Rahul Gandhi embarks on yet another ‘yatra’, this time in a truck from Delhi to Chandigarh

Rahul Gandhi embarks on yet another ‘yatra’, this time in a truck from Delhi to Chandigarh

On the outskirts of Delhi, a group of truck drivers resting at Murthal were caught by surprise as Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday night, not only spoke with them to understand their difficulties but also hitched a ride to Chandigarh. Speaking with the long-distance truck drivers, Rahul inquired about why they came into this profession. […]

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Nightmare for security forces in Manipur: Arms and ammo in the hands of miscreants

Nightmare for security forces in Manipur: Arms and ammo in the hands of miscreants

Arms and ammunition in the hands of “miscreants” is turning out to be a nightmare for security forces in violence-hit Manipur, with even the Army coming under fire on Monday. According to sources, ever since violence in the state again escalated on the night of May 27-28, civilians have been trying to seize arms from […]

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CAG Girish Chandra Murmu re-elected as WHO external auditor for 4-year term

CAG Girish Chandra Murmu re-elected as WHO external auditor for 4-year term

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India Girish Chandra Murmu has been re-elected as external auditor of the World Health Organization (WHO) for a four-year term from 2024 to 2027. He has been holding the position for a four-year term from 2019 to 2023. In a statement, the office of the CAG said the […]

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First unit of maiden nuclear power plant in Haryana to become operational by June 2028

First unit of maiden nuclear power plant in Haryana to become operational by June 2028

The first unit of the maiden nuclear power plant in Haryana – coming up in Gorakhpur village of Fatehabad district – is likely to commence operations in June 2028, said officials. Haryana Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kaushal chaired a meeting of officials of the state government and Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojana (GHAVP) in Chandigarh Monday, […]

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‘PM symbolises Parliament’s trust’, says President Murmu, welcomes inauguration of new Parliament building by Modi

‘PM symbolises Parliament’s trust’, says President Murmu, welcomes inauguration of new Parliament building by Modi

President Droupadi Murmu Sunday welcomed the inauguration of the new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying the office of the prime minister represents the “trust” in the House, even as a large number of Opposition parties boycotted the ceremony citing her absence from it. In her written message, which was read out by […]

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New Parliament building launch: Jaishankar slams Oppn over boycott call, says ‘there should be a limit to politics’

New Parliament building launch: Jaishankar slams Oppn over boycott call, says ‘there should be a limit to politics’

Jaishankar, who is on a two-day visit to Gujarat, said the inauguration of the new Parliament building should be celebrated as a festival by the entire nation.

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PM Modi flags off Uttarakhand’s first Vande Bharat Express

PM Modi flags off Uttarakhand’s first Vande Bharat Express

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday flagged off Uttarakhand’s first semi-high speed Vande Bharat Express. “Uttarakhand is getting its first Vande Bharat Express today from Dehradun to Delhi. This Express will reduce the travelling time of the people,” PM Modi said during the virtual flagging off ceremony.

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Fox-hole IEDs with 50 kg explosives found by security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district

Fox-hole IEDs with 50 kg explosives found by security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district

A major Maoist attack was averted by the security forces after they found Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) containing around 50 kilogram of explosives buried under a road in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district Wednesday. The IEDs were spotted by a team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on the Avapalli-Basaguda road near the Durga temple in Bijapur […]

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Odisha bans use of ganja on premises of Shiva shrines, triggers row

Odisha bans use of ganja on premises of Shiva shrines, triggers row

The Odisha government has directed all 30 district collectors in the state to prohibit the use of ganja at all Shiva shrines across the state, triggering a controversy. Official sources said the Odia Language, Literature and Culture (OLLC) department issued a directive on May 10 to take steps to prohibit the use of the contraband […]

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BJP leader puts off daughter’s wedding to Muslim man after protests, says: ‘My responsibility is also towards my people’

BJP leader puts off daughter’s wedding to Muslim man after protests, says: ‘My responsibility is also towards my people’

A BJP leader in Uttarakhand has put off his daughter’s wedding to a Muslim man following protests by right-wing groups and backlash online after the invitation went viral on social media. “I fixed my daughter’s marriage with her Muslim boy and informed everyone. They all agreed to the marriage as this is the 21st century […]

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