Two arrested for offensive behaviour during boat ride in Dal Lake

Two arrested for offensive behaviour during boat ride in Dal Lake

Srinagar, June 11 - Two persons were arrested after a viral video of them indulging in "offensive behaviour" during a boat ride on the Dal Lake in Srinagar, police said on Tuesday.

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Two terrorists, CRPF trooper killed in 20-hour long operation in J&K’s Kathua 

Two terrorists, CRPF trooper killed in 20-hour long operation in J&K’s Kathua 

Jammu, June 12 - Two terrorists and a CRPF trooper were killed in the operation against hiding terrorists in J&K's Kathua district, ADGP, Jammu Zone, Anand Jain said, adding that that the encounter started on Tuesday evening and lasted till Wednesday afternoon.

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PM Modi to leave for Italy on Thursday to attend G7 Summit

PM Modi to leave for Italy on Thursday to attend G7 Summit

New Delhi, June 12 - In what would be his first overseas visit after assuming office for the third consecutive term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be travelling to Italy on Thursday to attend the Group of Seven (G7) Summit being held in

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Exports from SEZs surge 4 pc to reach over $163 billion

Exports from SEZs surge 4 pc to reach over $163 billion

New Delhi, June 12 - As the Centre considers several measures to empower special economic zones (SEZs), the exports from these special hubs zoomed up 4 per cent in 2023-24 to reach $163.69 billion.

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Domestic auto industry optimistic of steady growth in FY25: SIAM

Domestic auto industry optimistic of steady growth in FY25: SIAM

New Delhi, June 12 - With emphasis on economic development amid policy continuity by the new government, the auto industry is optimistic of steady growth in 2024-25,” according to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).

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Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu heaps praise on BJP, says party promotes hard work

Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu heaps praise on BJP, says party promotes hard work

New Delhi, June 12 - Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Chief N Chandrababu Naidu took oath as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister on Wednesday amid the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a host of Central leaders and also a galaxy of South superstars including

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Over 100 pilgrims from Haryana leave for Ayodhya under Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana

Over 100 pilgrims from Haryana leave for Ayodhya under Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana

Karnal (Haryana), June 12 - Under the 'Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana Haryana', more than 100 pilgrims from Karnal left for Ayodhya in two AC buses for pilgrimage to the Ram Mandir.

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Karnataka’s Min for IT/BT Kharge launches new scale-up programme for startups in California

Karnataka’s Min for IT/BT Kharge launches new scale-up programme for startups in California

Bengaluru, June 12 - Priyank Kharge, Karnataka’s Minister for IT/BT, announced ‘Hypergrowth Global Karnataka’, a global late-stage scaling programme at London Tech Week, stated an official release on Wednesday. Minister Kharge made the announcement at the event in San Francisco, California, last evening.

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Piyush Goyal looks to build on PLI scheme, boost exports in 2nd term as Commerce Minister

Piyush Goyal looks to build on PLI scheme, boost exports in 2nd term as Commerce Minister

New Delhi, June 11 - Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday told officials of his ministry that the government needs to build on the success of the past initiatives such as the productivity-linked incentive (PLI) scheme and the recent foreign

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Trinamool’s Abhishek Banerjee announces ‘short hiatus’ from political activities

Trinamool’s Abhishek Banerjee announces ‘short hiatus’ from political activities

Kolkata, June 12 - Trinamool Congress’ General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee, on Wednesday afternoon, announced his decision to take a “short hiatus” from political and organisational activities.

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CM-designate Mohan Charan Majhi pays floral tributes to eminent personalities of Odisha

CM-designate Mohan Charan Majhi pays floral tributes to eminent personalities of Odisha

Bhubaneswar, June 12 - Ahead of his swearing-in ceremony, Odisha's Chief Minister-designate Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday paid floral tributes at the statutes of eminent personalities of the state in Bhubaneswar.

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Rahul Gandhi in dilemma on whether to retain Wayanad or Raebareli

Rahul Gandhi in dilemma on whether to retain Wayanad or Raebareli

Kozhikode, June 12 - Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said that he was in a dilemma as to which constituency he should relinquish -- Wayanad or Raebareli.

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Have you taken action against tanker mafia, SC asks Delhi govt

Have you taken action against tanker mafia, SC asks Delhi govt

New Delhi, June 12 - The Supreme Court on Wednesday came down heavily on the Delhi government for not acting against tanker mafias in the city and cautioned that it would ask the Delhi Police for action to mitigate the water crisis in

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Chandrababu Naidu takes oath as Andhra Pradesh CM, turns emotional

Chandrababu Naidu takes oath as Andhra Pradesh CM, turns emotional

Vijayawada, June 12 - Telugu Desam Party (TDP) president Nara Chandrababu Naidu turned emotional after taking oath as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh here on Wednesday.

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Govt to ensure ease of living for all citizens: FM Sitharaman

Govt to ensure ease of living for all citizens: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, June 12 - Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said the government is fully committed to ensuring ‘ease of living’ for its citizens and will continue to take further steps in this regard, as she took charge of the ministry under

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Ministers who will take oath with Chandrababu Naidu

Ministers who will take oath with Chandrababu Naidu

Vijayawada, June 12 - A total of 24 ministers will take oath along with N. Chandrababu Naidu, who will be sworn in as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.

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Terrorists fire at vehicles of two senior cops in Jammu’s Hiranagar

Terrorists fire at vehicles of two senior cops in Jammu’s Hiranagar

Jammu, June 12 - Terrorists fired at the vehicles of two senior police officers on Wednesday in the Hiranagar area of J&K’s Kathua district both officers escaped unhurt.

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First session of 18th Lok Sabha begins on June 24

First session of 18th Lok Sabha begins on June 24

New Delhi, June 12 - A special 10-day session of the Lok Sabha will commence on June 24 for oath/affirmation of newly elected Members, Election of Speaker, President’s Address and discussion.

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Large cache of arms & ammunition recovered from J&K’s Kathua

Large cache of arms & ammunition recovered from J&K’s Kathua

Jammu, June 12 - Security forces, on Wednesday, recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from Hiranagar area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, where one terrorist and a CRPF trooper were killed in an encounter earlier.

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Nirmala Sitharaman takes charge as Finance Minister

Nirmala Sitharaman takes charge as Finance Minister

New Delhi, June 12 - Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday assumed charge as the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs at South Block in Delhi.

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