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Vijay Diwas Observed in Puducherry

Vijay Diwas, marking India’s victory in the 1971 India-Pakistan War, was observed in Puducherry today. Lieutenant Governor K. Kailasanathan and Chief Minister N. Rangasamy paid floral tributes at the War Memorial on Beach Road. A two-minute silence was observed in honour of the martyrs who sacrifice...

December 16, 2025 1:07 PM December 16, 2025 1:07 PM

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Ayush Minister Chairs Parliamentary Committee Meeting in Delhi

Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav chaired the second meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee on AYUSH in New Delhi. During the meeting, the Minister emphasised the role of medicinal plant cultivation, stating that it is a powerful tool for farmer empowerment and biodiversity conservation. ...

December 16, 2025 1:02 PM December 16, 2025 1:02 PM

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Operation Sindoor Showcased India’s Strength: MoS of Defence Sanjay Seth

Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth today said that India’s decisive action under Operation Sindoor has echoed across the world. He said this while addressing the programme organised by Veterans India to commemorate Vijay Diwas in New Delhi today. Mr Seth underlined that the operation launched...

December 16, 2025 12:57 PM December 16, 2025 12:57 PM

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Sensex, Nifty Trade Over 0.5% Lower in Forenoon Session

Benchmark domestic equity indices, the Sensex and the Nifty, were trading over half a per cent down during the forenoon trade today. Earlier, both indices opened in the negative zone amid weak global cues. The Sensex slipped 504 points to 84 thousand 708, while the Nifty dipped 146 points to 25 thou...

December 16, 2025 12:53 PM December 16, 2025 12:53 PM

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Rajya Sabha Pays Homage to Martyrs on 54th Vijay Divas

The Rajya Sabha paid homage to the brave hearts, who made a supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation on the 54th Vijay Divas today. The day marks the victory of India against Pakistan in 1971. When the House assembled at 11:00 AM, Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan saluted the valour and d...

December 16, 2025 10:54 AM December 16, 2025 10:54 AM

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Pays Tribute at National War Memorial on Vijay Diwas

On Vijay Diwas, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid a wreath at the National War Memorial in New Delhi today. Defense Minister was joined by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, and Chief of Naval Sta...

December 16, 2025 10:50 AM December 16, 2025 10:50 AM

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India and UAE Reaffirm Commitment to Economic Corridor and Global South

India and the United Arab Emirates-UAE have reaffirmed their commitment to the implementation of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor and work for the Global South. This statement was made during the meeting of External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar and his UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdul...

December 16, 2025 12:17 PM December 16, 2025 12:17 PM

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PM Modi’s Visit to Jordan Strengthens Bilateral Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jordan has delivered substantive outcomes across political, economic and cultural domains, senior officials said during a press briefing, describing the trip as significant as it coincides with 75 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries and mar...

December 16, 2025 10:01 AM December 16, 2025 10:01 AM

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Seven Killed in Small Plane Crash in Mexico

In Mexico, seven people were killed after a small aircraft crashed in the municipality of San Mateo Atenco State. Local authorities said the crash occurred yesterday in an industrial area around 5.7 kilometres from Toluca International Airport, a key aviation hub in the Toluca Valley. According to t...