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June 20, 2025 8:57 AM June 20, 2025 8:57 AM

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PM Modi congratulates Divya Deshmukh for defeating world no 1 at Blitz semifinal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated top Indian Chess player Divya Deshmukh on defeating the World No. 1, Hou Yifan, in the 2nd leg of the Blitz semifinal at the World Team Blitz Championships in London. In a social media post, Mr Modi said that Divya's success highlights her grit and dete...

June 20, 2025 8:04 AM June 20, 2025 8:04 AM

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PM Modi to visit Odisha to mark completion of one year of state govt

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Odisha this afternoon to attend the state-level function at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar to commemorate the completion of one year of the first BJP government in Odisha led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. He will also inaugurate and lay the fo...

June 19, 2025 9:39 PM June 19, 2025 9:39 PM

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India committed to transforming FTA from negotiated text to economic partnership

Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal has said that India-UK Free Trade Agreement paves way for actionable cooperation in trade, technology, and mobility. Addressing India Global Forum 2025 in London, The minister showcased India’s Strategic Economic Vision and outlined roadmap to deepen bi...

June 19, 2025 9:41 PM June 19, 2025 9:41 PM

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Op Sindhu: India decides to evacuate its nationals from Israel also

As part of Operation Sindhu, the Government has decided to evacuate Indian nationals from Israel. India has launched Operation Sindhu to evacuate its nationals from Iran in view of the deteriorating situation due to the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel.  In a statement today, the Ministry of...

June 19, 2025 9:42 PM June 19, 2025 9:42 PM

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Probe panel proposes to initiate Justice  Varma’s removal in wake of enough evidence

The three-member panel formed to investigate the allegations of cash discovery at the residence of Justice Yashwant Varma, has concluded that there was sufficient substance to initiate proceedings for the removal of the former Delhi High Court judge.         The committee comprising Chief Justice of...

June 19, 2025 8:11 PM June 19, 2025 8:11 PM

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IYD to be celebrated at 100 tourist-based iconic destinations & 50 cultural sites

The Ministry of Culture will mark the 11th International Day of Yoga by organizing yoga sessions at 100 tourist-based iconic destinations and 50 more cultural sites across the country. These events, scheduled for 21st June, will complement the main celebrations being organized by the Ministry of Ayu...

June 19, 2025 9:03 PM June 19, 2025 9:03 PM

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Voting for by-election to five Assembly seats in four states concludes peacefully

Voting in the by-elections for five assembly seats across four states Gujarat, Kerala, Punjab, and West Bengal  has concluded peacefully. In Gujarat, Visavadar seat has recorded over 54 percent voter turnout, while the Kadi assembly constituency has registered over 54 percent till 5 PM. Nilambur sea...

June 19, 2025 8:04 PM June 19, 2025 8:04 PM

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MoTA & AIIMS to conduct competition for Sickle cell drug treatment

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, in collaboration with the All India Institute of Medical Science, Delhi, will undertake a competition for drug development for the treatment of sickle cell disease, which disproportionately affects India's tribal populations. The selected proposal will be funded up to...

June 19, 2025 6:36 PM June 19, 2025 6:36 PM

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MoD reviews DAP 2020 to align it with existing policies

  The Defence Ministry has initiated a comprehensive review of the Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020 to align it with existing policies and initiatives. A Committee headed by the Director General (Acquisition) has been constituted to carry out extensive deliberations with all stakeholders. The Mini...