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16 Million Take Dip in Sangam on Paush Purnima

On Paush Purnima, the first bathing festival of Mahakumbh, about 16 million devotees have taken a dip in the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati by 4 pm on Monday.

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January 14, 2025
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Dragging your feet: Delhi HC slams govt over auditor's report

The Delhi High Court on Monday criticised the Delhi Government for its delay in addressing the CAG reports, stating, \"The way you have dragged your feet raises doubts about your bona fides.\"

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January 14, 2025
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India summons Bangladeshi diplomat amidst tensions over border issues

India on Monday summoned Bangladesh Acting High Commissioner Md. Nural Islam and formally rejected Dhaka's charge that India was attempting to construct barbed wire fencing at five specific locations along the over 4000-KM long Indo-Bangladeshi border.

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January 14, 2025
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People of India reaffirmed their trust in PM Modi: Ashwini Vaishnaw slams Zuckerberg

Union IT and Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday expressed \"disappointment\" over a recent claim made by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg regarding the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

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January 14, 2025
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PM Inaugurates J&K's Sonamarg Tunnel, Dedicates It To Nation

India on Monday summoned Bangladesh Acting High Commissioner Md. Nural Islam and formally rejected Dhaka's charge that India was attempting to construct barbed wire fencing at five specific locations along the over 4000-KM long Indo-Bangladeshi border.

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January 14, 2025
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Expired Saline Death Case: CID Probe Ordered

In next three days the agency will have to submit their initial report

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January 14, 2025
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I-League: Delhi FC snatch point against Rajasthan United

A 10-man resilient Delhi FC staged a brilliant comeback to secure a 1-1 draw against Rajasthan United FC in the I-League 2024-25 match at the Coach Ali Hassan Stadium in Mahilpur, Punjab on Sunday.

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January 13, 2025
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2nd ODI: Jemimah's maiden ton seals series for India

Jemimah Rodrigues' maiden century, alongside half-centuries from Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal and Harleen Deol powered India to 370/5, their highest-ever total in the format

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January 13, 2025
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Aus Open: Sumit Nagal suffers early exit after losing to Tomas Machac

India's Sumit Nagal bowed out of the Australian Open after losing to Czechia's Tomas Machac in the first round of the men's singles event at Melbourne Park on Sunday.

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January 13, 2025
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When Paradise comes closer

During our village school days, while we used to graze our cattle on the vast rice field, we often witnessed a glowing range of hills on the northern horizon illuminated by the evening sunlight; it was the Land of the Thunder Dragon, officially known as the Bhutan Kingdom in the eastern Himalayan foothills.

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January 13, 2025
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Has the Meitei community been let down by those who speak for them?

The Meitei tribal community likely admires individuals who consistently represent them in various media spaces.

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January 13, 2025
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When Paradise Comes Closer

Assam and Bhutan share an enduring bond, a relationship nurtured over centuries through cultural, historical, and economic exchanges, commented Sarma, adding that the ancient trade routes connecting the two geographical territories were not merely conduits for goods like tea, silk and other commodities but were lifelines of mutual understanding and interdependence.

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January 13, 2025
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Renewable Energy Capacity Addition in India Increases by 113 pc in 2024: Centre

India added about 30 GW (Gigawatt) of new renewable energy capacity last year, 113 per cent higher compared to 13.75 GW added in 2023, according to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.

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January 13, 2025
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Foreign investors withdrew over ₹22,000 crore from Indian equities

In January so far, foreign investors have withdrawn Rs 22,194 crore from Indian equities.

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January 13, 2025
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Maha Kumbh Likely to Generate Over Rs 4 Lakh Crore in Trade, Boost India's Economy

As Maha Kumbh sets to begin in Prayagraj at the holy confluence of the revered Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers from Monday, the largest religious congregation on Earth is anticipated to generate more than Rs 4 lakh crore in trade in a significant boost to India's economy.

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January 13, 2025
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Mega Entrepreneurship Development Conclave in Pune on Monday

The Centre is organising an Entrepreneurship Development Conclave, themed \"Empowering Entrepreneurs: Transforming Livestock Economies\" on Monday in Pune.

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January 13, 2025
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Market cap of top 50 APAC firms hits record $8.1 trillion in 2024, India third

Led by technology companies, the total market capitalisation of top 50 firms in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region surged to $8.1 trillion in 2024, reflecting a 20.6 per cent year-on-year increase, according to a new report.

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January 13, 2025
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India Stock Outlook: Inflation Data, Q3 Earnings on Investors' Radar

Last Friday, Nifty fell 573 points or 2.39 percent to close at 23,431, and Sensex fell 1,844 points or 2.33 percent to close at 77,378

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January 13, 2025
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Finance Ministry to Meet Heads of Banks on Wednesday

The Finance Ministry is set to review the progress of various financial inclusion schemes as it has called a meeting of the heads of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) on Wednesday.

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January 13, 2025
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Market valuation of 5 of top 10 most-valued firms tumble over ₹1.85 trillion

The combined market valuation of five of the top-10 most-valued firms tumbled Rs 1,85,952.31 crore last week.

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January 13, 2025
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CII Puts Forward 10-Point Suggestion for Union Budget 2025

Ahead of the Union Budget, the industry body Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has put forward a 10-point specific suggestion before the central government to increase Ease of Doing Business.

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January 13, 2025
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Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Unveils New Underground Missile Base: Report

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has unveiled a new underground missile base, local media reported.

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January 13, 2025
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Indian-origin MP bows out of Canada PM race, won't seek re-election

Anita Anand has bowed out of Canada's prime ministerial race and announced that she won't seek re-election to parliament either.

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January 13, 2025
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North Korean Troops in Ukraine Gain Battlefield Experience, Cementing Alliance With Russia

For weeks, Ukrainian troops braced for an unfamiliar enemy: North Korean soldiers sent to bolster Moscow's forces after Ukraine launched a lightning-fast incursion and seized territory in Russia's Kursk region over the summer.

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January 13, 2025
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Los Angeles Wildfires: Death Toll Rises Amid Fierce Winds

Five of the deaths were attributed to the Palisades Fire and 11 resulted from the Eaton Fire

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January 13, 2025
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Israeli delegation to travel to Qatar for hostage deal with Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed a senior delegation to depart to the Qatari capital, Doha, to continue advancing a deal with Hamas to release the Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip.

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January 13, 2025
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I was an Indian in my previous life, says Italian Yoga instructor Emma at Mahakumbh

The grandeur and spiritual significance of the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj continue to attract visitors not only from across India but also from around the world.

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January 13, 2025
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UP's 100-Day Intensive TB Campaign Identifies 9,340 Cases in First Month

Under the directives of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, a 100-day intensive tuberculosis (TB) campaign is underway across Uttar Pradesh.

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January 13, 2025
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Plan to establish Al Qaeda training camp in Jharkhand uncovered

The Delhi and Jharkhand Police have uncovered a plan to establish a training camp for the terrorist organisation Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) on Nakata Hill, located at the border of Ranchi and Latehar districts in Jharkhand.

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January 13, 2025
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Youth can make parliamentarians discharge their duties: VP Dhankhar

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar said here on Sunday that the youngsters can make parliamentarians and public representatives discharge their constitutional duties.

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January 13, 2025

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