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UP: Ayodhya Deepotsav sets Guinness world record by lighting over 22L diyas
Ayodhya: In a remarkable feat, Ayodhya has set a new Guinness world record by lighting over 22.23 lakh ‘Diyas’ (earthen lamps) during ‘Deepotsav 2023’. The temple town broke its own world record…
- India
Our platform shall not be used for any election campaign: Samyukta Kisan Morcha
New Delhi: Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Saturday said that the largest platform of farmers and farmworkers of the country “shall not be used for any election campaign”. However, all constituent organisations…
- India
AR Rahman’s rendition of Nazrul Islam’s patriotic song sparks row
Kolkata: A controversy has erupted over AR Rahman’s rendition of a popular patriotic song of legendary Bengali poet Kazi Nazrul Islam in a new Bollywood film, with the litterateur’s family and singers…
- India
Kerala farmer ends life allegedly due to financial crisis; Gov, oppn criticise govt
Alappuzha: A farmer ended his life in the Kuttanad region in this southern district on Saturday allegedly due to financial problems as he did not get payment for the paddy procured by…
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Manipur: Tribal’s protest over alleged ‘educational negligence’ by govt
Imphal: Thousands of students including those who are pursuing professional courses on Saturday organised a protest rally in Manipur’s Churachandpur to protest against “educational negligence” by the state government. The Joint Student…
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Congress calls itself hero’ but it’s zero’ in doing development: Rajnath
Sitapur: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday hit out at the Congress over corruption and said the grand old party calls itself hero’ but it is zero’ in doing development. Addressing a…
- Business
Massive Tech Layoffs: 2.5 Lakh Jobs Lost in 2023 till now
New Delhi: Nearly 2.5 lakh employees have been laid off so far this year in the global technology and startup sector, as the tech layoffs continue unabated for the past two years.…
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Indian trade unions refuse to ‘export’ workers to Israel
Major trade unions in India have urged the government not to ‘export’ construction workers to Israel to replace Palestinians. A joint statement by several trade unions of India was issued after Israel’s construction industry…
- India
Change behaviours, not just policies: Climate experts call for action
Ahmedabad: India’s battle with air pollution, responsible for over 1.6 million deaths annually, is a critical public health and environmental challenge. According to recent data, more than 99 per cent of the…
- Bangalore
BJP appoints BS Yediyurappa’s son as Karnataka state president
Bengaluru: In the midst of Diwali celebrations, the BJP leadership has delivered sweet news to the Yediyurappa family, reminiscent of BS Yediyurappa’s appointment as the state unit president in 2014 during the…
- Bangalore
Most parts of Karnataka to receive heavy rains today: IMD
Bengaluru: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rains on Saturday across Karnataka. The state capital, Bengaluru, will also receive heavy rains. The coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada and…
- India
Modi, Kharge pay tribute to Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad on his birth anniversary
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday paid tributes to India’s first Education Minister, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, on his birth anniversary. The Prime Minister in…
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US, Russia eagerly await India sharing information of Chandrayaan-3: Jitendra Singh
Jammu: Union minister Jitendra Singh on Friday credited the success of the Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya L1 missions to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s policy of “unlocking the space sector” through public-private partnerships and…
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Manish Sisodia reaches home from Tihar Jail to meet ailing wife
New Delhi: Former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia on Saturday reached his residence here from Tihar Jail to meet his ailing wife after permission from a city court. Sisodia, who is…
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Clear, blue skies in Delhi as air quality improves further
New Delhi: Delhiites woke up to clear, blue skies and abundant sunshine on Saturday, marking a welcome relief from the suffocating haze that persisted for around two weeks. At 7 am, the…
