Deploy full spectrum of counter-terror capabilities, PM Modi directs officials after chairing J&K security meet

Deploy full spectrum of counter-terror capabilities, PM Modi directs officials after chairing J&K security meet

New Delhi, June 13 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday directed the officials to deploy a full spectrum of counter-terror capabilities after chairing a review meeting on the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, in the wake of multiple terror attacks in

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Kuwait fire tragedy: One Indian worker escaped death by jumping from third floor into water tank below

Kuwait fire tragedy: One Indian worker escaped death by jumping from third floor into water tank below

Thiruvananthapuram, June 13 - Amid the tragic news of 42 Indians, including 24 Keralites, dying in a major blaze in a labour camp in Kuwait, an amazing tale of courage and will for survival has emerged.

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Combating corruption, cyber fraud among top priorities of Modi 3.0; 100-day campaign planned

Combating corruption, cyber fraud among top priorities of Modi 3.0; 100-day campaign planned

New Delhi, June 13 - In keeping with its zero-tolerance policy against corruption, the Modi government, in its third term, has planned an intensive campaign to crack down on all kinds of graft including that in digital space.

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Agnipath scheme under review, group of secretaries look to make recruitment more lucrative

Agnipath scheme under review, group of secretaries look to make recruitment more lucrative

New Delhi, June 13 - As the National Democratic Alliance's allies aired their grievances over the appointment of Agniveers under the Agnipath scheme, the Centre has expressed its willingness to address the "lacunae" and also promised to make amends in the short-term recruitment

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Kuwait fire tragedy: Death toll of Keralites goes up to 24 from 19, seven serious

Kuwait fire tragedy: Death toll of Keralites goes up to 24 from 19, seven serious

Thiruvananthapuram, June 13 - The Kerala government on Thursday announced that the death toll of Keralites has gone up to 24 in the fire that broke out in a labour camp in Kuwait.

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MoS KV Singh reaches Kuwait to oversee assistance, early repatriation of bodies

MoS KV Singh reaches Kuwait to oversee assistance, early repatriation of bodies

New Delhi, June 13 - Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh arrived in Mangaf, Kuwait, on Thursday to oversee assistance for those injured in the fire tragedy and coordinate with local authorities for early repatriation of mortal remains of the

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My vision is to make Andhra Pradesh zero-poverty state: CM Naidu

My vision is to make Andhra Pradesh zero-poverty state: CM Naidu

Tirupati, June 13 - Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu asserted on Thursday that his vision was to make Andhra Pradesh a zero-poverty state.

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India sends humanitarian aid to landslide-hit Papua New Guinea

India sends humanitarian aid to landslide-hit Papua New Guinea

New Delhi, June 13 - India on Thursday sent 19 tonnes of Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief (HADR) to Papua New Guinea's Enga province, which was devastated by a landslide that claimed over 2,000 lives.

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Pema Khandu takes oath as Arunachal CM for 3rd straight term

Pema Khandu takes oath as Arunachal CM for 3rd straight term

Itanagar, June 13 - Pema Khandu, who was re-elected as the BJP Legislature Party leader on Wednesday, took oath as Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister for the third straight term on Thursday.

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SC reiterates not to stay NEET UG counselling; retest for 1,563 candidates on June 23

SC reiterates not to stay NEET UG counselling; retest for 1,563 candidates on June 23

New Delhi, June 13 - The Supreme Court on Thursday reiterated that it would not pass any interim direction to stay the admission counselling process to medical programmes pursuant to the NEET UG 2024 examination amid the allegations of paper leak and other

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BJP govt in Odisha keeps its promise; throws open all 4 gates of Jagannath temple

BJP govt in Odisha keeps its promise; throws open all 4 gates of Jagannath temple

Bhubaneswar, June 13 - The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Odisha on Thursday fulfilled one of its poll promises by throwing open all four entrance gates of Puri's Jagannath Temple for devotees.

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CM Naidu to sign first file for mega recruitment of teachers

CM Naidu to sign first file for mega recruitment of teachers

Amaravati, June 13 - Mega DSC notification for the recruitment of teachers will be the first file to be signed by Nara Chandrababu Naidu after assuming office as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister on June 12.

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Kuwait fire tragedy: 13 out of 14 victims from Kerala identified

Kuwait fire tragedy: 13 out of 14 victims from Kerala identified

Thiruvananthapuram, June 13 - Thirteen of the 14 Keralites, who died in a deadly fire that devastated a building in Kuwait's southern city of Al-Mangaf, have been identified.

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BJP to ‘retain’ Lok Sabha Speaker’s post

BJP to ‘retain’ Lok Sabha Speaker’s post

New Delhi, June 13 - The BJP is set to "retain" the post of Speaker for the 18th Lok Sabha, with a BJP MP expected to be elected for the role, sources said.

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J&K Police release sketches of four terrorists, put Rs 20 lakh reward on them

J&K Police release sketches of four terrorists, put Rs 20 lakh reward on them

Jammu, June 13 - J&K Police on Thursday released sketches of four terrorists involved in two attacks in Doda district.

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UP govt staff to submit property details by June 30

UP govt staff to submit property details by June 30

Lucknow, June 13 - The Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government now plans to come down heavily on those government employees who have not yet submitted their property details on the designated portal, government officials said.

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Allahabad HC seeks original documents in NEET anomalies

Allahabad HC seeks original documents in NEET anomalies

Lucknow, June 13 - The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has sought a reply from the National Testing Agency (NTA) regarding the alleged anomalies in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) Undergraduate (UG) examination 2024, results of which were declared on June

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UP Police withdraws ‘letter’ on outsourcing staff

UP Police withdraws ‘letter’ on outsourcing staff

Lucknow, June 13 - The Uttar Pradesh Police have withdrawn a 'letter' going viral on social media related to the outsourcing of ministerial staff.

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MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh leaving for Kuwait to oversee assistance after tragic fire incident

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh leaving for Kuwait to oversee assistance after tragic fire incident

New Delhi, June 12 - Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, is leaving for Kuwait after several Indian workers were feared dead in a tragic building fire in the Mangaf area of Kuwait City on Wednesday.

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Fire mishap in Kuwait City saddening: PM Modi

Fire mishap in Kuwait City saddening: PM Modi

New Delhi, June 12 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condoled the death of several people in the tragic building fire incident that took place in Kuwait City's Mangaf area, on Wednesday.

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