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Birsa Munda, whose 'Ulgulan' declared the end of British rule in Jharkhand

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Guyana natural partner for India's energy security: PM Modi

Georgetown Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that Guyana would be a natural partner for energy security as the two countries signed 10 pacts for cooperation in several areas, from health and agriculture to defence, education, and digital payments. Speaking after the signing of the memorandum of understating (MoU) on Wednesday, he nostalgically recalled his visit to Guyana 24 years ago as a private citizen when he was struck by the ...

India’s 1st AI data bank to boost national security launched

New Delhi The Ministry of Science and Technology on Wednesday launched India's first Artificial Intelligence (AI) data bank that is aimed at propelling innovation and boosting the country's national security. The initiative will provide researchers, startups, and developers access to high-quality, diverse datasets essential for creating scalable and inclusive AI solutions. It was launched by Minister of Science and T...

PM Modi discusses bilateral cooperation with leaders Caribbean nations

Georgetown (Guyana) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the top leaders of Caribbean nations such as St. Lucia, Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada, Barbados, Bahamas, Trinidad & Tobago, Suriname, Dominica on the sidelines of the second India-CARICOM Summit here and discussed strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing cooperation across several key areas. Prime Minister Modi met with Barbados PM Mia Amor Mottley...

Bihar to host Khelo India Youth Games 2025

Rajgir (Bihar) Buoyed by the successful organisation of the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024 in Rajgir, Bihar, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has decided to conduct the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 in Bihar. Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports and Labour and Employment, Dr Mansukh L. Mandaviya made this announcement after witnessing the Indian women's hockey team's triumph over China in the final at the Bihar Uni...

Polling underway for Punjab bypoll on four Assembly seats

Chandigarh Polling began on Wednesday morning for bypoll to Punjab's four Assembly seats, which are witnessing a triangular contest that saw high-pitched and aggressive campaigning among the state's ruling AAP, the main opposition Congress and the BJP. The four Assembly segments are Gidderbaha, Barnala, Dera Baba Nanak and Chabbewal (Scheduled Caste reserved). A total of 45 candidates, including three women, are in the fray...

Maharashtra starts voting, RSS chief, Akshay Kumar cast votes

Mumbai In what is billed as the most critical state Assembly elections with potential national ramifications, voting for Maharashtra Assembly elections 2024 started here on Wednesday morning, amid tight police security. A few prominent candidates who hurried out early to vote included RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat, Shiv Sena Mumbadevi nominee Shaina Nana Chudasama, Bollywood actor Akshay Khanna. Many people, including excited yo...

India moving towards more ambitious goals on climate change: PM Modi

Rio de Janeiro Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India is accelerating its goals for fighting climate change and sharing its initiatives with the Global South. Speaking at the G20 Summit here, he said that guided by its cultural values, India has been the first to fulfil its commitments to the Paris Climate Change Agreement ahead of schedule. “We are accelerating towards more ambitious goals in sectors like renewable ene...

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A. R. Rahman, wife Saira Banu end marriage of 29 years

Mumbai The Oscar and Grammy-winning composer A. R. Rahman and his wife Saira Banu are headed to splitsville. After 29 years of staying together, the couple is reportedly parting ways. Rahman’s wife, Saira has cited emotional strain as the cause behind the divorce. The strain has led to an insurmountable gap between the couple. Saira's lawyer Vandana Shah has released an official statement with regards to the couple's ...

PM Modi, HM Shah, others pay heartfelt tributes to Rani Lakshmibai

New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with several other BJP leaders, paid homage to Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi on her birth anniversary on Tuesday, lauding her bravery and pivotal role in India's struggle for independence. Sharing his tributes on X, Prime Minister Modi wrote, "Tributes to the fearless Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi, a true embodiment of courage and patriotism, on her Jayanti. Her bravery and ...

EAM Jaishankar, China’s Foreign Minister, discuss ‘next steps’ in bilateral ties

Rio de Janeiro External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed next steps in bilateral relations following the recent meeting of the leaders of the two countries and the de-escalation of border tensions. At their meeting on the sidelines of the G20 here on Monday, they “noted the progress in the recent disengagement in the India-China border areas”, Jaishankar wrote on X. He ...

LG Manoj Sinha directs forces to eliminate terror ecosystem in JK

Jammu J&K Lt Governor, Manoj Sinha, has said that the focus of the security forces should be the complete elimination of the terror ecosystem. Chairing a top-level security meeting here on Sunday, the Lt Governor said that the complete elimination of terrorism and the terror ecosystem is the only way forward for the development of the Union Territory. “Exemplary action must be taken against those aiding and abetting terr...

For us, the whole world is one family: PM Modi in Nigeria

Abuja Lauding the Indian community's contribution to the development of Nigeria, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asserted that Indians never forget their values even while pursuing the global common good. "You all have not only given your hard work and effort to Nigeria, but also your hearts to Nigeria. The Indian community here has always stood by Nigeria in both its joys and sorrows... There are many Indian doctors h...

Plans to establish offshore Johns Hopkins University Campus in India

New Delhi The government on Sunday held discussions with a high-level delegation from the US on establishing an offshore Johns Hopkins University Campus in India. Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, met the 12-member delegation led by Baltimore (Maryland)-based Johns Hopkins University (JHU) President Ronald J. Daniels. The delegation also included officials from Gupta Klinsky India Institute (GKII), an i...

Amit Shah reviews security situation in Manipur

New Delhi Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday convened a high-level meeting with senior officials in the national capital to assess the security situation in Manipur. Sources indicated that the Home Minister has planned to hold a detailed review meeting on Monday to address the concerns and strategies surrounding the fragile security scenario that has gripped Manipur in recent days. The situation in Manipur has seen heightened ...

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Why Manish Malhotra is ‘obsessed’ with Rekha?

Mumbai Fashion designer Manish Malhotra recently expressed his admiration for actress Rekha. In a post on social media, he revealed that he is "obsessed" with her timeless beauty and style. On Sunday, Malhotra shared a series of photos featuring Rekha posing with style. Alongside the photos, he wrote in the caption, “OBSESSED with the One and Only ICON #Rekha … Her timeless style and just her, and there is always...

Meiteis ask govts in Delhi, Imphal to take decisive steps in 24 hours

Imphal The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), an apex body of the Meitei community, has given a 24-hour ultimatum to the Centre and the state government of 24 hours to take "decisive action" against armed groups or face public anger, as violent protests continued in the Valley districts and the houses of several ministers and MLAs were attacked by mobs. COCOMI Spokesperson Khuraijam Athouba urged a...

Nigeria to honour PM Modi with second-highest national award GCON

Abuja Nigeria will confer its second-highest national award, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his first official visit to the country. Notably, the only foreign dignitary to have previously received the award was Queen Elizabeth in 1969. PM Modi arrived in Abuja on Sunday as part of a three-nation diplomatic tour, which also includes Brazil and Guyana. Nigerian P...

India clocks 12 pc rise in deal volume, China sees 23 pc decline

New Delhi India saw 11.9 percent increase in deal volume (year-on-year) in the January-October period, bucking the overall trend in the Asia-Pacific region, a new report has said. On the other hand, China experienced YoY decline in deal volume by 22.9 percent during the period, according to Global Data, a leading data and analytics company. A total of 11,808 deals (mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture financing d...

Delhi Minister Kailash Gehlot resigns, blames corruption in AAP govt

New Delhi Citing challenges like corruption and AAP’s deviation from the path of fighting for public welfare, Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gehlot on Sunday resigned from the Cabinet and the party, delivering a big blow to the AAP ahead of the Assembly elections in February. In a letter addressed to party convener Arvind Kejriwal, the 50-year-old Jat leader alleged the allegations of corruption surrounding the former&rsq...

Delhi Minister Kailash Gehlot resigns, blames corruption in AAP govt

New Delhi Citing challenges like corruption and AAP’s deviation from the path of fighting for public welfare, Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gehlot on Sunday resigned from the Cabinet and the party, delivering a big blow to the AAP ahead of the Assembly elections in February. In a letter addressed to party convener Arvind Kejriwal, the 50-year-old Jat leader alleged the allegations of corruption surrounding the former&rsq...

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