Nalanda University new campus inauguration: Special day for education sector, says PM Modi

Nalanda University new campus inauguration: Special day for education sector, says PM Modi

Patna, June 19 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday will inaugurate the new campus of Nalanda University in Bihar's Rajgir.

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UP govt to hold Bodhi Yatra in Delhi on June 28

UP govt to hold Bodhi Yatra in Delhi on June 28

Lucknow, June 19 - The Yogi Adityanath government will host 'The Bodhi Yatra 2024' in New Delhi on June 28, a government spokesman said.

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In surprise visit, PM Modi reviews work at upcoming stadium & sports complex in Varanasi

In surprise visit, PM Modi reviews work at upcoming stadium & sports complex in Varanasi

New Delhi, June 18 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday made a surprise visit to the under-construction Varanasi stadium and sports complex to review the work in progress there after attending a Kisan Samman Sammelan, Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, and praying

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PM Modi attends ‘Ganga Aarti’, offers prayers at Kashi Vishwanath temple

PM Modi attends ‘Ganga Aarti’, offers prayers at Kashi Vishwanath temple

Varanasi, June 18 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday evening performed Ganga Pujan and attended the Ganga Aarti at the Dashashwamedh Ghat.

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PM Modi wants to see one Indian product on every dining table in the world

PM Modi wants to see one Indian product on every dining table in the world

Varanasi (UP), June 18 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that he wants to see one Indian product on every dining table in the world which would be possible by focusing on agriculture exports.

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‘Mann Ki Baat’ will be back from June 30, says PM Modi; calls for sharing ideas and inputs

‘Mann Ki Baat’ will be back from June 30, says PM Modi; calls for sharing ideas and inputs

New Delhi, June 18- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat' will resume from June 30.

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Chhatrapati scion leads farmers’ march against Nagpur-Goa ‘Shaktipeeth Expressway’

Chhatrapati scion leads farmers’ march against Nagpur-Goa ‘Shaktipeeth Expressway’

Kolhapur (Maharashtra), June 18 - Congress MP Chhatrapati Shrimant Shahu Maharaj here on Tuesday led a massive farmers' protest march, organised by all political parties, to the district collectorate to voice strong opposition to the proposed Nagpur-Goa Shaktipeeth Expressway.

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Fresh refugee influx in Mizoram from Bangladesh’s Chittagong Hill Tracts

Fresh refugee influx in Mizoram from Bangladesh’s Chittagong Hill Tracts

Aizawl, June 18 - Around 30 more refugees comprising nine families took shelter in Mizoram from the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) of southeast Bangladesh during the last two days, officials said here on Tuesday.

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Firing between security forces & terrorists in J&K’s Poonch

Firing between security forces & terrorists in J&K’s Poonch

Jammu, June 18 - An exchange of fire took place between security forces and terrorists in J&K's Poonch district on Tuesday, and a search of the area is now underway, officials said.

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PM-KISAN scheme: Over 3 lakh benefitted so far, know about world’s largest DBT scheme

PM-KISAN scheme: Over 3 lakh benefitted so far, know about world’s largest DBT scheme

New Delhi, June 18 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to release the 17th installment of PM-KISAN scheme in Varanasi on Tuesday. This will lead to a payout of over Rs 20,000 crore being transferred into accounts of more than 9.26 crore

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What’s this ‘rare sensory hearing loss’ that singer Alka Yagnik was diagnosed with?

What’s this ‘rare sensory hearing loss’ that singer Alka Yagnik was diagnosed with?

New Delhi, June 18 - Veteran Bollywood singer Alka Yagnik, who revealed that she has been diagnosed with a "rare sensory hearing loss" due to a viral attack, has suffered a type of hearing loss caused by damage to the inner ear or

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Congress fields Himachal CM’s wife Kamlesh Thakur for Dehra Assembly bypoll

Congress fields Himachal CM’s wife Kamlesh Thakur for Dehra Assembly bypoll

Shimla, June 18 - The Congress on Tuesday fielded Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Sukhu’s wife Kamlesh Thakur as its nominee for the July 10 Assembly bypoll in Dehra in Kangra district.

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Over 100 pilgrims cared for, reunited with families: Indian Haj Mission

Over 100 pilgrims cared for, reunited with families: Indian Haj Mission

New Delhi, June 18 - Citing an incident where it rescued and provided immediate medical care to an elderly Indian Haji, the Indian Haj Mission said on Tuesday that it has provided necessary assistance to more than 100 pilgrims by reuniting them with

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Power demand in North India at record high amid scorching heat wave

Power demand in North India at record high amid scorching heat wave

New Delhi, June 18 - The demand for electricity in India’s northern region scaled its highest-ever peak of 89 GW amid the scorching heat wave on Monday, the Ministry of Power said on Tuesday.

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Yoga nurtures physical, mental and spiritual growth: Ayush Minister

Yoga nurtures physical, mental and spiritual growth: Ayush Minister

New Delhi, June 18 - Union Minister of State for Ayush, Prataprao Jadhav, said on Tuesday that yoga nurtures physical, mental, and spiritual growth while also promoting societal harmony.

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PM Modi to lead International Day of Yoga celebrations in Srinagar

PM Modi to lead International Day of Yoga celebrations in Srinagar

New Delhi, June 18 - The tenth edition of the International Day of Yoga (IDY) will be organised in Jammu and Kashmir’s (J&K) Srinagar on June 21.

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Fast-track pending Palghar airport proposal, says Aditya Thackeray to Centre

Fast-track pending Palghar airport proposal, says Aditya Thackeray to Centre

Mumbai, June 18 - Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aditya Thackeray on Tuesday urged the new NDA government at the Centre to prioritise the long-pending proposal for an airport in the tribal district of Palghar, and renaming of the airports in Navi Mumbai and

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CM Sarma demands CBI probe into death of IIT-Kharagpur student; writes to Mamata Banerjee

CM Sarma demands CBI probe into death of IIT-Kharagpur student; writes to Mamata Banerjee

Guwahati, June 18 - Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday urged his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee to hand over the investigation related to the unnatural death of IIT-Kharagpur student Faizan Ahmed to the CBI.

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Nana Patole’s feet-washing act by party worker caught on camera, BJP tears into Congress

Nana Patole’s feet-washing act by party worker caught on camera, BJP tears into Congress

New Delhi, June 18 - Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole has found himself in the firing line after a video of his feet-washing act by a party worker landed on social media, evoking strong criticism from netizens.

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By-election for two MLC seats in Andhra on July 12

By-election for two MLC seats in Andhra on July 12

Amaravati, June 18 - By-election for two seats of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council under MLAs quota will be held on July 12, announced the Election Commission on Tuesday.

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