Will not allow demolition of skywalk for metro expansion: Mamata Banerjee

Will not allow demolition of skywalk for metro expansion: Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata, Jan 16 - West Bengal Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said that she will not allow any demolition of the skywalk to Dakshineswar Temple to take place for construction of Kolkata Metro expansion.

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PM stayed silent on Manipur, did not solve Naga problem in 9 years: Rahul

PM stayed silent on Manipur, did not solve Naga problem in 9 years: Rahul

Kohima, Jan 16 - Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said despite a big tragedy in Manipur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi remained silent and despite his commitment nine years ago, he did nothing to resolve the Naga political issue in Nagaland.

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Key sections of Constitution on Lord Ram, Krishna kept out of books: Dhankhar

Key sections of Constitution on Lord Ram, Krishna kept out of books: Dhankhar

Jaipur, Jan 16 - Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday said that key sections of the Constitution which mention about Lord Ram and Krishan have been kept out of book and peoples’ attention.

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Inter-state fire training centre to be built in Haryana on lines of Nagpur model: Deputy CM

Inter-state fire training centre to be built in Haryana on lines of Nagpur model: Deputy CM

Gurugram, Jan 16 - Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala on Tuesday said that an inter-state fire training centre will be established in the state on the lines of Nagpur model.

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Despite ‘War Room’ Delhi airport chaos continues, over 90 flights delayed

Despite ‘War Room’ Delhi airport chaos continues, over 90 flights delayed

New Delhi, Jan 16 - Despite the establishment of 'War Rooms' at six metropolitan airports, chaos at Delhi airport continued for the third day on Tuesday with the departure of over 90 domestic flights either delayed or rescheduled by a few hours.

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Indian markets snapped 5-day winning streak weighed down by realty, IT stocks

Indian markets snapped 5-day winning streak weighed down by realty, IT stocks

New Delhi, Jan 16 - Devarsh Vakil - Deputy Head Retail Research, HDFC Securities on Tuesday said that Nifty broke the 5 session’s winning streak by falling 65 points to close at 22032 weighed down mainly by realty and IT stocks.

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Tax reforms resulted in record tax collection: PM Modi

Tax reforms resulted in record tax collection: PM Modi

Puttaparthi (Andhra Pradesh), Jan 16 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that reforms brought in the tax system in the country during the last 10 years have resulted in record tax collections.

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Haryana to auction old properties of Agricultural Marketing Board

Haryana to auction old properties of Agricultural Marketing Board

Chandigarh, Jan 16 - The Haryana government has initiated the process of monetising old or abandoned properties of the Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board.

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President Murmu to open Surajkund Crafts Fair on Feb 2

President Murmu to open Surajkund Crafts Fair on Feb 2

Chandigarh, Jan 16 - President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the 37th International Surajkund Crafts Fair in Faridabad on February 2. Besides, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar will attend the fair on February 3.

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BJP announces Lok Sabha cluster in-charges for Rajasthan at Delhi meeting

BJP announces Lok Sabha cluster in-charges for Rajasthan at Delhi meeting

Jaipur, Jan 16 - In view of the upcoming parliamentary elections, the BJP has divided the 25 Lok Sabha seats in Rajasthan into 8 clusters and appointed the cluster in-charges.

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Haryana to establish board for workers welfare engaged with e-commerce giants

Haryana to establish board for workers welfare engaged with e-commerce giants

Gurugram, Jan 16 - Haryana government is set to establish a state-level board dedicated to the social and economic security of gig workers involved in delivering goods, services, and food to the doorstep.

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UN General Assembly President to visit India

UN General Assembly President to visit India

United Nations, Jan 17 - UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis is to visit India later this month after attending the Nonaligned and Group of 77 summits in Uganda, according to his spokesperson Monica Grayley.

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Putin meets N. Korean FM amid deepening military cooperation

Putin meets N. Korean FM amid deepening military cooperation

Seoul/Moscow, Jan 17 - Russian President Vladimir Putin met visiting North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui in Moscow amid deepening military cooperation between the two countries, the media reported on Wednesday.

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Trump, columnist Jean Carrol face off in defamation trial

Trump, columnist Jean Carrol face off in defamation trial

Washington, Jan 17 - Fresh from his victory in the Iowa caucuses, former US President Donald Trump attended the first day of a $10 million defamation trial filed by columnist E. Jean Carroll for sexually abusing and making defamatory statements against her.

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China’s population declines for second straight year

China’s population declines for second straight year

Beijing, Jan 17 - China's population declined for a second consecutive year in 2023, while the birthrate has also plunged to a new record low, the country's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) announced on Wednesday.

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Zelensky, EU chief agree to start screening of Ukrainian legislation

Zelensky, EU chief agree to start screening of Ukrainian legislation

Kiev, Jan 17 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have agreed to start screening of Ukrainian legislation for compliance with European Union laws.

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US-led airstrikes hit Houthi targets in central Yemen: Official

US-led airstrikes hit Houthi targets in central Yemen: Official

Aden, Jan 17 - The US has reportedly conducted a series of fresh airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen's central province of Al Bayda.

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Respiratory infections surge in Europe: WHO

Respiratory infections surge in Europe: WHO

Copenhagen, Jan 17 - A leading World Health Organization (WHO) official has called for vigilance in the face of rising cases of respiratory diseases in Europe.

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UK Conservative Party deputy chairmen resign over Rwanda immigration bill vote

UK Conservative Party deputy chairmen resign over Rwanda immigration bill vote

London, Jan 17 - Two deputy chairmen of the British ruling Conservative Party have resigned as the lawmakers in the UK voted on amendments to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's emergency legislation on immigration.

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Trumps kicks off 2024 bid with Iowa win; Ramaswamy gives up

Trumps kicks off 2024 bid with Iowa win; Ramaswamy gives up

Washington, Jan 17 - America’s twice-impeached former President, who is also facing more than 90 criminal charges, kicked off his bid for the Republican party's nomination for President with a thumping victory in the first of the primaries held Monday in Iowa.

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