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Indian Army officer Major Rajprasad RS receives NSG Counter IED Innovator award

Indian Army Officer Major Rajprasad RS from the Corps of Engineers received the 'NSG Counter IED Innovator Award' from Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan.... read..

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Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel instructs for immediate rescue and relief operations after Air India passenger plane crash in Ahmedabad

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has given instructions to undertake immediate rescue and relief operations and immediate treatment of injured passengers in the wake of the Air India passenger plane crash in Ahmedabad on a war footing.... read..

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"With profound sorrow, I confirm tragic accident involving Flight 171," says Air India Chairman

Air India Chairman N. Chandrasekaran on Thursday confirmed with "profound sorrow" that Air India Flight 171, operating from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, was involved in a tragic accident.... read..

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"Our thoughts are with all those affected": UK High Commission on Air India plane crash near Ahmedabad airport

The UK High Commission in India has said that it is aware of the tragic plane crash in the Meghaninagar area near Ahmedabad airport and is working with local authorities to establish the facts and provide support.... read..

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"Extremely sad and worrying": Leaders express grief over Gujarat plane crash

Political leaders across the country expressed shock and deep sorrow over the plane crash in Ahmedabad with 242 people on board, calling the incident "extremely sad and worrying."... read..

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Gujarat plane crash: Union Home Minister Amit Shah enroute to Ahmedabad; speaks with Gujarat CM

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is en route to Ahmedabad to assess the situation following the plane crash which occurred near the city's airport today, according to sources. Shah had also spoken with Gujarat's Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Home Minister ... read..

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BCCI likely to hold Apex Council meeting on June 14; IPL victory celebrations norms on agenda

In the wake of the tragic stampede in Bengaluru earlier this month, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to hold an apex council meeting on June 14 in order to discuss the new norms for the celebrations for the teams following their titl... read..

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"Our prayers are with passengers and their families": EAM Jaishankar expresses grief over Air India flight crash in Gujarat

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar extended condolences over the Air India Flight AI171 crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday.... read..

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Robert Vadra misses ED appearance due to flu, says he's cooperating

Advocate Suman Jyoti Khaitan, counsel for businessman Robert Vadra, on Tuesday addressed the media through a virtual press conference to clarify his client's absence from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) appearance in a money laundering case.... read..

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India's coal output to further decline in June followed by fall of 4.7% in Apr-May: Nuvama

The coal output in the country is expected to decline further in June as demand remained muted across several regions during the pre-monsoon season, according to a report by Nuvama Research.... read..

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"Delhi Govt helping private schools, ignoring parents," says AAP's Saurabh Bhardwaj on fee hikes

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Saurabh Bhardwaj on Thursday accused the Delhi government of acting under pressure from private school lobbies by introducing a school fee ordinance without any legislative scrutiny or public consultation.... read..

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Many families did not have place to sleep: AAP a day after demolition drive at Bhoomiheen camp in South Delhi

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA and leader of opposition in Delhi assembly Atishi lashed out at Delhi government under the BJP following a demolition drive at the Bhoomiheen Camp in South Delhi's Kalkaji Extension on Wednesday and claimed that Many families di... read..

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India's infra sector faces revenue, margin pressure in Q4FY25 despite rise in order inflows: Nuvama Research

India's infrastructure sector witnessed a mixed performance in the fourth quarter of FY25, with revenues and profit margins under pressure despite improvement in order inflows, according to a report by Nuvama Research.... read..

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India-France to hold 8th edition of 'Exercise Shakti' from June 18

The 8th edition of Exercise Shakti, a joint military exercise between India and France, will take place from June 18 to July 1 at La Cavalerie in France.... read..

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Private consumption in India slows in Q4 FY25; fiscal deficit met, but revenue collections see soft start to FY26: BoB Report

Private consumption in the Indian economy moderated slightly in the fourth quarter of FY25, according to a recent report by Bank of Baroda.... read..

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"Top players have honed their skills": LEGEN-Z T10 League chairman Venkatesh Prasad on playing tennis ball cricket

Former Indian pacer and chairman of the LEGEN-Z T10 League, Venkatesh Prasad, has emphasised the crucial role of tennis ball cricket in shaping future stars, according to a release from LEGEN-Z T10 League.... read..

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Krerala: Navya Haridas files election petition against Priyanka Gandhi, says, "petition accepted, HC summons to her"

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Navya Haridas, who has filed an election petition against Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, has daid that the High Court has admitted the election petition after hearing the arguments and has decided to issue summons t... read..

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Rahul Gandhi accuses BJP government of "suppressing truth" about Maha Kumbh stampede deaths

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday launched accused the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh government of "suppressing truth" about deaths in Maha Kumbh earlier this year and alleged that "like in COVID, the bodies of the poor were erased from the stat... read..

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Lt General BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of Sri Lanka Army reaches India

Lieutenant General BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Sri Lankan Army, is officially visiting India from 11th to 14th June 2025. This visit is set to enhance bilateral military cooperation and explore new avenues for collaboration, particularly in th... read..

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AI-Native Telecom Networks take centre stage at International Telecommunication Union Focus Group meeting

As part of the ongoing efforts to explore the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) native in telecommunication network, the third meeting of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU-T) Focus Group on Artificial Intelligence Native for Telecom... read..

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BJP opposed earlier caste census report citing data inconsistency, why is it opposing a re-survey now: K'taka Dy CM

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday questioned the BJP's intention in questioning the state government's decision to re-conduct the caste census.... read..

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AAP to go solo in Bihar Assembly polls: No possibility of alliance, says Saurabh Bhardwaj

Delhi Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) President Saurabh Bhardwaj has announced that the party will contest the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections on all seats "independently," while rejecting the possibility of an alliance with any other party including Congress.... read..

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Respite in heatwave conditions likely over northwest India from June 14

After days of intense heat, a gradual respite in heatwave conditions is likely over Northwest India beginning June 14, according to the latest forecast by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).... read..

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TN Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin honours Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa and Chithambaram for top performances at international chess events

The Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Udhayanidhi Stalin, congratulated the Tamil Nadu chess players, world champion D Gukesh, Aravindh Chithambaram, and R Praggnanandhaa for securing top positions in the international chess tournaments held in Norway ... read..

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"Complete derailment": Manickam Tagore criticises Bihar govt over living situation of students

Congress MP Manickam Tagore slammed the double-engine government in Bihar over the "complete derailment" of living conditions for students from the marginalised communities residing in hostels of the state.... read..

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Indian Pharma Industry is likely to grow at a steady pace of 10% in FY26: Report

Pharmaceutical companies in India are expected to grow steadily at a rate of approximately 10 per cent in FY26, driven by price increases and the launch of new products, according to a report by ICICI Securities.... read..

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"India stands very high on global platform": BJP's Sambit Patra

Taking a dig at Congress leadership, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sambit Patra on Thursday said that Jairam Ramesh was always in a hurry to put India in the dock in the name of attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi.... read..

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"Far beyond vandalism": Uttarakhand CM Dhami condemns attack on Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral home in Bangladesh

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami condemned the incident of an attack by a violent mob at Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral home in Bangladesh and stated that the attack was "beyond vandalism" and was a "premeditated hate crime" and an attack o... read..

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Supply uncertainty of rare earth magnets from China could weigh auto industry: ICRA

Rare-earth magnet inventories are likely to 'taper off' by mid-July 2025 for the automobile industry, weighed down by the export restrictions from China and ensuing shipment delays, according to a release by rating agency ICRA. "With China tightening expo... read..

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Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge demands PM Modi take suggestions from opposition to decide national strategies

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi take suggestions from the opposition to decide the national strategies in the national interest.... read..

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh felicitates NCC Mount Everest expedition team after their successful summit

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Thursday, felicitated the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Mountaineering Expedition Team, comprising five girls and five boys aged an average of 19 years, who scaled Mount Everest on May 18, as per the release.... read..

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NIA chargesheets 64th accused in PFI murder case of Sreenivasan in Kerala

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a supplementary chargesheet against Rafeek M S, the 64th accused in the murder case of Sreenivasan in Palakkad, Kerala, by members of the Popular Front of India (PFI).... read..

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"What is the US really up to?" Jairam Ramesh questions US invite to Pakistan on Army Day

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh questioned the US for inviting Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir to US Army Day celebrations on June 14.... read..

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From Yogi Adityanath to Rekha Gupta, leaders mourn loss after Air India plane crashes in Ahmedabad

Politicians from across the country have expressed deep sorrow and extended condolences following the tragic crash of an Air India flight near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Thursday.... read..

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"Diplomatic victory....": BJP MP Kalita on 'successful' meeting with US Vice President Vance in US

BJP MP Bhubaneswar Kalita, who was a member of the all-party delegation under the Operation Sindoor global outreach, said that their meeting with US Vice President JD Vance was successful and described it as a 'diplomatic victory.'... read..

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People have not yet forgotten Yadav's "dynasty misrule'': UP Dy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya mocks SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Thursday mocked Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and said that the people had not yet forgotten Yadav's 'dynasty misrule'.... read..

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PM Modi expresses grief over tragic crash of Air India Flight, assures support

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident in Ahmedabad, terming it "heartbreaking beyond words."... read..

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"We are all rushing to Ahmedabad": Union MoS Murlidhar Mohol

Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol on Thursday said that the ministry has issued helplines following the crash in Ahmedabad this afternoon of Air India London-bound flight with 242 people onboard.... read..

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"Deeply distressed": President Murmu expresses grief over Gujarat plane crash

President Draupadi Murmu on Thursday expressed deep sorrow over the Gujarat plane crash in Ahmedabad, saying that it is a heart-rending disaster.... read..

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"Extremely sad and painful": MoS Home Nityanad Rai expresses grief over Ahmedabad plane crash

Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, on Thursday expressed grief over the plane crash in Gujarat's Ahmedabad, involving an Air India flight en route to Gatwick in London.... read..

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Indian stock markets open flat amid weak global cues, tension between Iran and US

Indian stock markets opened on a cautious note on Thursday, reflecting weak global cues and rising geopolitical tensions between Iran and the United States.... read..

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PM Modi expresses grief over tragic crash of Air India Flight crash, assures support

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident in Ahmedabad, terming it "heartbreaking beyond words."... read..

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"Sapno ki koi umar nahi hoti...": World Masters Games 2025 gold medalist, retired Naval Officer Commander Gauri Mishra

Naval Officer Commander (retired) Gauri Mishra, who secured three medals in track cycling, including two golds and a silver at the 2025 Summer World Masters Games in Taiwan, reflected on her journey and gave an important message to women.... read..

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Indian stock markets settle in the negative territory on tension between Iran and US

The Indian stock indices ended in the red on Thursday, weighed down by the rising geopolitical tensions between Iran and the United States.The Sensex closed at 81,691.98 points, down 823.16 points or 1 per cent. The Nifty also followed the Sensex and clos... read..

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CPI Inflation down to 2.82% in May 2025, lowest after February 2019

Consumer Price Index (CPI) or year-on-year inflation for the month of May 2025 declined by 34 basis points to 2.82 per cent, the lowest year-on-year inflation after February 2019.A sharp decline of 79 basis points is observed in food inflation in May comp... read..

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"Deeply saddened with tragedy...working closely with all authorities": Gautam Adani expresses grief over Air India flight crash

Chairman of Adani group, Gautam Adani, on Thursday expressed grief over the Air India Flight 171 crash incident, which happened near Ahmedabad airport and said that the group is working closely with authorities over the situation.... read..

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"Rahul baba please read Hyde Act": BJP MP Nishikant Dubey hits out at Lok Sabha LoP

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying that he should read facts about the Henry J Hyde United States-India Peaceful Atomic Energy Act of 2006, which he ... read..

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PM Narendra Modi lauds India's technological, digital progress in past 11 years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed India's digital and technological progress stating that the country is making remarkable progress in innovation and application of technology.... read..

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Congress' Pawan Khera alleges Govt "restricting" public access to election documents

Congress leader Pawan Khera on Thursday alleged that the BJP-led NDA government has restricted public access to election documents, just 11 days after a Punjab and Haryana High Court order demanding transparency.... read..

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Priyanka Gandhi, Kharge, Ashok Gehlot and Jairam Ramesh express condolence on plane crash in Ahmedabad

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and Congress MP Jairam Ramesh expressed their deep condolence following the plane crash in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, involving an Air India fl... read..

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Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi express their grief over plane crash in Ahmedabad

Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi expressed their grief following the plane crash in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, involving an Air India flight bound for London.... read..

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