After filing nomination, PM Modi shares video to pay heartfelt tribute to mother Heeraben

After filing nomination, PM Modi shares video to pay heartfelt tribute to mother Heeraben

New Delhi, May 14 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi filed his nomination from the Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency on Tuesday, after a massive roadshow last evening which saw streams of supporters and well-wishers lined up on both sides of the road.

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Political stability first criteria for robust markets and PM Modi guarantees that: FM Sitharaman

Political stability first criteria for robust markets and PM Modi guarantees that: FM Sitharaman

Mumbai, May 14 - Financial markets play a crucial role in capital mobilisation and allocation, and the stability of government is the first criterion for the Indian stock indices to make a difference to the growing economy, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said here

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PM Modi working 18-19 hours every day to transform India: Hardeep Puri

PM Modi working 18-19 hours every day to transform India: Hardeep Puri

New Delhi, May 14 - Terming it a "once in a lifetime" experience to work with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said on Tuesday that the PM remains committed to the 'Viksit Bharat' mission,

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SC dismisses plea seeking six-year ban on PM Modi from elections

SC dismisses plea seeking six-year ban on PM Modi from elections

New Delhi, May 14 - The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to entertain a plea seeking directions to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to disqualify Prime Minister Narendra Modi from elections for six years for “seeking votes in the name of religious

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Misleading ads by Patanjali: SC reserves order in contempt proceedings against Ramdev, Balkrishna

Misleading ads by Patanjali: SC reserves order in contempt proceedings against Ramdev, Balkrishna

New Delhi, May 14 - The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict in the contempt notice issued to Baba Ramdev and Patanjali Ayurved's Managing Director Acharya Balkrishna over the continued publication of misleading advertisement by the ayurvedic company.

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Pace of development in Kashi will get faster, promises PM Modi after filing nomination

Pace of development in Kashi will get faster, promises PM Modi after filing nomination

Varanasi, May 14 - Seeking a third consecutive term from Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday promised that the pace of work "will get even faster in the times to come" in the holy city.

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Pakistani intruder arrested near LoC in Jammu

Pakistani intruder arrested near LoC in Jammu

Jammu, May 14 - The J&K Police on Tuesday arrested a Pakistani intruder near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu district.

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PM Modi files nomination from Varanasi for a third win

PM Modi files nomination from Varanasi for a third win

Varanasi, May 14 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi filed his nomination on Tuesday from Varanasi Lok Sabha seat, aiming for a larger victory margin compared to his previous two wins in 2014 and then in 2019.

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Advocates cannot be sued under Consumer Protection Act for professional negligence: Supreme Court

Advocates cannot be sued under Consumer Protection Act for professional negligence: Supreme Court

New Delhi, May 14 - The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that advocates cannot be held liable under the Consumer Protection Act for deficiency of services.

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PM Modi performs Ganga Pujan, visits Kaal Bhairav temple in Varanasi

PM Modi performs Ganga Pujan, visits Kaal Bhairav temple in Varanasi

Varanasi, May 14 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, performed ‘Ganga Pujan’ at Dashashwamedh Ghat in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi on the occasion of Ganga Saptami.

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LS polls: PM Modi to file nomination from Varanasi, campaign in Jharkhand today

LS polls: PM Modi to file nomination from Varanasi, campaign in Jharkhand today

New Delhi, May 14 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will file his nomination from Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency and address a public meeting in Jharkhand on Tuesday.

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BJP’s US friends support its election efforts with prayers, calls to India to boost voter turnout

BJP’s US friends support its election efforts with prayers, calls to India to boost voter turnout

Dallas, May 15 - As people of Indian descent in the US who are shut out from voting observe India's parliamentary elections with interest, supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have been working to mobilise voter turnout back home and direct it

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UN aid worker killed in Gaza identified as Waibhav Anil Kale from India

UN aid worker killed in Gaza identified as Waibhav Anil Kale from India

Tel Aviv, May 14 - The aid worker of the United Nations (UN) who was killed while travelling in a vehicle to a hospital in the Khan Younis area from the Rafah region has been identified as an Indian national.

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Mumbai hoarding crash toll mounts to 14

Mumbai hoarding crash toll mounts to 14

Mumbai, May 14 - The overnight death in the Mumbai hoarding crash climbed to 14, with four more persons succumbing to their injuries in hospital, the BMC Disaster Control said here on Tuesday.

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12 CMs to attend PM Modi’s nomination from Varanasi today

12 CMs to attend PM Modi’s nomination from Varanasi today

Varanasi, May 14 - Twelve Chief Ministers from BJP-ruled states are expected to be present when Prime Minister Narendra Modi files his nomination for a third consecutive term from the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat on Tuesday, said a BJP leader.

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62.84 per cent polling in ‘peaceful’ fourth phase, enthusiastic voters in Srinagar inch close to record

62.84 per cent polling in ‘peaceful’ fourth phase, enthusiastic voters in Srinagar inch close to record

New Delhi, May 13 - An approximate voter turnout of 62.84 per cent, as of 8 p.m., was recorded in the largely peaceful polling on Monday for the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections covering 96 constituencies across 10 states and one

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BJP’s Sushil Modi loses battle to cancer, leaders from PM Modi to Mamata Banerjee condole demise

BJP’s Sushil Modi loses battle to cancer, leaders from PM Modi to Mamata Banerjee condole demise

New Delhi/Patna, May 14 - A little over a month after he revealed he had cancer, veteran BJP leader and former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi passed away at the AIIMS in Delhi on Monday. He was 72.

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No exemptions for India firms, says US on Chabahar deal

No exemptions for India firms, says US on Chabahar deal

Washington, May 14 - A few hours after India and Iran signed a 10-year agreement regarding the Chabahar port, the US has said there will be no exemptions for Indian firms dealing with Iran from sanctions already in force.

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Beyond Politics: PM Modi’s Gurdwara visit signals his deep respect for Sikh culture, values

Beyond Politics: PM Modi’s Gurdwara visit signals his deep respect for Sikh culture, values

New Delhi, May 13 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Takhat Shri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib, while on a campaign trail in Patna on Monday, stands as a testament to his multifaceted engagement with the Sikh community and his profound respect for

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Economic superpowers like India reshaping global economy: Rishi Sunak

Economic superpowers like India reshaping global economy: Rishi Sunak

London, May 13 - UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday cited India's rise as an 'economic superpower' as he pledged to create a dynamic, innovative economy fuelled by technological progress.

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