PM Modi requests supporters to remove ‘Modi Ka Parivar’ from social media profiles

PM Modi requests supporters to remove ‘Modi Ka Parivar’ from social media profiles

New Delhi, June 11 - Thanking millions of his supporters for lending massive support during the just-concluded Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged them to remove 'Modi Ka Parivar' from their social media profiles, asserting that the message of

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Shivraj Chouhan takes charge as Union Agriculture Minister, vows to work for farmers’ welfare

Shivraj Chouhan takes charge as Union Agriculture Minister, vows to work for farmers’ welfare

New Delhi, June 11 - Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan took charge as Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare on Tuesday.

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West Bengal announces major tax rebates for commercial vehicle owners

West Bengal announces major tax rebates for commercial vehicle owners

Kolkata, June 11 - The West Bengal government on Tuesday announced major rebates ranging from 15 per cent to 40 per cent on the tax paid by commercial vehicle owners.

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Will focus on Mission LiFE initiatives to tackle environmental crisis: Bhupender Yadav

Will focus on Mission LiFE initiatives to tackle environmental crisis: Bhupender Yadav

New Delhi, June 11 - India will continue to focus on initiatives like Mission LiFE to tackle the ongoing global environmental crisis, said Bhupender Yadav, who on Tuesday assumed charge as the Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC).

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‘UP showed the way’, Rahul, Priyanka thank voters of Raebareli, Amethi

‘UP showed the way’, Rahul, Priyanka thank voters of Raebareli, Amethi

Raebareli (UP), June 11 - Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday thanked the people of Raebareli and Amethi for voting for the INDIA bloc and said that it was a vote against "violence, lies, and arrogance".

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Two arrested for offensive behaviour during boat ride in Dal Lake

Two arrested for offensive behaviour during boat ride in Dal Lake

Srinagar, June 11 - Two persons were arrested after a viral video of them indulging in "offensive behaviour" during a boat ride on the Dal Lake in Srinagar, police said on Tuesday.

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Kuwait building fire: Indian Ambassador meets injured in hospital

Kuwait building fire: Indian Ambassador meets injured in hospital

New Delhi, June 12 - Adarsh Swaika, Ambassador of India to Kuwait, visited the Farwaniya Hospital in Kuwait city where many Indian workers injured in Wednesday's fire incident have been admitted.

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Google, Apple fined for allegedly violating location data law in South Korea

Google, Apple fined for allegedly violating location data law in South Korea

Seoul, June 12 - The South Korean units of Google and Apple were among firms fined for allegedly violating a law on location data collection, the telecom regulator here said on Wednesday.

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Two terrorists, CRPF trooper killed in 20-hour long operation in J&K’s Kathua 

Two terrorists, CRPF trooper killed in 20-hour long operation in J&K’s Kathua 

Jammu, June 12 - Two terrorists and a CRPF trooper were killed in the operation against hiding terrorists in J&K's Kathua district, ADGP, Jammu Zone, Anand Jain said, adding that that the encounter started on Tuesday evening and lasted till Wednesday afternoon.

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PM Modi to leave for Italy on Thursday to attend G7 Summit

PM Modi to leave for Italy on Thursday to attend G7 Summit

New Delhi, June 12 - In what would be his first overseas visit after assuming office for the third consecutive term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be travelling to Italy on Thursday to attend the Group of Seven (G7) Summit being held in

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160 rockets fired at northern Israel: Israeli Army

160 rockets fired at northern Israel: Israeli Army

Jerusalem, June 12 - About 160 rockets were fired from Lebanon at northern Israel on Wednesday morning, said the Israeli army, after Israeli airstrikes killed four Hezbollah officials, including a senior commander.

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India’s toy exports expand to more than 100 countries

India’s toy exports expand to more than 100 countries

New Delhi, June 12 - The Indian toy industry has expanded its global presence to more than 100 countries including the US, the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark and even China and the next step for the toy manufacturers is to reach international

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Bill Gates to feature on Nikhil Kamath’s podcast, discuss tech, global health, philanthropy

Bill Gates to feature on Nikhil Kamath’s podcast, discuss tech, global health, philanthropy

Mumbai, June 12 - Bill Gates, the former CEO of Microsoft, who co-founded the IT giant with Paul Allen, is set to appear on the popular podcast series ‘WTF is with Nikhil Kamath’ in the new segment, ‘People By WTF’.

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Sensex jumps 149 points, Nifty closes above 23,300

Sensex jumps 149 points, Nifty closes above 23,300

Mumbai, June 12 - Indian equity benchmark indices closed in the green on Wednesday following a volatile session.

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COAI shares key priorities for telecom sector’s robust growth

COAI shares key priorities for telecom sector’s robust growth

New Delhi, June 12 - The Cellular Operators' Association of India (COAI) on Wednesday shared key priorities for the telecom industry that it wishes the government to address and help the sector achieve its goals.

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Corporate Infotech bags Rs 114 crore project with Indian Oil for IT infra maintenance

Corporate Infotech bags Rs 114 crore project with Indian Oil for IT infra maintenance

New Delhi, June 12 - IT Solutions Provider Corporate Infotech Pvt Ltd (CIPL) on Wednesday said it has secured a three-year contract worth Rs 114 crore from the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) for the comprehensive annual maintenance of IT infrastructure across all

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Modi 3.0: Top industry chambers gear up for next phase of developmental journey

Modi 3.0: Top industry chambers gear up for next phase of developmental journey

New Delhi, June 12 - The entire ecosystem of industry, trade and financial markets is re-energised with the beginning of the new government amid policy continuity, top trade and industry chambers have said.

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Real estate and construction stocks jump after announcement of 3 crore houses under PMAY

Real estate and construction stocks jump after announcement of 3 crore houses under PMAY

Mumbai, June 12 - Real estate and construction sector shares were trading in the green on Wednesday after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s new cabinet announced the construction of 3 crore additional houses in rural and urban areas under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana

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Exports from SEZs surge 4 pc to reach over $163 billion

Exports from SEZs surge 4 pc to reach over $163 billion

New Delhi, June 12 - As the Centre considers several measures to empower special economic zones (SEZs), the exports from these special hubs zoomed up 4 per cent in 2023-24 to reach $163.69 billion.

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Govt’s push on Infra and manufacturing to continue: Vikas Khemani

Govt’s push on Infra and manufacturing to continue: Vikas Khemani

New Delhi, June 12 - Vikas Khemani, Founder of Carnelian Asset Management, on Wednesday, said that the government policies have remained focused on infra and manufacturing reform after the coalition government was formed at the Centre.

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