India and the United States on Friday signed the Second Amendment to the statement of Guiding Principles (SGP) on Triangular Cooperation for global development, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Friday. An MEA release stated that the amendment was signed by Abhilasha Joshi, Joint Secretary, Development Partnership Administration-II […]
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Tokyo Olympics: PV Sindhu defeats Akane Yamaguchi, storms into semis
India shuttler PV Sindhu stormed into the semi-finals of the women’s singles event after defeating Japan’s number four seed Akane Yamaguchi in the quarterfinals here at the Musashino Forest Plaza Court 1 on Friday. Sindhu defeated Yamaguchi 21-13, 22-20. The quarterfinal clash between Sindhu and Yamaguchi lasted for 56 minutes. The first […]
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Photojournalist Danish Siddiqui was ‘murdered’ by Taliban: Report
Reuters journalist Danish Siddiqui, who was killed while covering the violence in Afghanistan, was apparently executed by the Taliban, a US-based weekly magazine has claimed. 38-year-old Siddiqui, who was the Chief Photographer for Reuters in India, was killed in Kandahar province’s Spin Boldak district. A new report published by The Washington Examiner […]
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LJP leader Chirag Paswan demands quick action in Katihar Mayor’s murder case
A day after the shocking incident of killing of Katihar Mayor Shivraj Paswan by two unidentified criminals, Lok Jan Shakti Party leader on Friday said that any amount of condemnation is less for the alleged murder of the Mayor and that the incidents like these are proof that the confidence of criminals in Bihar is on a […]
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India reports 44,230 new Covid -19 cases, 555 deaths in last 24 hours
India reported 44,230 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the daily positivity rate at 2.44 per cent, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday. With these new cases, the active tally has climbed to 4,05,155 and constitutes 1.28 per cent of total cases. The […]
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Tokyo Olympics: Bronze assured for India as Lovlina Borgohain storms into semis
Boxer Lovlina Borgohain (69kg) assured India a bronze after storming into the semi-finals of the women’s welterweight (69-75kg) category in the Tokyo Olympics after defeating Chinese Taipei’s Nien-Chin Chen in the quarterfinals here at the Kokugikan Arena on Friday. Borgohain defeated Nien-Chin Chen by a split decision of 4-1. Five […]
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India reports 43,509 fresh Covid-19 cases, recovery rate at 97.38 pc
India reported 43,509 fresh COVID-19 infections, 38,465 recoveries in the last 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday. With this, the total recoveries have reached 3,07,01,612 and the recovery rate now stands at 97.38 percent. The country’s active caseload climbed to 4,03,840 which constitutes […]
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Congress MP Manickam Tagore gives adjournment notice in LS over Pegasus issue
Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Thursday gave adjournment motion notice in the Lok Sabha demanding a discussion in the presence of Prime Minister or Home Minister on the Pegasus issue. “I hereby give notice of my intention to ask for leave to move a motion for the adjournment of the business of the house for the purpose of […]
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RS Oppn floor leaders to meet today to devise strategy on Pegasus issue
As proceedings in both houses were adjourned on Wednesday after repeated protests by Opposition members over several key issues, the Opposition Floor leaders from Rajya Sabha will meet today to chalk out a strategy on the Pegasus issue. Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday had said that the entire […]
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US announces USD 25 million aid to support India’s Covid-19 vaccination process
The United States on Wednesday announced USD 25 million assistance to support COVID-19 vaccination efforts across India. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who is on a two-day visit to India, said that the funding will contribute to saving lives by strengthening vaccine supply chain logistics, addressing misinformation, vaccine hesitancy, and helping to train more […]
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Congress manipulates other opposition parties by imposing negative decision on them; Naqvi
Accusing the Congress of being obstructive in the regular proceeding of the houses of Parliament, Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that the Congress Party is manipulating other opposition parties by imposing its negative decision on them. Speaking to ANI, Mukhtar Naqvi said, “Congress is not able to handle his own house but creating […]
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India, US ties critical for delivering stability in Indo-Pacific: Blinken
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday said India and US partnership will be critical for delivering stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and to show the world how democracy can deliver for its people. Addressing the joint conference with his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar, the US top […]
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PM Modi to address education community on July 29 to mark one year of NEP 2020
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address policy makers in the domain of education and skill development, students and teachers across the country on Thursday via video conferencing to mark the completion of one year of reforms under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. He will also launch multiple initiatives in the […]
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India reports 43,654 new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hrs
India reported 43,654 fresh COVID-19 cases today, as compared to yesterday’s 29,689 daily new cases. The country reported 640 deaths in the last 24 hours, informed the Union Health Ministry. As per the Ministry, the active caseload of India is 3,99,436, and the daily positivity rate is 2.51 per cent. […]
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Indian badminton legend Nandu Natekar passes away at 88
Legendary badminton player Nandu Natekar passed away here on Wednesday. The 88-year-old was the first Indian to win an international title in 1956. “On behalf of the Badminton Association of India, we condole the sad demise of legendary player- Shri Nandu Natekar. A man of many firsts, the Father of […]