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Odisha announces 1-day menstrual leave for employees
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida announced on Thursday, August 15, a day’s paid menstrual leave for state government and private sector employees. The leave, however, will be optional. Parida, who…
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PM Modi’s ‘communal civil code’ remarks insult to Ambedkar: Congress
New Delhi: The opposition on Thursday, August 15, accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of peddling a “divisive agenda,” with the Congress slamming his “communal civil code” remarks during his Independence Day speech…
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India’s Agni Missile man, R N Agarwal passes away
R N Agarwal, considered the father of India’s long-range Agni missiles, passed away today in Hyderabad. He was 84 and is survived by wife and two children. AgniWall, as he was popularly…
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All Indian salt and sugar brands have microplastics: Study
New Delhi: All Indian salt and sugar brands, whether big or small, packaged or unpackaged, contain microplastics, according to a study published on Tuesday. The study, titled “Microplastics in Salt and Sugar”…
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Thousands to attend PM Modi’s diaspora meet in New York next month
New York: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold a mass meeting with the Indian diaspora when he visits the city next month for the annual United Nations summit, but with…
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Varanasi-Mumbai Akasa Air flight makes emergency landing
Bhopal: A Varanasi-Mumbai flight of Akasa Air with 172 passengers on board on Thursday made an emergency landing at the Raja Bhoj Airport here after a passenger fell sick, an official said.…
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Punishment given for crimes against women should be publicised: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said there is a need to widely publicise punishments given for atrocities against women, so that there is a fear of consequence. Addressing the…
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India on way to become world’s third-largest economy: PM Modi
New Delhi: As 140 crore Indians collectively work towards creating a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047, the country is on its way to become the third-largest economy with big reforms across sectors, Prime…
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Independence Day 2024: History, significance of Tricolour
New Delhi: Each time we see the Tricolour fluttering in the wind, it reminds us of the sacrifices made by countless freedom fighters and the enduring spirit of unity and diversity that…
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PM Modi hoists Tricolour at Red Fort, pays tribute to freedom fighters
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag at the iconic Red Fort on Thursday on the occasion of India’s 78th Independence Day and paid tributes to the freedom fighters.…
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India gears up for 78th Independence Day amid high security
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the nation on Thursday in celebrating India’s 78th Independence Day from the historic Red Fort in Delhi. The Prime Minister will unfurl the national…
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US welcomes India’s peace efforts in Russia-Ukraine war
Washington: The US has expressed support for India’s involvment in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine and its efforts to bring peace between the two countries, US State Department Deputy Spokesperson…
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Kolkata doctor murder: Thousands of women hit streets in Bengal demanding justice
Kolkata: Thousands of women from all walks of life gathered across West Bengal at midnight on Wednesday to protest the brutal rape-murder of a doctor on duty at a Kolkata hospital last…
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Gujarat govt denies Congress’ allegation of proposed policy favouring Adani Ports
Ahmedabad: The BJP government in Gujarat on Wednesday sought to refute Congress leader Jairam Ramesh’s allegation that its proposed policy favours the Adani group, and claimed that it will apply equally to…
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Complaint filed against Hasina at international crime tribunal
Dhaka: A complaint was filed on Wednesday with the investigation agency of Bangladesh’s International Crime Tribunal against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and several others, accusing them of committing crimes against humanity…
