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PM Modi Leaves For Poland, First Indian PM To Visit Country In 4 Decades

August 21, 2024 admin

The PM’s two-day visit from August 21-22 will focus on strengthening bilateral relations. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Poland today, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in 45 years. The visit coincides with the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India…

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“Jungle Raj” Charge Returns As RJD Leader Chased Into His Home, Shot Dead

August 21, 2024 admin

The RJD has accused the Nitish Kumar government of “jungle-raj”. Hajipur: Local councillor Pankaj Rai was at a clothing shop near his residence in Bihar’s Hajipur Tuesday evening. Three men on a motorcycle pulled over next to him and began firing at him indiscriminately. Mr Rai, a first-time elected councillor and a member of Lalu…

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Pigeon Fails To Fly At I-Day Event In Chhattisgarh, Cop Calls For Disciplinary Action

August 21, 2024 admin

The pigeon fell to the ground when the police officer released it during the Independence Day event. Raipur: A video of the Independence Day celebration in Chhattisgarh’s Mungeli district, showing a pigeon released by a police officer failing to fly off, has gone viral, prompting the officer to demand action against those responsible. Some social…

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Lodz Governor Ahead of PM Modis Visit

August 20, 2024 admin

Lodz Governor emphasised that Poland views India as a “great partner” for business. Lodz, Poland: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, Lodz Governor Dorota Ryl emphasised that Poland views India as a “great partner” for business and other collaborations. In an interview with ANI, Dorota Ryl mentioned that many business delegations from Poland visit…

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Amid Row Over Kolkata Rape, Karnataka To Set Up Task Force For Safety Of Doctors

August 20, 2024 admin

The minister stated that the task force will be responsible for providing a report within a month. Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has convened a meeting with medical organisations here in the aftermath of the incident of the rape and murder of a woman doctor in Kolkata, and announced the formation of a task force to…

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Nominations For Haryana Election Can Be Filed Till Sept 12: Poll Official

August 20, 2024 admin

Haryana Elections: The vote count will be on October 4. (Representational) Chandigarh: With 2.03 crore voters, Haryana Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Pankaj Agarwal has said as per the schedule for the Haryana legislative Assembly polls the nomination papers can be filed until September 12 with their scrutiny next day. The candidates can withdraw their nominations…

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Pick And Choose Model Won’t Work In Lateral Entry, Says Ex-Law Minister Veerappa Moily

August 20, 2024 admin

New Delhi: Former Union Law Minister, M Veerappa Moily, on Tuesday acknowledged that the second Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC), chaired by him in 2005 did recommend lateral entry into government services, however, he maintained that the present NDA dispensation was not following the guidelines in letter and spirit. In an exclusive interaction with IANS, senior…

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No July Salaries For Byju’s Employees Yet, Founder Byju Raveendran Explains Why

August 20, 2024 admin

Byju Raveendran said there has never been an attempt to avoid legal or financial obligations (File) New Delhi: Embattled edtech company Byju’s is yet to pay July salaries to its thousands of employees and its Founder and CEO, Byju Raveendran, on Tuesday addressed workers, promising swift resolution despite facing several legal challenges. In an email…

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Centre’s Reply Sought On Parents’ Request Seeking Passive Euthanasia For Son

August 20, 2024 admin

The court was considerate of the fact that the man has been in a vegetative state for 11 years. New Delhi: Describing the case as a “very hard one”, the Supreme Court sought the Centre’s response on Tuesday on a plea of a couple whose 30-year-old son has been lying in a vegetative state in…

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2 Arrested For Swapping Blood Samples Of Minors Accompanying Pune Porsche Driver

August 20, 2024 admin

The police recently filed a 900-page chargesheet in the case. Pune: Police have arrested two persons in connection with the alleged swapping of the blood samples of minors who were with the juvenile accused in the Porsche car crash case in Pune, a top official said on Tuesday. The arrested duo included the father of…

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