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NMDC breaks records, produces 40 million tonnes of iron ore
Hyderabad: National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) became the first company in India to produce 40 million tonnes (MT) of iron ore in a year. The corporation started off with producing 4MT per…
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Karnataka Cong MLA says teaching Gita in school is dangerous
Mysuru: Senior Congress leader from Mysuru and former Minister, Tanveer Sait on Saturday stirred up a controversy by stating that introducing Bhagavad Gita in the school syllabus is dangerous. “It is dangerous than…
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Karnataka CM Bommai bats for inclusion of Bhagavd Gita in syllabus
Yadgir: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday said that the Bhagavd Gita should form a part of the school syllabus. The matter has been discussed in Gujarat only on Friday. “Our education…
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Attackers throw acid at Bihar man during Holi, victim dead
Patna: Amid Holi celebrations across the country, a group of miscreants threw acid on a man in Bihar’s Nalanda district. The victim died on the spot, an official said. “The incident took place…
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India logs 2,075 fresh COVID-19 cases, 71 deaths
New Delhi: India reported 2,075 fresh COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours, the Union Health ministry said on Saturday morning. In the same period, 71 fatalities were recorded taking the total number of…
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Shah hands over appointment letters to kin of martyred J&K cops
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Jammu on Friday handed over ‘appointment orders on compassionate grounds’ to the next of kin of four security personnel of Jammu and Kashmir Police who…
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Assam firm launches tea named after Ukraine President Zelenskyy
Guwahati: A tea startup in Assam has launched a new tea named after Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to honour him for his courage. Assam tea is famous for its robust flavour and…
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After Gujarat, Karnataka all set to introduce Bhagavad Gita in school syllabus
Bengaluru: After Gujarat, the ruling BJP government in Karnataka is all set to introduce Bhagavad Gita in the school syllabus. According to sources, the education department, though giving diplomatic statements in this regard,…
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India reports 2,528 new Covid cases, 149 deaths
New Delhi: In the last 24 hours, India reported 2,528 new Covid-19 cases and 149 deaths, the Union Health Ministry announced on Friday. The new fatalities increased the nationwide death toll to 5,16,281.…
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Sex workers in Kolkata’s Sonagachi celebrate Holi after two years
Kolkata: Followed by a gap of two years during which the COVID-19 pandemic marred festive celebrations, the Durbar Mahila Coordination Committee, the largest organization of sex workers in West Bengal celebrated Holi…
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Gandhis reach out to dissenters, Rahul meets Hooda
New Delhi: Former Haryana Chief Minister and one of the dissidents, Bhupinder Singh Hooda met Rahul Gandhi on Thursday at Tughlak lane. The meeting lasted for about 40 minutes and is seen as…