Modi’s repeated Thrissur visits trigger speculation that next PM may be from Kerala

Modi’s repeated Thrissur visits trigger speculation that next PM may be from Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 24 - Two visits by Prime Minister Narendra Modi early this month to Thrissur has set tongues wagging here with speculators saying that may be the next PM is from Kerala.

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DRDO to showcase Nari Shakti, India-made hi-tech weapon systems on Republic Day

DRDO to showcase Nari Shakti, India-made hi-tech weapon systems on Republic Day

New Delhi, Jan 24 - Many critical systems and technologies developed by the country’s Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) will be showcased during the 75th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path on January 26, the Defence Ministry said on Wednesday.

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3 Indians win UK’s prestigious Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists

3 Indians win UK’s prestigious Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists

London, Jan 24 - Three Indian scientists are among the nine recipients of this year's Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the UK for their pioneering work in the fields of chemical, physical, and life sciences.

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Nitish thanks PM Modi for Bharat Ratna conferred on Karpoori Thakur

Nitish thanks PM Modi for Bharat Ratna conferred on Karpoori Thakur

Patna, Jan 24 - Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the central government conferred Bharat Ratna to Bihar’s two-times chief minister Karpoori Thakur.

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‘Exercise Desert Knight’: India, France & UAE conduct joint air drills

‘Exercise Desert Knight’: India, France & UAE conduct joint air drills

New Delhi, Jan 24 - Indian Air Force, French Air and Space Force (FASF) and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force have conducted joint air drills called ‘Exercise Desert Knight’.

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Following peace agreement, ULFA dissolves its organisation

Following peace agreement, ULFA dissolves its organisation

Guwahati, Jan 24 - After signing a tripartite agreement on December 29 last year, the pro-talk ULFA was formally dissolved 44 years after it was founded.

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Delhi records minimum temp of 8.3, air quality ‘severe’ at some stations

Delhi records minimum temp of 8.3, air quality ‘severe’ at some stations

New Delhi, Jan 24 - The national capital on Wednesday recorded a minimum temperature at 8.3 degrees Celsius, one notch above the seasonal average, the India Meteorological (IMD) Department said.

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Ram temple extends ‘darshan’ timings to deal with rush

Ram temple extends ‘darshan’ timings to deal with rush

Ayodhya, Jan 24 - In view of the huge number of devotees visiting the Ram temple in Ayodhya, the temple administration has taken a decision to extend the time for 'darshan'.

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Sudden influx of pilgrims prompts ban on vehicles’ entry into Ayodhya

Sudden influx of pilgrims prompts ban on vehicles’ entry into Ayodhya

Lucknow, Jan 24 - A day after the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla idol at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, the Uttar Pradesh government has imposed an immediate ban on all incoming vehicles, including state roadways buses in view of an overwhelming

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Ram temple will continue to inspire us to create new paradigms of development: PM Modi to Prez

Ram temple will continue to inspire us to create new paradigms of development: PM Modi to Prez

New Delhi, Jan 24 - The grand Ram temple in Ayodhya will continue to "inspire us, to create new paradigms of development and success", Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a letter to President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday.

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Diya Kumari meets UNGA President, says India is now the voice of Global South

Diya Kumari meets UNGA President, says India is now the voice of Global South

Jaipur, Jan 23 - Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Diya Kumari, on Tuesday met Dennis Francis, President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), at the City Palace here.

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Oxford University ends ties with TCS citing ‘technical glitches’ in online admission tests: Report

Oxford University ends ties with TCS citing ‘technical glitches’ in online admission tests: Report

London, Jan 23 - The University of Oxford has terminated its partnership with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) following a detailed analysis of technical problems experienced by students taking online admission tests in 2023, according to media reports.

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Spat between Patna DM, Bihar Education Department over closure of schools intensifies

Spat between Patna DM, Bihar Education Department over closure of schools intensifies

Patna, Jan 23 - The spat between Patna DM Dr Chandrashekhar Singh and the Education Department seemed to intensify with an department official questioning the district chief if the effect of cold wave is only on students going to the school and why

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Conflict dampens Netaji’s birth aniv celebrations in Manipur

Conflict dampens Netaji’s birth aniv celebrations in Manipur

Imphal, Jan 23 - The Manipur government, unlike the previous years, observed the 128th birth anniversary of Netaji Subash Chandra Bose at the Indian National Army (INA) martyrs memorial complex in Moirang in a subdued fashion on Tuesday, owing to the unceasing ethnic

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Inauguration of Ram Mandir reflects India’s resilience: Hero MotoCorp Chairman

Inauguration of Ram Mandir reflects India’s resilience: Hero MotoCorp Chairman

Jaipur, Jan 23 - Hero MotoCorp Chairman Pawan Munjal on Tuesday welcomed the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at Ram Temple in Ayodhya, saying that the inauguration reflects India's unity, rich cultural heritage and resilience.

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Rajasthan CM inspects arrangements for PM Modi, French President’s visit

Rajasthan CM inspects arrangements for PM Modi, French President’s visit

Jaipur, Jan 23 - Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Tuesday inspected the arrangements in wake of the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron.

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Bhubaneswar AIIMS conducts successful trial for using drone in healthcare services

Bhubaneswar AIIMS conducts successful trial for using drone in healthcare services

Bhubaneswar, Jan 23 - Bhubaneswar AIIMS on Tuesday successfully conducted a trial for the utilisation of drone services in the health care sector.

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‘Special Guests’: Chairpersons of 250 PACS to witnesses R-Day Parade

‘Special Guests’: Chairpersons of 250 PACS to witnesses R-Day Parade

New Delhi, Jan 23 - Chairpersons of around 250 beneficiary Primary Agricultural Credit Society (PACS) and their spouses from 24 states and two UTs will witness the Republic Day Parade 2024 at Kartavyapath as 'Special Guest' of the Government of India.

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PM Modi interacts with PMRBP awardees

PM Modi interacts with PMRBP awardees

New Delhi, Jan 23 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) awardees at his residence 7 Lok Kalyan Marg on Tuesday.

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Govt to invest Rs 1.25 lakh crore to build 200 ropeway projects: Gadkari

Govt to invest Rs 1.25 lakh crore to build 200 ropeway projects: Gadkari

New Delhi, Jan 23 - Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, said on Tuesday that the government has identified more than 200 projects at a cost of Rs 1.25 lakh crore to be taken up in the next five years

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