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Juvenile gharial sighting signals revival of Assam’s river ecosystem: Himanta Sarma

Guwahati, June 30: The sighting of a juvenile gharial in the Kekaidong River in West Karbi Anglong has...
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Two NSCN-K militants surrender in Arunachal as security forces intensify peace efforts

Itanagar, June 30: Two militants belonging to the NSCN-K (Nikki Sumi) faction surrendered in Arunachal Pradesh following sustained...
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Ireland head coach Heinrich Malan steps down after historic T20I series win over India

Belfast, June 29: In a major development following their historic 2-0 T20I series triumph over India, Ireland head...
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Three killed, three injured in collapse at under-construction resort in Jaipur

Jaipur, June 29:Three labourers were killed and three others sustained serious injuries after a structure collapsed at an...
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‘Transcending the veil’: First woman MLA Fathima Thahiliya opens new chapter for IUML

Kozhikode, June 29: A month after scripting history as the first woman ever to enter the Kerala Assembly...
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Stronger India-US ties will benefit both nations: Amitabh Kant

New Delhi, June 29: India's former G20 Sherpa and NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant on Monday said that...
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Group seeks Edu Min’s intervention on WGH school recruitment  

TURA, June 29: The ASPF has written to Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui seeking his immediate intervention towards appointing...
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GSU condemns opposition to road project in SGH, urges PWD to commence work

TURA, June 29: The GSU from Siju, along with local residents of Nokatgre, Tolegre, Nengrugittim, Siju and Dabalgre,...
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NDRF rescues 24 civilians from Dikari river in Assam’s Dhemaji district

GUWAHATI, June 29: A potentially tragic situation was averted as prompt response from the 12th Battalion of National...
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Exercise to strengthen emergency communication held in Guwahati

Guwahati, June 29: The proof-of-concept trials for India’s Broadband Public Protection and Disaster Relief (BBPPDR) network, a key...
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WKH police arrest man accused of assaulting estranged wife

SHILLONG, June 29: West Khasi Hills (WKH) Police have arrested a 23-year-old man accused of assaulting his estranged...
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Very excited: Indian diaspora in Seychelles ahead of PM Modi’s Navashakti Vinayakar Temple visit

Victoria, June 29: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Navashakti Vinayakar Temple in Victoria during...
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India protected its consumers from oil shock as West Asia crisis rattled world economies

New Delhi, June 29: As the West Asia crisis rattled global economies with surging oil and gas prices...
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Tripura Queen Pineapple Global Festival: ‘Buyer-Seller Meet’ sign Rs 11 crore deals

New Delhi/Agartala, June 29: In a major boost to Tripura's pineapple industry, as many as 18 Letters of...
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Bangladesh: BNP targets Jamaat over 1971 Liberation War stance, demands apology

Dhaka, June 29: The ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government criticised the radical Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami over its...
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Panna mine labourer strikes it rich, finds 11.19-carat diamond

Bhopal/Panna, June 29: In a remarkable tale of perseverance and fortune, Rakesh Gond from Panna district in Madhya...
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Siya took Rs 1 crore from Ketan for wedding shopping, gave it to Chetan: Sources

Pune, June 29: Fresh revelations have surfaced in the investigation into the murder of 26-year-old Pune-based realtor Ketan...
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Indian passport application fee to go up from July 1

New Delhi, June 29: The Ministry of External Affairs has raised charges for passport-related services which will make...
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Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan kill 36 civilians, injure 163 others

Kabul, June 29: At least 36 civilians, including women and children, were killed, while 163 others were injured...
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Assam floods affect over 22,000 people; rail bridge collapses partially

Guwahati, June 29: The first wave of floods in Assam has affected more than 22,000 people across six...
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Assam flood: Amit Shah dials Himanta Sarma, assures support

Guwahati, June 29: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said Union Home Minister Amit Shah has...
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India to corner Pakistan at FATF with evidence of terrorists roaming freely

New Delhi, June 29: India is all set to mount pressure on Pakistan at the Financial Action Task...
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Gujarat: HM Amit Shah urges afforestation in Gandhinagar under ‘Green Lok Sabha’ initiative

Ahmedabad, June 27: A renewed push to expand large-scale tree plantation under the “Gandhinagar Lok Sabha – Green...
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Defence deal with China risks creating long-term dependency for Bangladesh: Report

Dhaka, June 27: Although Bangladesh can derive opportunities from relations with China, those opportunities carry the risk of...
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Delhi CM gives one month to coaching centres for fire safety steps

New Delhi, June 27: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday set a one-month deadline for all coaching...
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COAS General Upendra Dwivedi reviews operational preparedness in Ladakh

Leh, June 27: Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday visited the headquarters of the Leh-based...
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‘Attack on dynasty politics’: BJP hails Pranab Mukherjee’s take on PM Modi; Cong hits back

New Delhi, June 27: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders on Saturday came out in support of former...
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President Trump holds PM Modi and India in highest regard: Ambassador Gor

Washington, June 27: Six months into his tenure in India, US Ambassador Sergio Gor on Saturday asserted that...
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India emerges as world’s leading ship recycling nation by gross tonnage: Minister

New Delhi, June 27: India has emerged as the world's leading ship recycling nation by gross tonnage, reflecting...
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Over 8 lakh devotees visited Kamakhya Temple during ‘Ambubachi Mahayog’: Assam CM

Guwahati, June 27: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that this year's Ambubachi Mahayog witnessed...
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Man held from Assam for stealing money from Trinamool MP Kalyan Banerjee’s bank account

Kolkata, June 27: The police have arrested a man on charges of cyber fraud, almost a year after...
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DGS withdraws restrictions on movement of Indian ships through Strait of Hormuz

Kolkata, June 27: The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has withdrawn restrictions on Indian ships moving across the...
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Ketan Agarwal murder: Siya’s brother says family would have cancelled wedding if she had raised concerns

Pune, June 27: The investigation into the murder of Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal took a fresh turn after...
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‘This is why people don’t want to see them in power’, Rijiju roasts Congress over ‘dictatorial’ boast

New Delhi, June 27: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday took a swipe at the Congress party...
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India-US relationship stronger than ever: Trump team charts ambitious agenda 

Washington, June 27: Senior officials in US President Donald Trump's administration have outlined an ambitious roadmap for expanding...
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Lashkar terrorist seen attending funeral of Shoaib Akhtar’s brother in Islamabad

New Delhi, June 27: The funeral of former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar's elder brother, Shahid Akhtar, in...
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UN chief calls for harnessing technology to stop drug cyber-trafficking

United Nations, June 27: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for harnessing technology to stop drug cyber-trafficking, working...
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Kolkata Police arrest former Trinamool councillor of KMC on extortion, molestation charges

Kolkata, June 27: Police have arrested another former Trinamool Congress councillor of Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) on charges...
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PM Modi highlights India’s Global South-focused energy vision for BRICS 2026

New Delhi, June 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday highlighted India's vision of placing the Global South...
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PoK burns: Pakistan’s crackdown exposes selective silence of global rights groups

New Delhi, June 27: Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) is burning and neither are the protesters or the establishment showing any...
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‘Bharat Taxi’ aims to expand to 500 cities within two years: HM Amit Shah

Gandhinagar, June 27: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that Bharat Taxi plans to...
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Adani Group targets 50GW renewable energy capacity by 2030, nuclear portfolio of 10 GW by 2035

London/New Delhi, June 27:The Adani Group is building one of the world’s largest renewable energy portfolios, targeting 50GW...
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Sonia Gandhi questions Centre’s stance on Gaza, says it harms India’s moral standing

New Delhi, June 27: Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Saturday launched a sharp attack at...
MEGHALAYA

USTM scientist contributes to global health study

Ri-Bhoi,June 26: In a significant achievement for the scientific community of Northeast India, Dr. Yugal Kishore Mohanta, Assistant Professor...
MEGHALAYA

International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking celebrated at Rongram

Tura, June 26: The District Hub for Empowerment of Women (DHEW), Tura, observed the International Day Against Drug...
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Heroin worth Rs 47.25 lakh seized in Mizoram; 4 nabbed

GUWAHATI, June 26: Assam Rifles, in coordination with the excise and narcotics department, conducted a joint operation in...
MEGHALAYA

NIA files charges against 11 accused in terror conspiracy focused on NE, Bengal

GUWAHATI, June 26: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed charges against 11 accused persons in connection with...
MEGHALAYA

MDA 2 partners felicitate RS MP James Sangma

Guwahati, June 26: The ruling Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA 2) partners today felicitated the newly-elected Rajya Sabha MP...
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Operation Amistad: Indian Army aid team leaves for earthquake-hit Venezuela

New Delhi, June 26: The Indian Army has dispatched a specialised medical contingent to Venezuela to assist in...
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Manipur CM leads anti-drug campaign, urges people to shun narcotics for a better society

Imphal, June 26: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Friday stressed that building a healthy and progressive...
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CM Adhikari announces setting up Vande Mataram Museum on Bankim Chandra’s 189th birth anniversary

Kolkata, June 26: On the occasion of the 189th birth anniversary of Rishi Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, the writer...
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PIL in SC seeks uniform national fire safety standards for public premises

New Delhi, June 26: A public interest litigation (PIL) has been moved before the Supreme Court seeking directions...
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Japanese PM Takaichi to visit New Delhi next week for India-Japan Annual Summit

New Delhi, June 26: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will travel to New Delhi for an official visit...
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PM Modi’s visit to help expand India-Seychelles partnership into new frontiers: Indian envoy

Victoria, June 26: Terming Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming three-day state visit "historic", India's High Commissioner to Seychelles,...
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Kiren Rijiju meets Dalai Lama in Delhi, says spiritual leader recovering well after knee surgery

New Delhi, June 26: Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday met the Dalai Lama in New...
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MP: Satpura Tiger Reserve officer suspended for feeding, petting Sambar deer

Bhopal, June 26: A Forest Department officer posted at the Satpura Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh has been...
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Focus on business fundamentals, not stock valuations: NSE Chief

Mumbai, June 26: National Stock Exchange (NSE) MD and CEO Ashish Kumar Chauhan on Friday urged entrepreneurs to...
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Goldman Sachs raises India’s GDP growth to 6.8 pc after US-Iran peace pact

New Delhi, June 26: Goldman Sachs has raised India's GDP growth forecast to 6.8 per cent for calendar...
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K’taka govt mandates FIR in cases of non-consensual sharing of private photos, videos; guidelines issued

Bengaluru, June 26: In a landmark move, the Karnataka government on Friday issued stringent directions to police across...
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Piyush Goyal honoured with UK-India award for strengthening bilateral ties

London/New Delhi, June 26: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has been conferred the special award for exceptional...
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Ram Mandir trust General Secretary Champat Rai steps down, Anil Mishra also quits

Ayodhya, June 26: Days after alleged misappropriation of funds at the Ram Temple stirred a national controversy, Shri...
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Ram Temple donation row: 8 arrested include cash counting staff, ex-bank official

Ayodhya, June 26: All eight people named in the FIR over alleged embezzlement of donations and offerings at...
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Operation Sindoor’s psychological impact: Pakistan tries to boost military morale at the cost of people

New Delhi, June 26: The impact Operation Sindoor had on the morale of the Pakistan Army is becoming...
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6 soldiers martyred during ‘Operation Sindoor’ to be immortalised at National War Memorial

New Delhi, June 26: Six bravehearts of the Indian armed forces, who laid down their lives during 'Operation...
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End citizenship confusion, amend law, says Shashi Tharoor amid MEA passport statement row

Thiruvananthapuram, June 26: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday called for a legislative overhaul to end the controversy...
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Assam agri minister bats for strategic shift from paddy farming to high-value horticulture

Guwahati, June 25: Assam agriculture minister Pijush Hazarika on Thursday advocated for a strategic shift from traditional paddy...
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Death toll in Venezuela’s back-to-back earthquakes rises to 164

Caracas, June 25: At least 164 were killed and 971 injured in back-to-back powerful earthquakes in Venezuela, the...
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Indian envoy presents credentials to Bangladesh President, reaffirms commitment to strengthening partnership

Dhaka, June 25: India's new High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, on Thursday presented his credentials to Bangladeshi...
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‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’: Congress holds 28 press conferences in single day on education reform

New Delhi, June 25: Supplementing Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi's "Chhatron Ki Goonj" campaign,...
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Adani Foundation collects record 52,306 blood units across 754 locations on Gautam Adani’s birthday

Ahmedabad, June 25: On the occasion of the Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani's 64th birthday, the Adani Foundation...
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Arunachal flash floods: IAF airlifts NDRF team, relief materials as search continues for missing persons

Itanagar, June 25: An Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter was deployed on Thursday to airlift relief materials, including...
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Tourist facilitation centre at Katta Beel handed over to Katta Beel Fishery Cooperative Society

Ampati, June 24,: The Tourist Facilitation Centre at Katta Beel, developed under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme of the...
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GSU seeks fresh inquiry into girl’s murder in Williamnagar

Tura, June 25: With Williamnagar police failing to arrest the accused involved in the gruesome murder of a...
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Health Ministry notifies relaxed norms for regulation of hospitals, clinics

New Delhi, June 25: Reducing compliance burden, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare notified amendments to...
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Pune fort murder: CCTV footage of Siya meeting lover Chetan, before fiance’s death, surfaces now

Pune, June 25: The probe into Pune’s Lohagad Fort incident, where the death of Pune businessman’s son Ketan...
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More than 17 pc of Assam’s families pay zero electricity bills: CM Himanta Sarma

Guwahati, June 25: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that 17.6 per cent of households...
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‘Govt should clarify, will create confusion’: Congress after MEA says passport not proof of citizenship

New Delhi, June 25: The Congress leaders on Thursday lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Central...
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‘Complete picture must be presented’: Opposition questions NCERT’s Emergency chapter

New Delhi, June 25: The inclusion of a section on the Emergency in the Class 9 NCERT textbook...
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Row after MEA says passport is not proof of citizenship; cites Passport Act, HC ruling

New Delhi, June 25: The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday clarified that the passport has never been...
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PoK protests: Pakistan accused of targeting women, children; using starvation tactics

New Delhi, June 25: The crackdown by the Pakistani security agencies on those protesting in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK)...
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‘Never forgive, never forget’: PM Modi on 51st anniversary of Emergency

New Delhi, June 25: On the 51st Anniversary of the Emergency, imposed by Indira Gandhi's government in 1975,...
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Govt mandates QR codes for vaccines, antimicrobials, cancer drugs to curb counterfeit medicines

New Delhi, June 25: The government has expanded the ambit of QR code-based tracking to include vaccines, antimicrobials,...
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Amazon CEO meets PM Modi, announces $48 billion investment in India through 2030

New Delhi, June 25: US e-commerce giant Amazon on Thursday announced to invest a total of $48 billion...
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Cong writes to Prime Minister over new FCRA rules seeking immediate withdrawal

New Delhi, June 25: Congress General Secretary K.C. Venugopal penned a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on...
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World leaders express solidarity with Venezuela after deadly earthquakes

Washington, June 25: Several world leaders on Thursday expressed solidarity with the people of Venezuela and offered aid...
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Arunachal flash flood: Search on for 4 missing; Assam sounds high alert over downstream impact

Itanagar, June 25 :Search and rescue operations continued for the second consecutive day on Thursday to trace four...
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At least 32 dead, 700 injured in Venezuelan earthquakes: Acting president

Caracas, June 25 : At least 32 people were killed and more than 700 injured after two powerful...
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Odisha: Puri hotel owner killed, main accused critically injured in police encounter

Bhubaneswar, June 24: Puri Superintendent of Police (SP) Prateek Singh said the main accused in a murder case...
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Outrage grows over Bharat Tiwari encounter; Prashant Kishor demands action against those who ordered killing

Patna, June 24: Public anger continues to intensify over the controversial police encounter of Bharat Bhushan Tiwari in...
MEGHALAYA

ED attaches Rs 40 lakh property in GHADC fund misappropriation case in Meghalaya

Shillong, June 24: The Directorate of Enforcement's (ED) Shillong Sub-Zonal Office has provisionally attached an immovable property worth...
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Assam CS, UK envoy discuss roadmap to strengthen cooperation

GUWAHATI, June 24: British Deputy High Commissioner to East and Northeast India, Andrew Fleming called on Assam chief...
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Assam industries get a boost with natural gas supply extension

GUWAHATI, June 24: In a first, natural gas produced in Upper Assam will flow through the North East...
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SC treats mason’s leg amputation as 100 pc functional disability, raises compensation to Rs 40.29 lakh

New Delhi, June 24: The Supreme Court has enhanced compensation payable to a Tamil Nadu mason who lost...
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Chinese FM Wang Yi meets PM Modi, says India and China should deepen cooperation

New Delhi, June 24: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here and expressed his...
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India, US conclude series of meetings to advance mutually beneficial bilateral trade pact

New Delhi, June 24: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday concluded a series of meetings with...
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3 missing, houses damaged as flash floods hit Arunachal, Assam on high alert over rising river levels

Itanagar/Guwahati, June 24: At least three people went missing, and around 20 houses and residential units were damaged...
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EWS reservation does not guarantee fee concession in private colleges: SC

New Delhi, June 24: The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a plea challenging the Economic Weaker Sections (EWS)...
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23 pilgrims injured as minibus falls into gorge in J&K’s Kathua

Jammu, June 24: At least 23 pilgrims were injured on Wednesday in a road accident in Jammu and...
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Mallikarjun Kharge, son Priyank usurped land belonging to poor through Siddharth Vihar Trust: BJP

New Delhi, June 24: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday levelled serious allegations of land grabbing and...
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Assam’s healthcare infrastructure set to undergo transformation, says CM Sarma

Guwahati, June 24: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday highlighted the state government's efforts to strengthen...
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