Nalanda University new campus inauguration: Special day for education sector, says PM Modi

Nalanda University new campus inauguration: Special day for education sector, says PM Modi

Patna, June 19 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday will inaugurate the new campus of Nalanda University in Bihar's Rajgir.

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UP govt to hold Bodhi Yatra in Delhi on June 28

UP govt to hold Bodhi Yatra in Delhi on June 28

Lucknow, June 19 - The Yogi Adityanath government will host 'The Bodhi Yatra 2024' in New Delhi on June 28, a government spokesman said.

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Blinken lists China among ‘countries of concern’ aiding Russia, blames Hamas for no ceasefire

Blinken lists China among ‘countries of concern’ aiding Russia, blames Hamas for no ceasefire

Washington, June 18 - US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on Tuesday contended that the new set of sanctions announced by Washington on Russia and entities in other countries were aimed at curbing the capability of Russia's defence industrial base.

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In surprise visit, PM Modi reviews work at upcoming stadium & sports complex in Varanasi

In surprise visit, PM Modi reviews work at upcoming stadium & sports complex in Varanasi

New Delhi, June 18 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday made a surprise visit to the under-construction Varanasi stadium and sports complex to review the work in progress there after attending a Kisan Samman Sammelan, Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, and praying

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PM Modi attends ‘Ganga Aarti’, offers prayers at Kashi Vishwanath temple

PM Modi attends ‘Ganga Aarti’, offers prayers at Kashi Vishwanath temple

Varanasi, June 18 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday evening performed Ganga Pujan and attended the Ganga Aarti at the Dashashwamedh Ghat.

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PM Modi wants to see one Indian product on every dining table in the world

PM Modi wants to see one Indian product on every dining table in the world

Varanasi (UP), June 18 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that he wants to see one Indian product on every dining table in the world which would be possible by focusing on agriculture exports.

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India’s net direct tax collections surge by 21 pc in FY25

India’s net direct tax collections surge by 21 pc in FY25

New Delhi, June 18 - India’s net direct tax collections have shot up by a robust 20.99 per cent for the financial year 2024-25 as of June 17 to Rs 4,62,664 crore, compared to Rs 3,82,414 crore in the same period of the

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Mandhana propels to third, Sciver-Brunt regains top spot in latest ODI rankings

Mandhana propels to third, Sciver-Brunt regains top spot in latest ODI rankings

Dubai, June 18 - India batter Smriti Mandhana's maiden home century in the first ODI against South Africa lifted her two places to third as England all-rounder Natalie Sciver-Brunt regained the top spot in the latest ICC Women's ODI Rankings issued on Tuesday.

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‘Mann Ki Baat’ will be back from June 30, says PM Modi; calls for sharing ideas and inputs

‘Mann Ki Baat’ will be back from June 30, says PM Modi; calls for sharing ideas and inputs

New Delhi, June 18- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat' will resume from June 30.

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‘Won’t tolerate disrespect towards family’, Rauf clarifies on a viral video of his fight with a fan

‘Won’t tolerate disrespect towards family’, Rauf clarifies on a viral video of his fight with a fan

New Delhi, June 18 - After a video of Pakistan bowler Haris Rauf indulging in a heated argument with a fan outside his hotel in Florida went viral on social media, the pacer clarified the incident stating, that he "won't tolerate disrespect towards

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IT services major NTT DATA appoints Abhijit Dubey as CEO

IT services major NTT DATA appoints Abhijit Dubey as CEO

New Delhi, June 18 - Business and technology services leader NTT DATA on Tuesday announced the appointment of Abhijit Dubey as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of its business outside Japan to lead the company through its next phase of growth.

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IDF received warnings before October 7: Israeli public broadcaster

IDF received warnings before October 7: Israeli public broadcaster

Tel Aviv, June 18 - Israeli military intelligence sounded clear warnings regarding a pending attack more than two weeks before Hamas launched its attack from the Gaza Strip on October 7 last year, according to Kan, the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation.

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Chhatrapati scion leads farmers’ march against Nagpur-Goa ‘Shaktipeeth Expressway’

Chhatrapati scion leads farmers’ march against Nagpur-Goa ‘Shaktipeeth Expressway’

Kolhapur (Maharashtra), June 18 - Congress MP Chhatrapati Shrimant Shahu Maharaj here on Tuesday led a massive farmers' protest march, organised by all political parties, to the district collectorate to voice strong opposition to the proposed Nagpur-Goa Shaktipeeth Expressway.

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More equipment for 2 nuclear power plants in Kudankulam shipped from Russia

More equipment for 2 nuclear power plants in Kudankulam shipped from Russia

Chennai, June 18 - Russia’s integrated nuclear power major Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation on Tuesday said the first batch of pipeline valves for the two upcoming plants in Tamil Nadu has been shipped.

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Fresh refugee influx in Mizoram from Bangladesh’s Chittagong Hill Tracts

Fresh refugee influx in Mizoram from Bangladesh’s Chittagong Hill Tracts

Aizawl, June 18 - Around 30 more refugees comprising nine families took shelter in Mizoram from the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) of southeast Bangladesh during the last two days, officials said here on Tuesday.

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Firing between security forces & terrorists in J&K’s Poonch

Firing between security forces & terrorists in J&K’s Poonch

Jammu, June 18 - An exchange of fire took place between security forces and terrorists in J&K's Poonch district on Tuesday, and a search of the area is now underway, officials said.

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US Secret Service agent robbed at gunpoint during Biden’s California trip

US Secret Service agent robbed at gunpoint during Biden’s California trip

Los Angeles, June 18 - A Secret Service agent was robbed at gunpoint during US President Joe Biden's trip to Southern California over the weekend, local police said.

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PM-KISAN scheme: Over 3 lakh benefitted so far, know about world’s largest DBT scheme

PM-KISAN scheme: Over 3 lakh benefitted so far, know about world’s largest DBT scheme

New Delhi, June 18 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to release the 17th installment of PM-KISAN scheme in Varanasi on Tuesday. This will lead to a payout of over Rs 20,000 crore being transferred into accounts of more than 9.26 crore

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What’s this ‘rare sensory hearing loss’ that singer Alka Yagnik was diagnosed with?

What’s this ‘rare sensory hearing loss’ that singer Alka Yagnik was diagnosed with?

New Delhi, June 18 - Veteran Bollywood singer Alka Yagnik, who revealed that she has been diagnosed with a "rare sensory hearing loss" due to a viral attack, has suffered a type of hearing loss caused by damage to the inner ear or

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Congress fields Himachal CM’s wife Kamlesh Thakur for Dehra Assembly bypoll

Congress fields Himachal CM’s wife Kamlesh Thakur for Dehra Assembly bypoll

Shimla, June 18 - The Congress on Tuesday fielded Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Sukhu’s wife Kamlesh Thakur as its nominee for the July 10 Assembly bypoll in Dehra in Kangra district.

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