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January 16, 2025 1:55 PM January 16, 2025 1:55 PM

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Actor Saif Ali Khan attacked by unknown assailants, stable after surgery

Actor Saif Ali Khan, who was attacked by unknown assailants last night, is now stable and out of danger. Doctors at Lilavati Hospital have confirmed that he was admitted at 2 AM with a severe injury to his thoracic spinal cord, caused by a two-inch knife lodged in the cord. The knife was successfull...

January 16, 2025 1:23 PM January 16, 2025 1:23 PM

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India welcomes ceasefire, hostage-release deal between Israel & Hamas

India has welcomed the announcement of the agreement for the release of hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said, this agreement will lead to a safe and sustained supply of humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza. It said that New Delhi has consis...

January 16, 2025 8:39 AM January 16, 2025 8:39 AM

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HM Amit Shah to launch fast track immigration system at 7 airports

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the ‘Fast Track Immigration - Trusted Traveller Programme' at Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Cochin and Ahmedabad airports today. This will provide world-class immigration facilities to travellers, making international travel seamless an...

January 16, 2025 7:47 AM January 16, 2025 7:47 AM

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Union Minister Jitendra Singh interacts with senior Kenyan civil servants

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh has interacted with senior civil servants of Kenya headed by Attorney General Ms Dorcas Agik Abuya Oduor. Addressing the gathering, the Minister highlighted that the political and administrative structures have been influenced by the historical ties between Kenya and...

January 16, 2025 7:36 AM January 16, 2025 7:36 AM

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PM Modi to share thoughts in 118th ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on Jan 19

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will share his thoughts with the people of the country and abroad in the 'Mann Ki Baat' programme on Akashvani on 19th January. It will be the 118th episode of the monthly radio programme.   People can submit their ideas and suggestions for the programme through the...

January 16, 2025 6:12 AM January 16, 2025 6:12 AM

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Startup India initiative completes 9 years

The government's flagship initiative Startup India has completed nine years today. The scheme is intended to catalyse startup culture and build a strong and inclusive ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship in the country. Our correspondent reports that the Startup India Initiative has rolled ...

January 15, 2025 9:54 PM January 15, 2025 9:54 PM

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SC orders for separate toilet facilities in court premises across the country

The Supreme Court today ordered the construction and availability of separate toilet facilities for males, females, PwD, and transgender persons in all court premises and tribunals across the country. A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan said that toilets are not merely a matter of conv...

January 15, 2025 9:20 PM January 15, 2025 9:20 PM

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Union Minister reviews plan for Wheat procurement in Rabi Season

Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Minister Pralhad Joshi today held a virtual meeting with the Food Ministers of five states to review the preparedness for wheat procurement in the ensuing Rabi Marketing Season 2025-26. These states are Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, and...

January 15, 2025 9:36 PM January 15, 2025 9:36 PM

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META India apologises for Zuckerberg’s statement on India’s General Elections 2024

Meta India has apologised for its CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s statement that the incumbent government in India lost elections in 2024 due to its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Amid the massive row over remark, India representative of the social media giant apologised today Calling it an “inadvertent e...