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December 16, 2024 1:55 PM December 16, 2024 1:55 PM

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Nation celebrates Vijay Diwas to commemorate India’s 1971 victory over Pakistan

The nation celebrates Vijay Diwas today to commemorate India's victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war. Rich tributes are being paid to the martyrs who laid down their lives during the war. It was on this day in 1971, that the chief of the Pakistani forces, General AA Khan Niazi, along with 93 thousan...

December 16, 2024 11:37 AM December 16, 2024 11:37 AM

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Union Minister Pralhad Joshi slams Congress for questioning EVMs

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi hits out at Congress for questioning the EVMs. Talking to media outside Parliament, Mr Joshi, while referring to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's criticism of Congress for its inconsistent stance on EVMs said, that even some opposition parties are raising...

December 16, 2024 10:39 AM December 16, 2024 10:39 AM

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh salutes bravery & sacrifice of armed forces on Vijay Diwas

  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh saluted the bravery and sacrifice of India’s armed forces on the occasion of Vijay Diwas today. In a social media post, Mr Singh said that the country will never forget their sacrifice and service to the Nation. He said that the forces’ unwavering courage and patriot...

December 16, 2024 8:26 AM December 16, 2024 8:26 AM

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HM Amit Shah interacts with surrendered maoists & their families in Bastar

Union Home Minister Amit Shah interacted with the surrendered Maoists and their families at Jagdalpur, the divisional headquarters of Bastar, during his Chhattisgarh visit last evening. The Union Home Minister said that the Government is making a comprehensive plan for the welfare of the surrendered...

December 16, 2024 8:16 AM December 16, 2024 8:16 AM

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Legendary tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passes away at 73

Legendary tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away in the United States last night. He was 73. Family sources said that the maestro was battling blood-pressure-related problems. Earlier, Zakir Hussain had been admitted to a hospital in San Francisco after experiencing heart-related problems.   U...

December 16, 2024 7:45 AM December 16, 2024 7:45 AM

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Sri Lanka key to India’s Neighborhood First Policy & SAGAR Outlook: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar called on Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in New Delhi yesterday. In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar said, Sri Lanka is key to both India’s Neighborhood First policy and SAGAR Outlook. Dr Jaishankar expressed confidence that the talks with P...