Deccan Chronicle
Centre, CJP begin talks as protests turn violent
The government, which had refused to engage with the CJP, seemed to have buckled under the pressure of protests, with health minister J.P. Nadda meeting a two-member CJP delegation on Monday. The delegation consisting of CJP’S Sourav Das and Ashutosh...
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Centre to make insult to Vande Mataram offence
Union home minister Amit Shah is set to introduce the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the Rajya Sabha on Monday, seeking to extend legal protection to the national song “Vande Mataram”. The proposed amendment aims...
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Skyroot’s Vikram-1 takes India into pvt. space era
Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace scripted a historic chapter in India’s space journey on Saturday, becoming the country's first private rocket builder and launcher after its Vikram-1 debut orbital launch vehicle performed like a veteran and met all...
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Modi opens 75 rly stations virtually
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday criticised the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in pollbound Punjab, alleging poor governance and deterioration in law and order. Addressing a public meeting in Jalandhar after launching and laying the foundation...
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Modi to flag off hydrogen train
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Haryana, Chandigarh and Punjab on Friday to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for infrastructure projects worth over `25,000 crore, with the outreach also seen as part of the BJP’S preparations for the 2027...
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Modi: UK FTA big boost to exports
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday described the coming into force of the India-uk Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) as a significant milestone in bilateral ties, with the pact providing duty-free access to a majority of Indian...
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CBSE tightens third language regulations
Class IX students under the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will have to clear the internally assessed third language exam before their Class X results are declared to receive the pass certificate. The subject will not have a board...
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Revanth urges MPS to raise TG issues in Parl
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Monday called upon MPS from the Telangana to work together, rising above political affiliations, to secure the state’s long-pending interests from the Centre. Stressing that Telangana’s development should be the sole...
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Kharif slows, state activates crop plan
With over 40 days of the southwest monsoon season gone, and barely 20 days left for completion of sowing for the kharif season, Telangana is facing mounting concerns over delayed agricultural operations, under the impact of El Nino which is known to...
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India, NZ raise ties to ‘strategic level’
Giving a new dimension to bilateral relations, India and New Zealand on Saturday elevated ties to a strategic partnership following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kiwi PM Christopher Luxon. The talks between the two Prime Ministers...
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Modi eyes defence, trade ties with NZ
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in New Zealand on Friday on the final leg of his three-nation tour, during which he will hold talks with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and address the Indian diaspora. This is the first visit by an Indian Prime...
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Modi, Albanese script new landmark, strategic treaty
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday elevated strategic ties by announcing 18 agreements covering civil nuclear cooperation, defence and security, critical technologies, energy, trade, education and...
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Modi begins Oz leg, eyes stronger ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived in Australia on the second leg of his threenation tour, where he will hold talks with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and interact with the Indian diaspora. Modi landed in Melbourne ahead of...
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India, Indonesia firm up defence, maritime pacts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta, following which the two nations, strengthening defence and maritime safety and security cooperation, inked 14 pacts, including the agreement to...
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We will identify every infiltrator, asserts Shah
Home minister Amit Shah on Monday said that the remaining work of implementing the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) would be completed soon and reiterated that “infiltrators” would be identified and removed from the country. Addressing an event marking...
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Temple theft accused: Teacher, banker, mechanic
Eight persons from varied backgrounds, including a primary school teacher, a former car mechanic, a retired bank employee, and a trusted aide of a senior Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust functionary have been arrested in connection with the...
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Modi says India handled global energy crisis well
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India had successfully navigated one of the biggest global energy crises through proactive policies, diversified fuel sourcing and strong diplomatic ties, while ensuring that the burden on citizens remained...
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TG okays `2,550 cr funds for G RAM G
A day after the state cabinet approved the implementation of the Centre's newly introduced Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar Ajeevika Missiongrameen (VB-G RAM G), the state government on Friday issued a gazette notification bringing the scheme into...
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India, Japan sign 12 deals to deepen strategic ties
Declaring that “mutual trust is our greatest strategic asset”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday co-chaired the 16th India-japan Annual Summit in New Delhi and pledged to open a new chapter in the...
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Seth to build tech-enabled future-ready Army
The new Indian Army chief Gen. Dhiraj Seth on Wednesday asserted that the Indian Army is a combat-ready and battle-hardened force, fully prepared and capable of meeting every challenge in the operational domain. He laid emphasis on the Army’s...
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Cong. spent more for farmers: CM
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday said that the Congress government had spent `1.75 lakh crore on the welfare of farmers during its 30 months in office despite inheriting a debt burden of `18.11 lakh crore from the previous BRS government. He...
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PM joins Seychelles at 50, deepens ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 50th anniversary celebrations of Seychelles’ independence as the guest of honour in the early hours of Monday. Before leaving for New Delhi, Modi interacted with members of the Indian diaspora in Seychelles,...
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India, Seychelles seal strategic ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Seychelles President Patrick Herminie held bilateral talks in Victoria on Sunday, following which the two countries signed nine agreements, made five joint announcements and witnessed five handovers of defence...
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Revanth to launch TG’S mega road works today
The state government is set to roll out its biggestever road infrastructure programme, with an investment of `19,300 crore for the reconstruction and upgradation of 13,541 km of roads and buildings (R&B) and panchayat raj roads across the state under...
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Revanth sets project to revive Musi in motion
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has set in motion the implementation of the first phase of the ambitious Musi river rejuvenation project, with the Cabinet expected to approve the detailed project report (DPR) at its meeting on July 2. The Chief...
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Revanth wants end to water-sharing row
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday said the installation and modernisation of all 33 spillway gates at the Tungabhadra reservoir would provide a lasting solution to water issues affecting lakhs of farmers and migrant families in Karnataka,...
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Don’t ignore SIR impact: Revanth
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Wednesday warned Congress leaders against treating the special intensive revision (SIR) of the electoral roll casually. Revanth Reddy warned that the party would not tolerate negligence in a crucial exercise like SIR...
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SBI arm to chart Metro Rail future
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s efforts to secure the support of the Central government for the takeover and expansion of the Hyderabad Metro Rail (HMR) project yielded positive results on Tuesday, with the two sides reaching a consensus to determine...
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CM, Kishan iron out Metro issues
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Monday said that discussions with Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on the pending Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) loan for the Hyderabad Metro Rail project were held in a positive atmosphere and...
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Metro loan delay to cost `2.5 cr a day, Revanth to notify Centre
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy is to tell the Centre during his ongoing visit that delay in releasing the `13,527-crore Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) loan for Hyderabad Metro Rail was imposing an additional interest burden of nearly `2.5...
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PM credits BJP for ‘new dawn’ in WB
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said West Bengal had “broken free of its shackles” and begun a new phase of development under the BJP government, while linking state’s present to its Partition-era history. Addressing Paschimbanga Divas...
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Modi: Rozgar scheme gave 70 lakh jobs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) has generated over 70 lakh jobs across the country, as he released incentives worth `2,400 crore to 15 lakh first-time employees and their employers...
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No turning back on Future City: Revanth
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday asserted that the state government would go ahead with the Musi river rejuvenation project and the construction of Bharat Future City irrespective of opposition from political rivals, declaring that both...
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Modi for seafarers’ safety, Trump says biz deal near
In a significant reset of bilateral ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held their first formal meeting in 16 months on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, France, on Tuesday. Speaking to the media after the meeting,...
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At G7, Modi pushes secure sea lanes amid Gulf crisis
In a thinly veiled message to warring nations in West Asia, including the United States, while speaking at the G-7 summit in France in the presence of US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that it was the collective duty of all...
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US, Iran peace deal done, signing on June 19
Washington, June 15: US President Donald Trump has announced that the US and Iran have finalised a deal to end their 107-day war, which triggered a global energy crisis. Trump said on Monday a memorandum of understanding aiming to end the war in the...
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Rafale to AI, Modi, Macron push ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron held extensive bilateral talks at the iconic Villa Kerylos in Nice on the French Riviera on Sunday, after which the two sides announced 13 outcomes, including a high-level mechanism to...
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CM sets up war room for rain emergencies
With heavy rain continuing to batter Hyderabad and forecasts indicating more downpours, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Saturday ordered the setting up of a war room to coordinate emergency response measures and ensure that civic life remained...
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19 dissident MPS claim TMC tag
New Delhi, June 12: Dissident MPS of the Trinamul Congress will meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday, seeking recognition as the “real TMC” after submitting a letter signed by 19 members. The breakaway group, led by Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, has also...
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Sinha loyal, Kalyan gives Didi options
Mamata Banerjee’s “Man Friday”, TMC Lok Sabha MP Kalyan Banerjee, rebelled against her nephew and party general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Thursday. He declared he would remain in the party only if the latter is removed from all leadership...
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Modi sets Viksit Bharat goals, NDA govt agenda
Noting that reforms are “not a compulsion but a conviction” for the Bjpled NDA, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said his government’s guiding mantra has been “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas aur Sabka Prayas”, “Sabka Prayas”...
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Welfare is BJP’S core agenda: PM
Highlighting the various welfare measures undertaken by his government in the past 12 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that India has witnessed “many transformations”, and at the core of these changes is the welfare of the poor. On...
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Areas along Musi will resemble US localities: CM Revanth banks on Musi uplift to transform East Hyderabad
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday said that Phase II of the Musi Rejuvenation Project, from Nagole to Gowrelly, will commence within 100 days and directed officials and public representatives to resolve land acquisition issues. Speaking after...
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Pre-monsoon rain drenches Hyd
Heavy evening thunderstorms swept across parts of Hyderabad on Saturday, bringing sharp bursts of rain, waterlogging and traffic snarls after another scorching day. Weather officials said the city is still in the pre monsoon phase, with the southwest...
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Modi good friend, trade deal closer, says Trump
● Modi and Trump may meet on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France from June 15-17. ● Trump says India and the US will reach a trade deal, calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “good friend”. ● Trump says he shares a strong relationship with Modi...
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India, Venezuela for energy partnership
VENEZUELA ● has one of the largest oil reserves in the world. It has emerged as the third-largest oil supplier to India in June. THE MEA official ● called the relationship between India and Venezuela as perfect complementary due to crude oil...
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11 foreigners die in Delhi hotel fire
A fire that ripped through a budget hotel in South Delhi’s Malviya Nagar on Wednesday morning, killing 21 people including 11 foreign nationals, has exposed a chain of alleged regulatory violations, illegal construction and glaring fire safety...
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India, US trade talks to focus on unilateral tariffs
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted the people of Telangana on the occasion of the state’s formation day, noting its significant progress in innovation and development over the years. Andhra Pradesh Governor S....
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India, Myanmar reaffirm support
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing on Monday on various issues, including trade and investment, defence and security, border management, development assistance, energy, critical minerals and rare-earths,...
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Ready for SIR, CM tells Kharge
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Sunday met AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge in Hyderabad and discussed the party's preparations for the upcoming Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls announced by the Election Commission and apprised...
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No meters on farm motors, asserts CM
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Saturday said that the Congress government had decided to establish the dedicated Rythu discom to provide 24x7 free and quality power supply to farmers, while categorically asserting that electricity meters would not...
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Modi will monitor NEET, says Centre
In a directive to address delays in judicial pronouncements, the Supreme Court on Friday asked High Courts to deliver judgments within three months of reserving orders, with stricter timelines in cases involving personal liberty. A two-judge bench of...
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Revanth moots unified welfare card for citizens
Forecast: Max/min temp. 40/26 ºc Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday directed officials to develop a ‘Unified Card’ for every citizen in Telangana, which will have the details of all welfare schemes being availed by beneficiaries. He also...
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SIR is must for fair polls, SC backs EC
27: Police on Wednesday booked a case against BRS leader and former Chennur MLA Balka Suman over his provocative remarks calling for militant protests and attacks on government property. The case was booked based on a complaint lodged by Motha Rohit...
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Monsoon keeps Hyd waiting; IMD issues red alert in northern districts
After weeks of unrelenting heat and days of hope of early rainfall, it is official now: The southwest monsoon is delayed and will reach the state between June 5 and 8. Worse, the IMD has sounded a red alert for intense heat for some districts. The...
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Centre avoiding buying crops at MSP, burdening state: Revanth
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Monday criticised the Central government for limiting itself to announcing Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for crops without coming forward to procure the harvested produce, thereby imposing a severe financial burden on...
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Jaishankar sets 5-point diplomatic framework
India and the United States on Sunday signalled efforts to reset bilateral ties as external affairs minister S. Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks on trade, energy security, cross-border terrorism and the West Asia...
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Rubio meets Modi, starts fresh push to repair ties
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio “shared the US perspective on various regional and global issues, including the situation in West Asia” while calling on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, in a meeting that lasted over an hour. The...
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India, Cyprus eye close defence ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that India and Cyprus have elevated their bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership following talks with President Nikos Christodoulides in New Delhi. Addressing the media after the meeting, Modi said...
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Revanth seeks special LS session for women’s Bill
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi immediately convene a special session of Parliament to pass the Women’s Reservation Bill, providing 33 per cent reservation for women in legislative bodies. Paying...
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India, Italy firm up defence roadmap Elevate ties to special strategic relationship
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held “comprehensive” talks in Rome on Wednesday with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, after which both countries announced the elevation of ties to a “Special Strategic Partnership”. Pointing out that the two nations...
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Modi talks trade with Nordic PMS
After collective talks with the Prime Ministers of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland and Finland at the third India-nordic summit in the Norwegian capital of Oslo on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced elevation of ties to a “green...
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Modi, Norway PM unveil green pact
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks on Monday with Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store in Oslo, after which the two nations announced a “Green Strategic Partnership” in the areas of clean energy, climate resilience, blue economy and green...
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India, Netherlands firm up plan for hi-tech ties
India and the Netherlands elevated bilateral ties to a strategic partnership and agreed on 17 outcomes, including the signing of 14 pacts to boost cooperation in defence, space, artificial intelligence (AI), critical minerals and other key sectors...
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India, land of opportunities, wants fastest growth: Modi
The Hague, May 16: Describing India as a “land of opportunities”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the country is undergoing an “unprecedented transformation” and its aspirations are “no longer limited to its borders”. Addressing the...
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Defence, oil key in India, UAE pacts
Pledging solidarity with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) amid the West Asian conflict and condemning attacks on the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. After the meeting, the...
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TG gears up for mega revision of voter rolls
The Election Commission will begin special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Telangana from June 25 to July 24 and the final electoral roll will be published on October 1. Apart from Telangana, SIR will be conducted in 15 other states and...
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Revanth unveils 25-yr urban TG growth plan
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Wednesday announced an ambitious urban expansion roadmap for Telangana, proposing a network of urban growth corridors, temple and tourism corridors, and renewable energy-driven infrastructure projects aimed at...
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NEET (UG) ’26 cancelled over leak; CBI to probe
● ● ● Rajasthan SOG uncovers NEET-UG 2026 paper leak “Guess paper” matched actual exam before May 3 test Centre hands case to CBI for full probe ● ● ● ● ● ● Paper allegedly leaked from Nashik printing press. 400+ questions circulated days before...
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Fissures in AIADMK as 30 MLAS to back Velumani
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday night arrested former West Bengal fire and emergency services minister Sujit Bose after over 10 hours of questioning in connection with the municipal recruitment scam. He is the first senior Trinamul Congress...
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Tighten belts, put nation first: Modi PM warns of looming forex crisis, says don’t buy gold for a year, stop holidays abroad, Try work from home
In an unprecedented move, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called on the people to adopt a slew of measures to help India overcome the impact of the ongoing war in West Asia, including considering work from home, and avoid purchasing gold for a...
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Suvendu sworn in WB’S first BJP CM
Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in by West Bengal Governor R.N. Ravi as the Chief Minister of the state’s first BJP government at a grand ceremony at the historic Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata on Saturday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home...
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US Court strikes down Trump’s 10% global tariffs
Washington, May 8: A US federal court has struck down the Trump administration’s 10 per cent global tariffs, ruling that the measure exceeded Presidential authority under existing law. A split three-judge panel of the United States Court of...
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India is firm against terror, asserts Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said Operation Sindoor reflected India’s firm response to terrorism and its commitment to national security, marking one year of the operation. Referring to the offensive launched after the April 22 Pahalgam...
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West Bengal awaits first BJP CM as Shah lands in Kolkata today
Union home minister Amit Shah will arrive in West Bengal on Thursday to oversee the selection of the chief minister for the BJP'S first government in the state, ahead of the swearing-in ceremony scheduled at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata on May...
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Mamata: I didn’t lose poll, BJP stole it, will not resign
A day after suffering defeat in her home turf, Bhowanipore, and losing power in West Bengal, Trinamul Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday refused to follow the tradition of resigning from the Chief Minister's post despite accepting the reality...
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