In an effort to stay fit and raise awareness about women empowerment, more than 15,000 ladies draped in colourful sarees participated in ‘Saree Walkathon’ in the textile hub of India on Sunday. Surat is the textile hub of India and counts as a mini India. Women from different provinces participated […]
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BJP CEC meeting today to finalise candidates for Karnataka polls
With Karnataka Assembly elections scheduled to be held next month, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will hold its Central Election Committee meeting on Sunday, said sources. According to sources, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, BJP chief JP Nadda, party general secretary […]
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J-K: Khari tehsil cut off from Ramban after portion of link road caves in due to heavy rainfall
A portion of the Nachlana-Khari Link Road, spanning about 20 metres, caved in at Jammu & Kashmir’s Ramban district, following an incessant downpour last week, officials said on Sunday. The rains cut off the entire Khari Tehsil from National Highway 44 and the Ramban district, officials informed further. The road […]
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Army launches search operation along LoC in J-K after noticing suspicious movement
The Army on Sunday launched a search operation after a suspicious movement was observed in the Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir along the Line of Control (LoC). “A search operation was launched along the line of the control in the Poonch sector after a suspicious movement was observed,” officials said. “The search operation […]
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Meet Tripura MLA who still travels by autorickshaw in her constituency
Antara Sarkar Deb, a newly elected BJP MLA from Tripura, is winning hearts for using an autorickshaw to travel to her constituency as well as for personal use. The MLA, from the Kamalasagar constituency under Sepahijala district, says that she is committed to resolving the long-pending issues of her constituency […]
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Maharashtra: Alphonso mangoes now available on EMI in Pune
With Alphonso season knocking at the door, Pune residents can relish the taste of mangoes without burning a big hole in their pockets as the premium mangoes are now available for sale on EMI. Alphonso mangoes, also known as Hapus, are world-famous for their unique taste, aroma and superior quality. […]
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Amid row over Amul’s foray, Bengaluru hoteliers decide to use Nandini milk to “support state’s farmers”
In a setback for Gujarat-based dairy giant Amul, the Bruhat Bengaluru Hotels Association has decided to use only Nandini milk to “support the state’s (dairy) farmers”. The development comes on the heels of the ruling BJP and the Opposition Congress and the JD(S) engaging in a war of words over Amul’s announcement […]
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PM Modi arrives at Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Karnataka
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Karnataka on Sunday where he will interact with frontline field staff and Self Help Groups involved in conservation efforts. He will also visit the Theppakadu Elephant camp in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve where he will interact with mahouts and kavadis of the elephant camp. He […]