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September 14, 2024 6:10 PM

PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for families of Dehgam drowning victims

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs 2 lakh each from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the families of those who died in the tragic drowning incident in Dehgam, Gujarat. Additionally, Rs 5...

September 14, 2024 5:05 PM

RG Kar Rape-Murder Case: Mamata Banerjee meets protesting doctors, promises justice

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday visited Swasthya Bhawan, the state health department headquarters in Salt Lake, Kolkata, where junior doctors are holding a sit-in protest, and assured them of justice in the RG Kar Medical Colle...

September 14, 2024 4:32 PM

Onam Festivities Take Over UAE: Malayalees Prepare for Thiruvonam

Onam, the harvest festival from Kerala, is in full swing across the UAE. Today is 'Uthradam', the first day of celebrations, with Malayalees preparing for the main event,Thiruvonam, tomorrow. With a large Keralite community here, Onam has become one ...

September 14, 2024 4:03 PM

India, Argentina hold 7th round of Foreign Office Consultations, discuss areas of cooperation

India and Argentina have concluded their seventh round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOCs) in Buenos Aires, marking a significant step in reinforcing bilateral relations between the two nations. The talks, held on Friday, covered a wide range of t...

September 14, 2024 3:54 PM

PM Modi welcomes ‘Deepjyoti’, calf born at his residence, shares video

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the arrival of a new member at his official Lok Kalyan Marg residence in New Delhi. In a heartwarming video shared on X, the Prime Minister introduced a newborn calf, which he has named 'Deepjyoti'. The cal...

September 14, 2024 3:30 PM

DRDO successfully conducts first phase of field firing trials of Indian light tank ‘Zorawar’

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully concluded the initial phase of developmental field firing trials for India's indigenous light tank, 'Zorawar'. The trials, conducted on September 13, mark a significant milesto...

September 14, 2024 2:52 PM

CCI probe finds Amazon, Walmart’s Flipkart breached antitrust laws

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) investigation has found U.S. e-commerce giant Amazon and Walmart's Flipkart violated local competition laws by giving preference to select sellers on their shopping websites, Reuters reported. CCI in 2020 or...

September 14, 2024 1:41 PM

US locks in steep China tariff hikes, some industries warn of disruptions

The Biden administration on Friday locked in steep tariff hikes on Chinese imports, including a 100% duty on electric vehicles, to boost protections for strategic industries from China's state-driven industrial practices. The U.S. Trade Representati...

September 14, 2024 12:34 PM

PM Modi set to visit Jharkhand, Gujarat, and Odisha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on an extensive three-day tour across Jharkhand, Gujarat, and Odisha from September 15-17, 2024, focusing on infrastructure development, renewable energy, and housing initiatives. The tour kicks off on S...

September 14, 2024 12:22 PM

PM Modi and leaders extend greetings on Hindi Diwas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other political leaders extended greetings on Hindi Diwas, celebrated on September 14 to commemorate the adoption of Hindi as an official language of India. "Many best wishes to all the countrymen on Hindi Diwas," PM...

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