Former Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Dinesh Sharma has been elected as a Rajya Sabha MP from Uttar Pradesh. Dinesh Sharma was elected unopposed due to the absence of any other party’s nomination for the Rajya Sabha seat. Dinesh Sharma will get the certificate around 3 pm on Friday, an official said. […]
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G20 Summit: Delhi Metro authority urges commuters to use Magenta line to reach Airport Terminal 1
Ahead of the G20 Summit, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Friday requested the commuters to use Magenta Line for reaching to Terminal 1 of Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) Airport. DMRC in its notification also said that feeder buses between Delhi Aerocity Station of Airport Line and Terminal […]
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G20 Summit: Delhi Police, BSF heighten security, patrol Yamuna River on boat
Ahead of the G-20 meeting in Delhi, local police and BSF jawans patrolled the Yamuna river on a boat in Delhi’s Shahdara district to prevent any untoward incidents from happening. Meanwhile, the Delhi Police have heightened security across the city and continued their security checks on Friday morning. Zenon, Ming, […]
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Centre notifies third phase of mandatory hallmarking to come into force from today
The Centre on Friday said the third phase of the mandatory hallmarking vide Hallmarking of Gold Jewellery and Gold Artefacts (Amendment) Order, 2022 will come into force from today. As per the official statement from the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, the third phase of the mandatory hallmarking will cover an additional 55 new districts under the mandatory […]
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Chennai: Multi Activity Display marks culmination of training at OTA
A combined display of training proficiency was organised at Officers Training Academy, Chennai on Friday as a prelude to the Passing Out Parade of Gentlemen and Women Cadets. Lieutenant General Sanjeev Chauhan, AVSM, YSM, Commandant, Officers Training Academy, was the Chief Guest. Parents of cadets of the Passing Out Course and other special invitees witnessed […]
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Himachal Pradesh: National Highway-5 blocked due to landslide near Nigulsari in Kinnaur
National Highway-5 has been blocked due on Friday to heavy landslide near Nigulsari in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. A part of the highway was damaged due to the landslide. The traffic connectivity to Kinnaur and Spiti was cut off due to the landslide, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) said. KL Suman, Executive Engineer of the National Highway Authority, […]
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Culture Corridor to Digital India: Bharat Mandapam’s unique experience zones for G20 guests
The national capital has started welcoming foreign delegates and leaders from all across the world for the G20 Summit. As a host nation, the Centre has taken special care of the arrangements and experiences of foreign dignitaries while they are in India. For a unique experience for guests arriving at Bharat […]
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Tibetan community in Delhi stage protest against Chinese Government ahead of G20 Summit
The Tibetan community in New Delhi staged a protest near Majnu Ka Tilla against the Chinese Government over its oppressive policies in Tibet on Friday- a day before the G20 Summit. The demonstrators were seen protesting with posters and play-cards that read–‘Free Tibet’. The protest was organized by the Tibetan […]
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India showcases PM Gatishakti National masterplan at ADB conference
India took centre stage at the ‘2023 Regional Cooperation and Integration Conference: Strengthening Regional Cooperation and Integration through Economic Corridor Development (ECD),’ organized by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Tbilisi, Georgia, from September 5 to 7. The event witnessed participation from more than 30 member countries, including senior officials from ADB’s Developing Member […]
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G20: IMF Managing Director could not stop herself from dancing to Odiya folk song
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva arrived in Delhi on Thursday. On her arrival at the New Delhi airport, she was welcomed with tunes of Odisha’s famous Sambalpuri folk songs. On hearing the melody of the Sambalpuri song and watching the artist’s dance performance, Georgieva could not stop herself from shaking […]
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Former PM Deve Gowda to miss G20 dinner hosted by President Murmu due to health reasons
Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda on Friday informed that he won’t be able to attend the G20 dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu due to health reasons. Deve Gowda, who has been invited to the G20 dinner on September 9, said he has communicated his decision to the government and wished the G20 Summit a grand success. […]
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Bihar: Stone pelting during Chehallum procession in Arrah, heavy police force deployed
A stone pelting incident during the Chehallum procession in Bihar’s Arrah which resulted in a clash between the two communities was reported late Thursday evening. Following this, two individuals involved in stone pelting were arrested and heavy police force was deployed in the area, said police. According to the information received by officials, the Tajiya […]
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No business leaders invited for G20 dinner, PIB terms news reports “misleading”
Media reports claiming that prominent business leaders have been invited for the G20 ‘Special Dinner’ being hosted at the main venue Bharat Mandapam were “misleading”. PIB Fact Check, the government arm which busts fake news and misinformation related to the government, categorically said, ”No business leaders have been invited to the dinner […]
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni arrives in India for G20 Summit
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni arrived in New Delhi on Friday to attend the G20 Summit scheduled to be held under India’s Presidency on September 9-10. Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shobha Karandlaje welcomed Meloni at the airport. Earlier this March, Meloni had visited India to attend the eighth edition […]
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JDS to revamp strategy in Karnataka; may support BJP in Lok Sabha polls
Ahead of the Lok Sabha and local body elections in Karnataka, the Janata Dal (Secular) is likely to support Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in an effort to strengthen the party base at the grassroots across Karnataka. In connection with this, a meeting was held on Wednesday in the state capital at the […]