Development projects worth thousands of crores sanctioned for TN in last 10 years: PM Modi

Development projects worth thousands of crores sanctioned for TN in last 10 years: PM Modi

Chennai, Feb 28 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that development projects worth thousands of crores of rupees have been sanctioned for Tamil Nadu in the last 10 years since the BJP-led government came to power at the Centre.

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Govt to launch 2nd auction of critical mineral blocks on Feb 29

Govt to launch 2nd auction of critical mineral blocks on Feb 29

New Delhi, Feb 28 - Union Minister of Coal and Mines Pralhad Joshi will be launching the second tranche of Auction of Critical and Strategic Mineral Blocks on Thursday (February 29), an official said on Wednesday.

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India makes strong pitch for restoration of Appellate Body at WTO

India makes strong pitch for restoration of Appellate Body at WTO

Abu Dhabi, Feb 28 - India emphatically called for the restoration of the Appellate Body at the World Trade Organisation as the top-most priority of the reform process that was discussed in the working session of the 13th ministerial conference on Wednesday.

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Hindu petition seeks to restrict entry on terrace of Gyanvapi cellar

Hindu petition seeks to restrict entry on terrace of Gyanvapi cellar

Varanasi (UP), Feb 28 - The Hindu side in the Gyanvapi case filed a new petition on Wednesday at the Varanasi district court, seeking to stop the entry into the terrace of the 'Vyas Ji Ka Tehkhana', located in the southern area of

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India, Nepal foreign secretaries meet to advance bilateral cooperation

India, Nepal foreign secretaries meet to advance bilateral cooperation

New Delhi, Feb 28 - In a further fillip to India-Nepal relations, foreign secretaries from both countries met in the capital on Wednesday and held discussions on the entire range of multifaceted cooperation between the South Asian neighbours.

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PM Modi launches India’s first indigenously-built hydrogen-powered ferry

PM Modi launches India’s first indigenously-built hydrogen-powered ferry

Kochi, Feb 28 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday virtually launched India’s first indigenously-developed and built hydrogen fuel cell ferry, in Kochi, Kerala.

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Thousands of devotees take part in ‘Palkhi Yatra’ at BAPS UAE temple

Thousands of devotees take part in ‘Palkhi Yatra’ at BAPS UAE temple

Dubai, Feb 28 - Thousands of devotees took part in a grand procession of the Hindu community members at the newly-inaugurated BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi which is set to open its doors to the general public from March 1.

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Zaheer Khan was someone I used to watch a lot to try and learn from, says James Anderson

Zaheer Khan was someone I used to watch a lot to try and learn from, says James Anderson

New Delhi, Feb 28 - England’s veteran fast-bowler James Anderson revealed that former India left-arm seamer Zaheer Khan was someone he used to watch a lot and tried learning from to understand about the deliveries which can work well in conditions here during

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Root back in top three, Jaiswal reaches to 12th spot in ICC Test rankings

Root back in top three, Jaiswal reaches to 12th spot in ICC Test rankings

New Delhi, Feb 28 - Former England captain Joe Root is back in the top three of the ICC Men’s Test Batting Rankings, while India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has advanced to 12th place in the same list.

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‘India electronics manufacturing sector to employ 4.5 mn people in next few years’

‘India electronics manufacturing sector to employ 4.5 mn people in next few years’

Mumbai, Feb 28 - The Indian electronics manufacturing sector currently employs close to 2 million people and the country aspires to take that figure to about 4.5 million in the next few years with initiatives like local chip manufacturing, said S. Krishnan, Secretary,

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Indian Coast Guard ships arrive in Sri Lanka for training

Indian Coast Guard ships arrive in Sri Lanka for training

Colombo, Feb 28 - Indian Coast Guard ships Samarth, an Offshore Patrol Vessel and Abhinav, Fast Patrol Vessel, arrived at Southern port city of Galle for training and professional interaction, the Indian High Commission in Colombo said.

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Anurag Thakur emphasises the importance of sports science at National Centres of Excellence

Anurag Thakur emphasises the importance of sports science at National Centres of Excellence

New Delhi, Feb 28 - Sports minister Anurag Thakur emphasised the importance of sports science at the National Centres of Excellence in the country while addressing the Bharat Sports Science Conclave, here on Wednesday.

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Amid political crisis, Himachal Assembly passes budget

Amid political crisis, Himachal Assembly passes budget

Shimla, Feb 27 - Amidst the political crisis, the Himachal Pradesh Assembly on Wednesday passed the budget for 2024-25 with a voice vote. Subsequently, the House was adjourned sine die.

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PM Modi likely to visit Telangana in March first week

PM Modi likely to visit Telangana in March first week

Hyderabad, Feb 28 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Telangana in the first week of March.

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India retail market set to reach $2 trillion in next decade: Report

India retail market set to reach $2 trillion in next decade: Report

Mumbai, Feb 28 - India continues to be a bright spot among the major economies and the retail market is expected to reach $2 trillion in next 10 years, presenting a large opportunity for retailers, a new report showed on Wednesday.

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SpiceJet settles Rs 250 crore dispute with lessor Celestial Aviation

SpiceJet settles Rs 250 crore dispute with lessor Celestial Aviation

New Delhi, Feb 28 - Budget airline SpiceJet and Celestial Aviation, a subsidiary of AerCap, one of the largest aircraft lessor groups have mutually settled their Rs 250 crore dispute through amicable negotiations, the company said on Wednesday.

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Pasted Chinese stickers, insulted ISRO scientists: PM Modi lambasts DMK at public rally

Pasted Chinese stickers, insulted ISRO scientists: PM Modi lambasts DMK at public rally

New Delhi, Feb 28 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi came down hard on Tamil Nadu’s ruling party Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) for latter’s 'brazen' attempt to seek credit over the upcoming second space port of Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) in Kulasekarapattinam district.

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Not resigned, govt will complete full five-year term: Himachal CM

Not resigned, govt will complete full five-year term: Himachal CM

Shimla, Feb 28 - Amid political crisis, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday said that he has not resigned and the Congress government would complete its full five-year term.

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Tech Mahindra, Pegatron sign MoU to develop AI-enabled private 5G networks

Tech Mahindra, Pegatron sign MoU to develop AI-enabled private 5G networks

New Delhi, Feb 28 - Tech Mahindra and global leader in technology and electronics manufacturing Pegatron on Wednesday announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024.

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Jaishankar’s Korea visit: A further step to enhance ties with diaspora

Jaishankar’s Korea visit: A further step to enhance ties with diaspora

New Delhi, Feb 28 - Continuing with his endeavours to further cement India's relations with its diaspora, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is set to meet the small but significant Indian community in the Republic of Korea as he begins his first visit

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