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India's economic growth set to soar by 6.5 pc in 2024: UNCTD

India is expected to maintain growth momentum at 6.5 per cent in 2024, per report released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTD).... read..

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Ministry of Law and Justice to hold conference on India's Criminal Justice System on April 20

To generate awareness about the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, particularly amongst the legal fraternity, the Ministry of Law and Justice is organising a conference titled 'India's Progressive Path in the Administration of the Criminal Justice System', on... read..

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"It is INDIA versus NDA all over country": Congress candidate Imran Masood

Congress candidate from Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur seat, Imran Masood, exuded his confidence in winning the Lok Sabha elections on Friday and said that the INDIA bloc will form the government at the Centre.... read..

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"INDIA bloc will cross majority mark of 272 seats": Sachin Pilot

Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Friday said that the opposition's INDIA bloc with cross the majority mark of 272 seats in the Lok Sabha polls adding that Congress will win more seats than Bharatiya Janata Party in Rajasthan.... read..

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Dubai rains: Indian Embassy in UAE issues travel advisory for passengers

Amid heavy rains that lashed United Arab Emirates and caused flood-like situation, the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi has issued an advisory for Indian passengers travelling to or transiting through the airport to reschedule their non-essential travel till... read..

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When average growth of world is 2.6%, India will grow at 6.5%: UNCTD

India is expected to maintain growth momentum at 6.5 per cent in 2024, per report released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTD).... read..

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Mood of Tamil Nadu in favour of INDIA alliance: Udhayanidhi Stalin

As the voting is underway in all 39 seats in Tamil Nadu in the first phase of the 2024 general elections, DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin said on Friday that the INDIA alliance will sweep the elections in the state.... read..

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"India's national election is Maha Kumbh Mela of Democracy": US Diplomat Atul Keshap

Congratulating the people of India, American diplomat, and the President of US-India Business Council (USIBC), Atul Keshap has said that the country's national election is the Maha Kumbh Mela of Democracy.... read..

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Lok Sabha 2024 polls: Sri Lankan Tamil born in refugee camp in India, votes for first time

Born in 1986 at a refugee centre in Rameswaram Mandapam camp and now residing now at the rehabilitation camp for Sri Lankan Tamils at Kottapattu in Trichy, Nalaini Kirubakaran cast her vote for the first time in the city on Friday.... read..

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KONE India Strengthens Presence in Bangalore; Opens New Centre for Stronger Customer Connect

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Indian Railways operates record number of additional trains to meet summer demand

To ensure the convenience of passengers and manage the anticipated surge in travel demand during summers, Indian Railways is operating a record-breaking 9,111 trips during summer season.... read..

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"People unhappy with BJP, will vote overwhelmingly for the INDIA alliance": Congress' Karti P Chidambaram

As the first phase of Lok Sabha elections kicked off on Friday, Karti P Chidambaram, Congress leader and candidate from Sivaganga constituency, arrived to cast his vote and said that the people of the state are unhappy with the central government and will... read..

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"Every vote of yours has power to create secure, developed, and self-reliant India": Amit Shah

Appealing to the voters to vote in large numbers in the first phase of elections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that every vote of the public has the power to create a secure, developed, and self-reliant India.... read..

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LS 2024 polls: BJP leader Murugan votes in Chennai, urges people to vote for corruption-free India

Union Minister and BJP candidate from Nilgiris, L Murugan on Friday cast his vote at a polling station in Koyambedu in Chennai as the first phase of voting for the 2024 elections kicked off on Friday.... read..

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Congress leader P Chidambaram casts his vote in Sivaganga, says INDIA bloc will win all 39 seats in Tamil Nadu

"Absolutely confident" that the INDIA bloc will win all 39 parliamentary seats in Tamil Nadu, senior Congress leader P Chidambaram said after casting his vote here on Friday morning.... read..

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US 'eager' to deepen, strengthen cooperation with partners in India

US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said on Thursday that the US is eager to continue deepening and strengthening its cooperation with partners in India.... read..

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IPL 2024: Bumrah, Coetzee guide Mumbai Indians to thrilling 9-run win over Punjab Kings

Brilliant bowling performances by Jasprit Bumrah and Gerald Coetzee guided Mumbai Indians (MI) to a 9-run victory over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 33rd encounter of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, here at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International C... read..

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Vice Admiral Dinesh Tripathi appointed as next Indian Navy chief

The government has appointed Vice Admiral Dinesh Tripathi as the next Chief of the Indian Navy.... read..

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Samajwadi chief Akhilesh Yadav vows to scrap Agniveer scheme if INDIA bloc comes to power

In the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav vowed to scrap the Agniveer scheme if the opposition coalition, the INDIA bloc, comes to power.... read..

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India's exports to China, UAE, Russia, Singapore rose in 2023-24

China, Russia, Iraq, UAE, Singapore are among countries where India's exports in the just-concluded financial year have risen substantially, though with a low base.... read..

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Indian envoy to Austria joins International Atomic Energy Agency; aims to strengthen collaboration

The Indian ambassador to Austria, Shambhu Kumaran, joined the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Friday.... read..

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Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh lambasts PBKS management for decisions taken during MI loss

Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh lambasted Punjab Kings management for the decisions that they made against Mumbai Indians in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.... read..

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"Tall talks and promises by EC have become fruitless" claims INDIA bloc citing "election manipulation"

Alleging election manipulation in Tripura, the INDIA alliance stated that the "tall talks" and promises made by the Election Commission of India have become teethless today.... read..

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Shuttler Sukant Kadam to face India's Abhijeet Sakhuja in QFs of Spanish Para Badminton tournament

Ace Para shuttler Sukant Kadam reached the quarterfinals of the ongoing Spanish Para Badminton tournament in Vitoria Spain.... read..

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Honda Racing India riders gear up for Round-2 of Asia Road Racing Championship

After an adrenaline-charged debut in the 2024 Asia Road Racing Championship in Thailand, the IDEMITSU Honda Racing India team is all set for Round-2 to be held at the Zhuhai International Circuit in China this weekend.... read..

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INDIA bloc approaches ECI over "poll manipulation" in Tripura, seeks cancellation of voting

INDIA bloc in Tripura has asked the Election Commission to countermand the polls of West Tripura Lok Sabha constituency and Ramnagar assembly constituency in the state, citing large scale instances of poll manipulation through booth jamming, intimidation ... read..

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Blockchain technology to transform healthcare in India

In response to India's urgent healthcare challenges, IIT Bombay and Blockchain for Impact (BFI) have established a strategic partnership to catalyse transformative projects and revolutionize the public health landscape in the country.... read..

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Indian Railways to operate record 9111 trips for summer travel

Indian Railways has announced its plan to operate a remarkable 9111 trips during the upcoming summer season, aimed at accommodating the anticipated surge in travel demand and ensuring passenger convenience, as per an official statement.... read..

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India lays foundation stone for Darchula school in Nepal under HICDPs

India laid out the foundation stone to build the High Impact Community Development Project (HICDP) in the Darchula district of Nepal on Friday.... read..

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India's forex exchange reserves decline after seven-week rise

India's foreign exchange reserves declined in the week that ended on April 12, after having risen for the seventh straight week to hit an all-time high of USD 648.562 billion.... read..

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IISc Launches 'Longevity India Initiative' to Pioneer Ageing Research in India

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Blue collar jobs to drive 70 pc of India's new job growth by 2030: Report

Blue-collar workers, comprising over 80 per cent of India's non-agricultural workforce, play a pivotal role in driving and sustaining the country's economy across diverse sectors.... read..

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"I have voted to make India disease-and drug-free": Ramdev

After casting his vote at a polling booth in Haridwar in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections, Yog guru Baba Ramdev on Friday said that he exercised his franchise to make the country "disease-and-drug-free."... read..

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India delivers BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to Philippines

India delivered the BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines on Friday, as part of the USD 375 million deal between the two sides signed in 2022.... read..

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Air India suspends flights to and from Tel Aviv until April 30 amid escalating tensions in Middle East

Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Air India announced to suspend flights to and from Tel Aviv until April 30, assuring the safety of their customers and crew members.... read..

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Idanim Becomes India's First and Only Subscription-Free Meditation App

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"I congratulate all the countrymen...," PM Modi after India delivered BrahMos missiles to Philippines

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated countrymen after India delivered the BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines as part of the USD 375 million deal between the two sides signed in 2022.... read..

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Paring early losses, Indian stocks close week on a high

Making a strong comeback from the early losses, Indian stock indices closed the day and the week's trading on a high.... read..

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Air India cancels flight to and from Dubai amid incessant rainfall; offers waiver for affected customers

Air India has announced cancellation of its flights to and from Dubai due to operational disruptions amid incessant rainfall.... read..

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Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi appointed as the next Indian Navy Chief

Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, who currently serves as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, will be taking over as the next Chief of the Naval Staff on April 30, as per an official announcement.... read..

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"In what feels like nightmare": India's ace long jumper Murali Sreeshankar ruled out of Paris Olympics due to knee injury

India's ace long jumper Murali Sreeshankar has withdrawn from the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics after sustaining a knee injury in training.... read..

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"Support reforms to UN institutions": US on Musk's remarks on India's permanent UNSC seat

The US has offered support for reforms to United Nations institutions, including the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said in a press briefing on Wednesday.... read..

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National Women's Hockey League can be pathway to Indian team for young players: Former captain Pritam Siwach

Hailing Hockey India's yet another ground-breaking initiative, National Women's Hockey League 2024-2025, former Indian skipper Pritam Rani Siwach championed its significance for aspiring players who are looking to reach the national team set-up.... read..

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Russia-India signs agreement to operate large research hub in New Delhi

The Higher School of Economics, located in Russia, and the University of Delhi signed an agreement on strategic cooperation and joint actions, and a large research hub will begin operating at the partner university here.... read..

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One of 17 Indian crew members on board Israel-linked vessel seized by Iran returns home

In a major diplomatic win for New Delhi, Ann Tessa Joseph from Thrissur, Kerala, one of the 17 Indian crew members of the Israel-linked cargo ship 'MSC Aries' that was seized by Iran on April 13, returned safely to her homeland, the Ministry of External A... read..

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Indian Embassy in Dubai facilitate Indian stranded passengers, connect with their families as rain lashes UAE

As heavy rain lashes the Gulf nation, the Indian Embassy in Dubai on Thursday emphasised that they are in constant touch with the UAE authorities and airlines, and have facilitated connect between stranded Indian passengers and their family here.... read..

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"Day not far when India will become provider of services to other nations": CDS Anil Chauhan

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Thursday said the day is not far when India will emerge as one of the major service providers in the world.... read..

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Sunita Kejriwal to participate in INDIA bloc's rally on April 21 in Jharkhand

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife, Sunita Kejriwal, will participate in the INDIA bloc's "Nyay Ulgulan Rally," to be held on April 21 in Jharkhand's Ranchi.... read..

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US Defence Secretary lauds ties with India, calls jet engine deal revolutionary

Lauding the partnership with India, the United States Secretary of Defence, Lloyd Austin, has said that the deal between the two nations to produce jet weapons in collaboration is revolutionary.... read..

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Vicky Kaushal shares childhood memory on 'The Great Indian Kapil Show'

Kapil Sharma's Netflix show, 'The Great Indian Kapil Show,' will feature Vicky Kaushal and Sunny Kaushal as upcoming guests. A teaser for the new episode was released by the streaming platform on Wednesday.... read..

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Klub teams up with U GRO Capital to aid INR 150 crores funding to bridge the MSME credit gap in India

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