Viksit Bharat Ambassador: Govt provides ration to population greater than US-EU together, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Viksit Bharat Ambassador: Govt provides ration to population greater than US-EU together, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi, May 16 - Union Minister for Railways, Communications and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Thursday, said that the Modi government’s thrust on inclusive growth is yielding results and it will gain greater visibility in the next few years. He added that this

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‘There will be a huge gap to fill now’: Indian legend Bhaichung Bhutia on Chhetri’s retirement

‘There will be a huge gap to fill now’: Indian legend Bhaichung Bhutia on Chhetri’s retirement

New Delhi, May 16 - It is truly a sad day for Indian football as Sunil Chhetri, one of the greatest players in Indian football, has announced his decision to retire following FIFA World Cup 2026 Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 match against

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Indian pilot to tour space on Blue Origin’s next flight on May 19

Indian pilot to tour space on Blue Origin’s next flight on May 19

New Delhi, May 16 - Captain Gopichand Thotakura, a pilot, is set to become the first Indian to travel to the edge of space on Blue Origin's next flight on May 19, the company announced on Thursday.

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EAM Jaishankar takes dig at Canada, says freedom of speech cannot be freedom to support separatism and terrorism in foreign country

EAM Jaishankar takes dig at Canada, says freedom of speech cannot be freedom to support separatism and terrorism in foreign country

New Delhi, May 16 - Targeting the Justin Trudeau government for giving refuge to pro-Khalistani elements, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday said that further deterioration in bilateral ties would eventually result in a big loss for Canada.

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IPL 2024: Michael Hussey believes Dhoni can carry on for ‘another couple of years’

IPL 2024: Michael Hussey believes Dhoni can carry on for ‘another couple of years’

New Delhi, May 16 - Former Australian cricketer and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batting coach Michael Hussey believes Mahendra Singh Dhoni can continue playing for another couple of years, amid the ongoing speculation about whether this is Dhoni's final dance in the IPL

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NCW summons CM Kejriwal’s PS in Swati Maliwal assault case

NCW summons CM Kejriwal’s PS in Swati Maliwal assault case

New Delhi, May 16 - The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance and issued a summon to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's Personal Secretary Bibhav Kumar to appear before it on Friday in connection with the allegations levelled by

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Delhi Police team at Swati Maliwal’s residence

Delhi Police team at Swati Maliwal’s residence

New Delhi, May 16 - A Delhi Police's Special Cell team, including senior officers, reached AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal's residence here days after she was allegedly assaulted at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's official residence.

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Govt slashes prices of 41 medicines

Govt slashes prices of 41 medicines

New Delhi, May 16 - The government has reduced the prices of 41 commonly used medicines and six formulations used to treat diseases such as diabetes, heart and liver ailments.

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Congress, SP neglected refugees over vote bank politics: PM Modi

Congress, SP neglected refugees over vote bank politics: PM Modi

Azamgarh (Uttar Pradesh), May 16 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing an election rally in Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh on Thursday, launched a scathing attack on the Congress, SP and other INDIA bloc parties and accused them of portraying themselves as secular and

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T20 WC: Edgbaston Stadium to host fan park for IND v PAK blockbuster

T20 WC: Edgbaston Stadium to host fan park for IND v PAK blockbuster

Birmingham, May 16 - England's Edgbaston Stadium will host the fan park for the spectators for the much-awaited clash between arch rivals India and Pakistan in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 on June 9.

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‘If you vote for AAP, I may not go back to jail’, ED brings SC’s attention to CM Kejriwal’s ‘appeal’

‘If you vote for AAP, I may not go back to jail’, ED brings SC’s attention to CM Kejriwal’s ‘appeal’

New Delhi, May 16 - The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday brought to the notice of the Supreme Court statements made by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal appealing to people to vote for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) if they wished he (Kejriwal) did

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Manika Batra riding on career-best world ranking to elevate Paris 2024 performance

Manika Batra riding on career-best world ranking to elevate Paris 2024 performance

New Delhi, May 16 - Indian star paddler Manika Batra is looking ahead to 2024 Paris Olympics with the utmost confidence. She has achieved the career-best rank of World No 24 and has also regained the No 1 Indian female table tennis player

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Viksit Bharat Ambassador: India added 31,000 km rail network, equal to Germany in 10 years, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Viksit Bharat Ambassador: India added 31,000 km rail network, equal to Germany in 10 years, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi, May 16 - Union Minister for Railways, Communications and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday reeled out data to showcase transformative changes in the Indian Railways in the past 10 years of the Modi government while also highlighting its neglect during Congress-led

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‘Scam’ series set to return with season showcasing the Subrata Roy saga

‘Scam’ series set to return with season showcasing the Subrata Roy saga

Mumbai, May 16 - The hit streaming series ‘Scam’ is set to return with its third part after ‘Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story’ and ‘Scam 2003: The Telgi Story’.

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‘No one was up for the fight’: Shane Watson surprised with RR losing momentum ahead of IPL 2024 playoffs

‘No one was up for the fight’: Shane Watson surprised with RR losing momentum ahead of IPL 2024 playoffs

New Delhi, May 16 - Following Rajasthan Royals' (RR) fourth consecutive defeat, a five-wicket loss to Punjab Kings (PBKS) in IPL 2024, former Australian captain Shane Watson expressed surprise at the team's late-season slump in momentum ahead of the playoffs, especially after their

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PoK is India and it will come back to India: EAM Jaishankar

PoK is India and it will come back to India: EAM Jaishankar

New Delhi, May 16 - External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday said that Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) is an inseparable part of the country that will eventually come back to India.

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Harbhajan shares insights into MS Dhoni’s title-winning captaincy in 2007 T20 World Cup

Harbhajan shares insights into MS Dhoni’s title-winning captaincy in 2007 T20 World Cup

New Delhi, May 16 - Ahead of next month's T20 World Cup 2024, former India spinner Harbhajan Singh delved into the details of ex-captain MS Dhoni's leadership skills that made Men in Blue the inaugural champions of the format back in 2007.

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Home Minister Amit Shah on two-day visit to Kashmir, to hold series of meetings

Home Minister Amit Shah on two-day visit to Kashmir, to hold series of meetings

Srinagar, May 16 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah is arriving here on a two-day visit on Thursday evening.

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6 Cannes looks of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan that are defining moments in pop culture

6 Cannes looks of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan that are defining moments in pop culture

Mumbai, May 16 - Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has headed to the ongoing 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival with her daughter Aaradhya. Over the years, the actress has represented India at the Cannes red carpet numerous times, with several of her

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Mayawati asks Rajya Sabha Speaker to take note of assault on Maliwal

Mayawati asks Rajya Sabha Speaker to take note of assault on Maliwal

Lucknow, May 16 - Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) President Mayawati has asked the Rajya Sabha Speaker to take cognisance of the alleged assault of former Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief Swati Maliwal by the personal assistant of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

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