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Punjab Govt to convene special Vidhan Sabha session on water dispute with Haryana

The Punjab government has decided to convene a special session of the Vidhan Sabha on the 5th of this month to discuss the issue of releasing water to Haryana. In a statement, it said that the state government will bring a special resolution on the water issue in this special session.   Meanwhi...

May 2, 2025 11:56 AM May 2, 2025 11:56 AM

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Centre postpones May 4 meeting with farmer unions over Punjab Govt representation

The Centre has postponed the meeting with farmer unions scheduled for May 4th, saying it would be inappropriate to hold one without the representatives of the state government. Joint Secretary in the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Purna Chandra Kishan, said in a letter to the far...

May 2, 2025 11:50 AM May 2, 2025 11:50 AM

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Israeli fighter jets strike near Syrian Presidential palace in Damascus

Israeli fighter jets struck near the Syrian presidential palace in Damascus early morning. The Israeli military confirmed the operation, stating that it targeted an area adjacent to the Palace of President Hussein al-Sharaa in Damascus, without elaborating on the specific objective. In a statement, ...

May 2, 2025 11:41 AM May 2, 2025 11:41 AM

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Angola President arrives in New Delhi on 3 day state visit after 38 years

President of Angola João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço arrived in New Delhi this morning on a day State Visit to India. He was accorded a special welcome and received by Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh at the airport.    Mr Laurenco is accompanied by a high-level delegati...

May 2, 2025 11:33 AM May 2, 2025 11:33 AM

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Sensex up 350 points at 80,592, Nifty gains 71 points to 24,407

The benchmark domestic equity indices opened in green this morning following positive cues from the global markets. Sensex was up 350 points at 80,592, and Nifty was up 71 points at 24,407. Midcap and smallcap indices were trading flat compared to the largecap. The Nifty midcap 100 index was up 40 p...

May 2, 2025 12:13 PM May 2, 2025 12:13 PM

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India’s High Commission in Dhaka marks 50-day countdown to Yoga Day 2025

The High Commission of India in Bangladesh organised a curtain raiser event at Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre, Dhaka on Friday to mark 50 days to the International Day of Yoga, 2025.   The theme of the 10th International Day of Yoga is: ‘Yoga for One Earth, One Health’.   In the event, a la...

May 2, 2025 9:26 AM May 2, 2025 9:26 AM

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Australia holds election tomorrow to decide between Albanese & Dutton

Australia will hold a general election tomorrow to decide whether Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will stay in power or be replaced by opposition leader Peter Dutton of the Liberal-National coalition.    Australia’s parliament is made up of two houses. The government is formed in the lower hous...

May 2, 2025 9:20 AM May 2, 2025 9:20 AM

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Kedarnath Dham portals open amid Vedic chants & devotional fervor in Uttarakhand

In Uttarakhand, portals of Kedarnath Dham were opened for devotees at 7 AM today in Rudraprayag district amid the echoing chants of Vedic mantras and special rituals. Thousands of pilgrims from across India and abroad gathered to witness this divine moment. The air resonated with spiritual fervour a...