Passengers tremble in fear as Delhi-Srinagar IndiGo flight encounters turbulence

Passengers tremble in fear as Delhi-Srinagar IndiGo flight encounters turbulence

New Delhi, Feb 20 - In a harrowing incident captured on video, passengers aboard a Delhi-Srinagar IndiGo flight were left trembling in fear as the aircraft encountered severe turbulence during its journey.

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St. Stephen’s students may be debarred from exam for not attending morning assembly

St. Stephen’s students may be debarred from exam for not attending morning assembly

New Delhi, Feb 20 - Over 100 students may not be permitted to sit in the upcoming exams in St. Stephen's college of Delhi University for not attending the morning assembly prayers.

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PM Modi witnesses Samsung ‘Galaxy AI’ at UP event

PM Modi witnesses Samsung ‘Galaxy AI’ at UP event

Lucknow, Feb 20 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met J.B. Park, President and CEO, Samsung Southwest Asia, at the UP Ground Breaking Ceremony 4.0 (GBC 4.0) and witnessed the recently-launched ‘Galaxy AI’ features.

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Delhi records 14.7 degrees as minimum temp, AQI in ‘poor’ category

Delhi records 14.7 degrees as minimum temp, AQI in ‘poor’ category

New Delhi, Feb 20 - The national capital on Tuesday recorded a minimum temperature at 14.7 degrees Celsius, four notches above the seasonal average, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said, adding that there is a possibility of drizzle during the day.

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Jammu decks up to receive PM Modi today

Jammu decks up to receive PM Modi today

Jammu, Feb 20 - Jammu, the city of temples, is all decked up to receive Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday as thousands of people wait eagerly to hear him at a massive public rally in the city.

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Farmers reject Centre’s proposal on MSP on five crops

Farmers reject Centre’s proposal on MSP on five crops

Chandigarh, Feb 19 - In a setback, farm union leaders on Monday rejected the Centre's proposal of buying pulses, maize and cotton at minimum support price (MSP) by government agencies for five years, saying it was not in farmers' interest.

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I&B Minister Anurag Thakur condemns ‘attack on media freedom’ in Bengal

I&B Minister Anurag Thakur condemns ‘attack on media freedom’ in Bengal

New Delhi/Kolkata, Feb 19 - A reporter working with Republic Bangla, who was filing ground reports from the trouble-ridden Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district since the time tension broke out there last week, was arrested by the police late on Monday evening.

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INDUS-X Summit to be held on Feb 20 in Delhi

INDUS-X Summit to be held on Feb 20 in Delhi

New Delhi, Feb 19 - Ministry of Defence on Monday said that the much-anticipated INDUS-X Summit will be held in New Delhi on February 20.

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With two aircraft carriers, Indian Navy kicks off MILAN 2024 joint exercise

With two aircraft carriers, Indian Navy kicks off MILAN 2024 joint exercise

New Delhi, Feb 19 - The 12th edition of the Naval exercise 'Milan' began on Monday in which more than 50 nations are taking part.

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J&K admin declares Jammu ‘no drone zone’ ahead of PM Modi visit

J&K admin declares Jammu ‘no drone zone’ ahead of PM Modi visit

Jammu, Feb 19 - J&K administration has declared Jammu division as a “no drone zone” ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s one day visit to Jammu on February 20.

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From US to UAE: As Hindus abroad grow, so do their places of worship

From US to UAE: As Hindus abroad grow, so do their places of worship

New Delhi, Feb 19 - The construction, inauguration, and restoration of its temples across the world is yet another testament to India building and deepening its ties with its 32 million-plus-strong diaspora and an estimated 1.2 billion Hindus across the world.

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New Space Industrial and Propellant Park to be set up in TN

New Space Industrial and Propellant Park to be set up in TN

Chennai, Feb 19 - Tamil Nadu will set up a new Space Industrial and Propellant Park near Thoothukudi District on 2,000 acres, said Thangam Thennarasu, Minister for Finance and Human Resources Management, here on Monday.

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Internet platforms, intermediaries have legal obligation to curb deepfakes: MoS IT

Internet platforms, intermediaries have legal obligation to curb deepfakes: MoS IT

New Delhi, Feb 19 - The government on Monday reiterated that internet platforms and social media intermediaries in India have a legal obligation to make sure that no misinformation or deepfakes find space on their respective platforms.

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India cricketer Shubman Gill named Punjab’s ‘State Icon’ to woo voters

India cricketer Shubman Gill named Punjab’s ‘State Icon’ to woo voters

Chandigarh, Feb 19 - The office of Punjab’s Chief Electoral Officer on Monday announced to designate ace India cricketer Shubman Gill as the ‘State Icon’.

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5 Hindu migrants from Pak given Indian citizenship in Jaipur

5 Hindu migrants from Pak given Indian citizenship in Jaipur

Jaipur, Feb 19 - A total of five Hindu migrants from Pakistan were given Indian citizenship certificates in Jaipur on Monday.

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Maha’s first 3-day MSME defence expo to commence in Pune from Feb 24

Maha’s first 3-day MSME defence expo to commence in Pune from Feb 24

Mumbai, Feb. 19 - The Maharashtra government will hold a three-day MSME Defence Expo in Pune from February 24 to 26 with participation from the armed forces, defence public sector undertakings and ordnance factories, officials said here on Monday.

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Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi takes over as Vice Chief of Army Staff

Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi takes over as Vice Chief of Army Staff

New Delhi, Feb 19 - Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi assumed charge as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff on Monday.

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Samajwadi Party announces 11 more candidates for LS polls, includes seats sought by Cong

Samajwadi Party announces 11 more candidates for LS polls, includes seats sought by Cong

Lucknow, Feb 19 - The Samajwadi Party (SP) has announced its second list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls for 11 seats in Uttar Pradesh.

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UP has gone from red tape to red carpet, says Modi

UP has gone from red tape to red carpet, says Modi

Lucknow, Feb 19 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday, said that Uttar Pradesh had changed its investment culture from "red tape to red carpet’’.

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TN to establish Artificial Intelligence Mission for leveraging AI

TN to establish Artificial Intelligence Mission for leveraging AI

Chennai, Feb 19 - Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu on Monday said that the state would establish an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Mission to develop guidelines for constructively leveraging AI in education, employment, industry, research and medicine.

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