Vikram Misri takes over as India’s next Foreign Secretary

Vikram Misri takes over as India’s next Foreign Secretary

New Delhi, July 15 - Vikram Misri, a 1989 batch IFS officer, on Monday assumed charge from Vinay Mohan Kwatra as India's next Foreign Secretary.

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Opposition running ‘violent’ narrative against PM Modi: BJP

Opposition running ‘violent’ narrative against PM Modi: BJP

New Delhi, July 15 - Referring to the reasons emerging for the attack on former US President Donald Trump, BJP has alleged that INDIA bloc and Congress are running a violent narrative against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP workers in India similarly.

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Heart diseases increasing at alarming rate among young: Cardiologists

Heart diseases increasing at alarming rate among young: Cardiologists

Chandigarh, July 14 - Heart diseases are increasing at an alarming rate, with many young patients in their 20s and 30s succumbing to heart attacks in India.

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Virtual evaluation of medical units to enhance health services in UP

Virtual evaluation of medical units to enhance health services in UP

Lucknow, July 14 - The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh is planning to implement virtual evaluations for the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) certification of Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, which envisages providing comprehensive primary health care services to remote and peripheral areas.

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SGPGI doctors in Lucknow perform world’s first robotic surgery

SGPGI doctors in Lucknow perform world’s first robotic surgery

Lucknow, July 14 - Doctors at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) here have performed the world's first robotic surgery to treat a rare case of pelvic lipomatosis, an official said.

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OP Jindal Global University inks MoU with United Nations University to foster academic exchange

OP Jindal Global University inks MoU with United Nations University to foster academic exchange

Sonipat, 15 July - O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) and the United Nations University (UNU), Japan, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish ties of friendship and cooperation in the areas of higher education and research.

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27 establishments add 30,000 employees, over Rs 1,688 cr to EPFO fund in 2 years

27 establishments add 30,000 employees, over Rs 1,688 cr to EPFO fund in 2 years

New Delhi, July 14 - The Centre on Sunday said that 27 establishments have surrendered their exemption in the last two years, adding about 30,000 employees and an amount of Rs 1688.82 crore to the Fund under the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).

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Centre likely to amend rules for packaged commodities to bring uniformity

Centre likely to amend rules for packaged commodities to bring uniformity

New Delhi, July 14 - In a bid to establish uniformity for packaged commodities, the Department of Consumer Affairs on Sunday proposed to amend rules for packaged commodities meant for retail sale.

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Indians in Russia are country’s brand ambassadors: Om Birla

Indians in Russia are country’s brand ambassadors: Om Birla

New Delhi, July 14 - Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met with Indians living in Moscow during his visit to the BRICS Parliamentary Forum in Russia on Sunday.

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Thousands join 8th Muharram procession in J&K’s Srinagar

Thousands join 8th Muharram procession in J&K’s Srinagar

Srinagar, July 15 - Thousands of Shia Muslim mourners took out the eighth Muharram procession in Jammu & Kashmir’s Srinagar city on Monday.

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Over 3 lakh devotees perform Amarnath Yatra in 16 days

Over 3 lakh devotees perform Amarnath Yatra in 16 days

Jammu, July 15 - More than three lakh devotees performed the ongoing Amarnath Yatra during the last 16 days, as another batch of 4,875 Yatris left for the Valley on Monday, officials said.

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Pastor among four arrested in UP on alleged conversion charges

Pastor among four arrested in UP on alleged conversion charges

Moradabad, July 15 - Four persons, including a pastor from Uttarakhand, have been arrested in a village in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad district for allegedly converting people to Christianity by luring them on the pretext of giving benefits, police officials said.

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PM Modi emerges as world’s most followed leader on X, crosses 100 million mark

PM Modi emerges as world’s most followed leader on X, crosses 100 million mark

New Delhi, July 14 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the world leader with the largest following on the social media platform X, surpassing 100 million followers. It signifies that PM Modi's “X Family” has expanded to

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Karnataka govt orders probe into MUDA land scam ahead of monsoon session

Karnataka govt orders probe into MUDA land scam ahead of monsoon session

Bengaluru, July 15 - The Karnataka government has ordered a probe into the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land case by a single-member commission headed by retired Justice of the High Court P. N. Desai, allegedly involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah,

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BSF foils major infiltration attempt across India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal

BSF foils major infiltration attempt across India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal

Kolkata, July 14 - The Border Security Force (BSF) foiled a major infiltration attempt across the India-Bangladesh border, close to the Amudiya border outpost in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district on Saturday night, an official said on Sunday.

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NITI Aayog launches hackathon to accelerate zero-emission truck adoption in India

NITI Aayog launches hackathon to accelerate zero-emission truck adoption in India

New Delhi, July 14 - NITI Aayog, on Sunday, announced the launch of the GearShift challenge as part of the e-FAST India initiative.

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Congress appoints Gaurav Gogoi as Deputy Leader, Kodikunnil Suresh as Chief Whip in Lok Sabha

Congress appoints Gaurav Gogoi as Deputy Leader, Kodikunnil Suresh as Chief Whip in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, July 14 - Congress, on Sunday, wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, informing him about the appointment of Gaurav Gogoi as the party's Deputy Leader in the House.

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‘Deeply concerned’ Rahul Gandhi condemns attack on Donald Trump

‘Deeply concerned’ Rahul Gandhi condemns attack on Donald Trump

New Delhi, July 14 - Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, on Sunday, expressed "deep concern" over the suspected assassination attempt on the US Presidential candidate Donald Trump.

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Violence has no place in politics: PM Modi on attack on Trump

Violence has no place in politics: PM Modi on attack on Trump

New Delhi, July 14 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condemned the attack on US Presidential candidate Donald Trump, saying that "violence has no place in politics."

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India needs economic growth that is relatable to every individual: Jagdeep Dhankhar

India needs economic growth that is relatable to every individual: Jagdeep Dhankhar

New Delhi, July 14 - India has made significant economic growth in the last 10 years, and as per Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, now "we need economic growth that is relatable to every individual."

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