Israel ready to make far-reaching concessions for Gaza deal: Reports

Israel ready to make far-reaching concessions for Gaza deal: Reports

Cairo/Tel Aviv, May 1 - During the ongoing negotiations in Cairo on a ceasefire in the Gaza war, details have emerged about a proposal for an agreement submitted by the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

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German economy minister denies suppressing nuclear phase-out concerns

German economy minister denies suppressing nuclear phase-out concerns

Berlin, May 1 - German Economy Minister Robert Habeck has denied having suppressed concerns within government authorities during the decision-making process on the country's nuclear phase-out.

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Ukrainian government allocates money for 3,00,000 drones

Ukrainian government allocates money for 3,00,000 drones

Kyiv/Moscow, May 1 - The Ukrainian government is increasing its spending on drones by an additional 15.5 billion hryvnia ($392 million), Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said, as the unmanned surveillance and combat aircraft become increasingly crucial assets for Kyiv in its fight against

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Police arrest protesters at Columbia University, clear occupied building

Police arrest protesters at Columbia University, clear occupied building

New York, May 1 - Police stormed Ivy League Columbia University, the ground zero of nationwide pro-Palestine protests, breaking up the occupation of a building by agitators and arresting scores of them.

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South Korea lifts last-remaining Covid mask mandate at hospitals

South Korea lifts last-remaining Covid mask mandate at hospitals

Seoul, May 1 - Wearing masks at hospitals in South Korea is not a must anymore as the government downgraded the infection level of Covid-19 and lifted last-remaining antivirus regulations, according to a report on Wednesday.

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Bomb threat at schools: Delhi L-G seeks report from Police Commissioner

Bomb threat at schools: Delhi L-G seeks report from Police Commissioner

New Delhi, May 1 - Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has sought a report from the Police Commissioner following bomb threat emails to several schools in the national capital.

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Nothing suspicious found so far, says Minister Atishi on bomb threat emails to Delhi schools

Nothing suspicious found so far, says Minister Atishi on bomb threat emails to Delhi schools

New Delhi, May 1 - Following the bomb threat through email at several schools across the city on Wednesday, Delhi Education Minister Atishi said that so far nothing suspicious has been found in any of the schools.

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Governor urges people to create new, strong & prosperous Maharashtra

Governor urges people to create new, strong & prosperous Maharashtra

Mumbai, May 1 - Governor Ramesh Bais on Monday appealed to the people to come together to create a new, prosperous and strong Maharashtra, one of the leading states in agriculture, industrial products and manufacturing, trade and transportation.

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LS polls: PM Modi to campaign in Gujarat today

LS polls: PM Modi to campaign in Gujarat today

New Delhi, May 1 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address two public meetings in Gujarat's Banaskantha and Sabarkantha, respectively, on Wednesday.

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Yogi govt to spend Rs 4,000 crore on animal protection

Yogi govt to spend Rs 4,000 crore on animal protection

Lucknow, May 1 - The Uttar Pradesh government will spend nearly Rs 4,000 crore on the protection, treatment, and service of animals, including cows, a government spokesman said here on Wednesday.

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2 Samajwadi Party leaders booked in HM Amit Shah’s edited video case

2 Samajwadi Party leaders booked in HM Amit Shah’s edited video case

Lucknow, May 1 - Two Samajwadi Party (SP) leaders have been served summons in connection with the edited video speech of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

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BJP President Nadda holds roadshow in K’taka for ex-CM Basavaraj Bommai

BJP President Nadda holds roadshow in K’taka for ex-CM Basavaraj Bommai

Haveri, May 1 - BJP President J.P. Nadda on Tuesday held a mega roadshow in Karnataka's Byadagi for former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, who is the party candidate for the Haveri Lok Sabha seat.

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Ambedkar said there is no place for reservation based on religion, J.P. Nadda slams Cong at Intellectual Meet

Ambedkar said there is no place for reservation based on religion, J.P. Nadda slams Cong at Intellectual Meet

Shivamogga (Karnataka), May 1 - Commenting on reservations for Muslims, BJP President J.P. Nadda said on Tuesday that B.R. Ambedkar said there is no place for reservation based on religious lines.

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Over 66 p.c. voting in phase 1, 2 of Lok Sabha polls: Election Commission

Over 66 p.c. voting in phase 1, 2 of Lok Sabha polls: Election Commission

New Delhi, May 1 - The Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday released the final voter turnout data for the first two legs of the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections, showing a turnout of over 66 per cent in both phases.

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Oppn leaders misleading people over reservation: BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad

Oppn leaders misleading people over reservation: BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad

Patna, May 1 - Former Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has accused Opposition leaders of misleading people on the issue of reservation.

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Anti-defection law to be strengthened if Cong is voted to power: Alka Lamba

Anti-defection law to be strengthened if Cong is voted to power: Alka Lamba

Panaji, April 30 - All India Mahila Congress President Alka Lamba said on Tuesday that the anti-defection law will be made stronger to save democracy if the Congress forms the government at the Centre after the Lok Sabha elections.

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Congress fields Raj Babbar against BJP’s Rao Inderjit Singh in Gurugram

Congress fields Raj Babbar against BJP’s Rao Inderjit Singh in Gurugram

Gurugram, April 30 - The Congress on Tuesday named actor-turned-politician Raj Babbar as its candidate for the Gurgaon Lok Sabha constituency.

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India’s per capita GDP growing faster than peers, reverses pre-2014 falling trend

India’s per capita GDP growing faster than peers, reverses pre-2014 falling trend

New Delhi, April 30 - Apart from India taking the big leap from the fragile five to the world's top five economies based on GDP in the last 10 years of the Narendra Modi government, an analysis by experts based on IMF data

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Congress collecting ‘RR tax’ in Telangana: PM Modi

Congress collecting ‘RR tax’ in Telangana: PM Modi

Zaheerabad (Telangana), April 30 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday alleged that the Congress government in Telangana is collecting ‘RR tax' from industrialists and contractors and sending a part of this black money to Delhi.

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Re-polling ordered at single polling booth in Ajmer on May 2

Re-polling ordered at single polling booth in Ajmer on May 2

Jaipur, April 30 - The Election Commission of India on Tuesday ordered re-polling at one polling booth in Nandasi village under the Ajmer Lok Sabha constituency in Rajasthan on May 2.

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