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India’s Independence Day and the dream of universal freedom
By Zafar Siddiqui I am reminded of India’s first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s seminal speech on the eve of India’s independence in 1947. After two centuries of British colonial rule, India…
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US ties with India remains one of great importance: Pentagon
Washington: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin is set to host his Indian counterpart, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, at the Pentagon on August 23. “The relationship with India remains one of great importance.…
- India
Maharashtra, an industrial powerhouse, playing role of nation’s growth engine: Shinde
Thane: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday said India is moving ahead in the “Amrit Kaal”, a period of prosperity and progress, with his state playing a pivotal role in the…
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JU professors announces cease-work on Friday to protest attacks on docs, nurses
Kolkata: The Jadavpur University Teachers’ Association has called for a day-long cease-work on Friday to protest the vandalism at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. In a statement, the association denounced any…
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‘Not keen to contest Maha Assembly polls’, Ajit Pawar’s remark sparks buzz
Pune: A buzz was sparked in the political corridors of Maharashtra after NCP president and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said that he has contested elections 7 to 8 times, and therefore,…
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History behind the Indian national flag as told by writer-teacher-intellectual Ismat Mahdi
Hyderabad: Do you know that Mahatma Gandhi’s Young India was edited by a Hyderabadi? Maybe not.Yes. It was edited by Badrul Hasan for some time. This is an episode from the little-known…
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RG Kar hospital vandalism: Mamata blames opposition parties
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday accused opposition parties of being behind the vandalism at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital here. Banerjee said she does not hold the…
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Vinesh Phogat missing medal at Paris Olympics painful: Punjab CM Mann
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday said it is painful that wrestler Vinesh Phogat missed a medal at the Paris Olympic Games after she was disqualified for being found 100gram…
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I urge PM Modi once again to visit Manipur: Rahul
New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi again requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday to visit violence-hit Manipur and impress upon both the central and state governments…
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Court grants Dubai-based pilot’s minor children’s interim custody to his wife
New Delhi: A family court at Saket has recently granted interim custody to their mother. Children are with their father who is a pilot in Dubai. The woman had approached the court…
- India
EAM Jaishankar to visit Kuwait on August 18
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will pay an official visit to Kuwait on August 18, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement on Thursday. During the visit,…
- Bangalore
Bengaluru faces traffic surge with 2000 new vehicles added each day
Bengaluru: The Bengaluru city is grappling with a severe traffic crisis as the number of vehicles continues to surge at an alarming rate. With an estimated one lakh vehicles entering and leaving…
- Middle East
Saudi King, Crown Prince congratulate India on Independence Day
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman on Thursday, August 15, sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Republic of…
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Gama Pahelwan, the legendary wrestler, was also India’s freedom fighter
The strength and skill displayed by Vinesh Phogat in the wrestling competitions of the Paris Olympics recently brought back memories of India’s famous wrestlers of the past who used to defeat their rivals from other…
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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…
