Naval commanders review operational & infrastructure initiatives

Naval commanders review operational & infrastructure initiatives

New Delhi, March 9 - The Navy on Saturday said that the senior naval leadership has reviewed existing and future plans, including capability enhancements in the island territories, to mitigate contemporary and future challenges in the maritime domain.

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Bengaluru cafe blast: NIA releases new photos of suspected bomber

Bengaluru cafe blast: NIA releases new photos of suspected bomber

Bengaluru, March 9 - National Investigation Agency (NIA) has intensified its search against the suspected bomber in connection with the Rameshwaram Cafe blast and also released four new photos of the suspected bomber on Saturday.

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Kamal Haasan not to contest LS polls, will be sent to RS

Kamal Haasan not to contest LS polls, will be sent to RS

Chennai, March 9 - Tamil Superstar Kamal Haasan and President of Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) will not contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

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PM inaugurates strategically-vital, world’s longest bi-lane Sela Tunnel at 13,000 feet in Arunachal Pradesh

PM inaugurates strategically-vital, world’s longest bi-lane Sela Tunnel at 13,000 feet in Arunachal Pradesh

Itanagar, March 9 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday dedicated to the nation the strategically-crucial Sela Tunnel, constructed at a cost of Rs 825 crore, in Arunachal Pradesh. It is the world’s longest bi-lane tunnel at 13,000 feet.

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PM Modi unveils 125-feet statue of Lachit Borphukan in Assam

PM Modi unveils 125-feet statue of Lachit Borphukan in Assam

Guwahati, March 9 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday unveiled the 125-feet long statue of 16th century Ahom general Lachit Borphukan in Assam’s Jorhat district.

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Mayawati refutes rumours of electoral alliance, says BSP will go solo in LS polls

Mayawati refutes rumours of electoral alliance, says BSP will go solo in LS polls

Lucknow, March 9 - BSP supremo Mayawati on Saturday said the party will contest the Lok Sabha elections on its own strength and dismissed rumours of the party forming electoral alliance.

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N. Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan meet Amit Shah again

N. Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan meet Amit Shah again

New Delhi/Amaravati, March 9 - Telugu Desam Party (TDP) supremo N. Chandrababu Naidu and Jana Sena Party leader Pawan Kalyan once again met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the national capital on Saturday to discuss seat sharing for the elections to Andhra

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Lakhimai, Pradyumna and Phoolmai: 3 elephants whom PM Modi fed sugarcane during jungle safari

Lakhimai, Pradyumna and Phoolmai: 3 elephants whom PM Modi fed sugarcane during jungle safari

Guwahati, March 9 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi rode on an elephant ‘Pradyumna’ for a safari in the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam on Saturday. He also went on a jeep safari and visited Daflang Tower in the park.

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Bengaluru cafe blast: NIA releases two videos of suspect, seeks citizen cooperation

Bengaluru cafe blast: NIA releases two videos of suspect, seeks citizen cooperation

Bengaluru, March 9 - The National Investigation Agency (NIA) probing the Bengaluru Rameshwaram Cafe blast incident has released two videos of the alleged accused on its social media account and sought citizen's cooperation in identifying the suspect, an official said.

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EAM’s Japan visit timely opportunity to take stock of bilateral ties: MEA

EAM’s Japan visit timely opportunity to take stock of bilateral ties: MEA

New Delhi, March 9 - Summing up External Affairs Minister (EAM), Dr S Jaishankar's three-day trip to Japan, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Saturday that the visit provided a timely opportunity to take stock of bilateral ties and explore ways

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PM Modi takes safari in Kaziranga National Park

PM Modi takes safari in Kaziranga National Park

Guwahati, March 9 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi had elephant and jeep safari on Saturday morning in Kaziranga National Park in Assam on his two-day visit to the state.

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There is only one ‘guarantee’ in the country which is that of PM Modi: Anurag Thakur

There is only one ‘guarantee’ in the country which is that of PM Modi: Anurag Thakur

Bengaluru, March 9 - Union Information and Broadcasting Minister, Anurag Thakur, has said here that there is only one guarantee in the country which is Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guarantee.

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Uttar Pradesh will have 100 CBG plants soon: Hardeep Singh Puri

Uttar Pradesh will have 100 CBG plants soon: Hardeep Singh Puri

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh), March 8 - Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has said that currently, there are 10 compressed bio-gas (CBG) plants in Uttar Pradesh but in the coming months, there will be 100 CBG plants in the state.

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India, Spain discuss defence cooperation, industrial collaboration

India, Spain discuss defence cooperation, industrial collaboration

New Delhi, March 8 - Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane and Spanish Secretary of State for Defence Maria-Amparo Valcarce Garcia on Friday discussed several bilateral defence cooperation issues, with a focus on industrial collaboration.

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How trendsetter PM Modi became the creator of ‘New Bharat’

How trendsetter PM Modi became the creator of ‘New Bharat’

New Delhi, March 8 - The Indian creators and influencers’ community on Friday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi with rousing applause, calling him the creator of 'New Bharat' and the 'Greatest Of All Time' (G.O.A.T.) at the National Creators’ Awards held at the

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India says it reached out to its students in US after recent deaths

India says it reached out to its students in US after recent deaths

New Delhi, March 8 - India said on Friday that its consulates in the US have reached out to its nationals studying there and assured them of all possible cooperation and assistance in case of any trouble following the recent deaths of Indian

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Haryana CM launches electric city bus service for Panchkula, Karnal

Haryana CM launches electric city bus service for Panchkula, Karnal

Chandigarh, March 8 - Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday launched the electric city bus service for Panchkula and Karnal.

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In a first, four units of IAF get President’s Standard & Colours

In a first, four units of IAF get President’s Standard & Colours

New Delhi, March 8 - President Droupadi Murmu, who is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces, has awarded the President’s Standard and Colours to four Indian Air Force units.

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Uddhav Thackery makes Lok Sabha ‘offer’ to Nitin Gadkari; BJP hits back

Uddhav Thackery makes Lok Sabha ‘offer’ to Nitin Gadkari; BJP hits back

Mumbai, March 8 - Needling the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiv Sena (UBT) President and ex-Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray made the fresh offer of a Lok Sabha seat to Union minister Nitin Gadkari, leading to a war-of-words between the two rival parties.

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President Murmu to jointly inaugurate 14 India-assisted projects with Mauritius PM

President Murmu to jointly inaugurate 14 India-assisted projects with Mauritius PM

New Delhi, March 8 - On the invitation of the government of Mauritius, President Droupadi Murmu will undertake a state visit to the island nation from March 11-13 to attend the National Day celebrations as a chief guest.

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