European Commission President visits Ukraine to show solidarity on second war anniversary

European Commission President visits Ukraine to show solidarity on second war anniversary

Kyiv, Feb 24 - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has arrived in Kyiv to show solidarity with Ukraine on the second anniversary of Russia's full scale invasion.

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‘Dilli Chalo’ protest march by farmers stayed till Feb 29

‘Dilli Chalo’ protest march by farmers stayed till Feb 29

Chandigarh, Feb 23 - With the deadlock between farmer unions and the Centre continuing, the next course of action will be decided on February 29 until which the 'Dilli Chalo; march has been suspended, farmers leaders announced on Friday.

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Empowering women is priority of Union govt: PM Modi

Empowering women is priority of Union govt: PM Modi

Varanasi, Feb 24 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that empowering women and making them economically and socially strong was the top priority of his government.

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When PM Modi’s electoral journey began on this day in 2002

When PM Modi’s electoral journey began on this day in 2002

New Delhi Feb 24 - Exactly 22 years ago on this day, the electoral journey of Prime Minister Narendra Modi began. It was on February 24, 2002 when PM Modi stepped into the Gujarat Assembly as an MLA for the first time. His

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Frozen funds: European Commission to release 137 billion euros for Poland

Frozen funds: European Commission to release 137 billion euros for Poland

Warsaw, Feb 24 - The European Commission (EC) is set to release up to 137 billion euros ($148 billion) of funding for Poland, EC President Ursula von der Leyen has said.

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Centre working proactively to transform health sector: JP Nadda

Centre working proactively to transform health sector: JP Nadda

New Delhi, Feb 23 - Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President JP Nadda on Friday said that the Central government has been proactively working to transform the health sector in the country.

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S.Korea voices concerns over N.Korea-Russia military cooperation

S.Korea voices concerns over N.Korea-Russia military cooperation

Washington, Feb 24 - South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul has expressed concerns over growing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia, saying it could potentially help Pyongyang's ability to "threaten security on the Korean Peninsula and beyond".

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UN chief calls for end to Ukraine crisis

UN chief calls for end to Ukraine crisis

United Nations, Feb 24 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an end to the Ukraine crisis.

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Ukraine says it shot down another Russian A-50 surveillance plane

Ukraine says it shot down another Russian A-50 surveillance plane

Kiev, Feb 24 - Ukrainian Air Force Commander Mykola Oleschuk has said that the Ukrainian military shot down another Russian A-50 surveillance aircraft.

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US hits Russia with 500 sanctions over Navalny, Ukraine

US hits Russia with 500 sanctions over Navalny, Ukraine

Washington, Feb 23 - The US has hit Russia with 500 new sanctions on Friday over the death of jailed Opposition leader Aleksey Navalny and the ongoing war against Ukraine, with the goal of further constricting its energy earnings that fuel and sustain

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Need to deepen economic engagement with India: Albanian Foreign Minister

Need to deepen economic engagement with India: Albanian Foreign Minister

Acknowledging India as a major international player and an economic power, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania, Igli Hasani, said on Thursday

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India on track to become $10 trillion economy, set for 3rd largest slot: WEF President

India on track to become $10 trillion economy, set for 3rd largest slot: WEF President

India is on track to become a $10 trillion economy in coming years and grab the third-largest slot soon, World Economic Forum President Borge Brende said on Thursday

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PM Modi to unveil power projects worth over Rs 16,200 crore in Gujarat

PM Modi to unveil power projects worth over Rs 16,200 crore in Gujarat

Gandhinagar, Feb 23 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Gujarat on February 25 and inaugurate power projects worth Rs 16,200 crore in Kutch.

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Lok Sabha poll schedule likely to be out on March 13-14

Lok Sabha poll schedule likely to be out on March 13-14

New Delhi, Feb 23 - In all likelihood, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is expected to announce the schedule for the upcoming parliamentary elections on March 13-14.

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PM Modi to open 300-bed satellite centre of PGIMER in Punjab’s Sangrur

PM Modi to open 300-bed satellite centre of PGIMER in Punjab’s Sangrur

Chandigarh, Feb 23 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the 300-bed satellite centre of the PGIMER in Sangrur from Rajkot in Gujarat. He will also lay the foundation stone for 100-bed satellite centre of the PGIMER in Ferozepur.

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MEA responds to Indians caught in conflict in Russia, urges caution

MEA responds to Indians caught in conflict in Russia, urges caution

New Delhi, Feb 23 - Responding to the reports of Indian nationals forced to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday that it is aware of the matter and urged the community there to exercise due caution.

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IIT Bombay’s new low-cost, thin coating material can reduce record heat

IIT Bombay’s new low-cost, thin coating material can reduce record heat

New Delhi, Feb 23 - In a breakthrough in passive cooling, a team of engineers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has developed a new type of coating material that is low-cost, thin and can effectively reflect the sun's heat and

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India and Netherlands to enhance maritime security in Indian Ocean Region

India and Netherlands to enhance maritime security in Indian Ocean Region

New Delhi, 23 Feb - India and Netherlands will work together to enhance maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region and they initiated an important high-level dialogue in this regard on Friday.

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Muraleedharan bats for Global South; urges G20 to maintain focus on development-related issues

Muraleedharan bats for Global South; urges G20 to maintain focus on development-related issues

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 23 - Recalling the consensus achieved in the G20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration (NDLD), Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs V Muraleedharan has urged the grouping to maintain its focus on development-related issues.

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Himachal CM seeks collaboration with UK on green hydrogen, e-vehicles

Himachal CM seeks collaboration with UK on green hydrogen, e-vehicles

Shimla, Feb 23 - A joint delegation of the British High Commission and the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) called on Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu here on Friday, who expressed interest in exploring collaboration with the UK in green hydrogen, electric vehicles,

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