Modi govt better in fulfilling election manifesto compared to Congress: UBS

Modi govt better in fulfilling election manifesto compared to Congress: UBS

New Delhi, March 20 - An analysis by global brokerage UBS of the past four general election manifestos (2004-24) suggests that the Modi government was better in fulfilling their stated manifesto compared to Congress.

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Union Minister plays ‘Phoolon Ki Holi’ in Jodhpur

Union Minister plays ‘Phoolon Ki Holi’ in Jodhpur

Jaipur, March 20 - Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Wednesday played ‘Phoolon Ki Holi’ during the ‘Holi Sneh Milan’ ceremony in Jodhpur, Rajasthan on Wednesday.

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India will become the world leader in AI, says PM Modi

India will become the world leader in AI, says PM Modi

New Delhi, March 20 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that he was convinced that India will become the world leader in AI with its young innovators emerging as a driving force to take the nation ahead.

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BJP will announce candidates for 5 seats on March 22: Yediyurappa

BJP will announce candidates for 5 seats on March 22: Yediyurappa

New Delhi, March 20 - Former Chief Minister and BJP Central Election Committee Member B.S. Yediyurappa on Wednesday said that the BJP will announce the list for five constituencies of Karnataka on March 22.

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J&K likely to witness rain, snow from March 21

J&K likely to witness rain, snow from March 21

March 20 - MeT office on Wednesday forecast widespread rain and snow in Jammu and Kashmir from March 21.

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DMK announces list of candidates for LS elections

DMK announces list of candidates for LS elections

Chennai, March 20 - The ruling DMK on Wednesday announced the list of its candidates for the Lok Sabha polls.

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Jharkhand Guv Radhakrishnan takes oath as Telangana Governor

Jharkhand Guv Radhakrishnan takes oath as Telangana Governor

Hyderabad, March 20 - Jharkhand Governor C. P. Radhakrishnan took oath as the Governor of Telangana on Wednesday.

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Filing of nominations for 1st phase of polling in 15 LS seats in NE states begins

Filing of nominations for 1st phase of polling in 15 LS seats in NE states begins

Guwahati/Itanagar, March 20 - With the issuance of the notification for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections scheduled on April 19 for 15 seats in eight northeastern states, the process of filling of nominations began on Wednesday.

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3 wagons of goods train carrying military equipment derail in Bihar’s West Champaran

3 wagons of goods train carrying military equipment derail in Bihar’s West Champaran

Patna, March 19 - Three wagons of a special goods train, carrying military equipment and some army personnel, derailed near Bagaha railway station in Bihar's West Champaran district on Tuesday evening, officials said.

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Lok Sabha elections: Filing of nominations for first phase of polling begins today

Lok Sabha elections: Filing of nominations for first phase of polling begins today

New Delhi, March 20 - The nomination process for the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections scheduled on April 19 begins on Wednesday.

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Hopes run high for BJP in UP’s first phase of polls

Hopes run high for BJP in UP’s first phase of polls

Lucknow, March 20 - Hopes run high for the BJP in the first phase of elections in Uttar Pradesh.

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RLD Chief Jayant Chaudhary asks his party workers to support BJP

RLD Chief Jayant Chaudhary asks his party workers to support BJP

Mathura, March 20 - Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) President Jayant Chaudhary has appealed to his party workers to 'forget old things' and now open their doors for BJP workers.

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Union minister Scindia speaks to Rajasthan CM over missing NEET aspirant

Union minister Scindia speaks to Rajasthan CM over missing NEET aspirant

Jaipur, March 19 - A day after the kidnapping of a NEET aspirant from Rajasthan's Kota, Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday spoke to Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma regarding the matter and assured the girl's father of bringing her

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Regional parties to play key role in NE’s 25 Lok Sabha seats but BJP in commanding position

Regional parties to play key role in NE’s 25 Lok Sabha seats but BJP in commanding position

Guwahati/Agartala, March 19 - As in previous elections, regional parties in the eight northeastern states will play a vital role in the 25 Lok Sabha seats there even as a majority of them are part of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

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Will roll back ‘pure veg mode’ if it sees negative social repercussions: Zomato’s Deepinder Goyal

Will roll back ‘pure veg mode’ if it sees negative social repercussions: Zomato’s Deepinder Goyal

New Delhi, March 19 - Facing criticism on social media after launching the “Pure Veg Mode” on his platform, Zomato Co-founder and CEO Deepinder Goyal on Tuesday clarified that if the company sees any significant negative social repercussions of this decision, “we will

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Opening ceremony of ‘Tiger Triumph’ exercise between India-US conducted onboard INS Jalashwa

Opening ceremony of ‘Tiger Triumph’ exercise between India-US conducted onboard INS Jalashwa

New Delhi, 19 March - The opening ceremony of the bilateral Tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Amphibious Exercise between India and the US -- Tiger Triumph -- was held onboard INS Jalashwa on Tuesday.

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Kejriwal moves Delhi HC against ED’s 9 summonses

Kejriwal moves Delhi HC against ED’s 9 summonses

New Delhi, March 19 - Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday moved the High Court, challenging the Enforcement Directorate's nine summonses issued to him in the alleged excise policy scam.

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Suspense continues over Raj Thackeray’s MNS joining NDA-BJP camp

Suspense continues over Raj Thackeray’s MNS joining NDA-BJP camp

Mumbai/New Delhi, March 19 - Suspense continued over the likelihood of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) joining hands with the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), and contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

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J&K: Asia’s largest Tulip garden to open for visitors on March 23

J&K: Asia’s largest Tulip garden to open for visitors on March 23

Srinagar, March 19 - V.K.Bidhuri, Divisional Commissioner (Kashmir) on Tuesday reviewed arrangements for the opening of Asia’s largest Tulip garden in Srinagar.

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Haryana CM Saini expands Cabinet, inducts eight legislators

Haryana CM Saini expands Cabinet, inducts eight legislators

Chandigarh, March 19 - In the first Cabinet expansion under new Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, eight legislators were inducted on Tuesday, taking the total strength of the Council of Ministers to 14, including the CM.

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