India
Kharge, Rahul pay tributes to Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary

Kharge, Rahul pay tributes to Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary

21 May 2025 | 12:52 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (UNI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday paid tributes to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary.

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Tapan Deka gets 1-year extension as Intelligence Bureau chief

Tapan Deka gets 1-year extension as Intelligence Bureau chief

20 May 2025 | 11:57 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (UNI) The Union Government has extended the tenure of Tapan Kumar Deka, IPS (HP:1988), as Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) by one year beyond June 30, 2025, or until further orders.

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SCBA 2025 Elections: Vikas Singh re-elected President, Pragya Baghel becomes 4th woman Secretary in 75 years

20 May 2025 | 11:38 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (UNI) In a significant outcome of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) elections for 2025-26, Senior Advocate Vikas Singh has been re-elected as President for the fourth time, reaffirming his leadership within one of India’s most influential legal bodies.

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Shah chairs meeting on sustainability and circularity in cooperative dairy sector

Shah chairs meeting on sustainability and circularity in cooperative dairy sector

20 May 2025 | 10:58 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (UNI) Union Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Tuesday chaired a meeting on sustainability and circularity in the cooperative dairy sector and said that under the 'White Revolution 2.0' sustainable development and circular economy should be ensured in the cooperative dairy sector

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Indian Army denies any deployment of air defence guns in Golden Temple premises

Indian Army denies any deployment of air defence guns in Golden Temple premises

20 May 2025 | 10:29 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (UNI) The Indian Army on Tuesday clarified that no air defence guns had been deployed in the Golden Temple premises during the military stand-off with Pakistan, seeking to defuse a controversy over the matter.

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Dhankhar visits Deve Gowda on shared birthday

Dhankhar visits Deve Gowda on shared birthday

20 May 2025 | 8:26 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (UNI) In a rare gesture, Vice President Jagadeep Dhankhar visited the residence of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda on Tuesday morning to exchange birthday greetings, as both leaders celebrated their birthdays on May 18.

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No interference or mediation between India-Pak understanding: Salman Khurshid

No interference or mediation between India-Pak understanding: Salman Khurshid

20 May 2025 | 8:18 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (UNI) Senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid on Tuesday said the recent understanding between India and Pakistan was a result of direct dialogue between the two nations, with no interference or mediation by anyone.

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PM Modi speaks with new German Chancellor Friedrich Merz

PM Modi speaks with new German Chancellor Friedrich Merz

20 May 2025 | 7:50 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today spoke with new German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and congratulated him on assuming office. PM also said the two nations stand united in the fight against terrorism.

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257 active COVID cases in India so far, situation under control : DGHS

257 active COVID cases in India so far, situation under control : DGHS

20 May 2025 | 6:22 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (UNI) Amid spurt in cases in Singapore and Hong Kong, the
number of active COVID cases in India stands at 257 as on May 19, 2025, the
Director General of Health Services (DGHS) said on Tuesday.

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Prof Narlikar passes away; monumental loss, says PM

Prof Narlikar passes away; monumental loss, says PM

20 May 2025 | 6:11 PM

New Delhi/Pune, May 20 (UNI) Eminent astrophysicist Dr Jayant Vishnu Narlikar, one of India’s best known astro-scientists, died in Pune on Tuesday.

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'One World for Health' reflects India’s vision: PM

'One World for Health' reflects India’s vision: PM

20 May 2025 | 6:07 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the 78th session of the World Health Assembly in Geneva via video conferencing and said that this year’s theme, ‘One World for Health,’ reflects India’s vision for global health.

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Waqf law: Strong case needed to stay law, says SC

Waqf law: Strong case needed to stay law, says SC

20 May 2025 | 5:47 PM

New Delhi, May 20, (UNI) In a significant hearing on Tuesday, the Supreme Court examined petitions challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 for over three hours, focusing primarily on the issue of interim relief.

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No tolerance for terror and the government that sponsors it: India

No tolerance for terror and the government that sponsors it: India

20 May 2025 | 5:26 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (UNI) India’s zero tolerance against the menace of terrorism needs to be forcefully conveyed to the international community by members of the All-Party Delegation who have been deputed to various countries to brief them about Operation Sindoor.

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Committed to providing all facilities to sportspersons: Delhi CM

Committed to providing all facilities to sportspersons: Delhi CM

20 May 2025 | 5:09 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday said her government is committed to providing all facilities to Delhi sportspersons, including financial support, so that they don't lag behind in any field.

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SC grants bail to Bangladeshi national in human trafficking case

SC grants bail to Bangladeshi national in human trafficking case

20 May 2025 | 5:07 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted bail to Suman Shaik, a Bangladeshi national, who was arrested in connection with a human-trafficking case involving alleged infiltration and trafficking of foreign nationals into India through the porous India-Bangladesh border.

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