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CM Omar Abdullah Makes Surprise Visit to Hospitals in Srinagar

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday conducted a surprise inspection of the premier health institutions in Srinagar to gain firsthand knowledge of the facilities and services being provided to patients and their attendants.

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December 26, 2024
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Shah Meets CRPF Officials, Reviews Operations & Says Force Playing a Vital Role in Ensuring Peace

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday visited the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Headquarters in New Delhi, and reviewed the operations and efficiency of the force.

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December 26, 2024
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Ministry of Defence Launches Rashtraparv Website & App to Mark Vajpayee's Birth Anniversary

To honor the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has launched the Rashtraparv website and its accompanying mobile app.

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December 26, 2024
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Assam CM Seeks Tighter Border Security Amid Bangladesh Crisis

'Each day, 10 to 20 Bangladeshi nationals are trying to cross into India due to the economic challenges in their country'

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December 26, 2024
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Giriraj Singh demands Bharat Ratna for Nitish Kumar

Union Minister Giriraj Singh has demanded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, for Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik.

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December 26, 2024
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Kashmiris Will Always Remember Vajpayee For His Efforts To Address Their Pain: Mehbooba

Describing the former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee as a \"great statesman\", PDP President and former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said that Kashmiris will always remember him for his efforts to understand and address their pain.

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December 26, 2024
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Ex-Dy Mayor seeks shifting of Winter Carnival stage in Shimla

Former Deputy Mayor Tikender Singh Panwar, in a written communiqué to Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena, sought his intervention to ensure that no public functions are held at the Ridge Water Tank.

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December 26, 2024
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Himachal PWD minister expresses gratitude to Centre for approving repair of roads under PMGSY Phase-4

Himachal Pradesh Public Works and Urban Development Minister Vikramaditya Singh has expressed gratitude towards the Central government for accepting the state's request to metalling of old roads along with new ones under fourth phase of Pradhan Mantro Gram Sadak Yojana.

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December 26, 2024
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Good Governance Demands Sensitivity, Empathy: Saini

On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday addressed the state-level Governance Day programme in Gurugram.

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December 26, 2024
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Punjab Achieved Many Milestones in Field of Sports Under AAP Govt in 2024

The Punjab government has achieved many milestones in the field of sports, making 2024 a memorable year for the state under the AAP government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.

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December 26, 2024
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DMRC Celebrates 22 Years of Passenger Operations With Legacy Train 'TS-01'

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Wednesday celebrated its 22 years of passenger operations with legacy train 'TS-01'.

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December 26, 2024
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Crime Branch arrests 114 criminals this year

In its commitment towards ensuring public safety, the Crime Branch has arrested a total of 114 offenders this year involved in various criminal activities in the national capital.

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December 26, 2024
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Honey trap extortion racket busted, 3 posing as cops held

The crime branch team unearthed a honey trap syndicate for extorting money from gullible people and apprehended three people, who were impersonating as Delhi Police officials, it said on Wednesday.

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December 26, 2024
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'No such scheme': Delhi govt notice exposed AAP fraud, says BJP

Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva, flashing a public notice of the Delhi government in a newspaper, said a political party which promised Rs 2,100 monthly allowance to the women under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman and the Sanjeevani Scheme for the elderly, clarifies that no such scheme has been notified by the Delhi government.

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December 26, 2024
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Govt dept exposes Kejriwal's trickery on women's scheme: Yadav

Atishi demands enforcement and probe agencies to conduct a raid at Parvesh Verma's Windsor Place residence, alleging that a large amount of cash is present at the premises

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December 26, 2024
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Cong releases booklet against 'misdeeds' of AAP, BJP ahead of polls

Ahead of the Assembly polls in Delhi, Congress, on Wednesday, released a booklet of the alleged misdeeds of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in the national capital and the BJP-led government at the Centre.

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December 26, 2024
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Airliner with 67 people onboard crashes in Kazakhstan; 32 survive

An Azerbaijani airliner with 67 people onboard crashed Wednesday near the Kazakhstani city of Aktau, leaving at least 32 survivors, according to officials.

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December 26, 2024
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Over 97 pc decline in malaria cases in India: Health Ministry

The Union Health Ministry on Wednesday disclosed that the number of malaria cases in India have declined by over 97 per cent.

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December 26, 2024
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PM Credits Ambedkar for Jal Shakti Schemes

Modi lays the foundation stone for the Ken-Betwa River Linking project

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December 26, 2024
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Delhi CM Atishi may be 'arrested in a fake case': Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi may be arrested in a fake case by the central agencies at the behest of the BJP, alleged AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal at a press conference here at the party headquarters on Wednesday.

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December 26, 2024
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Govt to bring down fiscal deficit to 4.5 pc of GDP in FY26: FinMin

The Finance Ministry has said that the government will continue its focus on improving quality spending, strengthening the social security net and bringing down the fiscal deficit to 4.5 per cent of the GDP in FY26.

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December 26, 2024
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Rewind 2024: Historic Paris bronze marks resurgence of Indian hockey; HIL returns

A historic second consecutive Olympic medal after a hiatus of five decades marked the resurgence of hockey in the country, which also witnessed the revival of the much-awaited Hockey India League (HIL) after seven years.

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December 25, 2024
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'A lapse on my part': Manu Bhaker breaks silence on Khel Ratna row

After a lot of debate over India's double bronze medallist at the Paris Olympics Manu Bhaker's reported exclusion from this year's list of Khel Ratna awardees, the 22-year-old pistol shooter addressed the issue publicly, acknowledging a potential lapse on her part in filing the nomination for the prestigious honour.

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December 25, 2024
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Mandhana eyes double top spot in ICC rankings

India's star opener Smriti Mandhana is within touching distance of top spot of both the T20I and ODI batting rankings after strong performances against the West Indies across both formats.

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December 25, 2024
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Aussie coach McDonald hints at Boland's inclusion in 4th Test, confirms Konstas debut

Ahead of the fourth Test against India at Melbourne, which will be a Boxing Day Test match, Australian head coach Andrew McDonald hinted at the inclusion of pacer Scott Boland in the playing eleven, saying that he does not think that the team is going to the field for a Boxing Day without him.

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December 25, 2024
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MCG Test: Rohit keeps batting order in wraps

India skipper maintains pall of secrecy on playing order

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December 25, 2024
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Australians 'excited to play' in inaugural Kho Kho World Cup

'Co Co!' is how the Australians call Kho Kho. It just took some googling and training sessions that were held in the cities of Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra, and the sport was warmly accepted.

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December 25, 2024
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Indian team gearing up for Women's Futsal Asian Cup qualifiers

The Indian national women's futsal camp, in preparation for next month's AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup Qualifiers, is in full swing in Bhavnagar, Gujarat.

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December 25, 2024
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Brazilian defender Adryelson returns to Lyon from Botafogo

Brazilian defender Adryelson has returned to Lyon after completing a four-month loan at Botafogo, the Brazilian Serie A club said.

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December 25, 2024
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NorthEast United star Ajaraie is ISL Player of the Month for November

NorthEast United FC forward Alaaeddine Ajaraie has been named the Indian Super League (ISL) Player of the Month for November.

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December 25, 2024