New Centre initiatives to transform rural life, drive digital inclusion

New Centre initiatives to transform rural life, drive digital inclusion

New Delhi, June 18 - In a bid to boost innovation to transform rural life and further herald digital inclusion, the Central government has called for two proposals -- ‘5G Intelligent Village’ and ‘Quantum Encryption Algorithm’.

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Bengal train mishap: Death toll rises to 10, Kanchanjunga Express returns to Sealdah

Bengal train mishap: Death toll rises to 10, Kanchanjunga Express returns to Sealdah

Kolkata, June 18 - The death toll in the Kanchanjunga Express-goods train collision in West Bengal's Darjeeling district has risen to 10, said officials, adding that the train has returned to Sealdah.

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BJP has further strengthened itself in MP: CM Mohan Yadav

BJP has further strengthened itself in MP: CM Mohan Yadav

Bhopal, June 18 - Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday said that the BJP has further strengthened its position in the state and the same is evident with the party's performance in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections.

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Air coolers, beverages get costlier amid scorching heat in Bihar

Air coolers, beverages get costlier amid scorching heat in Bihar

Patna, June 18 - The prices of air coolers, gram flour (sattu) drink, sugarcane juice and other beverages have increased significantly in Bihar amid the rising temperatures and heatwave conditions across the state.

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22 more succumb to heat stroke in Bihar, met office issues heat alert

22 more succumb to heat stroke in Bihar, met office issues heat alert

Patna, June 18 - The severe heat waves and high humidity in Bihar claimed 22 lives in the last 24 hours, officials said on Monday.

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Shivraj Singh Chouhan resigns as MLA from Budhni

Shivraj Singh Chouhan resigns as MLA from Budhni

Bhopal, June 18 - Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday resigned from his post as the MLA from Budhni, Madhya Pradesh.

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Nitin Gadkari chairs review meeting of road & highway projects in J&K

Nitin Gadkari chairs review meeting of road & highway projects in J&K

Srinagar, June 18 - Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress of the road and highway projects in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday.

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UP govt to accelerate construction of ‘Rashtriya Prerna Sthal’ in Lucknow

UP govt to accelerate construction of ‘Rashtriya Prerna Sthal’ in Lucknow

Lucknow, June 17 - The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh is gearing up to accelerate the construction of the 'Rashtriya Prerna Sthal' in Lucknow as part of its ongoing mission to ensure comprehensive development of the state capital.

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Won’t succumb to any pressure, take soft approach in actor Darshan case: Karnataka Home Minister

Won’t succumb to any pressure, take soft approach in actor Darshan case: Karnataka Home Minister

Bengaluru, June 17 - Karnataka Home Minister Dr G. Parameshwara on Monday reiterated that the state government will not succumb to any kind of pressure, adopt a soft approach or protect anyone in connection with the murder case allegedly involving Kannada superstar Darshan.

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3 Independent MLAs extend unconditional support to BJP govt in Arunachal

3 Independent MLAs extend unconditional support to BJP govt in Arunachal

Itanagar, June 17 - All three Independent MLAs in the Arunachal Pradesh Assembly on Monday extended their unconditional support to the BJP government led by Chief Minister Pema Khandu.

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Patna schools to remain closed till June 19 due to heat wave

Patna schools to remain closed till June 19 due to heat wave

Patna June 17 - Amid the scorching heat and high humidity in Bihar, Patna District Magistrate S. Kapil Ashok on Monday directed all schools up to Class 8 to remain closed for the next two days till June 19.

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Bengal train mishap again brings ‘Kavach’ safety system under spotlight

Bengal train mishap again brings ‘Kavach’ safety system under spotlight

Kolkata, June 17 - Following the tragic train mishap in West Bengal's Darjeeling district on Monday morning where a goods train collided with the Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express, leaving at least nine people dead and many injured, it was found that Kavach, the made-in-India

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Home Minister Amit Shah seeks strategic use of central forces, asks officials to ensure no more violence in Manipur

Home Minister Amit Shah seeks strategic use of central forces, asks officials to ensure no more violence in Manipur

New Delhi/Imphal, June 17 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday stressed the strategic deployment of the central forces to restore peace and tranquillity in Manipur and directed the officials to ensure that no further incident of violence takes place in the

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With eye on Maha Assembly polls, Tatkare to launch statewide tour on Tuesday

With eye on Maha Assembly polls, Tatkare to launch statewide tour on Tuesday

Mumbai, June 17 - After the below-par performance of the NCP in the recent Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra, state party chief Sunil Tatkare will launch a statewide tour from Ahmednagar district on Tuesday with an eye on the Assembly election slated for

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No link between NRI’s assault and Kangana Ranaut slapgate: Himachal Police

No link between NRI’s assault and Kangana Ranaut slapgate: Himachal Police

Shimla, June 17 - Himachal Pradesh Police on Monday said it was wrong to link two clash incidents, including a Punjabi NRI, in Khajjiar-Dalhousie tourist circuit in Chamba district with BJP MP Kangana Ranaut's slap row.

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Mamata Banerjee has no respect for democratic setups: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Mamata Banerjee has no respect for democratic setups: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Kolkata, June 17 - West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has no respect for the democratic setups of the country although her party Trinamool Congress frequently accuses the Centre and the BJP of violating democratic norms, former Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said

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Union Home Minister reviews Manipur situation at a high-level meeting

Union Home Minister reviews Manipur situation at a high-level meeting

New Delhi/Imphal, June 17 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday chaired a high-level meeting in New Delhi to review the law and order situation in Manipur, which has been ravaged by ethnic violence since May last year.

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Robotic surgery removes complex tumour in newly-wed at Delhi hospital

Robotic surgery removes complex tumour in newly-wed at Delhi hospital

New Delhi, June 17 - Using cutting-edge robotic technology, doctors at the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital have removed a complex tumour located between the bladder and the uterus of a young woman.

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Bengal train mishap: Mamata calls Railways ‘parentless’; Railway Minister assures detailed probe

Bengal train mishap: Mamata calls Railways ‘parentless’; Railway Minister assures detailed probe

Kolkata, June 17 - After the death toll in the train accident in West Bengal's Darjeeling district, where a goods train hit the Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express on Monday morning, rose to nine, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee described the Railways as a 'parentless' ministry

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Bengal train accident: Death toll rises to 9, 41 injured

Bengal train accident: Death toll rises to 9, 41 injured

Kolkata, June 17 - The death toll in the train accident in West Bengal's Darjeeling district where a goods train hit the Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express on Monday morning has risen to nine, officials said.

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