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May 16, 2026 2:06 PM
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The 42nd annual convocation of Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology was held in Keralam capital Thiruvananthapuram, today. A total of 130 senior residents and students received degrees and diplomas during the ceremony. Union Minister of State for Science and Technology J...
May 16, 2026 1:59 PM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi on assuming office as Prime Minister of Iraq. In a social media post, Mr Modi said that India highly values its longstanding and friendly ties with Iraq and remains firmly committed to further strengthening the bilateral ties i...
May 16, 2026 1:41 PM
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Consul General of India in Seattle, Prakash Gupta said that the arrival of Indian mangoes in Seattle reflects years of effort and cooperation between India and the United States, often described as mango diplomacy. Mr Gupta made these remarks in an American TV news feature segment, detailing the pre...
May 16, 2026 1:37 PM
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In Rajasthan, the door-to-door data collection work under Census 2027 has started today. During this phase, which will continue till June 14, house listing and housing census work will be carried out across the state. Enumerators are collecting details by asking 33 questions related to the construct...
May 16, 2026 1:32 PM
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The West Bengal government has ordered re-verification of all caste certificates issued since 2011. Officials say questions have been raised about the authenticity and validity of these documents over the past 14 years. According to government records, nearly 1 crore 69 lakhs caste certificates have...
May 16, 2026 1:34 PM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Dutch Prime Minister Robb Jetten and will call on their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima, this afternoon. The visit carries significance beyond bilateral ties and is expected to shape broader India-EU relations fo...
May 16, 2026 1:30 PM
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Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi today said that Pakistan must stop harbouring terrorists and operating against India. Speaking at Sena Samvad in New Delhi, Mr Dwivedi said that if Pakistan continues these activities against India, then they will have to decide whether Pakistan wants to be ...
May 16, 2026 1:27 PM
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US President Donald Trump has warned Taiwan against formally declaring independence from China. Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has previously stated that Taiwan does not need to declare independence, as it already considers itself a sovereign nation. The US has long supported Taiwan, including pro...
May 16, 2026 1:23 PM
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Sikkim is celebrating its 51st Statehood day today. Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan will grace the main Statehood Day Celebrations function this afternoon at Manan Kendra in Gangtok. Governor Om Prakash Mathur, Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang Golay, Union DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia will a...
May 16, 2026 1:07 PM
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In a significant move to strengthen the law and order framework in Tripura, the Ministry of Home Affairs has officially sanctioned the raising of an additional India Reserve Battalion. The Centre has sanctioned a one-time financial grant of 50 crore for its establishment and up to 30 crore for infra...
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