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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…
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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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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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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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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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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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India to participate in overall 12 sports at Paris Paralympics
Mumbai: India will compete in para cycling, para rowing and blind judo at the Paralympics, with these three new events extending the country’s presence to 12 sports in the competition which begins…
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Siasat and Hyderabad: A legacy intertwined for 75 years
Hyderabad: The Platinum Jubilee of The Siasat Urdu Daily is a remarkable milestone, symbolizing 75 years of dedicated journalism and service to the community. In a nation’s history, 75 years might seem…
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P Harish to be India’s next envoy to UN in New York
New Delhi: Seasoned diplomat Parvathaneni Harish was on Wednesday appointed as India’s next ambassador to the United Nations in New York. Harish, a 1990-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, is presently serving as…
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Removal of Yadav, Muslim officials before UP bypolls: Owaisi slams Yogi
Hyderabad MP and All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday, August 14, criticised Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath over reports that state government officials of “Yadav and Muslim”…
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Hindu Mahasabha opposes India-Bangladesh cricket match in Gwalior
Gwalior: The Hindu Mahasabha on Wednesday said it opposed the India-Bangladesh cricket match which is to take place in Gwalior in October to protest the “massacre of Hindus” in the neighbouring country,…
