Ratna Bhandar of Jagannath Temple not to open on July 8: Odisha Minister clarifies

Ratna Bhandar of Jagannath Temple not to open on July 8: Odisha Minister clarifies

Bhubaneswar, June 20 - Hours after a senior Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) official said that the Ratna Bhandar (treasury trove) of Shree Jagannath Temple at Puri will be opened on July 8, Odisha Law minister Prithiviraj Harichandan on Wednesday said that the

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Cong to introspect on humiliating poll defeat in MP, 3-member panel to visit soon

Cong to introspect on humiliating poll defeat in MP, 3-member panel to visit soon

Bhopal, June 20 - Congress has begun introspection for its humiliating defeat in the recently concluded Lok Sabha polls in several states, including Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Delhi and will form a three-member panel to find out the actual reasons behind the defeat.

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‘Claimant of taking Bal Thackeray’s legacy forward left Hindutva for power’, Eknath Shinde hits out at Uddhav

‘Claimant of taking Bal Thackeray’s legacy forward left Hindutva for power’, Eknath Shinde hits out at Uddhav

Mumbai, June 19 - Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena supremo Eknath Shinde on Wednesday criticised his former 'boss' and SS (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, saying the claimant of taking forward the legacy of Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray "has left Hindutva for

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First major reshuffle of bureaucrats in Andhra Pradesh

First major reshuffle of bureaucrats in Andhra Pradesh

Amaravati, June 19 - In the first major reshuffle of senior bureaucrats after N. Chandrababu Naidu assumed office as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, at least 19 IAS officers were transferred on Wednesday.

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3 MP villages selected for DOT’s project ‘5G Intelligent Village’

3 MP villages selected for DOT’s project ‘5G Intelligent Village’

Bhopal, June 19 - The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has announced a proposal for '5G Intelligent Village' showcasing the advantages of 5G connectivity, for which it has selected 10 villages from different states.

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Naveen Patnaik elected Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly

Naveen Patnaik elected Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly

Bhubaneswar, June 19 - Biju Janata Dal President and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik was on Wednesday elected the leader of the legislature party, making him the Leader of the Opposition in the Odisha Assembly.

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Govt cancels UGC-NET held on June 18, orders CBI probe

Govt cancels UGC-NET held on June 18, orders CBI probe

New Delhi, June 19 - The Ministry of Education said on Wednesday cancelled the UGC-NET 2024 (University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test) held on Tuesday in different cities of the country after inputs suggested that the process of "the conduct of examination may have

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Cabinet clears Rs 2,254.43 crore outlay for Forensic Infrastructure Scheme

Cabinet clears Rs 2,254.43 crore outlay for Forensic Infrastructure Scheme

New Delhi, June 19 - The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved a proposal of the Ministry of Home Affairs for the National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFIES) with a total financial outlay of Rs 2,254.43 crore during

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INDIA bloc leaders urge Manipur govt to restore peace, normalcy in state at the earliest

INDIA bloc leaders urge Manipur govt to restore peace, normalcy in state at the earliest

Imphal, June 19 - The Congress-led INDIA bloc, comprising 10 parties, on Wednesday, urged the Manipur government to restore peace and normalcy in the state at the earliest.

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MoS Bandi Sanjay Kumar arrives in Karimnagar to rousing welcome

MoS Bandi Sanjay Kumar arrives in Karimnagar to rousing welcome

Hyderabad, June 19 - Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Bandi Sanjay Kumar arrived on Wednesday at his hometown Karimnagar in Telangana to a rousing welcome by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and workers.

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No patch-up with BJP, NDA govt will fall, INDIA bloc will bag power, says Thackeray

No patch-up with BJP, NDA govt will fall, INDIA bloc will bag power, says Thackeray

Mumbai, June 19 - Shiv Sena-UBT President and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday said that the new NDA 3.0 will not last long and it will collapse soon owing to its own contradictions, while ruling out any possibility of a

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Lack of patronage forces Metro Railway to do away with late evening service in Kolkata

Lack of patronage forces Metro Railway to do away with late evening service in Kolkata

Kolkata, June 19 - The Metro Railway in Kolkata has decided to do away with its late evening service a month after its launch, citing poor patronage and heavy losses.

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Yoga Day: How ‘Chintan Shibir’ conceptualised in 2003 became hallmark of Modi governance

Yoga Day: How ‘Chintan Shibir’ conceptualised in 2003 became hallmark of Modi governance

New Delhi, June 19 - As the global community gears up to celebrate the 10th edition of International Yoga Day, this will mark another year of glory for India.

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PM Modi lauds contribution of public sector banks

PM Modi lauds contribution of public sector banks

New Delhi, June 19 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the performance of the country's public sector banks in a thread post on social media platform X by MyGovIndia.

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Chandrababu Naidu to review capital development work on June 20

Chandrababu Naidu to review capital development work on June 20

Amaravati, June 19 - For the first time after assuming office as Chief Minister last week, N. Chandrababu Naidu will visit Amaravati capital region area on Thursday to examine the progress of the work related to development of the state capital.

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After outcry, Goa CM says report on Smart City project will be ready soon

After outcry, Goa CM says report on Smart City project will be ready soon

Panaji, June 19 - After public outcry, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Wednesday that a report on the Smart City project is being prepared which will have the details of the works completed and the actions taken against the project consultant

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Uttar Pradesh to begin Sarus Crane census on Thursday

Uttar Pradesh to begin Sarus Crane census on Thursday

Lucknow, June 19 - The Uttar Pradesh government, under the direction of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, will commence the Sarus census on Thursday.

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Cabinet approves Rs 2,870 crore project to expand Varanasi airport

Cabinet approves Rs 2,870 crore project to expand Varanasi airport

New Delhi, June 19 - The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday gave its nod to the proposal of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) for the development of Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi including the construction of

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Cabinet okays Rs 76,220 crore Vadhavan port project in Maharashtra

Cabinet okays Rs 76,220 crore Vadhavan port project in Maharashtra

New Delhi, June 19 - The Union Cabinet during a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the setting up of a major port at Vadhavan near Dahanu in Maharashtra with an investment of Rs 76,220 crore that includes the

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Cabinet approves MSP for 14 Kharif crops

Cabinet approves MSP for 14 Kharif crops

New Delhi, June 19 - The Union Cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the minimum support price (MSP) for 14 Kharif crops including paddy, ragi, bajra, jowar, maize and cotton.

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