Northern states likely to get respite from heat wave after 2 days

Northern states likely to get respite from heat wave after 2 days

New Delhi, June 17 - Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are likely to continue over many parts of North India during the next two days and gradually abate thereafter under the influence of approaching Western Disturbance towards Northwest India, according to an India

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UP BJP cadres seek to review alliances with small parties

UP BJP cadres seek to review alliances with small parties

Lucknow, June 17 - The elections in Uttar Pradesh have put the allies of BJP, particularly the smaller parties, in a spot.

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Focus on strategic technology and defence cooperation as Sullivan begins India visit

Focus on strategic technology and defence cooperation as Sullivan begins India visit

New Delhi, June 17 - US National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan began his two-day visit to India on Monday as both countries take the next steps in strategic technology and defence cooperation during the third term of the NDA government led by

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Bengal train accident: Railway Minister announces enhanced ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh for victims’ kin

Bengal train accident: Railway Minister announces enhanced ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh for victims’ kin

New Delhi, June 17 - Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced an enhanced ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh for the kin of those who lost their lives in the Kanchanjungha Express train accident in West Bengal on Monday.

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Preparations in full swing for PM Modi’s first visit to Kashi Vishwanath after LS polls

Preparations in full swing for PM Modi’s first visit to Kashi Vishwanath after LS polls

New Delhi, June 17 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple on June 18, marking his first visit to Kashi after assuming office for the third-consecutive time.

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Bengal rail accident: Death toll rises to eight

Bengal rail accident: Death toll rises to eight

Kolkata, June 17 - The death toll in the Kanchanjungha Express-goods train collision has risen to eight, said officials on Monday.

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Bengal rail accident: PM Modi speaks to officials; Railway Minister to reach site

Bengal rail accident: PM Modi speaks to officials; Railway Minister to reach site

New Delhi, June 17 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to the Railways officials and taken stock of the situation after the Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express was hit by a goods train in West Bengal on Monday.

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Kanchanjungha Express accident: Five killed, 30 hurt; rescue ops hit by rains

Kanchanjungha Express accident: Five killed, 30 hurt; rescue ops hit by rains

Kolkata, June 17 - Five people were killed and 30 injured in the Kanchanjungha Express accident that took place on Monday.

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‘Tanker Mafia’: Delhi BJP slams Kejriwal govt over water crisis

‘Tanker Mafia’: Delhi BJP slams Kejriwal govt over water crisis

New Delhi, June 17 - With regard to the compounding water crunch in the national capital, Delhi BJP chief Virendraa Sachdeva led a protest here against the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Admi Party government.

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Indian national accused in alleged assassination plot against Khalistani extradited to US

Indian national accused in alleged assassination plot against Khalistani extradited to US

New York, June 17 - Nikhil Gupta, who has been accused of involvement in an alleged plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist here has been extradited to the United States and is in federal custody, according to prison records.

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Four Maoists killed in encounter in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district

Four Maoists killed in encounter in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district

Chaibasa (Jharkhand), June 17 - Four Maoists, including a woman were killed in an encounter with police in Chaibasa, in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district, on Monday.

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Kanchanjungha Express hit by goods train in Bengal

Kanchanjungha Express hit by goods train in Bengal

Kolkata, June 17 - The Sealdah-bound Kanchanjungha Express collided with a goods train on Monday between New Jalpaiguri and Rangapani stations in West Bengal.

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PM Modi’s special message on Eid ul-Adha

PM Modi’s special message on Eid ul-Adha

New Delhi, June 17 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended his greetings to the nation on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha and wished for the strengthening of the bonds of harmony and unity in the society.

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One terrorist killed in encounter with security forces in J&K’s Bandipora

One terrorist killed in encounter with security forces in J&K’s Bandipora

Srinagar, June 17 - One terrorist was killed in an ongoing gunfight with the security forces in J&K’s Bandipora district.

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PM Modi to interact with 50k farmers in Varanasi on Tuesday

PM Modi to interact with 50k farmers in Varanasi on Tuesday

Varanasi, June 17 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with 50,000 farmers in Varanasi during his visit on June 18, BJP's Kashi region chief Dilip Patel has said.

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Adani Group to build 570 MW green hydro plant in Bhutan, to collaborate on infra projects: Gautam Adani

Adani Group to build 570 MW green hydro plant in Bhutan, to collaborate on infra projects: Gautam Adani

New Delhi, June 16 - Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, on Sunday announced the signing of an agreement with Bhutan for a 570 MW green hydro plant, along with collaborating on transformative infrastructure initiatives in the neighbouring country.

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Has Agnipath Scheme been relaunched? Govt says fake WhatsApp message doing rounds

Has Agnipath Scheme been relaunched? Govt says fake WhatsApp message doing rounds

New Delhi, June 16 - The government on Sunday dismissed reports that the Agnipath Scheme has been relaunched, terming the social media message fake and clarifying no such decision to this effect was taken.

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India among 12 countries that avoid signing final communique of Ukraine Peace Summit

India among 12 countries that avoid signing final communique of Ukraine Peace Summit

New Delhi, June 16 - India on Sunday said that it has decided to "avoid association with the joint communique or any other document" emerging from the two-day 'Summit on Peace in Ukraine' being held at Burgenstock near Lucerne in Switzerland.

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Dharavi Redevelopment Project: Debunking myths vs revealing reality

Dharavi Redevelopment Project: Debunking myths vs revealing reality

Mumbai, June 16 - The allegations made by Mumbai North Central MP Varsha Gaikwad about a supposed land grabbing scam and the Maharashtra government granting land to Adani Group under the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) have been refuted.

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PM Modi to release Rs 20,000 crore to farmers during Varanasi visit on June 18

PM Modi to release Rs 20,000 crore to farmers during Varanasi visit on June 18

New Delhi, June 15 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release over Rs 20,000 crore as the 17th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme at an event in Varanasi on June 8, which will benefit 9.26 crore farmers nationwide, Minister of Agriculture and Farmers

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