The United States on Monday said it is regularly engaging with its partners such as India and UAE amid the rapidly evolving situation in Ukraine caused by Russia’s large-scale military operations in the country. Answering a question during a press briefing, US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said the US […]
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PM Modi extends wishes on Maha Shivaratri
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended wishes to all on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri. Taking to Twitter, he said, “Best wishes to all of you on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivaratri. May the God of gods, Mahadev blesses everyone. Om Namah Shivay.” It’s believed that while there […]
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Assam: 570 grams of heroin seized in Morigaon, accused held
Assam police seized 570 grams of heroin at Jagiroad in Morigaon, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma informed on Tuesday. He further added that the arrested accused is a resident of a neighboring state. Complimenting the state police, Sarma tweeted, “Last night, Morigaon Police seized 570 grams of Heroin at Jagiroad. An accused, resident of a neighbouring […]
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Nagaland announces one-time age relaxation for entry into government service
The Nagaland government on Monday announced a one-time age relaxation for entry into government service for a period of two years with effect from April 22, 2021. “The governor of Nagaland is pleased to allow relaxation of age for entry into government service for a period of additional two years with effect […]
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African woman held at Mumbai Airport with heroin worth Rs 56 crore
An African national was arrested on Monday at Mumbai airport after the customs department seized from her 8 kg of heroin worth Rs 56 crore in the international market, an official said. The woman was found carrying some white powder, which when examined turned out to be heroin. A case has been […]
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Devotees across India celebrate Maha Shivaratri with great fervour
Devotees across India thronged temples of Lord Shiva on Tuesday to offer prayers on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri. Considered one of the most auspicious festivals of Hindus, Maha Shivaratri, the literal translation of which is ‘the great night of Shiva’, was celebrated with great fervour at Shambhu Mahadev temple in Jammu […]
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India, Pakistan to hold Indus water meet in Islamabad
India and Pakistan are set to hold the annual meeting of the Permanent Indus Commission (PIC) in Islamabad from Tuesday. The Indian delegation of the Indus Water Commission reached Pakistan via the Wagah border crossing on Monday. The three-day talks on water disputes will be held from March 1 to […]
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Taliban increases presence in Tajik, Hazara areas, conducts house-to-house searches
The Taliban regime in Afghanistan has increased the presence of forces in Tajik and Hazara minority-dominated areas of the country and has been conducting house-to-house searches among the community members, media reports said on Monday. “They came to the house without permission and without prior notice, and the women were […]
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International Criminal Court to launch probe into situation in Ukraine
The International Criminal Court (ICC) will launch an investigation into the situation in Ukraine ‘as rapidly as possible,’ said ICC Prosecutor, Karim Khan on Monday. “Today, I wish to announce that I have decided to proceed with opening an investigation into the situation in Ukraine, as rapidly as possible… I have reviewed the Office’s conclusions arising from the preliminary […]
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J-K: Terrorists fire at police inspector in Srinagar
Terrorists fired upon a police inspector in Srinagar on Monday night. According to Jammu and Kashmir Police, the incident took place at Batamaloo area of Srinagar where terrorists opened fire at police inspector Sheikh Firdous while he was returning from a mosque after offering prayers. He was shifted to the hospital where […]
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Delhi Police launches revamped website, digital feedback system
In a step towards digital enhancement, Delhi Police launched its revamped website, Anubhuti-QR Code Based Feedback System, and e-Chittha portal on Monday. Speaking at the occasion, Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana said these three initiatives have added a new dimension in the digitization and modernization of the Delhi Police. The maximum utilization of technology with an objective to […]
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Ukraine crisis: Ninth flight carrying 218 stranded Indians departs from Bucharest
The ninth flight carrying 218 stranded Indian nationals has departed from the Romanian capital Bucharest for New Delhi under Operation Ganga, informed External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday. Taking to Twitter, Jaishankar said, “We will not rest till our fellow Indians are safe. Ninth Operation Ganga flight departs Bucharest for New Delhi with 218 Indian nationals.” […]
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Commercial LPG cylinder prices increased by Rs 105
The prices of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders have been increased by Rs 105 in Delhi from March 1. With this increase, 19 kg commercial cylinder will cost Rs 2,012 in Delhi from Tuesday. The price of 5 kg cylinder also increased by Rs 27. Now 5 kg cylinder will cost Rs […]