aircraft as it enters UAE airspace.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lands in Abu Dhabi, UAE on the first leg of his 5-nation visit.Here, the PM will meet President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The two leaders will exchange views on bilateral issues, in particular energy cooperation, as well as regional and international issues...
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Just grab your helmet, slip into your comfiest activewear, hop on and go pedaling at your own pace for an enjoyable getaway. Read Mayur Sanap's guide to cycling across India here.
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After two days of high-stakes meetings and engagement aimed at strengthening the ties between Washington and Beijing, US President Donald Trump on Friday departed from China, marking the conclusion of his state visit to the country.As Trump departed, he gave his signature fist pump and a final...
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Climate activist Licypriya Kangujam has this message for freshly anointed Tamil Nadu CM Vijay: Hello @TVKVijayHQ Sir,Can we end this towel culture on VIP chairs in India ? People already know that CMs are VIPs in India. This towel culture is being followed by ministers, bureaucrats, and...
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The Supreme Court on Friday set aside a Delhi High Court order suspending the life sentence of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 Unnao rape case and asked it to decide the plea afresh.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi also asked...
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Donald Trump showered praise on Chinese President Xi Jinping, describing him as someone who looks perfectly suited to lead China and saying he appeared straight out of central casting.Speaking to Fox News host Sean Hannity in an interview aired Thursday night, Trump said, If you went to Hollywood...
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The e-filing portal of the Income Tax Department on Friday opened the window for filing ITR-1 and ITR-4 forms for the current assessment year 2026-27. This development allows taxpayers to use either the online mode or the Excel-based utility to complete their tax obligations for 2026-27.The...
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday morning held a bilateral meeting with Iran Foreign Minister on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi, with the discussion centring around the situation in West Asia and its global implications.In a post on X, Jaishankar...
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Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) refineries are currently operating at more than 100 per cent capacity to ensure there is no shortage of fuel at retail outlets following a marginal rise in domestic petrol and diesel prices.Speaking about the hike in fuel prices, Arvind Kumar, Director...
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Daniel Craig as James Bond in Skyfall
The search for the next James Bond is officially underway, with Amazon MGM Studios auditioning actors to fill the role of Ian Fleming's iconic British secret agent 007.According to Variety, the studio has hired acclaimed casting director Nina Gold to find a successor to Daniel Craig. The new...
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S President Donald Trump on Friday said that a lot of different problems had been resolved during his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Zhongnanhai leadership compound as part of his two-day visit to the country, with the two sides also holding talks on trade, Iran and broader...
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Raman has taken the lion's share of Hollywood endorsements, with her donor list resembling a social committee for the Writers Guild of America. Read more here.
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NCP-SP MP Supriya Sule shares this picture and writes: Today was filled with pride, gratitude, and joy as my son Vijay graduated with an MBA in Sports Management from NYU.
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi on Friday held a bilateral meeting and discussion on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi.Earlier on Thursday, in a significant push to bolster regional stability and...
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Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty climbed in early trade on Friday, supported by buying in IT stocks and firm trends in the US markets.The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 451.46 points, or 0.60 per cent, to 75,850.18 in morning trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty rose 143.25 points, or 0.60 per...
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Renewable energy company Inox Clean Energy announced it had acquired module and cell manufacturing capacity of 3 Gigawatt (Gw) each from Boviet Solar Technology LLC, a US-based solar manufacturing firm, in a $750 million deal.The solar module plant is operational but the cell manufacturing...
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Medical entrance exam NEET-UG to be re-conducted on June 21: National Testing Agency. The National Testing Agency decided to cancel the NEET (UG) 2026 examination conducted on May 3 after the paper was leaked. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), probing the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak...
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Well-known psychiatrist, author and social activist Dr Anand Nadkarni died after a prolonged illness on Friday morning, sources from the Thane-based Institute for Psychological Health (IPH), which he founded, said. He was 67.Dr Nadkarni was admitted to a Mumbai hospital, they added.Maharashtra...
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MEA Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal tweets, PM Narendra Modi has embarked on a 5-nation tour, including UAE, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy. Over the next six days, PM will engage with several world leaders across a wide-ranging agenda aimed at strengthening India's global...
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Congress on Friday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that he has unleashed the whip on the public after the Centre increased petrol and diesel prices by Rs 3 across the country.Congress, linking the fuel price hike to the completion of the Assembly election in...
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The Health Department in Rudraprayag has been placed on high alert as the number of pilgrims visiting Kedarnath Temple crossed five lakh amid a steady rise in footfall during the ongoing pilgrimage season.In view of the increasing crowd, the Health Department is also working in full alert mode...
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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, on Thursday at the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting, called for countries to unite against American bullying, arguing that such practices must be consigned to the 'dustbin of history'.Addressing the gathering, Araghchi said many countries present...
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The government on Thursday restricted the gold imports under advance authorisation at 100 kg per licence, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a notice. Importers will have to fulfil 50 per cent of the committed export obligation under a licence for subsequent advance...
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RPG Group Chairman Harsh Goenka said the conglomerate has implemented several austerity and resource-conservation measures proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the wake of the ongoing West Asia crisis, including wider adoption of work from home, restrictions on travel, and a faster shift...
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The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to stop a board meeting of Raghuvanshi Investment Private Ltd (RIPL), a firm holding a significant portion of late industrialist Sunjay Kapur's disputed estate. The decision comes amid an escalating family feud between Kapur's mother, Rani Kapur, and his...
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Petrol and diesel prices were increased on Friday by Rs 3 per litre after state-owned oil firms ended a four-year record hiatus in rate revision.Petrol price was hiked to Rs 97.77 per litre from Rs 94.77 in the national capital.Diesel now costs Rs 90.67 as against Rs 89.67 per litre previously,...
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The Goa government on Thursday imposed an immediate ban on all official foreign visits of public servants funded through the state exchequer in view of the need to conserve foreign exchange.The decision was taken following the recent appeal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said a memorandum...
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A meeting of the council of ministers of the Modi government is likely to be held on May 21, official sources said on Thursday.The meeting, to be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is expected to be attended by all Union ministers, Union ministers of state with independent charge and other...
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