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Renowned environmentalist hails Andhra's Pinnapuram IREP as 'future of energy'

Renowned environmentalist hails Andhra's Pinnapuram IREP as 'future of energy'

New Delhi: Andhra Pradesh’s Pinnapuram Integrated Renewable Energy Project (IREP) has received high praise from globally acclaimed environmentalist...

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'Outright appalling': PM Modi condemns attack on BJP leaders in Bengal

'Outright appalling': PM Modi condemns attack on BJP leaders in Bengal

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condemned the attack on BJP MP Khagen Murmu and MLA Shankar Ghosh in Nagrakata, Jalpaiguri district...

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UIDAI waives Aadhaar biometric update charges for children aged 7–15

UIDAI waives Aadhaar biometric update charges for children aged 7–15

New Delhi: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has waived charges for Aadhaar biometric updates for children between the ages of 7...

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10 die after tractor-trolley plunges into Abna river in MP's Khandwa

10 die after tractor-trolley plunges into Abna river in MP's Khandwa

New Delhi: At least 10 people died on Thursday after a tractor-trolley carrying devotees returning from an idol immersion plunged off a bridge into...

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Trump gives Hamas 3–4 days to respond to Gaza plan, warns of 'very sad end'

Trump gives Hamas 3–4 days to respond to Gaza plan, warns of 'very sad end'

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said Hamas militants have three to four days to respond to his Gaza peace plan, warning of a “very...

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2014 to 2024: How India went from buying weapons to building them

New Delhi: What stood out in India’s stunning victory over Pakistan during Operation Sindoor in May was the use of indigenous weapons and those...

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NDA nominee CP Radhakrishnan elected Vice President, receives 452 votes

New Delhi: NDA nominee CP Radhakrishnan has been elected to the post of Vice President of India. He got 452 first preference votes as opposed to 300...

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Dear Mr Trump, the US never had India

New Delhi: “Looks like we’ve lost India and Russia to deepest, darkest China. May they have a long and prosperous future together.” This is what...

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GST on soaps, hair oil, bicycles reduced to 5 per cent from 12–18 per cent

New Delhi: The GST Council on Wednesday reduced tax on several household and daily-use products widely consumed by the middle class, including soaps,...

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PM Modi welcomes GST Council's approval of rate cuts, reforms

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday welcomed the GST Council’s collective approval of the Union government’s proposals on rate...

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Tariffs, taunts and sovereignty: India stands tall against Trump

New Delhi: “Modi’s war” — that’s how US President Donald Trump’s senior counsellor on trade, Peter Navarro, described the Russia-Ukraine...

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'Backdoor attempt to implement NRC': Mamata Banerjee slams EC over voter list revision

New Delhi: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI), alleging that...

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Video: Stray cattle gore, trample elderly man to death in Nashik

New Delhi: In a shocking incident that has sparked outrage and renewed concerns over stray cattle menace, an elderly man was gored and trampled to...

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Assembly bypoll results: Boost for AAP; BJP, Congress face setback, TMC retains hold in Bengal

New Delhi: The results of assembly bypolls held across five constituencies in four states have delivered a symbolic boost to the Aam Aadmi Party...

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Arvind Kejriwal to Rajya Sabha? What he said after AAP's Ludhiana West bypoll win

New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday won Ludhiana West assembly bypoll, with party candidate and sitting Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora winning by...

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Iran's parliament approves closure of Strait of Hormuz: What it means for India and global oil supply

New Delhi: Iran’s parliament has approved a proposal to close the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil corridor, in a major escalation of...

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Monsoon likely to reach Delhi in two days; IMD issues yellow alert for tomorrow

New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday said that the southwest monsoon is expected to reach Delhi, Chandigarh, Haryana,...

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SP to contest 2027 UP polls as part of INDIA bloc; those who wish to leave are free to go: Akhilesh Yadav

New Delhi: Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday confirmed that his party will contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections as...

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Meghalaya honeymoon murder: Weapon used to kill Raja Raghuwanshi found

New Delhi: Police have recovered the weapon used to kill Indore-based businessman Raja Raghuwanshi in the sensational Meghalaya honeymoon murder case....

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Ahmedabad Air India plane crash: DNA tests identify 47 victims; 24 bodies handed over to kin

New Delhi: Three days after the crash of a London-bound Air India flight in Ahmedabad, authorities have identified 47 victims through DNA testing,...

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Judicial activism must not become judicial terrorism: CJI BR Gavai

New Delhi: Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai has cautioned against excessive judicial overreach, saying that “judicial activism must not become...

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Meghalaya honeymoon horror: Sonam plotted husband Raja's murder 4 days after wedding, say cops

New Delhi: What began as a missing persons report of a newlywed couple on their honeymoon in Meghalaya has now turned into a chilling murder mystery,...

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Thane train tragedy: 5 dead, several injured after falling off crowded local

New Delhi: At least six people died and several others were injured after falling off a fast local train heading towards CSMT (Chhatrapati Shivaji...

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Meghalaya honeymoon murder: 'My daughter is innocent' says Sonam Raghuvanshi's father

New Delhi: Amid allegations that Sonam Raghuvanshi orchestrated her husband’s murder during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, her father has stepped...

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Lord Jagannath's chariot to roll on Sukhoi fighter jet wheels after 48 years

New Delhi: In a remarkable fusion of tradition and technology, Lord Jagannath’s grand chariot in Kolkata will roll out on tyres designed for Russian...

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Mother and live-in partner kill 4-year-old daughter in Jaipur, hide body in cupboard

New Delhi: In a horrifying crime that has come to light in Rajasthan, a woman and her live-in partner allegedly killed her four-year-old daughter in...

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Mock drill in four states bordering Pakistan on May 31, weeks after Operation Sindoor

New Delhi: A mock drill will be conducted on the evening of May 31 in four states bordering Pakistan — Gujarat, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Jammu &...

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'Flagrant censorship': US imposes visa restrictions on foreign officials over free speech

New Delhi: In a move that signals a sharp shift in the United States’ diplomatic approach to online expression, Secretary of State Marco Rubio...

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Man bites off retired engineer's nose over parking dispute in Kanpur

New Delhi: A minor parking dispute escalated into a horrifying act of violence in the Bithoor police jurisdiction, near Naramao in Uttar Pradesh’s...

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'Avoid speaking on every issue': PM Modi warns leaders at NDA meet after recent controversies

New Delhi: In the wake of recent controversial remarks by senior BJP leaders that triggered widespread outrage and political backlash, Prime Minister...

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Tej Pratap Yadav suspended from RJD for 6 years; 'removed from family too', says Lalu Yadav

New Delhi: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Sunday announced the suspension of his elder son and former Bihar minister Tej Pratap...

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BJP brands Rahul Gandhi 'poster boy of Pakistan' after attack on PM Modi over 'compromising India’s prestige'

New Delhi: A political war of words erupted on Thursday after Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of...

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'Their eyes would be gouged out': BJP MP Anurag Thakur's stern warning to Pakistan

New Delhi: In a fierce address during the launch of the BJP’s Tiranga Yatra in Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmaur district, BJP MP and former Union...

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In pics: PM Modi to inaugurate 103 Amrit stations tomorrow under transformative railway modernisation drive

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate 103 redeveloped railway stations across India on Wednesday via video conferencing from...

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Former US President Joe Biden diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer

New Delhi: Former United States President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has now metastasised to his...

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Copying India, Pakistan announces own outreach plan; Bilawal Bhutto to present Islamabad's 'case for peace'

New Delhi: In the aftermath of India’s counter-terror operation codenamed ‘Operation Sindoor’, Pakistan has once again found itself on the...

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BSF Jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw, held by Pakistan Rangers, returns to India

New Delhi: BSF constable Purnam Kumar Shaw, who had been in the custody of Pakistan Rangers since April 23, was handed over to Indian authorities on...

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PM Modi holds high-level meet with top security and defence officials

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held a high-level meeting at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg in Delhi, a day after India and Pakistan reached an...

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Pakistani Air Force jet shot down by Indian air defence in Pathankot

New Delhi: A Pakistani Air Force jet has been shot down in the Pathankot sector by Indian air defence. So far there is no clarity over the make of the...

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Double trouble for Pakistan as BLA launches multiple attacks in Quetta

New Delhi: Amid the ongoing counterstrikes by Indian security forces on multiple Pakistani cities, fighters from the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) have...

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BJP govt announces nationwide caste census: Political compulsion, masterstroke, or acceptance of changing times — and what’s next?

New Delhi: In a move that is both surprising and has the ability to reshape the contours of social policy and electoral politics, the Bharatiya Janata...

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Intel warned of possible attack in Srinagar days before Pahalgam killings: Report

New Delhi: Intelligence agencies had issued warnings of a potential terror attack targeting visitors near Srinagar just days before the brutal...

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Pakistani Ranger detained by BSF along international border in Rajasthan

New Delhi: The Border Security Force (BSF) has apprehended a Pakistani Ranger along the India-Pakistan international border in Rajasthan on Saturday,...

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Delhi: Massive fire breaks out at Dilli Haat; no casualties reported

New Delhi: A massive fire broke out at the popular Delhi market, Dilli Haat, on Wednesday night. The well-known arts, crafts, and food market is...

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'Decide on targets, mode, timing': PM Modi gives armed forces free hand on Pahalgam attack response

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given complete freedom to armed forces to decide on mode, targets, and timing of India’s military...

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Owaisi slams Bilawal Bhutto over ‘blood in rivers’ rant, reminds him of Benazir’s death by terrorists

New Delhi: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday criticised Pakistani politician Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari for his remarks threatening India with...

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After 'neutral probe' demand, Pakistan seeks Russia, China-led investigation into Pahalgam terror attack

New Delhi: Days after Pakistan prime minister Shehbaz Sharif called for a “neutral” probe into the ghastly Pahalgam terror attack, Islamabad on...

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Pahalgam attack: Patriotism will defeat terrorism, says Piyush Goyal

New Delhi: In the wake of the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Union commerce minister and senior BJP leader Piyush Goyal on Friday asserted that...

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Amid thaw in India-China relations, Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to resume after five-year hiatus

New Delhi: In a significant move towards restoring bilateral relations, India and China have agreed to resume the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra after...

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Delhi bakes at 43.3°C; no respite in sight as heatwave set to continue

New Delhi: Delhi continues to swelter under an intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring to a searing 43.3 degrees Celsius at the Ridge area on...

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