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December 8, 2025 8:56 AM December 8, 2025 8:56 AM

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Veteran actor Kalyan Chattopadhyay passes away at 82

Veteran actor Kalyan Chattopadhyay passed away at the age of 82. Recently, he had been hospitalised due to age‑related illness and breathed his last on Sunday night. His last rites were performed at Keoratala Mahashmashan the same night.     Born in Berhampore of Murshidabad district of West Bengal ...

December 8, 2025 8:02 AM December 8, 2025 8:02 AM

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20th session of UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee to begin today in New Delhi

The 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage will begin today at the Red Fort in New Delhi. The session will be chaired by Vishal V. Sharma, Ambassador and Permanent Delegate of India to UNESCO.     India has nominated Diwali - the fest...

December 8, 2025 8:09 AM December 8, 2025 8:09 AM

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India and European Union to resume talks on Free Trade Agreement in New Delhi today

India and the European Union will resume talks in New Delhi today on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The two-day negotiation session will commence today, marking another step forward in the long-standing effort to establish stronger economic ties between the EU and India.     EU Ambassador to India He...

December 7, 2025 10:21 PM December 7, 2025 10:21 PM

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IGNCA Unveils Abhijeet Joag’s Book on India’s Cultural Identity

The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) launched the book “Bharat: That Is India - Reclaiming Our Real Identity” by Abhijeet Joag in New Delhi. The event was attended by Bihar's Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, IGNCA Trust President Ram Bahadur Rai among others. Speaking on the occasion, ...

December 7, 2025 9:36 PM December 7, 2025 9:36 PM

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Delhi LG, CM Honour Service Chiefs on Armed Forces Flag Day

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta today honoured Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, and Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh Tripathi on the occasion of Armed Forces Fl...

December 7, 2025 9:13 PM December 7, 2025 9:13 PM

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Lok Sabha to Hold Special Discussion on 150th Anniversary of Vande Mataram Tomorrow

A special discussion on the 150th anniversary of the national song Vande Mataram will begin in Lok Sabha tomorrow. According to the official sources, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will initiate the debate in the Lok Sabha. Ten hours have been allotted for the discussion. Briefing media earlier this w...

December 7, 2025 9:07 PM December 7, 2025 9:07 PM

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IMD Forecasts Cold Wave in Parts of Chhattisgarh, MP, Odisha and Vidarbha Tomorrow

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast cold wave conditions in parts of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and Vidarbha tomorrow. Places over Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Tamil Nadu Puducherry and Karaikal are expected to experience thunderstorms and lightning. The Weather agency furth...