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BSF trooper found dead in J&K’s Baramulla
Srinagar: A BSF trooper was found dead in J&K’s Baramulla district on Wednesday, officials said. Officials said that the trooper, identified as Constable Rutumani of the 143rd Battalion, and hailing from Assam,…
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Viksit Bharat @ 2047 ‘improbable’ under current job scenario: WB
In his speech during the eighth Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog in October 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi directed the states and districts to develop a long-term vision to make India…
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Indian Navy’s P8I reaches Japan for bilateral ‘ASW and subject matter expert’ exchange
New Delhi: The Indian Navy on Wednesday said its P8I aircraft has reached Japan for a bilateral anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and subject matter expert exchange with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).…
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9 pirates caught off Somalia coast by Navy brought to India
Mumbai: The Mumbai police arrested nine pirates who were brought to India on Wednesday, days after the Navy caught them for hijacking an Iranian fishing vessel with 23 Pakistani crew members on…
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Rupee falls 11 paise against US dollar
Mumbai: The rupee depreciated 11 paise to close at 83.53 against the US dollar on Wednesday, as persistent foreign capital outflows and risk-averse sentiment among investors weighed on the local unit. A…
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Manmohan Singh presided over ‘most corrupt’ govt, made Indians poorer: BJP
New Delhi: Former prime minister Manmohan Singh not only presided over the “most corrupt” government in India’s history but also made Indians poorer during his term, the BJP alleged on Wednesday. On…
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Delhi: Flyer smuggles 1200 grams of gold from Dubai, held
Customs officials arrested an Indian passenger coming from the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) for allegedly smuggling 1200 grams of gold at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in Delhi.…
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Concerns mount over ‘saffronisation’ of Sainik schools as RSS, allies take over
Upon collating information provided by the Union government’s press releases and other data sought under Right to Information (RTI) Act, The Reporters’ Collective has found that the Centre handed over 62 per…
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Excise policy case: Delhi HC reserves order on Kejriwal’s plea against arrest
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday reserved its verdict on a petition by chief minister Arvind Kejriwal challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in a money-laundering case linked to…
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Tragic tale of India’s first ever opening batsman Janardan Navle in Test cricket
Since it began in 2008, the IPL has transformed cricket into a high octane, entertainment packed spectacle that attracts millions of viewers worldwide and generates millions of dollars. As a result, IPL cricketers…
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Kharge launches Congress’ ‘Ghar Ghar Guarantee’ initiative ahead of LS polls
New Delhi: Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday launched the party’s ‘Ghar Ghar Guarantee’ initiative here under which it aims to reach out to eight crore…
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England played good cricket, 1-4 verdict against India undeserved: Robinson
London: England pace bowler Ollie Robinson reckons that his team endured an “undeserved” verdict in India where they lost the Test series 1-4 despite playing some “really good cricket”. He also countered…
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Apple doesn’t have access to a customer’s passcode, says company policy
New Delhi: Amid the debate over Apple reportedly denying to unlock the iPhone of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal at the request of the Enforcement Directorate (ED), people close to the development…
- Technology
UPI transactions volume surge 56 pc, average ticket size drops 8 pc: Report
New Delhi: The number of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions witnessed a staggering growth at 56 per cent (year-on-year) in the second half of last year (H2 2023), with the volume being…
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Indian embassy in Saudi warns citizens against fake social media posts
Riyadh: The Embassy of India in Riyadh has issued a public notice cautioning Indian nationals residing in Saudi Arabia about fake social media accounts and email addresses that sought to deceive people…
