Akhara Parishad expels 13 Mahamandaleshwars, serves notices to 112 saints

Akhara Parishad expels 13 Mahamandaleshwars, serves notices to 112 saints

Prayagraj (UP), July 16 - The Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad (ABAP) has expelled 13 Mahamandaleshwars (religious heads) and saints who are involved in minting money and other activities instead of religious work.

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Hardeep Puri hails ONGC’s highest-ever share surge

Hardeep Puri hails ONGC’s highest-ever share surge

New Delhi, July 16 - Union Minister for Petroleum and Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, on Tuesday hailed the new achievement by the public sector upstream giant Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) as its shares touched a record new high.

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Grim picture of central fund utilisation for rural development in Bengal

Grim picture of central fund utilisation for rural development in Bengal

Kolkata, July 16 - The latest statistics on central fund utilisation under the 15th Finance Commission for rural development shows West Bengal in poor light.

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SC seeks CBI, ED’s reply on bail pleas filed by Manish Sisodia

SC seeks CBI, ED’s reply on bail pleas filed by Manish Sisodia

New Delhi, July 16 - The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice on bail pleas of senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia in the alleged liquor policy scam.

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Automobile sales clock 9 pc growth in April-June quarter

Automobile sales clock 9 pc growth in April-June quarter

New Delhi, July 16 - The retail sales of automobiles in the country registered a 9 per cent growth in the April-June quarter of the financial year 2024-25, compared to the same period last year, according to figures compiled by the Federation of

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‘We will avenge death of our soldiers’: L-G Manoj Sinha

‘We will avenge death of our soldiers’: L-G Manoj Sinha

Srinagar, July 16, - Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Tuesday, strongly condemned the attack on security forces in Jammu's Doda district. He said that the death of soldiers at the hands of terrorists will be "avenged."

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Indian-American lawyer Harmeet Dhillon offers ‘ardas’ at Republican National Convention

Indian-American lawyer Harmeet Dhillon offers ‘ardas’ at Republican National Convention

New Delhi, July 16 - Republican Party leader and Civil Rights Attorney Harmeet Kaur Dhillon offered 'ardas' (Sikh prayer) at the Republican National Convention in the presence of the party's Presidential nominee Donald Trump, days after an attempt on the latter's life.

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PM Modi’s vision inspired the creation of IIM like world-class institutions: Dr Jitendra Singh

PM Modi’s vision inspired the creation of IIM like world-class institutions: Dr Jitendra Singh

New Delhi, July 16 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to education and his vision for a ‘New India’ have inspired the creation of IIM like world-class institutions, Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, has said.

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NCP will survey all 288 constituencies in run up to Assembly polls: Ajit Pawar

NCP will survey all 288 constituencies in run up to Assembly polls: Ajit Pawar

Mumbai, July 15 - NCP’s National President and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday said that even though his party is an ally in the Mahayuti in Maharashtra, the party will hold its own survey in all 288 Assembly constituencies in the

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SC dismisses review plea filed against its verdict on Adani-Hindenburg issue

SC dismisses review plea filed against its verdict on Adani-Hindenburg issue

New Delhi, July 15 - The Supreme Court has dismissed a review petition filed against its January 3 verdict refusing to form any SIT or group of experts to conduct an investigation into the Adani-Hindenburg controversy.

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India’s goods & services exports jump 8.6 pc to cross $200 bn in April-June

India’s goods & services exports jump 8.6 pc to cross $200 bn in April-June

New Delhi, July 15 - India’s goods and services exports increased by 5.4 per cent in June to $65.47 billion while the cumulative overall growth of exports during the April-June quarter this year rose 8.6 per cent to $200.33 billion, according to figures

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Adani Group to provide 11 lakh saplings to MP as part of sustainable future goal

Adani Group to provide 11 lakh saplings to MP as part of sustainable future goal

Ahmedabad, July 15 - The Adani Group on Monday said it has joined hands with the Madhya Pradesh government to provide 11 lakh saplings -- out of 51 lakh trees to be planted in Indore -- in line with the Group's commitment to

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ASI submits survey report on Bhojshala complex to Madhya Pradesh HC; hearing on July 22

ASI submits survey report on Bhojshala complex to Madhya Pradesh HC; hearing on July 22

Bhopal, July 11 - The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Monday submitted its ‘scientific survey’ report on the disputed medieval-era Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque complex to the Madhya Pradesh High Court.

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Oli thanks PM Modi, vows to take India-Nepal ties to new heights

Oli thanks PM Modi, vows to take India-Nepal ties to new heights

Kathmandu, July 15 - Thanking Prime Minster Narendra Modi for his congratulatory message, Nepal PM K P Sharma Oli on Monday vowed to elevate the "historic ties" between two neighbouring countries to new heights.

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UP govt’s ambitious 594 km long Ganga Expressway project nears completion

UP govt’s ambitious 594 km long Ganga Expressway project nears completion

Lucknow, July 15 - The Ganga Expressway is on track to become the second-longest expressway in the country.

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OBC-Maratha row: On Bhujbal’s plea, Sharad Pawar to contact Maha CM to defuse tension

OBC-Maratha row: On Bhujbal’s plea, Sharad Pawar to contact Maha CM to defuse tension

Mumbai, July 15 - Perturbed by the deteriorating situation on the caste front in Maharashtra, Nationalist Congress Party’s Minister Chhagan Bhujbal held an unscheduled meeting with Nationalist Congress Party (SP) President Sharad Pawar, on Monday, sparking huge political speculation.

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India recognises priorities, needs of Pacific Island nations: Jaishankar

India recognises priorities, needs of Pacific Island nations: Jaishankar

New Delhi, July 15 - External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, on Monday, highlighted the strengthening partnership between India and the Marshall Islands during the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to fund Four Community Development Projects in the island nation.

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WPI inflation remains benign, food prices to rationalise in next 2-3 months: Experts

WPI inflation remains benign, food prices to rationalise in next 2-3 months: Experts

Mumbai, July 15 - Inflation in the food articles is expected to rationalise by September/October as many of the Kharif crops will be entering the mandis supplementing the existing supply, industry experts said on Monday.

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SC refuses to quash DA case against Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar

SC refuses to quash DA case against Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar

New Delhi, July 15 - The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea filed by Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, DK Shivakumar, seeking quashing of CBI proceedings against him in the alleged Disproportionate Assets (DA) case.

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NEET-UG row: SC issues notice on NTA’s fresh batch of transfer pleas

NEET-UG row: SC issues notice on NTA’s fresh batch of transfer pleas

New Delhi, July 15 - The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice on a fresh batch of petitions filed by the National Testing Agency (NTA), seeking the transfer of pleas pending before the Rajasthan High Court related to the alleged NEET-UG paper leak,

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