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Abhinandan Varthaman Flies MIG 21 Jet With IAF Chief In Pathankot
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Abhinandan Varthaman Flies MIG 21 Jet With IAF Chief In Pathankot

PATHANKOT: Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, the IAF pilot who became the face of a tense military confrontation between India and Pakistan in February, on Monday flew a sortie with Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa on a MiG 21 jet here.

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September 3, 2019
A Friend Indeed!
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A Friend Indeed!

Diplomatic visits vitalise bilateral relations but India must show greater commitment in addressing concerns vis-à-vis neighbours, discusses Shubha Singh.

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September 3, 2019
Voluminous Documents From Countries Received, Court Told
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Voluminous Documents From Countries Received, Court Told

The ED made the submissions before Special Judge Arvind Kumar while opposing the bail application moved by British national Christian Michel in the 3,600 crore chopper deal

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August 30, 2019
US Ready To Fight Amazon Fires Only In Cooperation With Brazil
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US Ready To Fight Amazon Fires Only In Cooperation With Brazil

WASHINGTON DC: The US is ready and willing to help Brazil fight forest fires in the Amazon, an aide to President Donald Trump said Wednesday, but only if it involves working with the Brazilian government.

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August 30, 2019
Taj Mahal Will Soon Remain Open Every Night For Tourists, Says Union Minister
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Taj Mahal Will Soon Remain Open Every Night For Tourists, Says Union Minister

NEW DELHI: Good news! The world-famous Taj Mahal is likely to be thrown open after sunset for all tourists. So far, night access to the globally renowned monument was allowed at a premium only for five nights in a month.

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August 30, 2019
Saving Goa's Canopy
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Saving Goa's Canopy

The government needs to work on incentives for people to hold on to private forests rather than sell them

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August 30, 2019
PM Launches ‘Fit India Movement'
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PM Launches ‘Fit India Movement'

The campaign is aimed at encouraging people to include physical activity and sports in their everyday lives

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August 30, 2019
PC's Protection From Arrest Extended
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PC's Protection From Arrest Extended

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday said it will pronounce on September 5 the order on plea of former Finance minister P Chidambaram in the INX Media money laundering case lodged by the Enforcement Directorate.

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August 30, 2019
ONGC To Borrow $2 Billion Through Unique Overseas Debt Programme
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ONGC To Borrow $2 Billion Through Unique Overseas Debt Programme

The amount can be used to repay about Rs 15,000 crore of the existing borrowings and fund acquisitions

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August 30, 2019
No Dhoni In Indian Team For T20s Against Proteas, Fit-Again Hardik Back
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No Dhoni In Indian Team For T20s Against Proteas, Fit-Again Hardik Back

NEW DELHI: Mahendra Singh Dhoni did not figure in the Indian team for the upcoming three-match T20 series against South Africa while a fit-again Hardik Pandya returned as the only change in the 15-member squad announced on Thursday.

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August 30, 2019
KMC To Grade Food Vendors
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KMC To Grade Food Vendors

Stall owners to vie for high grades by improving quality

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August 30, 2019
Govt Will Install CCTVs In All RTOs To Ensure Transparency: Suvendu
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Govt Will Install CCTVs In All RTOs To Ensure Transparency: Suvendu

MOVE SET TO ELIMINATE AMBIGUITIES REGARDING ISSUANCE OF DRIVING LICENCE AND CF

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August 30, 2019
Company Threatens To Cut Off Power Supply Of Pak PM's Office
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Company Threatens To Cut Off Power Supply Of Pak PM's Office

NON-PAYMENT OF ELECTRICITY BILLS

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August 30, 2019
CM Shares Success Story Of ‘Didi Ke Bolo' On Social Media, Thanks People
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CM Shares Success Story Of ‘Didi Ke Bolo' On Social Media, Thanks People

MORE THAN 10L PEOPLE REACH OUT IN A MONTH THROUGH THE DRIVE

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August 30, 2019
Better Policing
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Better Policing

Indian police requires reformative measures which must be expeditiously implemented to strengthen its functions

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August 30, 2019
ASCI Upholds Complaints Against 190 Advertisements
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ASCI Upholds Complaints Against 190 Advertisements

Of these 190 advertisements, 112 belong to the education sector, 40 to healthcare sector, 10 to the personal care, 7 to food and beverages sector, 5 to media sector, 5 to consumer durables and 11 to the ‘others’ category

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August 30, 2019
After War, Peace! Bombay High Court Judge Says He Knew Tolstoy Book Was Classic
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After War, Peace! Bombay High Court Judge Says He Knew Tolstoy Book Was Classic

SENIOR CONGRESS LEADER JAIRAM RAMESH USED THE OCCASION TO WELCOME US ALL TO ‘NEW INDIA’

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August 30, 2019
SC Allows Yechury To Visit J&k To Meet Party Colleague Tarigami
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SC Allows Yechury To Visit J&k To Meet Party Colleague Tarigami

The Apex court says ‘if a citizen wants to go to a part of his country, he is entitled to go’

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August 29, 2019
South Africa T20s: Dhoni Unlikely As Selectors Ready To Persist With Pant
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South Africa T20s: Dhoni Unlikely As Selectors Ready To Persist With Pant

In all likelihood, the squad that blanked West Indies 3-0 is likely to be retained (subject to fitness) and the selection committee wants to continue building towards World T20 in Australia in October 2020.

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August 29, 2019
Now, Robots Count Cash At Bank's Currency Chests
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Now, Robots Count Cash At Bank's Currency Chests

14 machines deployed in 12 cities help sort over 6 mn notes on all working days

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August 29, 2019
No Plan B To Save Amazon
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No Plan B To Save Amazon

Brazil’s noted indigenous voices, Sônia Guajajara, speaks on the Amazon fires and plight of the indigenous people since the outset of Bolsonaro’s reign

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August 29, 2019
Need To Shun Third Degree And Embrace Forensics, Says Shah
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Need To Shun Third Degree And Embrace Forensics, Says Shah

Says phone tapping will not yield the desired results in curbing crimes or getting convictions

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August 29, 2019
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Should Find Prominence In History Books: Mamata
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Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Should Find Prominence In History Books: Mamata

KOLKATA: The state Legislative Assembly on Wednesday moved a resolution to commemorate the Jallianwala Bagh tragedy that took place in Amritsar in 1919 and to pay tributes to those who had laid down their lives in open firing by the British police, following the instruction of General Dyer.

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August 29, 2019
BJP Trying To Bring In Presidential Govt: Mamata
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BJP Trying To Bring In Presidential Govt: Mamata

KOLKATA: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday warned that the country was heading towards a presidential form of government.

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August 29, 2019
19 Convicted In Khagragarh Blast
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19 Convicted In Khagragarh Blast

Terrorist Ejaz Ahmed planned explosions at temples

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August 29, 2019
How Modernisation Deleted Bhariati Dialect
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How Modernisation Deleted Bhariati Dialect

In a report published recently, it has been found that India has lost around 250 languages in the last 50 years and 196 more have been declared endangered by UNESCO

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August 29, 2019
Irani Unveils Vedanta's 1000th Nand Ghar In Amethi
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Irani Unveils Vedanta's 1000th Nand Ghar In Amethi

NEW DELHI: Fulfilling the promises that she had made for the holistic development of her Parliamentary constituency, Union Minister for Women and Child Development & Textiles Smriti Irani on Wednesday inaugurated the 1,000th Nand Ghar in Amethi.

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August 29, 2019
Cabinet Eases Norms For FDI In Retail, Allows 26% In Digital Media
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Cabinet Eases Norms For FDI In Retail, Allows 26% In Digital Media

100% FDI under the automatic route for coal mining and contract manufacturing

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August 29, 2019
Strategic Outlook
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Strategic Outlook

Home Minister’s statement on India’s ‘No-First-Use’ Policy signals India’s resolve to defend its interests and accommodate policies as the situation demands

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August 29, 2019
Karachi Airspace Shut Till August 31
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Karachi Airspace Shut Till August 31

Ban will affect all int’l flights using 3 routes above Karachi

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August 29, 2019