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UN Secretary-General calls for urgent action on climate, AI
Davos: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday called for urgent action on existential threats posed by climate change, the unchecked development of artificial intelligence (AI) and international governance reforms. He appealed…
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597 disabled-friendly stations with lifts & escalators: Railways
New Delhi: As many as 597 railway stations are now equipped with either escalators or lifts to make them accessible for persons with disabilities, according to the railways. These were installed as…
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LIC surpasses SBI to become most valuable PSU firm in India
New Delhi: Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) surpassed State Bank of India (SBI) to become the country’s most valued PSU firm by market valuation on Wednesday. Shares of LIC climbed 3 per…
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Odisha ex-CM Giridhar Gamang rejoins Congress with wife, son
New Delhi: Former Odisha chief minister Giridhar Gamang on Wednesday joined the Congress along with his wife and son almost nine years after he quit the party. Congress is the only party…
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Photos: Giridhar Gamang joined Congress
New Delhi: AICC Treasurer Ajay Maken and AICC in-charge of Odisha Ajoy Kumar with former Odisha chief minister Giridhar Gamang and his son Sishir Gamang as they both join Congress party, in…
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Republic Day Parade rehearsal in Delhi
New Delhi: Indian Army’s Rajputana Rifles regiment during rehearsals for the upcoming Republic Day Parade at the Kartavya Path, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist Lav) New Delhi:…
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Prep for Ram Temple consecration ceremony
Ayodhya: An artist works on religious statues at a manufacturing unit, ahead of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple consecration ceremony, in Ayodhya, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. (PTI Photo/Vijay Verma) Ayodhya: A newly-installed…
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In pics: Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Nagaland
Mokokchung: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi greets supporters during the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, in Mokokchung district, Nagaland, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. (PTI Photo) Mokokchung: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with supporters during the…
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Centre cancels FCRA registration of Centre for Policy Research
New Delhi: The Union Home Ministry has cancelled the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) registration of the Centre for Policy Research (CPR) for alleged violation of laws, a move the public think-tank…
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Photos: PM Modi in Kerala
Thrissur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a visit at Triprayar Sree Ramaswamy Temple, in Thrissur district, Kerala, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. (PTI Photo) * Thrissur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi with artists who…
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OYO opens 65 homestays, hotels in Ayodhya
New Delhi: Hospitality tech platform OYO on Wednesday said it has opened 65 homestays and hotels in Ayodhya for pilgrims ahead of the Ram Temple consecration. The newly opened properties include 51…
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Stock market crash wipes out investors’ Rs 4.59 lakh crore in single day
New Delhi: Investors became poorer by Rs 4.59 lakh crore on Wednesday due to a sharp fall in the equity markets where the BSE Sensex plummeted 1,628 points, dragged by bank stocks…
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AAP will contest alone on all 13 parliamentary seats in Punjab: Mann
Chandigarh: Amidst seat-sharing talks between Congress and AAP, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday said Punjab will contest all the 13 parliamentary seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. “History will…
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Axar Patel, Yashaswi Jaiswal break into top 10 of ICC T20I rankings
Dubai: Riding on two excellent outings against Afghanistan in the ongoing series, India left-arm spinner Axar Patel on Wednesday leaped to his career-best fifth place, while opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal rose to…













