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Trump-Putin summit preparations are underway: Russia's deputy foreign minister

Preparations are underway for a face-to-face meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russia's deputy foreign minister said Saturday.

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February 24, 2025
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Found 60 Deva Tirtha, removed encroachment from 44, says Sambhal District Magistrate

Sambhal District Magistrate Rajendra Pensia on Sunday, giving an update on the excavation work being carried out in the district, said that the authorities have found 60 Deva Tirthas and removed encroachments from 44 out of them.

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February 24, 2025
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How India Can Avoid Middle-Income Trap

The World Development Report (WDR) 2024 titled \"The Middle-Income Trap\" reported that about 108 middle-income countries are hovering around this status for the last sixty years and despite multiple possibilities to introduce tried and true technology improvements, all are in the middle-income trap.

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February 24, 2025
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Pope Francis Conscious, Receiving Supplemental Oxygen

Pope Francis was conscious but still receiving high flows of supplemental oxygen Sunday following a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions, as he remains in critical condition with a complex lung infection, the Vatican said.

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February 24, 2025
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Modi-Trump talks shake markets, data to have bigger impact

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with President Donald Trump recently following Trump's return to power, they pledged to enhance United States and India trade relations, setting an ambitious goal of $500 billion by 2030.

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February 24, 2025
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India Leads Global IPO Activity in 2024, Raises Over $19 Billion

India emerged as the global leader in initial public offerings (IPOs) activity in 2024, accounting for 23 per cent of all public issues worldwide, a new report said on Sunday.

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February 24, 2025
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Maharashtra: State Legislature session to begin from 3 March, budget on 10 March

The Budget Session of the Maharashtra Legislature will be held from 3 March to 26 March in Mumbai.

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February 24, 2025
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Army Chief embarks on official visit to France from 24-27 February

Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi departed on an official visit to France from 24-27 February, as part of efforts to bolster India-France defence cooperation.

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February 24, 2025
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Delhi breathes easy as AQI falls under 'Satisfactory' category

With Delhi experiencing a rise in temperature with each passing day, the maximum temperature might reach 26.7 degrees Celsius and the minimum 10.3 degrees Celsius, with the sign of a clear sky, no drizzles.

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February 24, 2025
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U'khand Guv, Odisha CM, BJP leaders take holy dip at Triveni Sangam; special prayers held for India's victory against Pakistan

Crores of devotees continue to take a sacred dip at the Triveni Sangam, joined by prominent leaders, sants, and dignitaries in the grand MahaKumbh celebrations.

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February 24, 2025
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Musk Gives Federal Workers 48 Hours To Explain What They Did Last Week

Thousands of government employees have already been forced out of the federal workforce

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February 24, 2025
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Phase Three of Nirankari Mission's 'Project Amrit' Inaugurated in Delhi

With the purpose of realising the spirit of service and commitment to human welfare, the inauguration of the third phase of the \"Clean Water, Clean Mind\" initiative under Project Amrit by the Sant Nirankari Mission was held on Sunday at Chhath Ghat, ITO, Delhi, in presence of Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj and Nirankari Rajpita Ramit Ji.

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February 24, 2025
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Arab Response

The latest proposal by US President Donald Trump to take control of Gaza and resettle its Palestinian population has triggered alarm across the Arab world.

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February 24, 2025
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Neerja Peters' 'Rupa Bheda' art show begins

Doctor-turned-artist Neerja Chandna Peters' milestone exhibition titled 'Rupa Bheda' featuring 80 abstractionist paintings started in Delhi with scholars hailing the same.

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February 23, 2025
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Discover the untold stories that archives reveal

Over 30 million Indians died due to recurring famines during the 19th century under British rule.

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February 23, 2025
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PWD Minister Pravesh Verma inspects development projects

After assuming office of the Public Works Department (PWD), Minister Pravesh Verma swung into action on Saturday inspecting several important development projects in the National capital alongside officials wherein he reviewed the progress of road construction and directed the officials to expedite the work.

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February 23, 2025
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USAID row: Congress slams BJP, demands white paper

U.S. President Donald Trump raises USAID funding for India again

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February 23, 2025
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Enjoy ecological wonders with the thrill of wildlife in Madhya Pradesh (Part 3)

Madhav Tiger Reserve is a notable protected area in Madhya Pradesh, India, recognised for its ecological significance and tiger conservation efforts.

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February 23, 2025
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More Than Half of the World's Sanatanis Take a Holy Dip at Triveni Sangam

The magnificent and sacred Mahakumbh, underway in Prayagraj since January 13, has made history today.

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February 23, 2025
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RailTel Secures ₹288 Cr 'Kavach' Project to Enhance Railway Safety

RailTel Corporation of India Limited (RailTel), a public sector undertaking under the Railway Ministry, has secured a Rs 288 crore contract to install the Kavach anti-collision system across 71 stations.

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February 23, 2025
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Eight trapped as tunnel collapses in Telangana

Eight people, including the project engineer and site engineer, were trapped inside the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel after a sidewall collapsed and water rushed in during tunnel boring near Domalapenta in Nagarkurnool district of Telangana.

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February 23, 2025
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SEBI Fines Axis Securities ₹10 Lakh for Violating Stockbroker Rules

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has imposed a penalty of Rs 10 lakh on Axis Securities for violating stockbroker rules and other regulatory norms.

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February 23, 2025
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Ban on outsiders buying land in Uttarakhand becomes law

The bill was taken up for discussion late evening on 21 February

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February 23, 2025
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Himachal Pradesh govt to ensure no caste-based discrimination in prisons

Taking one more step forward to Vyavastha Parivartan, the state government is taking effective steps to ensure there is no caste-based discrimination in the prisons of Himachal Pradesh.

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February 23, 2025
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CT 2025: Record-breaking Duckett takes England to big total vs Aussies

English opener smashes 165 to post the highest individual score in the history of Champions Trophy

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February 23, 2025
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SYL Canal Will Never Become a Reality, Says Punjab CM

Reiterating that the state has no single drop of water to share with any other state, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday said that Satluj Yamuna Link (SYL) canal will never become a reality and the state government is duty bound to safeguard interests of Punjab.

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February 23, 2025
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Hamas Frees All Six Hostages in the Latest Exchange With Israel

Hamas freed all six hostages in the latest exchange on Saturday, even as heightened tension between the adversaries clouded the future of the fragile ceasefire deal.

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February 23, 2025
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Unveiling the magic of ancient manuscripts: A journey into India's lost artistic treasures

Renowned art historian and author Ritika Kocchar in a lecture, titled 'The Art of the Gurkanis - Myths, Masnavis and Miniatures' on Saturday delved deep into the manuscripts from 13th to 18th centuries in Persia, Central Asia, Fatehpur Sikri, Lahore, and Delhi by the Timurid Dynasty.

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February 23, 2025
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NEP will wipe out social justice, obliterate Tamil & threaten students' future: Stalin

A day after warning the Modi government against hurling a stone on a beehive, Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday said the National Education Policy (NEP) will be detrimental to social justice, obliterate Tamil language and threaten the future of students.

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February 23, 2025
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Property tax offices of MCD to remain open on Saturdays

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has announced that all property tax offices at zonal offices and headquarters will remain open on all Saturdays till March 31.

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February 23, 2025