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Blinken admits US sent arms to Ukraine ahead of conflict

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken admitted that the United States had \"quietly sent a lot of weapons to Ukraine\" five months ahead of the conflict.

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January 06, 2025
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Yogi Adityanath to perform Ram Lalla's Abhishek during Pratishtha Dwadashi fest on 11 January

Ayodhya will host the Pratishtha Dwadashi festival from 11 January to 13, celebrating the first anniversary of Ram Lalla's installation in the grand temple.

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January 06, 2025
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Kalyan Singhji was a true patriot and a devout follower of Lord Ram: Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on the occasion of the birth anniversary of former Chief Minister and Governor Kalyan Singh on Sunday, hailed him as a distinguished son of Mother India, a dedicated patriot, and a devout follower of Lord Ram.

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January 06, 2025
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Tejashwi Yadav Tall Leader, Should Lead Protests," Says Prashant Kishor

Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor, early on Sunday morning, sat down with protesting students who have been demonstrating against the Bihar Civil Services (BPSC) exam, urging that Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav should lead the protest as he is a \"tall\" leader and also the Leader of Opposition (LoP).

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January 06, 2025
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Kumbh Mela: Authorities gear up to tackle 40 crore devotees

The Mahakumbh will commence on 13 Jan with Paush Purnima and will end on Mahashivratri on 26 Feb

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January 06, 2025
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Nation working to preserve tribal culture, UP CM Yogi tells youths

The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Sunday that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country is actively working to preserve tribal culture with several programs underway.

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January 06, 2025
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'They should not have been granted bail': Atul Subhash's father Pawan Kumar Modi

Pawan Kumar Modi, father of deceased Atul Subhash, on Sunday said that his wife Nikita Singhania, Nisha Singhania and brother-in-law Anurag Singhania should not have been granted bail.

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January 06, 2025
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In search of a good life

keep meeting smart people who know what makes for a good life.

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January 06, 2025
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Teachings that transcend time and geography

Swami Vivekananda, one of India's foremost spiritual leaders, left an indelible mark on humanity through his profound teachings and vision for a better world.

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January 06, 2025
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Up to the Court

Justice appointment will legitimize procedure for impeachment ruling. Acting President Choi Sang-mok appointed two justices of the Constitutional Court.

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January 06, 2025
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Promises in Peril

Nura Kumara Dissanayake's meteoric rise to the presidency in Sri Lanka has been followed by a sobering realization: the promises made during a campaign in the heat of a national crisis are far easier to make than to keep.

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January 06, 2025
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Amid criticism from Congress and AAP, Bidhuri withdraws comment on Priyanka

Regretting his remark on Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, former MP and BJP's Delhi assembly election candidate from Kalkaji constituency Ramesh Bidhuri, on Sunday, withdrew his words.

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January 06, 2025
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Chhattisgarh journalist's murder: A saga of corruption, collusion, and cost of reporting the truth

The brutal murder of journalist Mukesh Chandrakaar in Bijapur, South Chhattisgarh, has ignited a storm of outrage across the nation, spotlighting rampant corruption in developmental projects in Maoist-affected regions.

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January 06, 2025
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Indian Metro Network Now Third-Largest in the World

Daily passenger ridership has also witnessed exponential growth, rising from 28 lakh in 2014 to over one crore, reflecting a 2.5 times increase

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January 06, 2025
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HC seeks updated status report on Jammu & Kashmir arms licence scam investigation

In a significant order, a Division Bench of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, comprising Chief Justice Tashi Rabstan and Justice M A Chowdhary (via virtual mode), directed the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to file an updated status report on the infamous Arms License Scam investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation involving five IAS officers and others.

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January 06, 2025
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Had AAP held grudges with Centre over its top leaders' arrests, RRTS would not have been a reality, says Kejriwal

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal, taking a dig at the BJP-led Centre, on Sunday claimed that the inauguration of the RRTS and extended metro line was a result of the Delhi government's cooperation despite the alleged atrocities on AAP's top leaders.

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January 06, 2025
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Delhi gets its first Namo Bharat connectivity, PM Modi takes train ride

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the 13-km additional stretch of Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor between Sahibabad in Uttar Pradesh and New Ashok Nagar in the national capital, worth around Rs 4,600 crore, marking a significant milestone in enhancing regional connectivity.

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January 06, 2025
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LG Okays Relaxation in Recruitment Criteria for Anti-Sikh Riot Victims

Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena has approved full relaxation in required educational qualification and age, up to 55 years, for 88 applications for employment from victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

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January 06, 2025
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Sachdeva Accuses Kejriwal of Running From Real Issues, Dares Him to a Debate on Delhi's Development Works

Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva on Sunday accused AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal of being an expert in diverting attention from real issues, and alleged that he has deceived people, whether it is hospital construction, rebuilding old schools, expanding public transportation services, road maintenance, ration distribution, or even on the electricity and water bills.

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January 06, 2025
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Delhi emerging as a model of public transport infrastructure for country & world: CM Atishi

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Sunday congratulated the people of the city on the inauguration of the first phase of the Regional Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS) and the expansion of the Metro's Magenta line, stating that the national capital is emerging as a model in public transport infrastructure before the country and the entire world.

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January 06, 2025
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Digital Data Protection Rules to Empower Citizens, Curb Harm

The draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) rules aim to safeguard citizens' rights for the protection of their personal data and also address specific challenges like unauthorised commercial use of data and digital harms, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said on Sunday.

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January 06, 2025
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Coast Guard helicopter crash in Porbandar kills 3 crew members

A Board of Inquiry has been launched after an Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv crashed in Gujarat's Porbandar, resulting in the deaths of three crew members, including two pilots and one aircrew member.

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January 06, 2025
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18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention to kickstart in Bhubaneswar

The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention will be held in Bhubaneswar from 8-10 January.

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January 06, 2025
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Gritty Australia reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy after a decade

It turned out a gloomy start to the New Year for Indian cricket fans after a gritty Australia bounced back strongly from a comprehensive loss in the series opener in Perth to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy by a 3-1 margin after a decade, besides confirming their title defence of the World Test Championship against South Africa at Lord's in June.

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January 06, 2025
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PM to virtually inaugurate, lay foundation for railway projects today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to virtually inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for several significant railway projects on Monday, aiming to enhance connectivity and drive regional development.

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January 06, 2025
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J&K LG Condoles Death of 4 People in Kishtwar Accident

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday expressed grief over the death of four people in a road accident near Sanyas area in the Kishtwar district of J&K.

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January 06, 2025
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Patanjali's vision for a new era: Five revolutions for Bharat and beyond

Patanjali Yogpeeth's Chairman and renowned Yoga Guru, Swami Ramdev, along with Acharya Balkrishna, marked the 30th Foundation Day of the Patanjali organization on Sunday, January 5.

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January 06, 2025
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Cold wave grips Delhi, light rain likely today

The national capital continued to experience cold weather on Sunday, with the maximum temperature recorded at 17°C, four notches below the seasonal average.

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January 06, 2025
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CAQM Revokes GRAP III Curbs as AQI Level Improves in Delhi

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Sunday revoked the curbs under its anti-pollution Graded Action Response Plan's (GRAP) stage III, after the city's AQI level (Air Quality Index) witnessed an improvement.

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January 06, 2025
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From 'tent school' to Olympic-style shooting range: CM recalls Delhi's education revolution

Inaugurating a world-class Olympic-level shooting range at a government school in Kalkaji on Sunday, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi expressed immense happiness that such a facility is now available in a state school.

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January 06, 2025