Pushkar Singh Dhami has been given the responsibility of leading the BJP into Assembly elections that are now only months away in Uttarakhand. Adding to the formidable political task before the new Chief Minister is the fact that he is only 45 years old — the youngest to occupy the post in the state — […]
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Himachal declares three-day state mourning to condole Virbhadra Singh’s demise
The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to observe three days of state mourning as a mark of respect to former Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, who passed away earlier today due to post-COVID complications. The state mourning will be observed from July 8-10. “Virbhadra Singh, former chief minister, Himachal Pradesh has passed away in the morning hours […]
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PM Modi himself to handle Science and Technology Ministry; Shah entrusted with Cooperative Ministry
After the cabinet reshuffle, it is being reported from the Sources that Prime Minister, Narendra Modi himself will handle the Ministry of Science and Technology. Union Home Minister, Amit Shah has also been entrusted with the responsibility of the Cooperative Ministry. Mansukh Mandaviya has been given additional charge of the […]
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Mamata Banerjee’s advocate Sanjay Basu to challenge Rs 5 lakh…
Following the imposition of Rs 5 lakhs fine on Wednesday, West Bengal Cheif Minister Mamata Banerjee’s advocate Sanjay Basu said they would challenge the imposition of cost. “We will take steps to challenge that and I am sure we will be successful,” said Basu. The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday imposed a fine […]
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Mukul Roy’s wife dies of post Covid complications in Chennai
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mukul Roy’s wife Krishna died in a private hospital in Chennai on Tuesday morning. She was brought to North 24 Parganas’ Kanchrapara at her residence on Wednesday morning. West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar condoled Krishna Roy’s demise. “Heartfelt condolences @MukulR_Official Mukul Roy, Former Union Minister, and MLA, […]
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Flipkart eliminates single-use plastic packaging throughout supply chain
E-commerce marketplace Flipkart said on Wednesday it has eliminated all single-use plastic packaging used across fulfillment centres in India, delivering on its public commitment to move to plastic-free packaging by 2021. This has been achieved across more than 70 facilities where Flipkart has introduced sustainable alternatives like eco-friendly paper shreds, replaced poly pouches with recycled paper bags, replaced […]
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Central govt runs on tax extortion, alleges Rahul Gandhi after petrol price crosses Rs 100-mark in Delhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday hit out at the Centre as the petrol prices crossed Rs 100-mark in the national capital and alleged that the Modi government runs on “tax extortion”. “Your car may run on petrol or diesel, Modi government runs on tax extortion,” the Congress MP tweeted in Hindi, using […]
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Rahul Gandhi meets Bihar Congress leaders in Delhi
Amid speculation about a possible reshuffle in the Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee (BPCC), Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi met senior party leaders and legislators from Bihar at his residence in New Delhi on Wednesday. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss ways to strengthen the party in Bihar, informed senior Congress leader Meira Kumar, […]
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India reports 43,733 new cases in last 24 hours; daily positivity rate at 2.29 pc
India reported 43,733 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, informed the Union Health Ministry on Wednesday. With this, India’s active caseload of COVID cases has declined to 4,59,920, which is the lowest in 102 days. The active cases constitute 1.5 per cent of the total cases. Total recoveries touched 2,97,99,534, […]
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Jammu air base attack: Sale, use of drones banned in J-K’s Kupwara
Days after explosive-laden drones attacked the Jammu airbase, Kupwara district administration has imposed restrictions on the storage, sale, possession, use, and transport of drone(s), Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). “Keeping in view the security situation apart from concerns of breach of privacy, nuisance and trespass, it is extremely dangerous to let unmanned aerial […]
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CCEA, Union Cabinet meetings scheduled for today stand cancelled
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) and Union Cabinet meetings scheduled to be held on Wednesday have been cancelled. The CCEA meeting was scheduled to be held at 11 am, while the Union Cabinet meeting was scheduled at 11:05 am. This came amid the buzz of an imminent reshuffle in the Union Cabinet. Several positions in […]
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UN chief concerned about unrest in Eswatinic
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday voiced concern over the recent developments in the Kingdom of Eswatini, notably clashes between security forces and demonstrators that have led to deaths and injuries, said his spokesman. The secretary-general reiterated his call on all stakeholders to refrain from violence and address their differences through inclusive […]
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PM Modi mourns legendary actor Dilip Kumar’s demise
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the demise of legendary actor Dilip Kumar, who breathed his last on Wednesday morning. Taking to Twitter, PM Modi remembered Dilip Kumar as a ‘cinematic legend’.”Dilip Kumar Ji will be remembered as a cinematic legend. He was blessed with unparalleled brilliance, due to which audiences across generations were enthralled,” the tweet read. “His […]
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Legendary actor Dilip Kumar passes away at 98
Legendary actor Dilip Kumar, best known as Tragedy King, is no more. Dilip Kumar died on Wednesday morning at Mumbai’s PD Hinduja Hospital. He was 98. The news of his demise is confirmed by Dr Jaleel Parkar, Pulmonologist, who was treating the veteran actor. Dilip Kumar’s spokesperson Faisal Farooqi has also shared […]
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UP CM Yogi visits Kalyan Singh at Lucknow’s SGPGI
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Aditya Nath on Tuesday visited Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI) in Lucknow to meet the former CM Kalyan Singh, who is admitted in the Intense Care Unit (ICU) of Critical Care Medicine. As per a press release, there is a slight improvement in Singh’s […]