Defence Ministry’s iDEX signs 350th contract, for miniaturised satellite

Defence Ministry’s iDEX signs 350th contract, for miniaturised satellite

New Delhi, June 26 - The Defence Ministry's flagship initiative Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) on Tuesday signed a landmark 350th contract for the design and development of a miniaturised satellite for the Indian Air Force.

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Kangana Ranaut eyes CM’s suite in Maharashtra Sadan in Delhi; sparks verbal duel

Kangana Ranaut eyes CM’s suite in Maharashtra Sadan in Delhi; sparks verbal duel

Mumbai, June 25 - Bollywood actress and BJP MP, Kangana Ranaut’s demand, purportedly seeking the Chief Minister’s suite in Maharashtra Sadan in New Delhi, sparked a war of words between the ruling Mahayuti and Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi, here on Tuesday.

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India’s FMCG sector poised to clock 7 to 9 pc growth rate in 2024: Report

India’s FMCG sector poised to clock 7 to 9 pc growth rate in 2024: Report

New Delhi, June 26 -: India’s FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) sector is expected to post a growth rate of 7-9 per cent in 2024 on the back of government initiatives to stimulate consumption and create more jobs, according to a report.

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Rajasthan: 7-hour power cut in industrial units start today

Rajasthan: 7-hour power cut in industrial units start today

Jaipur, June 26 - The Government of Rajasthan has announced power cuts in industrial units in the state from Wednesday onwards.

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J&K: Encounter starts between security forces & terrorists in Doda

J&K: Encounter starts between security forces & terrorists in Doda

Jammu, June 26 - An encounter started on Wednesday between the security forces and the terrorists in J&K’s Doda district.

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‘Jai Palestine’ slogan: Complaints demand President to disqualify Owaisi

‘Jai Palestine’ slogan: Complaints demand President to disqualify Owaisi

New Delhi, June 26 - Several complaints have been filed before President Droupadi Murmu seeking immediate disqualification of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi who raised a slogan in favour of Palestine during his swearing-in as the Lok Sabha MP on

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Rajasthan govt will help investors at every level, says CM Sharma

Rajasthan govt will help investors at every level, says CM Sharma

Jaipur, June 25 - Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said on Tuesday that there are immense possibilities for investment in the state.

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Goa launches ‘Exit Support Scheme’ for sick industrial units

Goa launches ‘Exit Support Scheme’ for sick industrial units

Panaji, June 25 - To bring around 423 sick industrial units into functional mode, the Goa government on Tuesday launched the Exit Support Scheme for the current lease owners.

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Raj becomes fourth state to yield gold; MP-based firm gets mining licence for Banswara

Raj becomes fourth state to yield gold; MP-based firm gets mining licence for Banswara

Jaipur, June 25 - After Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand, Rajasthan has become the fourth state in India to yield gold, confirmed officials on Tuesday adding that the state government has completed the process of auctioning the Bhukia-Jagpura mining block for gold and

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PM Modi, Amit Shah to propose Om Birla as Speaker

PM Modi, Amit Shah to propose Om Birla as Speaker

New Delhi, June 26 - Lok Sabha will witness the process of electing its Speaker on Wednesday. Prime Minister Narendr

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J&K: Army soldier dies of cardiac arrest in Poonch

J&K: Army soldier dies of cardiac arrest in Poonch

Jammu, June 26 - An army soldier died of cardiac arrest on Wednesday in J&K’s Poonch district.

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New Kuwaiti Ambassador meets EAM Jaishankar, discusses bilateral ties

New Kuwaiti Ambassador meets EAM Jaishankar, discusses bilateral ties

New Delhi, June 25 - Meshal Mustafa Jasim Alshemali, the newly appointed Ambassador of Kuwait to India, met External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday, marking his first meeting with the EAM after assuming his new post.

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Time to upgrade cybersecurity measures to address dynamic threat landscape: Centre

Time to upgrade cybersecurity measures to address dynamic threat landscape: Centre

New Delhi, June 26 - In the wake of growing cyber threat incidents, the country needs to continuously upgrade cybersecurity measures to address new vulnerabilities and dynamic threat landscapes, the government has said.

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UP govt transfers 12 district magistrates

UP govt transfers 12 district magistrates

Lucknow, June 26 - The Uttar Pradesh government has transferred the district magistrates of 12 districts, including Banda, Basti, Chitrakoot and Shravasti.

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RLD keen to contest three seats in upcoming UP by-polls

RLD keen to contest three seats in upcoming UP by-polls

Lucknow, June 26 - The Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) has decided to contest three seats in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh by-polls.

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India asks its citizens in Kenya to restrict ‘non-essential’ movement

India asks its citizens in Kenya to restrict ‘non-essential’ movement

New Delhi, June 26 - India has advised its citizens in Kenya to exercise utmost caution and restrict non-essential movement amid violent protests in the East African nation against the government's proposed tax hikes.

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Double whammy for Kejriwal as Delhi HC stays bail, CBI moves in

Double whammy for Kejriwal as Delhi HC stays bail, CBI moves in

New Delhi, June 25 - Troubles mounted for arrested Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal after the Delhi High Court stayed the trial court order granting him bail, while the CBI, which questioned him in Tihar Jail on the excise policy case on Monday,

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Rahul Gandhi to be the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha

Rahul Gandhi to be the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, June 25 - The Congress on Tuesday evening announced that senior party leader Rahul Gandhi will be the Leader of the Opposition in the 18th Lok Sabha.

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50 years after Emergency, victims recall what all PM Modi did to fight the ‘dark era’

50 years after Emergency, victims recall what all PM Modi did to fight the ‘dark era’

New Delhi, June 25 - The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) observed 'black day' on Tuesday to mark the 50th anniversary of the Emergency imposed by Indira Gandhi-led Congress regime on June 25, 1975.

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Om Birla is NDA’s pick for LS Speaker, may be first BJP leader to serve coveted post twice

Om Birla is NDA’s pick for LS Speaker, may be first BJP leader to serve coveted post twice

Jaipur, June 25 - Om Birla, Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Rajasthan’s Kota-Bundi, on Tuesday, filed his nomination after the NDA announced him as the official candidate for the Lok Sabha Speaker’s post. Birla, a three-time MP, served as Speaker during Modi 2.0

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