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Message of unity, brotherhood of Guru Ravidas still relevant: Saini

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday paid tribute to Sant Shiromani Guru Ravidas on the occasion of his birth anniversary.

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February 13, 2025
State Govt Presents ₹3.89 Lakh Cr Budget
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State Govt Presents ₹3.89 Lakh Cr Budget

The state government also announced a 4 per cent DA hike for its employees

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February 13, 2025
Notice to Meena: Rajasthan Minister pleads innocence, affirms loyalty
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Notice to Meena: Rajasthan Minister pleads innocence, affirms loyalty

In a conciliatory gesture with the ruling BJP, Rajasthan Agriculture Minister Dr Kirodi Lal Meena has affirmed his loyalty to the party and clarified that he did not breach the organisational discipline.

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February 13, 2025
Trump readies matching tariffs on trade partners, possibly setting up a major economic showdown
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Trump readies matching tariffs on trade partners, possibly setting up a major economic showdown

President Donald Trump is taking additional action to upset the world trade system, with plans to sign an order as soon as Wednesday that would require that U.S. tariffs on imports match the tax rates charged by other countries.

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February 13, 2025
Over a Lakh Take Dip at Triveni Sangam in State
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Over a Lakh Take Dip at Triveni Sangam in State

More than one lakh devotees participated in the holy bath today at the Triveni Sangam under the supervision of the state government.

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February 13, 2025
Godrej & Boyce Aerospace, ADA Ink MoU to manufacture flight actuators
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Godrej & Boyce Aerospace, ADA Ink MoU to manufacture flight actuators

Godrej & Boyce announced in Mumbai on Wednesday that its aerospace business unit has signed multiple proposals at the ongoing defence and aerospace show, Aero India 2025 in Bengaluru.

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February 13, 2025
Setback to Uddhav Thackeray as Sena veteran Rajan Salvi quits to join Shinde's group
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Setback to Uddhav Thackeray as Sena veteran Rajan Salvi quits to join Shinde's group

Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena MLA from the Konkan coastal region Rajan Salvi has resigned from the post of deputy leader of the party at the Shiv Sena Bhavan office, giving a fillip to 'Operation Tiger' being masterminded by Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, to lure away leaders from the original Sena.

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February 13, 2025
Pilot seeks official statement in Rajasthan Assembly on Meena's phone tapping charge
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Pilot seeks official statement in Rajasthan Assembly on Meena's phone tapping charge

Senior Congress leader and former Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot on Wednesday sought a statement from the state government on Agriculture Minister Dr Kirodi Lal Meena's allegation of phone tapping.

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February 13, 2025
PM Modi Jeopardising National Security: Kharge
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PM Modi Jeopardising National Security: Kharge

Congress general secretary KC Venugopal said that PM Modi's priority is filling Adani's coffers

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February 13, 2025
After meeting with Trump, Jordan's king says his country opposes displacing Palestinians in Gaza
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After meeting with Trump, Jordan's king says his country opposes displacing Palestinians in Gaza

President Donald Trump hosted Jordan's King Abdullah II at the White House on Tuesday and renewed his insistence that Gaza could somehow be emptied of all residents, controlled by the U.S. and redeveloped as a tourist area.

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February 13, 2025
Market extends fall for 6th consecutive session
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Market extends fall for 6th consecutive session

Except PSU Bank and metal all other sectoral indices ended in the red

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February 13, 2025
Mahindra Sets Eyes on Sustainable Transportation, Rolls Out 2 GenNext Electric SUVs
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Mahindra Sets Eyes on Sustainable Transportation, Rolls Out 2 GenNext Electric SUVs

Mahindra & Mahindra on Wednesday rolled out its generation next Electric origin SUVs- XEV9E and BE6 in Kolkata, creating a new milestone for the industry.

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February 13, 2025
No discrimination in education to children: SC seeks details of Rohingya refugees for public schools, hospital facilities
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No discrimination in education to children: SC seeks details of Rohingya refugees for public schools, hospital facilities

Stating that there could be no discrimination in the imparting of education, the Supreme Court on Wednesday sought details of Rohingya refugees - their present residence, proof of residence, ownership of the residence and their registration number - on a plea for extending education and medical facilities to them.

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February 13, 2025
SAIL's profit slumps 62 pc YoY to ₹126 crore in Dec quarter
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SAIL's profit slumps 62 pc YoY to ₹126 crore in Dec quarter

Steel Authority of India's profit slumped 62 per cent year-on-year to Rs 126 crore in the December quarter.

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February 13, 2025
State Allocates ₹2273 Crore Plus for Better Connectivity
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State Allocates ₹2273 Crore Plus for Better Connectivity

Getting a boost in terms of connectivity, the state transport department has been allocated Rs 2273.29 crore in the state Budget declared today.

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February 13, 2025
Katwa Girl is Bengal's Topper in JEE (Mains)
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Katwa Girl is Bengal's Topper in JEE (Mains)

Debdatta Majhi, a Katwa girl, has topped the All India Joint Entrance Examination (JEE - Mains) in Bengal this year.

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February 13, 2025
1,400 Died During Crackdown on B'desh Student Protests: UN
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1,400 Died During Crackdown on B'desh Student Protests: UN

Thousands more were injured in the weeks leading up to and after the protests, says new report

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February 13, 2025
Chiranjeevi draws flak for wishing for a grandson
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Chiranjeevi draws flak for wishing for a grandson

Telugu megastar and former minister Chiranjeevi on Wednesday drew flak for his comments that he wished for a grandson to carry his legacy forward.

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February 13, 2025
Pro-people, practical and progressive budget: Sanjay Budhia
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Pro-people, practical and progressive budget: Sanjay Budhia

The state Budget announced by finance minister Chandrima Bhattacharya has very successfully adopted multiple strategies to address many issues simultaneously pertinent to overall development, said Sanjay Budhia, managing director, Patton Group.

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February 13, 2025
Equity mutual fund inflows fall 3.6 pc to ₹39,687.78 crore in January: AMFI data
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Equity mutual fund inflows fall 3.6 pc to ₹39,687.78 crore in January: AMFI data

Equity mutual fund inflows marginally fell 3.6 per cent on a monthly basis to Rs 39,687.78 crore in January, data released by the Association of Mutual Funds of India (AMFI) said.

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February 13, 2025
Seven solar projects in Himachal to generate 72 MW of power by December 2025: CM
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Seven solar projects in Himachal to generate 72 MW of power by December 2025: CM

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Wednesday that by December 2025, seven projects in Himachal Pradesh will harness 72 MW of solar power.

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February 13, 2025
India's Success in Ensuring Universal Access to Clean Cooking Gas: Example to World: Puri
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India's Success in Ensuring Universal Access to Clean Cooking Gas: Example to World: Puri

India's remarkable success in ensuring universal access to clean cooking gas, backed by smart subsidies and sustainable policies, provides a scalable solution for other developing nations striving to achieve clean cooking access, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, said on Wednesday.

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February 13, 2025
Philippine Investigators File Criminal Complaints Against Vice President Over Assassination Threats
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Philippine Investigators File Criminal Complaints Against Vice President Over Assassination Threats

Philippine government investigators filed criminal complaints, including sedition, against Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday over her public threat to have the president assassinated if she herself was killed in an escalating political storm.

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February 13, 2025
Mayawati expels 2 senior BSP leaders over Delhi poll rout
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Mayawati expels 2 senior BSP leaders over Delhi poll rout

Ashok Siddharth and his close associate Nitin Singh have been sacked from the party

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February 13, 2025
Yamuna revival should be seen as a sacred duty
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Yamuna revival should be seen as a sacred duty

The pollution of River Yamuna became a focal point during the Delhi elections 2025.

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February 13, 2025
NPG Evaluates 5 Projects for Conformity to PM GatiShakti
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NPG Evaluates 5 Projects for Conformity to PM GatiShakti

The 87th meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG) evaluated five projects for their conformity to the PM GatiShakti principles.

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February 13, 2025
India Poised to Lead Global Defence and Aerospace Innovation
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India Poised to Lead Global Defence and Aerospace Innovation

India is undergoing a transformative phase, positioning itself as a global leader in defence innovation and aerospace technology, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during the valedictory address at the 15th Aero India in Bengaluru, Karnataka, today.

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February 13, 2025
Setback for EPS as HC lifts stay on EC deciding AIADMK leadership dispute
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Setback for EPS as HC lifts stay on EC deciding AIADMK leadership dispute

In a setback for former Tamil Nadu chief minister E K Palaniswami, the Madras High Court on Wednesday gave the go-ahead for the Election Commission to proceed with petitions on intra-party disputes in the AIADMK and challenging the legitimacy of the present leadership.

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February 13, 2025
Sarma Alleges Foreign Influence on Assam Cong
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Sarma Alleges Foreign Influence on Assam Cong

The Assam chief minister had also raised concerns about Indian laws regarding lawmakers marrying foreign nationals

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February 13, 2025
India, France sign key accord to build advanced modular nuclear reactors, to deepen strategic ties
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India, France sign key accord to build advanced modular nuclear reactors, to deepen strategic ties

India and France have added a new dimension to their partnership in the area of civil nuclear energy with a declaration of intent on establishment of a partnership on advanced modular reactors and small modular reactors.

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February 13, 2025