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Seven-Year-Old Boy’s Body Found After Mumbai Boat Collision, Death Toll Rises to 15

Seven-Year-Old Boy’s Body Found After Mumbai Boat Collision, Death Toll Rises to 15 Mumbai, December 21 – The body of a seven-year-old boy, Johan Mohammad Nisar Ahmed Pathan, was recovered on Saturday morning, three days after a tragic collision between a passenger ferry and a Navy vessel off the Mumbai coast. With this...
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Regional  India 

Massive Fire After LPG Tanker Crash in Jaipur Leaves Eight Dead, 35 Injured

Massive Fire After LPG Tanker Crash in Jaipur Leaves Eight Dead, 35 Injured Jaipur, December 20 – A catastrophic accident in Jaipur's Bhankrota area early Friday morning resulted in a devastating fire after an LPG tanker collided with a truck, engulfing over 30 vehicles in flames. The tragedy claimed the lives of eight...
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International  India 

Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain Passes Away at 73 Due to Lung Disease

Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain Passes Away at 73 Due to Lung Disease New Delhi/Mumbai, December 16 – Renowned tabla virtuoso Ustad Zakir Hussain, one of India's most celebrated classical musicians, passed away at the age of 73 in a San Francisco hospital due to complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, his family announced...
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International  India 

Veterans of 1971 Liberation War Participate in Victory Day Ceremonies in Dhaka and Kolkata

Veterans of 1971 Liberation War Participate in Victory Day Ceremonies in Dhaka and Kolkata Dhaka, December 16 – Eight Indian veterans who participated in the 1971 Liberation War have arrived in Dhaka to join the Victory Day celebrations, while eight Bangladeshi officers, including former Mukti Bahini fighters, have traveled to Kolkata to attend similar...
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India 

PM Modi Outlines 11 Pledges for a Stronger India, Opposes Religion-Based Reservations

PM Modi Outlines 11 Pledges for a Stronger India, Opposes Religion-Based Reservations New Delhi, December 15 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday unveiled 11 pledges aimed at shaping India’s future, emphasizing the preservation of existing reservations for marginalized groups while strongly opposing religion-based reservations. Speaking during the Lok Sabha’s two-day discussion...
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International  India 

Indian Nationals Recount Harrowing Escape from Conflict-Torn Syria, Praise Embassy’s Support

Indian Nationals Recount Harrowing Escape from Conflict-Torn Syria, Praise Embassy’s Support New Delhi, December 14 – A group of Indian nationals evacuated from war-torn Syria returned home on Saturday, recounting the harrowing experience they endured in the conflict-ridden country. Many praised the Indian Embassy’s continuous support and guidance during the ordeal....
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Regional  India  Entertainment 

Telugu Actor Allu Arjun Released on Interim Bail After Arrest in Stampede Incident

Telugu Actor Allu Arjun Released on Interim Bail After Arrest in Stampede Incident Hyderabad, December 14 – Telugu actor Allu Arjun was released from Chanchalguda Jail on Saturday following interim bail granted by the Telangana High Court. The actor was arrested in connection with a stampede that occurred during the premiere of his...
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India 

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment of Seven Permanent Judges in Three High Courts

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment of Seven Permanent Judges in Three High Courts New Delhi, December 13 – The Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, has recommended the appointment of seven additional judges as permanent judges across three high courts. The decision was taken during a meeting held on December...
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India 

Cabinet Approves Bills for "One Nation, One Election" Implementation

Cabinet Approves Bills for New Delhi, December 12 – The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the introduction of bills aimed at implementing the "One Nation, One Election" initiative. This move follows recommendations made by a high-level committee chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind,...
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India 

Delhi Police Arrests 540 Fraudsters at IGI Airport in 2024, Doubling Last Year's Tally

Delhi Police Arrests 540 Fraudsters at IGI Airport in 2024, Doubling Last Year's Tally New Delhi, December 12 – Delhi Police has arrested 540 individuals this year for duping passengers outside the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, more than doubling the arrests from last year’s total of 264. Officials provided the statistics on Wednesday,...
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India 

PM Modi Lauds Young Innovators, Reaffirms Commitment to 'Developed India' at Smart India Hackathon 2024

PM Modi Lauds Young Innovators, Reaffirms Commitment to 'Developed India' at Smart India Hackathon 2024 New Delhi, December 11 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the Grand Finale of the Smart India Hackathon 2024 via video conference, praised young innovators for their dedication to solving India's pressing challenges. He expressed confidence that their efforts demonstrate...
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India 

ISRO to Launch Space Docking Experiment 'SPADEX' on PSLV-C60 by December

ISRO to Launch Space Docking Experiment 'SPADEX' on PSLV-C60 by December Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh): Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman S. Somanath announced on Thursday that ISRO is preparing a mission to demonstrate a "Space Docking" experiment called 'SPADEX' using its reliable Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). The announcement was made...
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