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PM Modi warns of befitting reply to forces trying to break India’s unity

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tributes to Sardar Patel, the country’s first home minister, at the  ‘Statue of Unity’ at Kevadiya in Gujarat Thursday morning.  As the Prime Minister offered floral tributes, flower petals were showered on the world’s tallest statue by an Indian Air Force helicopter. Later, he administered a pledge on national … Read more

‘Run for Unity’ attended by people from all walks of life in Manipur

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State Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Letpao Haokip flagged off the ‘Run for Unity’ which was attended by people from all walks of life including renowned and prominent sports personalities of Manipur from Khuman Lampak Sports complex, Imphal Thursday morning. The run carried the message of nationalism, unity and oneness of the country to the … Read more

President rule imposed in J&K finally revoked

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President Ram Nath Kovind issued two separate notifications on Thursday morning — the first revoking the President’s rule in undivided Jammu and Kashmir and subsequently, taking over the control of the administration of the UT of Jammu and Kashmir, which will be controlled through the LG now. The two Union territories come into existence on … Read more

ICJ exposes Pakistan in it’s report over Kulbhushan Jadhav

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Presenting the report of the International Court of Justice to the 193-member General Assembly on Wednesday, Yusuf said in its judgement of July 17 the principal judicial organ of the United Nations “found that Pakistan had violated its obligations under Article 36 of the Vienna Convention and that appropriate remedies were due in this case.” … Read more

US Fed reserve cuts interest rates

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The federal funds rate, which affects the cost of mortgages, credit cards and other borrowing, will now hover between 1.5% and 1.75%. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell strongly suggested at a press conference on Wednesday that the Fed would hold rates steady for the foreseeable future. He said the current level is “likely to remain … Read more

65 people killed in Pakistan train fire

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The fire destroyed three of the train’s carriages near the town of Rahim Yar Khan in the south of Punjab province. Officials say that some of the dead were killed when they jumped from the moving train to escape the flames. Pakistan’s colonial-era railway network has fallen into disrepair in recent decades due to chronic … Read more

Maharashtra Governor, CM flag off ‘Run for Unity’ in Mumbai

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Dignitaries and participants took pledge of Unity and flagged off Run for Unity from NCPA, Nariman point Mumbai to Marine Drive. The run saw participation of college students, police, NCC among others. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis after flagging off the run said Run for Unity is organised every year on the birth anniversary of Sardar … Read more

Nation salutes Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel on his 144th birth anniversary

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President Ram Nath Kovind, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Urban Development Minister Hardeep Puri and Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal paid floral tributes to iron man of India at his statue at the Patel Chowk in New Delhi. The government has been observing Patel’s birth anniversary as ‘Ekta Diwas’ or National Unity Day since 2014. … Read more

Nation celebrates 144th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel as National Unity Day

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Sardar Patel at the ‘Statue of Unity’ in Kevadiya, Gujarat Thursday morning. Later, he administered a pledge on national unity to a large gathering. The Prime Minister also witnessed the ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Parade’ by personnel of Gujarat Police and central armed forces. The birth anniversary of Sardar … Read more

PM Modi to lead nation on National Unity Day

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Preparations are on full swing across the country to celebrate the Day in a grand manner. Millions of people from the length and breadth of the country will take part in different events.  Prime Minister will pay tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity, Kevadiya, Gujarat tomorrow. He will also participate at … Read more

EU MPs: Support India in its efforts to end terror

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Addressing media in Srinagar after visiting Jammu and Kashmir, European lawmakers said they were here to support India’s efforts for lasting peace and ending terror. MP Ryszard Czarnecki said people in Kashmir want peace. Narrating their observations, one of the delegation members said locals in Kashmir want jobs. The lawmakers regretted the killing of labourers … Read more

Light to moderate rain in Tamil Nadu as NE Monsoon renews its vigour

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Eight districts have announced holiday to educational institutions due to rain. In Vellore, Tirunelveli, Tuticorin and Sivaganga, schools and colleges will remain closed on Wednesday, while in Virudhunagar, Theni, Madurai and Ramanathapuram, schools alone have been announced holiday. Besides, some of the talukas in other districts have also declared a holiday. The India Meteorology Department … Read more

Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo sworn in for final term

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Widodo, popularly known as Jokowi, took oath at a ceremony in the capital, Jakarta, attended by politicians and foreign dignitaries that was broadcast live on national television yesterday. Re-elected in polls that took place in 17th April, the 58-year-old was sworn into office along with 76-year-old vice president Maruf Amin, who replaces Widodo’s vice president … Read more

Technology is the bridge to achieve ‘SabkaSaathSabkaVikas’: PM

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today unveiled the book “Bridgital Nation” and presented its first copy to Ratan Tata in an event organized at 7, LokKalyan Marg, New Delhi today. The book has been written by N Chandrasekaran and RoopaPurushottam. Technology: The bridge to achieve ‘SabkaSaath, SabkaVikas’ Addressing the gathering, PM lauded the authors for bringing … Read more

Second group of 18 officers of Govt of Nepal begin their training on ‘Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism’

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​This is a special tailor-made course designed at the request of Government of Nepal. It is an example of India’s commitment to enhance the capacities of various agencies of the Government of Nepal. The course is fully supported by the Government of India under the Ministry of External Affairs’ Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) … Read more

Ash King and Ritviz to set the ULF stage on fire with their Live Performances

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Udaipur : The 8th edition of Rajasthan’s biggest Diwali celebration – Udaipur Light Festival, is all set to rock the city of lakes on 24th October 2019. An initiative by UdaipurBlog that started in 2012, ULF has been the city’s biggest event for uniting friends and families celebrating festivities. After witnessing super successful performances of … Read more

Kamlesh Tiwari case: 3 arrested; probe still on

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Addressing a press conference, UP DGP OP Singh said that three people have been arrested from Gujarat and investigations on to find more people from Lucknow who are involved in the murder conspiracy. The DGP said that prima facie this was a radical killing where these people were radicalized by the speech he gave in … Read more

Protests over economic crisis paralyzes Lebanon

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Nationwide protests paralysed the country as thousands of demonstrators blocked major roads in a second day of rallies against the government’s handling of a severe economic crisis and the corrupted politicians. Lebanon is witnessing the biggest protest since 2015 and it could further destabilise the country whose economy is already on the verge of collapse … Read more

Liberals, Tories slug it out on last day of Canada election

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With Canadians going to the polls on Monday, the Liberals and Tories went into the home stretch in a dead heat, each with about 31-32 percent support after 40 days of mudslinging. Pollsters are predicting a minority government will result — either Liberal or Conservative — as the smaller New Democratic Party (NDP), Green Party … Read more

US Defense Secretary meets President Ghani to resume talks with Taliban

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Esper’s trip to Kabul comes amid questions about the United States’ commitments to allies after a sudden withdrawal of U.S. troops from northeastern Syria and Trump’s long-time desire to get out of foreign engagements. Trump halted talks with the Taliban, aimed at striking a deal for U.S. and other foreign troops to withdraw in exchange … Read more

Voting begins in Maharashtra and Haryana assembly elections

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In Maharashtra, polling is being held in all 288 Assembly constituencies where 3,237 candidates, including 235 women, are in the fray. The voting will be held from 7 am to 6 pm. A total of 6.5 lakh polling personnel have been deployed at 96,661 polling booths across the state. Nearly 1,35,021 VVPAT machines have also been installed. … Read more

Twenty dead in DR Congo bus accident

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Deputy administrator of Mbanza-Ngungu territory, Didier Nsimba told a news agency that the bus, laden with people and goods, was travelling from Lufu to Kinshasa when the brakes failed. Mbanza-Ngungu is located about 150 kilometres west of Kinshasa on Highway 1, a road with a notorious reputation for deadly accidents. Download App to read Latest … Read more

Four killed in protest over Facebook post in Bangladesh

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People of the area came out in large number to protest after went viral on social media. While the police were trying to control the crowd which wanted to vent its anger out on the minority community and their properties, some people started pelting stone on the police. SP of Bhola district today said that … Read more

Dr Harsh Vardhan shares PM Modi’s vision for inclusive health at G20 Okayama Health Ministers’ Conference

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Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, who represented India at the conference in Okayama City, also highlighted PM Modi’s vision of FIT India Movement and Eat Right campaigns. The deliberations of the G20 Health Ministers focused on four major global health issues like the achievement of Universal Health Coverage, response to population ageing, management … Read more

PM Modi releases book titled ‘Bridgital Nation’

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Releasing a book titled ‘Bridgital Nation’ in New Delhi today, PM Modi said that positivity, optimism and faith in talent and resources is the thought of New India. He said that technology and talent were not a threat but force multiplier. He added that technology is the bridge between aspiration and achievement.  The Prime Minister … Read more

Nepal PM Oli to attend 18th NAM Summit at Baku in Azerbaijan

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K P Sharma Oli will be accompanied by his spouse Mrs. Radhika Shakya. The Nepali delegation will include Minister for Foreign Affairs Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, Chief Adviser to Prime Minister Bishnu Rimal, Foreign Affairs Adviser to Prime Minister Rajan Bhattarai, Foreign Secretary Shanker Das Bairagi and senior officials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Oli will … Read more

IFFI announces Films in Debut Competition

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Algerian film Abou Leila directed by Amin Sidi-Boumedine, Korean film Romang by LEE Chang-geun, Romanina film Monsters by Marius Olteanu, US film My Name is Sara by Steven Oritt, female filmmaker Eva Cool’s Cleo are the films which made it to Debut Competition this year. The National Award winning film Hellaro by Abhishek Shah and … Read more

India off to a good start at World Military Games in China

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Panghal beat Douglas Andrade of Brazil 4-1, while Chirag (56kg) defeated Zambia’s Katanga Christopher 5-0. In the men’s light fly category (49kg), Deepak got a walkover against Iran’s Abaszadeh Ali while Satish Kumar also won his super heavyweight category (91kg) bout against Brazil’s Nascimento Cosme 3-2. However, Sandeep Kumar lost his 64kg bout against Uzbekistan’s … Read more

Mars once had salt lakes similar to those on Earth: Study

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According to the researchers, including those from Texas A&M University in the US, liquid water on Mars may have become unsustainable and evaporated as the planet’s atmosphere became thinner, and the pressure at the surface became lesser. The study, published in the journal Nature Geoscience, noted that over 3 billion years ago the lake that … Read more

Mary Kom replies to Abhinav Bindra

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Mary Kom claimed her eighth world medal at the recently-concluded championships in Russia and the BFI now plans to send the Manipuri boxer for the Olympic qualifiers in China, moving away from the previous decision to give direct selection only to the gold and silver winners. Download App to read Latest News Today