Canada to probe India’s alleged interference in Federal elections

Canada to probe India’s alleged interference in Federal elections

Ottawa, Jan 25 - Months after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused India of having a role in killing of pro-Khalistan leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a designated terrorist in New Delhi, Ottawa has now announced to investigate alleged meddling by India in country's

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Security beefed up in Kolkata for R-Day parade at Red Road

Security beefed up in Kolkata for R-Day parade at Red Road

Kolkata, Jan 25 - Elaborate security arrangements will be in place in different parts of Kolkata on Friday on the occasion of Republic Day.

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Amish’s ‘Ram Janmabhoomi’ docu highlights demolition of ancient Ayodhya temple

Amish’s ‘Ram Janmabhoomi’ docu highlights demolition of ancient Ayodhya temple

Mumbai, Jan 24 - The makers on Wednesday announced the premiere of the iconic documentary 'Ram Janmabhoomi Temple: The Return of a Splendid Sun', narrated by author and diplomat Amish Tripathi.

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French Prez Macron in Jaipur today, to take tour of heritage sites with PM Modi

French Prez Macron in Jaipur today, to take tour of heritage sites with PM Modi

Jaipur, Jan 25 - French President Emmanuel Macron, the Chief Guest for the 75th Republic Day celebrations in the national capital, will land in Jaipur on Thursday. He will be received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and both will take a tour of

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Centre agrees to transfer defence land for skywalk in Hyderabad

Centre agrees to transfer defence land for skywalk in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Jan 24 - The Centre on Wednesday approved transfer of 3,380 square yards of land to the Telangana government for construction of a skywalk in Hyderabad.

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Amer Palace, Hawa Mahal decked up ahead of Modi-Macron roadshow in Jaipur

Amer Palace, Hawa Mahal decked up ahead of Modi-Macron roadshow in Jaipur

Jaipur, January 24 - The historical monuments of Jaipur, including Amer Palace and Hawa Mahal, are being decorated with special hues in view of the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron to Rajasthan on Thursday.

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PM Modi to welcome French President Macron in Jaipur

PM Modi to welcome French President Macron in Jaipur

New Delhi, Jan 24 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and dedicate to the nation projects worth over Rs 19,100 crore in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday.

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Navy’s ammunition cum torpedo cum missile barge – LSAM 19 launched

Navy’s ammunition cum torpedo cum missile barge – LSAM 19 launched

New Delhi, Jan 24 - The launch of ammunition cum torpedo cum missile (ACTCM) barge, LSAM 19 (Yard 129), fifth barge of 11 x ACTCM Barge Project, built by MSME shipyard, Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane for Indian Navy, was undertaken on Wednesday,

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Karpoori Thakur’s life was dedicated to social justice: PM

Karpoori Thakur’s life was dedicated to social justice: PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 - Mentioning the government’s decision to confer the Bharat Ratna on Jan Nayak late Karpoori Thakur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it the government's good fortune and underlined the need for the young generation of today to know about

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Defence Ministry signs pact to acquire 14 fast & hi-tech patrol vessels for ICG

Defence Ministry signs pact to acquire 14 fast & hi-tech patrol vessels for ICG

New Delhi, Jan 24 - The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract for acquisition of 14 Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) equipped with multi-purpose drones and AI worth Rs 1,070.47 crore for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), an official said on Wednesday.

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On Chhatrapati’s 350 years of crowning, Tricolour to be unfurled atop 350 Maha forts on R-Day

On Chhatrapati’s 350 years of crowning, Tricolour to be unfurled atop 350 Maha forts on R-Day

Mumbai, Jan. 24 - Marking the 350 years of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s Coronation, the Akhil Maharashtra Giryarohan Mahasangh (AMGM), has organised a unique commemoration – unfurling the Tricolour on 350 forts in the state on Republic Day, a top official said here on

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Haryana CM inaugurates 60 Amrit Sarovars

Haryana CM inaugurates 60 Amrit Sarovars

Chandigarh, Jan 24 - Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday urged the residents to use water judiciously and avoid wastage.

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Russia calls for emergency UNSC meeting after downing of plane

Russia calls for emergency UNSC meeting after downing of plane

United Nations, Jan 25 - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said that Russia has called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council (UNSC) after the downing of a Russian plane carrying captured Ukrainian soldiers.

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US urges N.Korea to refrain from ‘threatening’ activity after cruise missile launches

US urges N.Korea to refrain from ‘threatening’ activity after cruise missile launches

Washington, Jan 25 - The US has called on North Korea to refrain from further "threatening" activity and return to dialogue after Pyongyang fired several cruise missiles toward the Yellow Sea, the latest in a series of its weapons tests that heightened tensions

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EU forms port alliance to fight drug trafficking

EU forms port alliance to fight drug trafficking

Brussels, Jan 25 - The European Commission has launched the European Ports Alliance Public Private Partnership, aimed at bringing all stakeholders together to protect ports from drug trafficking and criminal infiltration.

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DRDO to showcase Nari Shakti, India-made hi-tech weapon systems on Republic Day

DRDO to showcase Nari Shakti, India-made hi-tech weapon systems on Republic Day

New Delhi, Jan 24 - Many critical systems and technologies developed by the country’s Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) will be showcased during the 75th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path on January 26, the Defence Ministry said on Wednesday.

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3 Indians win UK’s prestigious Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists

3 Indians win UK’s prestigious Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists

London, Jan 24 - Three Indian scientists are among the nine recipients of this year's Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the UK for their pioneering work in the fields of chemical, physical, and life sciences.

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Nitish thanks PM Modi for Bharat Ratna conferred on Karpoori Thakur

Nitish thanks PM Modi for Bharat Ratna conferred on Karpoori Thakur

Patna, Jan 24 - Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the central government conferred Bharat Ratna to Bihar’s two-times chief minister Karpoori Thakur.

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‘Exercise Desert Knight’: India, France & UAE conduct joint air drills

‘Exercise Desert Knight’: India, France & UAE conduct joint air drills

New Delhi, Jan 24 - Indian Air Force, French Air and Space Force (FASF) and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force have conducted joint air drills called ‘Exercise Desert Knight’.

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Following peace agreement, ULFA dissolves its organisation

Following peace agreement, ULFA dissolves its organisation

Guwahati, Jan 24 - After signing a tripartite agreement on December 29 last year, the pro-talk ULFA was formally dissolved 44 years after it was founded.

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