AAP’s claim of Punjab supremacy unlikely, may only get 3-6 seats: Matrize Exit Poll

AAP’s claim of Punjab supremacy unlikely, may only get 3-6 seats: Matrize Exit Poll

Chandigarh, June 2 - Punjab's ruling AAP is likely to get only three to six seats out of the state's 13, while the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) will get zero to three seats, the BJP zero to two seats and the main opposition

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Agra’s environmental crisis worsens despite decades of efforts to protect Taj Mahal

Agra’s environmental crisis worsens despite decades of efforts to protect Taj Mahal

Agra, June 2 - Ahead of World Environment Day on June 5, the stark reality of Agra's environmental crisis has come into sharp focus.

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Prem Singh Tamang stakes claim to form next Sikkim govt after sweeping polls

Prem Singh Tamang stakes claim to form next Sikkim govt after sweeping polls

Gangtok, June 2 - The Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) has staked claim to form the next government after it swept the state assembly polls by winning 31 out of 32 seats.

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India sends 90-tonne humanitarian assistance to Cuba from Mundra port

India sends 90-tonne humanitarian assistance to Cuba from Mundra port

New Delhi, June 2 - A 90-tonne consignment of nine 'Made in India' Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) left for Cuba from the Mundra port operated by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ), on Sunday.

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‘Social media echo chamber where wishful thinking is passed off as the national narrative’: Omar Abdullah

‘Social media echo chamber where wishful thinking is passed off as the national narrative’: Omar Abdullah

Srinagar, June 2 - Reacting to the Exit Polls projections which give NDA more seats than the alliance had in 2019 polls, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, on Sunday, took a dig at social media for "wishful thinking."

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PM Modi reviews impact of cyclone Remal, ensures full support to affected states

PM Modi reviews impact of cyclone Remal, ensures full support to affected states

New Delhi, June 2 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the government will continue to extend full support to the states affected by cyclone Remal.

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Stringent action will be taken against Ram Kripal Yadav’s attackers: Samrat Choudhary

Stringent action will be taken against Ram Kripal Yadav’s attackers: Samrat Choudhary

Patna June 2 - Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Sunday said that stringent action will be taken against the attackers of Ram Kripal Yadav.

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India played key role in adoption of health regulations at World Health Assembly: Centre

India played key role in adoption of health regulations at World Health Assembly: Centre

New Delhi, June 2 - India played a key role in helping countries agree to the adoption of International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) at the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA) to protect against future pandemics, said Apurva Chandra, Union Health Secretary on Sunday.

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Conduct regular fire and electrical safety audit of hospitals, instructs PM Modi

Conduct regular fire and electrical safety audit of hospitals, instructs PM Modi

New Delhi, June 2 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday instructed the relevant departments to undertake regular fire and electrical safety audits of hospitals and other public places.

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SC to hear on Monday Delhi govt’s plea seeking additional water supply from neighbouring states

SC to hear on Monday Delhi govt’s plea seeking additional water supply from neighbouring states

New Delhi, June 2 - The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Monday the plea filed by the Delhi government seeking additional water supply from neighbouring states to address the water crisis in the national capital.

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PM Modi reviews post-cyclone situation in northeastern states

PM Modi reviews post-cyclone situation in northeastern states

New Delhi, June 2 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting to review the post-cyclone situation, especially in relation to the northeastern states.

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CM Yogi Adityanath visits Gorakhpur zoo

CM Yogi Adityanath visits Gorakhpur zoo

Gorakhpur (UP), June 2 - Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited and inspected Shaheed Ashfaq Ullah Khan Zoological Park (Gorakhpur Zoo) on Sunday.

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Atishi appeals to Haryana, UP governments for additional water release to Delhi

Atishi appeals to Haryana, UP governments for additional water release to Delhi

New Delhi, June 2 - Delhi Water Minister Atishi has written a letter to Haryana and Uttar Pradesh Chief Ministers Nayab Singh Saini and Yogi Adityanath, respectively requesting additional release of water to the national capital for one month till the monsoon arrives

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TN parties give mixed response to Exit Polls result

TN parties give mixed response to Exit Polls result

Chennai, June 2 - Tamil Nadu political parties gave a mixed response to the Exit Polls which projected NDA gaining a thumping majority in the Lok Sabha elections.

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BJP retains power for 3rd consecutive term in Arunachal Pradesh

BJP retains power for 3rd consecutive term in Arunachal Pradesh

Itanagar, June 2 - The BJP retained power in Arunachal Pradesh for the third straight term by winning 36 seats, five more than the magic figure of 31 in the 60-member state assembly, for which elections were held on April 19.

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Sikkim CM Tamang wins by more than 7,000 votes

Sikkim CM Tamang wins by more than 7,000 votes

Gangtok, June 2 - Prem Singh Tamang, the incumbent Chief Minister of Sikkim and leader of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) has won the elections from the Rhenock Assembly seat.

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Congress govt in Telangana will fulfil its guarantees: Sonia Gandhi

Congress govt in Telangana will fulfil its guarantees: Sonia Gandhi

Hyderabad, June 2 - Former Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Sunday assured the people of Telangana that the Congress government in the state will fulfil its guarantees.

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Heavy rains predicted in 14 districts of Tamil Nadu

Heavy rains predicted in 14 districts of Tamil Nadu

Chennai, June 2 - The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has predicted heavy rains in 14 districts of Tamil Nadu in the next 24 hours. The rains, according to the RMC, are due to low-level atmospheric circulation over southern Tamil Nadu.

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BJP set to form 3rd consecutive govt in Arunachal Pradesh

BJP set to form 3rd consecutive govt in Arunachal Pradesh

Itanagar, June 2 - The ruling BJP surged ahead of the other parties, winning 15 seats while leading on 31 seats as the counting of votes in Arunachal Pradesh is underway on Sunday, almost ensuring itself a third consecutive term.

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Sikkim: Ruling party SKM leads in 28 out of 32 Assembly seats

Sikkim: Ruling party SKM leads in 28 out of 32 Assembly seats

Gangtok, June 2 - Ruling party, Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM), led by Prem Singh Tamang, is currently leading in 28 out of the 32 Assembly seats in the state, as per the early trends.

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