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May 16, 2026 10:57 AM
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The United States is celebrating its Armed Forces Day today. The day which falls on the third Saturday in May aims to honor and appreciate all active-duty military members and veterans across every branch of the U.S. armed services. Established in 1949 by then US President Harry S. Truman, the day w...
May 16, 2026 11:13 AM
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National Dengue Day is being observed today in the country. Officially declared by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the day aims to raise awareness and strengthen preventive pre-monsoon measures against the disease. The day is marked to promote simple control strategies, including the elim...
May 16, 2026 10:15 AM
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President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended their greetings to the people of Sikkim on the occasion of its Statehood Day today. In a social media post, the President said, Sikkim’s magnificent natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and strong commitment to environmental conse...
May 16, 2026 9:01 AM
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US President Donald Trump has said that the Strait of Hormuz will be opened and that the United States will not allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon. In an interview with a television channel, Mr Trump defended America’s actions amid the West Asia crisis, saying he is going to do what’s right. The...
May 16, 2026 8:53 AM
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The Central Board of Secondary Education has issued a notice outlining post-result declaration facilities for Class 12 students, reaffirming its commitment to a fair and transparent evaluation process. In the notice, the Board said that students dissatisfied with their results can avail a two-stage ...
May 16, 2026 8:51 AM
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said, India has set a national goal of achieving a Drug-Free India by 2047 under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said Indian security agencies have prepared a roadmap to dismantle drug syndicates and are actively working towards this objective. De...
May 16, 2026 8:48 AM
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has called for greater transparency in Assembly proceedings by proposing live streaming of Question Hour, debates, bills, and budget sessions. The remarks were made during a special session in which BJP legislator Rathindra Basu from Cooch Behar South was ...
May 16, 2026 8:42 AM
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Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said, no poor person in India will remain without a permanent house, stating that providing pucca houses for all is a key commitment of the Central government. Mr Chouhan was addressing the gathering after inauguration of completed houses an...
May 16, 2026 8:36 AM
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has constituted the Committee on Empowerment of Women. BJP MP from Lok Sabha, Dr Daggubati Purandeswari has been appointed Chairperson of the committee. The panel comprises 18 members from the Lok Sabha and 10 members from the Rajya Sabha. Members from the Lower House incl...
May 16, 2026 8:31 AM
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Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that Made-in-India paper tools are focused on quality, functionality and sustainability. In a social media post, Mr Vaishnaw said he met young entrepreneurs Aparna and Dinesh, the founders of RODA Notes. Mr Vaishnaw added that goo...
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