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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Newly elected MLAs take oath in special session of Odisha Assembly

Newly elected MLAs take oath in special session of Odisha Assembly

Bhubaneswar, June 18 - Newly elected members of the Odisha Assembly on Tuesday took oath during a special session that started on Tuesday.

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Yogi govt to construct, develop 44 cow conservation centres in 15 districts

Yogi govt to construct, develop 44 cow conservation centres in 15 districts

Lucknow, June 18 - The Uttar Pradesh government has embarked on an initiative to promote cow conservation by commencing the construction and development of 44 centres in 15 districts.

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Life Sciences industry expects 22 pc of revenue to come from connected health in 5 yrs

Life Sciences industry expects 22 pc of revenue to come from connected health in 5 yrs

New Delhi, June 18 - As the majority (63 per cent) of Life Sciences organisations, across biopharma and medtech, have connected health products already on the market or under development, the industry anticipates that connected health will contribute more than one-fifth of their

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Kerala HC directs notices to be sent to CM Vijayan, Veena in graft case

Kerala HC directs notices to be sent to CM Vijayan, Veena in graft case

Kochi, June 18 - The Kerala High Court on Tuesday directed that notices be sent to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his daughter Veena Vijayan in a petition filed by Congress legislator Mathew Kuzhalnadan alleging corruption.

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Rental price growth slows down 50 pc in top cities as housing supply surges: Report

Rental price growth slows down 50 pc in top cities as housing supply surges: Report

Mumbai, June 18 - A surge in housing supply resulted in a nearly 50 per cent drop in rental price growth in top cities in the second quarter this year (to date) -- registering a 2-4 per cent quarterly rise which is down

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India’s spices exports hit record $4.46 billion in FY24, red chilli up by 15 pc

India’s spices exports hit record $4.46 billion in FY24, red chilli up by 15 pc

New Delhi, June 18 - The export of spices and its products reached an all-time high in FY 2023-24 at a record $4.46 billion making India a key player in the global trade.

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Bengal train mishap: Death toll rises to 11, child succumbs to injuries

Bengal train mishap: Death toll rises to 11, child succumbs to injuries

Kolkata, June 18 - The death toll in the Kanchanjunga Express-goods train collision in West Bengal's Darjeeling district has risen to 11, said officials.

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