RBI Governor expects growth in April-June quarter to surpass 7.2 pc estimate

RBI Governor expects growth in April-June quarter to surpass 7.2 pc estimate

Mumbai, June 19 - RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das expects the strong growth momentum of the last financial year to continue into the April-June quarter of the current financial year, bolstered by strong fundamentals of the economy.

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India reminds world of Kanishka bombing as Canada ‘honours’ terrorist

India reminds world of Kanishka bombing as Canada ‘honours’ terrorist

New Delhi, June 19 - Even as the Canadian Parliament 'honoured' a Khalistani terrorist, the Indian Consulate in Vancouver reminded the world of the bombing of Air India flight 182 (Kanishka) in which 329 people, including 86 children, were killed.

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Canada Parliament ‘honours’ slain Khalistani terrorist Nijjar with moment of silence

Canada Parliament ‘honours’ slain Khalistani terrorist Nijjar with moment of silence

New Delhi, June 19 - The Canadian Parliament has marked the first anniversary of the death of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar by holding a moment of silence in the House of Commons.

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Continue to back Myanmar’s transition towards inclusive democracy, India tells UN

Continue to back Myanmar’s transition towards inclusive democracy, India tells UN

Geneva, June 18 - Asserting that it remains steadfast in its support for Myanmar's transition towards an inclusive federal democracy, India on Tuesday reiterated that it supports the ASEAN-led efforts and the ASEAN Five-Point Consensus to resolve the precarious humanity and security situation

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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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