India, NZ Navy chiefs discuss maritime cooperation

India, NZ Navy chiefs discuss maritime cooperation

New Delhi, Feb 20 - Indian Navy chief, Admiral R. Hari Kumar and his visiting Royal New Zealand Navy counterpart, Rear Admiral David Proctor on Tuesday discussed maritime cooperation and sea operations-related engagements, a Navy statement said.

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Ayush Ministry to launch ayurvedic health screening for over 20k tribal students

Ayush Ministry to launch ayurvedic health screening for over 20k tribal students

New Delhi, Feb 20 - The Ayush Ministry on Tuesday announced that it will launch a national level project of health screening and management through ayurvedic interventions that will benefit over 20,000 tribal students.

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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, two others elected to Rajya Sabha from Odisha

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, two others elected to Rajya Sabha from Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Feb 20 - Union Minister and BJP nominee, Ashwini Vaishnaw along with two BJD leaders was elected uncontested to the Rajya Sabha, Returning Officer, Abanikant Patanaik declared on Tuesday.

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Sonia Gandhi elected as RS MP for first time from Raj; 2 BJP candidates elected unanimously

Sonia Gandhi elected as RS MP for first time from Raj; 2 BJP candidates elected unanimously

Jaipur, Feb 20 - Congress leader Sonia Gandhi was elected as Rajya Sabha MP for the first time in Rajasthan and two candidates from the BJP, Chunni Lal Garasiya and Madan Rathore were elected unanimously from the state, confirmed Election Commission officials on

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TN govt to set up 100 farmers markets: Minister

TN govt to set up 100 farmers markets: Minister

Chennai, Feb 20 - Tamil Nadu Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare M.R.K. Panneerselvam on Tuesday said that the government will set up 100 Uzhavur Angadis (farmers markets) across the state.

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An exhibition bridging historical depth and contemporary vitality of Indian art

An exhibition bridging historical depth and contemporary vitality of Indian art

Bengaluru, Feb 20 - Gallery G in Bengaluru is set to hold ‘The Masters & The Modern: An Amalgamation of the Old & New World Classics' (February 26 to March 31), an exhibition that bridges the historical depth and contemporary vitality of Indian

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Beneficiaries of govt schemes thank PM Modi for development in J&K

Beneficiaries of govt schemes thank PM Modi for development in J&K

New Delhi, Feb 20 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday dedicated projects worth over 32,000 crore in Jammu to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

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J&K achievers interact with PM Modi triggering hope in millions of Indians

J&K achievers interact with PM Modi triggering hope in millions of Indians

Jammu, Feb 20 - One of the most insightful interaction between the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and people from different parts of J&K took place on Tuesday at the Maulana Azad Stadium in Jammu.

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‘Russia has never hurt our interests’: Jaishankar to German daily

‘Russia has never hurt our interests’: Jaishankar to German daily

New Delhi, Feb 20 - External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar continued to defend India's decision to buy Russian oil, saying Moscow has never hurt New Delhi's interests and both nations have always had a stable and friendly relationship.

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PM Modi has taken historic steps to develop Jammu: Pralhad Joshi

PM Modi has taken historic steps to develop Jammu: Pralhad Joshi

Bengaluru, Feb 20 - Minister for Mine, Coal and Law Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday said that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken historic steps to develop the region of Jammu.

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This is ‘Viksit Uttar Pradesh’ of ‘Viksit Bharat’: Yogi

This is ‘Viksit Uttar Pradesh’ of ‘Viksit Bharat’: Yogi

Lucknow, Feb 20 - Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday emphasised that the significant transformation the state has undergone in the past six to seven years had turned it into 'Viksit Uttar Pradesh of Viksit Bharat'.

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Days of exploitation & dynastic rule over in J&K: PM Modi

Days of exploitation & dynastic rule over in J&K: PM Modi

Jammu, Feb 20 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that J&K has got freedom from a long dynastic rule that focused on their own progress and development and not that of the people.

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1st human implanted with Neuralink brain chip able to control mouse via thoughts: Musk

1st human implanted with Neuralink brain chip able to control mouse via thoughts: Musk

New Delhi, Feb 20 - Elon Musk has said that the first human implanted with a brain chip from his brain-computer interface company Neuralink seems to have fully recovered and is able to control a computer mouse using thoughts.

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Jindal India Institute trains foreign diplomats on Indian elections and democracy

Jindal India Institute trains foreign diplomats on Indian elections and democracy

New Delhi, Feb 20 - The Jindal India Institute (JII) of O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) organised a unique one-day-long certificate course in New Delhi earlier this week to train 34 foreign diplomats from 21 countries and international organisations on the theme of

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Maha Assembly unanimously passes 10% Maratha quotas bill

Maha Assembly unanimously passes 10% Maratha quotas bill

Mumbai, Feb 20 - The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly unanimously passed the Maratha Reservation Bill giving 10 per cent quotas to the community in education and government jobs, here on Tuesday.

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Govt to foster equality in healthcare, make last mile delivery accessible: Mandaviya

Govt to foster equality in healthcare, make last mile delivery accessible: Mandaviya

New Delhi, Feb 20 - The government is striving to foster equality in healthcare, and making the last mile delivery affordable and accessible, said Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday.

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PM Modi in Jammu, inaugurates multiple projects worth Rs 32,000 cr

PM Modi in Jammu, inaugurates multiple projects worth Rs 32,000 cr

Jammu, Feb 20 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived here on Tuesday to begin his daylong visit to J&K. He launched multiple development projects worth over Rs 32,000 crore and also distributed appointment letters to 1,748 youths.

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Previous govts involved in some of the biggest scams: Union Minister

Previous govts involved in some of the biggest scams: Union Minister

Mumbai, Feb 20 - Previous governments inadequately regulated critical sectors such as telecom, amid massive scams, but our approach in creating a framework of regulation has been open and transparent, Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar has said.

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Lok Sabha polls: Union Home Minister Amit Shah to blow poll bugle from Bikaner today

Lok Sabha polls: Union Home Minister Amit Shah to blow poll bugle from Bikaner today

Jaipur, Feb 20 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah will blow the BJP’s Lok Sabha poll bugle in Rajasthan from Bikaner on Tuesday.

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Courier fraudsters now target Indian CEOs

Courier fraudsters now target Indian CEOs

New Delhi, Feb 20 - Citing a news report in which a 66-year-old Bengaluru CEO lost about Rs 2.3 crore in a courier fraud, Unacademy-owned Graphy co-founder and CEO Sumit Jain on Tuesday said that two weeks ago the courier fraudsters tried to

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