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Massive Fire Erupts in Passenger Train in Bihar; All on Board Safe
A massive fire broke out in one of the coaches of a passenger train bound for Patna. No injuries have been reported, officials said on Monday.The incident occurred on the Sasaram-Patna fast passenger train near the Bihar's Sasaram railway station at around 6 a.m. According...
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Heatwave Eases as Rain Brings Relief across TN; Heavy Rain Alert Issued
Even as the intense summer heat continued to affect many parts of Tamil Nadu, widespread rainfall across several districts brought much-needed relief and cooler weather conditions.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated that atmospheric circulations over the...
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Gas Cylinder Leak Triggers Massive Blast at House in UP's Fatehpur; Nine Critical
A gas leak from a cylinder in a two-room house led to an explosion, leaving nine people in a critical condition in Pilkhini village under the Kalyanpur police station area of Uttar Pradesh's Fatehpur district, officials said on Monday.According to preliminary information,...
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India-EU FTA Indicates 'trade Is Part of Future, Not Past': Confederation of Swedish Enterprise Chief
As Prime Minister Modi concluded his successful visit to the third leg of his five-nation tour to Sweden on Sunday, Confederation of Swedish Enterprise Director General Jan-Olof Jacke said that the "Free Trade Agreement between the European Union (EU) and India sends a...
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VD Satheesan to take oath as Kerala CM today
The swearing-in ceremony of the new Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) government, headed by Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan, is scheduled to be held on Monday at the Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.The event will formally mark the UDF's return to...
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Return to a Homeland Frozen in Memory
For 36 years, Kashmir existed for Sheerin Raina in fragments -- stories told at the dinner table in New Jersey, fading photographs, temple names spoken with reverence, and memories inherited from parents who had left in the middle of the night and never truly returned.Now,...
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Viral Cash Video Triggers Major Probe in Tripura; 15 Detained
Fifteen people, including several police personnel and a Health Department employee, have been detained after a viral video showed a woman displaying a huge amount of cash at her residence in Tripura's Dhalai district, officials said.A major sensation erupted in the state...
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TN: Family of Five Killed in Madurai Highway Crash after Temple Visit
A devastating road accident near Madurai in Tamil Nadu claimed the lives of five members of the same family, including three women, after their car crashed into a roadside barrier on a four-lane highway near Ayyapatti, close to Melur, on late Sunday evening.The tragic...
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MP: Three Held for Forging MBBS Degree, Securing Employment under National Health Mission in Damoh
A major and shocking fraud involving the healthcare system has come to light in Madhya Pradesh's Damoh, where three alleged doctors employed at "Sanjeevani Clinics", operated under the National Health Mission, have been apprehended by the police, officials said.Earlier, a...
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Chhattisgarh: Pregnant Wife, Unborn Child Die as Man Tortures, Inserts Iron Tool in Private Part
In a deeply disturbing incident that has sent shockwaves across Chhattisgarh, the police have arrested a man Pradeep Agariya accused of brutally torturing and murdering his 23 year-old pregnant wife, Hirabai, in Bhittikala Semarghat village, located within the jurisdiction...
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MEA Releases Joint Statement on India-Sweden Summit, 'Establishment of a Strategic Partnership'
At the invitation of the Sweden Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, PM Narendra Modi paid an official visit to Gothenburg on Sunday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement.The two Prime Ministers stressed the importance of the historic India-EU Summit on...
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Trade, Defence & 'Viksit Bharat 2047' Vision: MEA Secy Sibi George on PM Modi's Historic Sweden Visit
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his successful and historic visit to Sweden on Sunday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (West) Sibi George said that the Prime Minister discussed further elevating ties covering trade, global geopolitical situation...
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MEA Lists Six Major Outcomes of PM Modi's Historic and Successful Sweden Visit
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his third leg of his successful Sweden visit during the five-nation tour, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has listed six significant outcomes of the PM's visit to the Nordic country before leaving for his next pit stop to...
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India-EU Ties Not Limited to Economic Figures Only, but Common Values and Democracy: PM Modi at European Round Table for Industry
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the European Round Table for Industry (ERT) in Sweden's Gothenburg on Sunday and said that the "partnership between India and Europe is not just limited to economic figures only but it is guided by common values, democracy and...
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PM Modi Meets EU Chief Von Der Leyen, Expresses Agreement on 'strong Potential of India-EU Ties'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and expressed complete agreement with her over the "strong potential of India-Europe ties, especially in the wake of the signing of India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA)".Earlier...
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PM Modi, Kristersson Hold Bilateral Talks, Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthening India-Norway Ties: MEA
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held bilateral consultations with his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson in Gothenburg. Sweden Crown Princess Victoria also participated in the meeting and conveyed warm wishes from the Nordic country's King Carl XVI Gustaf and The...
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BJP President Nitin Nabin Arrives in Odisha, Receives Warm Welcome in Bhubaneswar
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Nabin arrived at the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar late Sunday night as part of his two-day visit to Odisha.This is his first visit to Odisha after assuming charge as the BJP President in January this year,...
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Chandrababu Naidu Urges Centre to Protect Interests of Tobacco, Aqua Farmers
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday urged the Centre to review the revised taxes and excise duties to protect the interest of tobacco farmers and also sought measures to help crisis-hit aqua farmers.The Chief Minister has written separate letters to...
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Key Tribal Body Extends Shutdown in Manipur Hill Districts by 48 Hours over Hostage Issue
The Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), one of the apex organisations of the Kuki community in Manipur, on Sunday extended its total shutdown in the hill areas for another 48 hours in protest against the alleged failure of the government to rescue the detained villagers and fulfil its...
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HM Amit Shah Arrives in Chhattisgarh on Three-day Visit
Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Chhattisgarh on Sunday evening for a crucial three-day visit, receiving a grand welcome at the Raipur Airport.A palpable sense of enthusiasm was evident among party workers regarding his arrival in the state. He was received at the...
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'As World Battled Rising Fuel Costs after West Asia Conflict, India Stood Apart': Kiren Rijiju
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister, Kiren Rijiju, on Friday praised India's handling of fuel prices during global volatility triggered by the West Asia conflict, saying the country's approach reflects responsible governance focussed on protecting citizens from...
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Haryana Rights Panel Seeks Report on Custodial Suicides, Prison Violence
The Haryana Human Rights Commission has taken suo-motu cognisance of alarming findings reflected in the National Crime Records Bureau's (NCRB) 'Prison Statistics India - 2024' and sought a report on custodial suicides and prison violence in the state.The NCRB has treated...
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Chandranath Rath murder case: Four-wheeler sourced from Jharkhand; number plate changed in Bengal
The four-wheeler used in the assassination of Chandranath Rath, the deceased personal assistant (PA) of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, earlier this month, was sourced from neighbouring Jharkhand, preliminary investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation...
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High Court Stays Felling of Trees for Flyover in Chandigarh
The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Friday stayed the felling of trees for the Tribune Chowk flyover, halting the proposed project.A Division Bench of Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sanjeev Berry said the matter had already been heard and likely to be decided at an...
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'No Panic or Fear, Our Economy Based on Strong Fundamentals': Gourav Vallabh
Prof. Gourav Vallabh, a member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), on Friday criticised opposition leaders for trying to sow confusion about the Prime Minister's appeal for fuel conservation, saying the measures must be seen in the context of...