‘Bharat, UAE dosti zindabad’, PM Modi tells Indian diaspora in Abu Dhabi

‘Bharat, UAE dosti zindabad’, PM Modi tells Indian diaspora in Abu Dhabi

New Delhi, Feb 13 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the huge gathering of Indian diaspora in Abu Dhabi, amidst an electrifying atmosphere at the Zayed Sports City Stadium.

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President Murmu reaches Jaipur on two day visit

President Murmu reaches Jaipur on two day visit

Jaipur, Feb 13 - President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday evening reached Rajasthan. She is on a two day -- February 13 and 14 -- visit to the desert state.

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Hry CM turned Shambhu into Indo-Pak border: Punjab LoP Bajwa

Hry CM turned Shambhu into Indo-Pak border: Punjab LoP Bajwa

Chandigarh, Feb 13 - The leader of opposition in Punjab Assembly, Partap Singh Bajwa, on Tuesday slammed the BJP-led Haryana government for allegedly creating a war-like situation at the Shambhu border and using tear gas shells to stop the farmers from heading to

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PM Modi meets UAE President in Abu Dhabi

PM Modi meets UAE President in Abu Dhabi

New Delhi, Feb 13 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan following his arrival in Abu Dhabi on an official visit to the west Asian nation.

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First repo rate cut by RBI expected only in 3QFY25, say analysts

First repo rate cut by RBI expected only in 3QFY25, say analysts

New Delhi, Feb 13 - India's January CPI inflation moderated to 5.1 per cent, in line with expectations, while core inflation remained subdued at 3.5 per cent.

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Maha CM inaugurates ShilPhata flyover, to decongest Panvel-bound traffic in Thane

Maha CM inaugurates ShilPhata flyover, to decongest Panvel-bound traffic in Thane

Mumbai, Feb 13 - Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday inaugurated the Panvel-bound arm of ShilPhata Junction flyover on the Old Mumbai-Pune Highway (NH-48), which will ease the traffic flow in the region, officials said here.

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IAF trainer jet crashes in Bengal, no casualty or damage to property

IAF trainer jet crashes in Bengal, no casualty or damage to property

Kolkata, Feb 13 - An AJT Hawk aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) met with an accident soon after take-off from the Air Force Station at Kalaikunda in West Bengal on Tuesday afternoon, forcing both pilots to bail out.

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Yogi govt to collaborate with IIT Roorkee for enhanced disaster management

Yogi govt to collaborate with IIT Roorkee for enhanced disaster management

Lucknow, Feb 13 - The Uttar Pradesh government is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIT Roorkee for enhanced disaster management.

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I&B Minister releases revised policy guidelines for setting up community radio stations

I&B Minister releases revised policy guidelines for setting up community radio stations

New Delhi, Feb 13 - On the occasion of World Radio Day, Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Minister Anurag Thakur on Tuesday released the revised policy guidelines for setting up community radio stations in the country.

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PM Modi launches Rs 75,000-cr rooftop solar scheme to provide free electricity

PM Modi launches Rs 75,000-cr rooftop solar scheme to provide free electricity

New Delhi, Feb 13 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched the Rs 75,000 crore rooftop solar scheme for providing free electricity to consumers.

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Protesting farmers damage barricades at Shambhu border

Protesting farmers damage barricades at Shambhu border

Chandigarh, Feb 13 - Protesting farmers on Tuesday damaged multi-layer barricades put up by the police to stop them at the border, by removing cement and barbed wire fencing with tractors.

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Gujarat govt allocates Rs 277cr for lion conservation in Gir region

Gujarat govt allocates Rs 277cr for lion conservation in Gir region

Gandhinagar, Feb 13 - Gujarat government on Tuesday allocated Rs 277 crore for conservation of Asiatic lions within the Gir and Greater Gir regions of the state.

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SP candidates file nominations for Rajya Sabha elections

SP candidates file nominations for Rajya Sabha elections

Lucknow, Feb 13 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) candidates Jaya Bachchan, Ramji Lal Suman, and Alok Ranjan, on Tuesday, filed their nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha elections.

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Why farmers’ demand for MSP guarantee law is misguided & misplaced?

Why farmers’ demand for MSP guarantee law is misguided & misplaced?

New Delhi, Feb 13 - Almost two years after laying siege to the national capital, by farmers from Punjab, Haryana and Western Uttar Pradesh, Delhi borders turned into a fresh ‘battlezone’ on Tuesday with Farmers protest 2.0 ‘choking’ the city. Farmers, pertaining to

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Delhi’s Tikri border sealed in view of farmers’ protest

Delhi’s Tikri border sealed in view of farmers’ protest

New Delhi, Feb 13 - After the farmers heading to Delhi clashed with police at Haryana-Punjab Shambhu border, the Delhi Police sealed the Tikri border by blocking the movement on both carriageways with five feet long cement blocks with multilayer barricades.

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CSR provides platform to disseminate content in local dialect: Anurag Thakur

CSR provides platform to disseminate content in local dialect: Anurag Thakur

Chennai, Feb 13 - Minister for Information and Broadcasting and Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur on Tuesday said that Community Radio Station (CRS) provide the much needed platform to disseminate content in local dialect.

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‘Ashok Chavan a leader of national stature’, says Fadnavis

‘Ashok Chavan a leader of national stature’, says Fadnavis

Mumbai, Feb 13 - Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis lavished praise on former CM Ashok Chavan here on Tuesday, describing him as “a leader of national stature” whose entry will benefit the BJP and the state MahaYuti government.

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Ahead of BAPS Hindu temple inauguration in Abu Dhabi, Vedic prayers held for global harmony

Ahead of BAPS Hindu temple inauguration in Abu Dhabi, Vedic prayers held for global harmony

New Delhi, Feb 13 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to inaugurate the BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi on February 14, the first ever in a Muslim country. The inauguration of first Hindu temple in United Arab Emirates (UAE) will

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Amit Shah cuts short Gujarat visit: CM Patel fulfills engagements

Amit Shah cuts short Gujarat visit: CM Patel fulfills engagements

Ahmedabad, Feb 13 - Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah curtailed his visit to Gujarat on Tuesday, making an urgent departure for the national Capital, New Delhi.

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SP names Jaya Bachchan, Ramji Lal Suman, Alok Ranjan for RS seats

SP names Jaya Bachchan, Ramji Lal Suman, Alok Ranjan for RS seats

Lucknow, Feb 13 - Outgoing MP Jaya Bachchan, former chief secretary Alok Ranjan and former MP Ramji Lal Suman, on Tuesday, have been named as Samajwadi Party candidates for the Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh.

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