Indian Navy conducts Yoga sessions on warships, foreign ports

Indian Navy conducts Yoga sessions on warships, foreign ports

New Delhi, June 21 - Indian Naval Warships mission deployed across the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and the Western Pacific Ocean conducted Yoga sessions at sea and in foreign ports to mark the International Day of Yoga (IDY) on Friday.

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Govt will find solution to Manipur crisis in 2-3 months, says CM Biren Singh

Govt will find solution to Manipur crisis in 2-3 months, says CM Biren Singh

Imphal, June 21 - Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said on Friday that a solution to the ethnic crisis in the state will be found soon.

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10 Indians recruited by Russian Army released and repatriated to India: MEA

10 Indians recruited by Russian Army released and repatriated to India: MEA

New Delhi, June 21 - As many as 10 Indians recruited by the Russian Army for its conflict with Ukraine have been released and repatriated back to India, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) revealed on Friday.

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Congress MP raises concern over shifting of airlines from Dabolim

Congress MP raises concern over shifting of airlines from Dabolim

Panaji, June 21 - Congress South Goa MP, Viriato Fernandes said on Friday that he will raise the issue of Dabolim Airport in Parliament to stop airlines from shifting to the new Manohar International Airport in North Goa.

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J&K Police arrests 3 associates of terrorists involved in 2 Doda attacks

J&K Police arrests 3 associates of terrorists involved in 2 Doda attacks

Jammu, June 21 - Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police said on Friday that three associates of terrorists involved in two attacks on security forces in Doda have been arrested.

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Sheikh Hasina receives ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhawan

Sheikh Hasina receives ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhawan

New Delhi, June 22 - Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina received a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhawan on Saturday.

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Africa plagued by old and new spectres of Islamist terror spanning the continent

Africa plagued by old and new spectres of Islamist terror spanning the continent

New Delhi, June 22 - From the arid and trackless expanses of the sub-Saharan Sahel countries to the steamy rainforests of Congo and Uganda to the sprawling bushland of Mozambique on the Indian Ocean, Africa is facing a major threat of Islamist terrorism

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No request so far on providing Consular access to Nikhil Gupta, says MEA

No request so far on providing Consular access to Nikhil Gupta, says MEA

New Delhi, June 21 - India on Friday said that it has so far not received any request for providing Consular access to Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national accused by the US authorities of having involvement in a murder-for-hire plot against a Khalistani

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NEET row: Bihar top cop to meet Union Education Minister today

NEET row: Bihar top cop to meet Union Education Minister today

Patna, June 22 - Amid the ongoing investigation into the NEET paper leak case by the Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of the Bihar Police, its Additional Director General (ADG) Nayyar Hasnain Khan will give probe details to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in

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‘Pratham Puja’ to mark ceremonial beginning of Amarnath Yatra held

‘Pratham Puja’ to mark ceremonial beginning of Amarnath Yatra held

Srinagar, June 22 - To mark the ceremonial beginning of this year’s Amarnath Yatra, ‘Pratham Puja’ was performed on Saturday.

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Pakistani drone recovered in Punjab’s Tarn Taran

Pakistani drone recovered in Punjab’s Tarn Taran

Chandigarh, June 22 - The Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police in a joint operation recovered a Pakistani drone in the border area of Tarn Taran district, the paramilitary force said on Saturday.

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Assam Education dept extends UG admission deadline due to flood

Assam Education dept extends UG admission deadline due to flood

Guwahati, June 22 - The Higher Education Department in Assam has extended the date of admissions to undergraduate courses in colleges across the state as the monsoon flood has impacted the whole process, with many students failing to reach the institutions for admission,

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Selfies with PM Modi, dauntless spirit of Kashmir residents mark 10th Yoga Day celebrations in Srinagar

Selfies with PM Modi, dauntless spirit of Kashmir residents mark 10th Yoga Day celebrations in Srinagar

New Delhi, June 21 - Thousands of spirited Kashmir locals, motivated by the energising words of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, celebrated the 10th International Day of Yoga (IDY), on the rain-drenched ground of Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar on Friday.

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Canadian minister clueless on why Trudeau govt placed separatist Nijjar on ‘no fly’ list, froze his bank account

Canadian minister clueless on why Trudeau govt placed separatist Nijjar on ‘no fly’ list, froze his bank account

New Delhi, June 21 - In a video clip that has now gone viral on social media, Canada's Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is seen struggling for answers when asked about the Canadian Parliament paying tribute to slain Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar even

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98 Indians died due to natural causes during ongoing Haj pilgrimage: MEA

98 Indians died due to natural causes during ongoing Haj pilgrimage: MEA

New Delhi, June 21 - The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday that 98 Indians died due to natural causes and accidents during this year's Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.

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Monsoon picks up momentum, Kharif sowing expected to speed up

Monsoon picks up momentum, Kharif sowing expected to speed up

New Delhi, June 21 - The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday said that the southwest monsoon has picked up momentum as it has advanced into some more parts of Maharashtra, remaining parts of Vidarbha, and some parts of Madhya Pradesh.

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IMD forecasts light rain for northern states, heavy rain for south

IMD forecasts light rain for northern states, heavy rain for south

New Delhi, June 21 - A Western Disturbance, seen as a cyclonic circulation over Himachal Pradesh and its neighbourhood and an induced cyclonic circulation over Uttar Pradesh, is likely to result in light to moderate rainfall in Delhi - which had already received

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Govt to proceed on Shaktipeeth Expressway only after taking public into confidence: Eknath Shinde

Govt to proceed on Shaktipeeth Expressway only after taking public into confidence: Eknath Shinde

Mumbai, June 21 - Amid ongoing protests, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday announced that the government will proceed with the development of the 802-km Nagpur-Goa Expressway, also known as Shaktipeeth Expressway, only after considering the sentiments of the public and taking

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AMU celebrates International Day of Yoga with enthusiasm

AMU celebrates International Day of Yoga with enthusiasm

Aligarh, June 21 - The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) marked the 10th International Day of Yoga with a grand celebration.

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Delhi court cited lack of direct evidence by ED for grant of bail to CM Kejriwal

Delhi court cited lack of direct evidence by ED for grant of bail to CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, June 21 - While granting bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case on Thursday, a Delhi court's order had cited the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) failure to present direct evidence linking him to the proceeds of crime.

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