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India is open defecation free, says PM Modi at Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday declared that rural India is now open defecation free. The announcement was made by PM Modi in the presence of over 20,000 village heads in Gujarat. The village heads had gathered to participate in an event to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi at Sabarmati Riverfront. The event was also attended by people associated with Gandhian instituti... |
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India to commemorate 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on Wednesday, PM Modi to visit Sabarmati Ashram
India on Wednesday will commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and hold several programmes throughout the country to pay tribute to the Father of the Nation.
In his message, President Ram Nath Kovind said that Gandhi Jayanti is a special occasion for all of us to rededicate ourselves to the values of truth, non-violence, harmony, morality and simplicity. He added that "Satya... |
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Bihar and Uttar Pradesh: More than 100 dead in fresh India flood chaos
More than 100 people have died due to flooding caused by heavy rains in the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, officials have said.
Dramatic images of the impact of flood water on urban life have been coming out of the affected areas.
Railway traffic, vehicular movement, healthcare services, schools and power supply have been disrupted in both states, officials said.
An Uttar Prade... |
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Three terrorists killed, jawan martyred in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban; all hostages rescued
New Delhi: In a major development, security forces on Saturday killed three terrorists in Batote area of Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir. Two Army jawans were also injured in the gunbattle.
The development comes hours after another three terrorists were neutralised during an encounter in the Naranag village of Ganderbal district earlier today.
Confirming the report, the Jammu and Kash... |
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At UNGA, India discusses terrorism, climate change; Pakistan rakes up Kashmir
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke like a global leader when he addressed the 74th session of the UN General Assembly on Friday during which he urged the international community to unite in the fight against terrorism.
During his brief speech, the PM also talked about steps being taken by his government to fight climate change as he presented a roadmap for world peace and stability. ... |
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No alliance yet in Maharashtra; Shiv Sena demands 126 seats, BJP rejects
Mumbai: The ongoing tussle between Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiv Sena over seat-sharing for Maharashtra Assembly election is far from over with the BJP rejecting Shiv Sena's demand for 126 seats. Sources told Zee Media that BJP president Amit Shah has rejected Shiv Sena's demand for 126 seats and Deputy CM post for Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray's son Aditya Thackeray.
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PM Modi arrives in Houston, to meet US President Donald Trump and address UNGA
HOUSTON: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday arrived in Houston, as he began his week-long visit to the US that will see him hold talks with President Donald Trump and also address the UNGA.
According to his itinerary for Saturday, Prime Minister Modi will head straight for a roundtable meeting with oil sector CEOs, and later for a brief interaction with the Indian diaspora and photo op wi... |
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Indian Coast Guard seizes 1,155 kg of drugs from Myanmar ship, arrests six crew members
PORT BLAIR: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has seized contraband drugs worth Rs 300 crore from a Myanmar ship in the Indian Ocean region, officials said on Saturday.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the ICG on Saturday for the successful operation.
According to the ICG officials, the cargo was suspected to be part of a larger drug networking cartel operating in the Indian Ocean reg... |
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Gas leak from Rashtriya Chemical Fertiliser plant in Chembur spooks Mumbai
Mumbai: A gas leakage was reported at several locations in the eastern suburbs of Mumbai on Thursday triggering panic among local residents who complained of foul smell and called the Fire Brigade officials for help. However, no untoward incident was reported due to the gas leakage, which has now been fully contained.
The gas leakage was reported from several areas including Powai, Chembur, Man... |
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Major transport strike in Delhi on Thursday against Motor Vehicles Act; schools closed
NEW DELHI: Thousands of commuters are likely to face hardships in the national capital region on Thursday as transport unions have given a call for a day-long strike call against various provisions of the newly amended Motor Vehicles (MV) Act, including the steep hike in penalties for various traffic-related offences.
Several schools and educational institutions will remain shut in Delhi and th... |
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