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IAF creates history, picks female officer to command combat unit in western sector
New Delhi: In a historic decision, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has selected a female officer to command a frontline combat unit in the western sector. The IAF officer – Group Captain Shaliza Dhami –…
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Bill Gates drives electric auto rickshaw, Anand Mahindra has the perfect response
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has shared a video of himself riding an electric auto rickshaw, creating a buzz among his followers. The industrialist can be seen enjoying himself while he drives the…
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US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo to begin 4-day visit to India
New Delhi: US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo will visit India’s capital New Delhi from 7 to 10 March in a bid to strengthen bilateral trade and business ties between the two countries. The India-…
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Happy Holi 2023: Best wishes, messages and greetings to send to your loved ones
The auspicious festival of Holi is here and its excitement can be felt in the air already. The festival of colours is going to be celebrated on 8 March this year. Holi is celebrated with fervour and …
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"So-called Khalistan referendum call has no legal standing in Australia": Envoy
New Delhi: Australian High Commissioner Barry O’Farrell on Monday said Australia’s respect for Indian sovereignty is unwavering, adding that the “so-called” Khalistan referendum call has no legal st…
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Nigerian gang that netted Indian women via dating apps busted
Noida: On Sunday, Cops in India’s National Capital Region (NCR) arrested a group that had been using online dating apps to befriend hundreds of women in order to con them into believing they were cus…
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British destroyed India’s education system, says RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said that the British destroyed India’s education system. Bhagwat remarked in a speech that 70 per cent to 80 per cent of India’s population…
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Earthquake of 5.0 magnitude hits Nicobar islands region; no casualties reported
New Delhi: On Monday morning, a 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck the Nicobar Islands. The quake, which occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres, jolted the region at 5 am, according to the National Centr…
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Why is Holi called festival of colours and what do red, pink, blue and green symbolise?
The beautiful festival of Holi is celebrated across India every year to mark the victory of good or evil. The festival also commemorates the divine love between Lord Krishna and Radha. The auspicious…
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Drunk flyer on American Airlines flight urinates on fellow passenger; barred from airline
New Delhi: An Indian passenger allegedly urinated on a US co-passenger mid-flight on an American Airlines (AA-292) flight from New York to New Delhi, an official said on Sunday. A 21-year-old India…
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Holi 2023: Different traditions of celebration across India
The auspicious festival of Holi has almost arrived, and its fervour can be sensed in the air already. This year, the festival of colours will fall on 8 March. Holi is celebrated across India every ye…
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Uzbekistan cough syrup deaths: Noida police arrest 3 employees of Marion Biotech
New Delhi: Three employees of Noida-based pharmaceutical firm Marion Biotech, whose cough syrup is linked to the deaths of 18 children in Uzbekistan last year, were arrested on Friday. The Noida Po…
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WATCH: 'Lessons from Ukraine War... we must be self-reliant in weapons production,' says CDS Gen Anil Chauhan
New Delhi : Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Friday said that one of the lessons from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war is that “we must be self-reliant in weapons production, and no…
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‘With Captain Modi…’: EAM Jaishankar's cricket analogy to explain govt's functioning; WATCH
New Delhi : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday invoked a cricket analogy to explain how Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government functions. In conversation with Palki Sharma…
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Restaurant describes jalebi as 'mysterious pretzel-shaped fried waffles'; internet goes frenzy
One of the most popular and favourite desserts for Indians would be a plate full of hot and crispy jalebis served best with snacks. While it continues to remain ingrained in Indian culture and tradit…
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Foreign minister of Argentina gifted Argentina football team jersey to PM Narendra Modi
New Delhi: Foreign minister of Argentina Santiago Cafiero gifted Argentina football team jersey to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday. Foreign minister of Argentina Santiago Cafiero gifted A…
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Blinken, Lavrov made contact, but didn't talk, says Russian spokesperson
New Delhi: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken asked for “contact” with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov during the second session of G20 foreign ministers meet in India’s capital New Delhi, b…
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QUAD foreign ministers to hold meeting on March 3 in New Delhi
New Delhi: Foreign Ministers of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue or Quad are set to meet in India’s capital New Delhi on 3 March. The meeting will be hosted by India and chaired by India’s Exter…
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Jaishankar meets Chinese counterpart Qin Gang, focuses on resolving core challenges in bilateral ties
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday held bilateral talks with the newly appointed Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang in New Delhi focussing on the ongoing disengagement proc…
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‘PM Modi is the most loved leader around the world’, says Italian PM Giorgia Meloni
New Delhi: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni lauded her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi for having the highest approval ratings in the world. Speaking at the India-Italy bilateral meeting that…
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EAM S Jaishankar meets US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on sidelines of G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting
New Delhi : External affairs minister S Jaishankar met United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday who arrived here to take part in the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. “Pleased to me…
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G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting LIVE: This meeting will be affected by the geo-political tensions of the day, says PM Modi
10:01 (IST) G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting LIVE FMs of Saudi Arabia, China, Indonesia, Spain, Croatia arrive in India for G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia, Chin…
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Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: Counting of votes start in Mehalaya, Tripura, Nagaland amid tight security
08:49 (IST) Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE Counting of votes for Nagaland Assembly election begins Counting of votes for the Nagaland Assembly election commenced in 16 centres across the sta…
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Watch: Stunning visuals from Maravanthe Beach Road in Udupi go viral
India is a land of surprises and it houses several hidden gems when it comes to tourism. From north to south, one can find a series of unknown places away from the city crowd. In one such location ne…
