Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai is expected to be a key player in the new government in Afghanistan after the Taliban’s swift victory, while Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar is likely to be the new President. But to the 1982 batch of the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun, Stanikzai was ‘Sheru’. Stanikzai, a deputy foreign minister in the last Taliban […]
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Odisha CM launches Smart Health Card under BSKY
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday launched Smart Health Card under Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY) from Malkangiri. As per a statement released by Odisha CMO, Smart Health Card is an initiative taken by the government to change the face of healthcare services to people in Odisha and is the first of its kind service in the entire country. “With this […]
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Eng vs Ind: Ashwin reveals he was in contention to play Lord’s Test
Seasoned off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has revealed he was in contention to play in the second Test between India and England at the Lord’s Cricket Ground till a sudden spell of rain before the toss changed the team composition. Having missed the opening Test, many anticipated that Ashwin might get a chance in the second […]
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Governor extends Onam greetings to Keralites
Onam celebrations rekindles the splendid legacy of a life of equality, said Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Friday while extending greetings to all Keralites on the joyous occasion. “I convey my heartiest Onam greetings to the people of the State and other Keralites all over the world. The celebration of Onam rekindles the […]
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Jyotiraditya Scindia lauds Air India, IAF’s evacuation efforts after Kabul’s takeover by Taliban
Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday lauded the efforts of the national carrier Air India and Indian Air Force (IAF) in bringing back the Indian citizens from Afghanistan’s capital city Kabul after the Taliban took over. “We operated flights to Kabul every day but after Afghanistan airspace’s closure, Indian Air Force’s C130 Hercules Globemaster aircraft flew to Kabul to bring back our […]
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Prince Harry, Meghan Markle found leaving royal life ‘harder’ than expected
Starting a new life cannot be an easy task for anyone, and if you belong to a royal family just like Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, then it could be even harder! The royal couple, who announced their decision to step back from their royal duties in January 2020, has reportedly found leaving royal life much […]
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Schools in Himachal Pradesh to stay closed till August 28
Schools in Himachal Pradesh will continue to stay closed till August 28, as per an order from the Revenue Department of the state’s Disaster Management Cell issued on Friday. Only teaching and non-teaching staff will be allowed to attend the school, the order said. Residential schools, however, will continue to function while […]
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Existing drugs kill SARS-CoV2 in cells, claims study
Since the beginning of the pandemic, researchers worldwide have been looking for ways to treat COVID-19. While the COVID-19 vaccines represent the best measure to prevent the disease, therapies for those who do get infected remain in short supply. A new groundbreaking study from the University of Michigan (U-M) reveals several drug contenders […]
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China intends to increase its political influence in Afghanistan: Dissident
China intends to increase its political influence in Afghanistan and it will gradually satisfy the Taliban wishes while ensuring that its own interests are guaranteed and its concerns addressed, said a Chinese dissident Jianli Yang. In an opinion piece in The Diplomat, Jianli, founder and president of Citizen Power Initiatives for China, writes Beijing will approach Afghan […]
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Rajnath Singh pays tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on his 77th birth anniversary
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tribute to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 77th birth anniversary at Parliament House on Friday. “Paid tributes to former Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi ji on his birth anniversary at Parliament House today,” the Defence Minister tweeted. Earlier today, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi paid tribute to his father and former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi at Veer Bhumi in the national capital. […]
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Telangana Congress leader Sravan calls Rajiv Gandhi ‘modern architect’ of India
All India Congress Committee (AICC) spokesperson and Telangana Congress leader Dasoju Sravan on Friday called former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi a “modern architect” of the country on his 77th birth anniversary. Telangana Congress leaders celebrated Rajiv Gandhi’s 77th birthday in Hyderabad today. Manickam Tagore, AICC General Secretary in-charge, Revanth Reddy, Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) President and other […]
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‘Taliban can’t ignore our progress, struggles over past 20 years’ , says worried Afghan women
Worried over their future under the Taliban regime, women in Afghanistan protested against the terrorist group expressing concerns over how they would be represented in any future government in the war-torn country. A number of women who have been working in government and non-government agencies demonstrated and demanded that their rights should be protected […]
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Kareena Kapoor shares a glimpse of her ‘nap time’ with baby Jeh
Actor Kareena Kapoor Khan has been sharing beautiful pictures from her vacation in the Maldives. And on Friday, she treated her fans by giving a glimpse of her son Jeh from his nap time. Taking to Instagram Story, Kareena posted a new picture, wherein baby Jeh can be seen clinging on to his mother. “Lights, […]
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S&P places Tata Group companies on creditwatch positive
S&P Global Ratings on Friday placed the long-term issuer and issue credit ratings on Tata Steel Ltd, Tata Motors, ABJA Investment Co Pte Ltd, TML Holdings Pte Ltd and Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Plc on creditwatch with positive implications. The creditwatch signals that S&P could potentially reassess relationship between these Tata Group entities and the holding company Tata Sons Pte Ltd […]
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Former UP CM Kalyan Singh’s condition deteriorates, put on dialysis
The condition of former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Kalyan Singh has deteriorated, and he has been placed on dialysis, the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) said on Friday. Professor RK Dhiman, Director of SGPGIMS, Lucknow told ANI that Singh’s blood pressure is low and he is not passing urine normally. […]