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Slovakia Confers Its Highest Civilian Honour on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Highlighting India’s Rising Global Influence

Slovakia Confers Its Highest Civilian Honour on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Highlighting India’s Rising Global Influence

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been honoured with The Order of the White Double Cross (First Class), Slovakia’s highest civilian distinction, in recognition of his contribution to strengthening international relations and promoting cooperation between nations. The prestigious award reflects the deepening partnership between India and Slovakia while acknowledging the Prime Minister’s efforts to advance diplomacy, mutual understanding and strategic engagement on the global stage. The recognition has been hailed as a significant moment in bilateral ties, with many viewing it as a symbol of the growing trust and collaboration between the two countries. It also underscores…
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AAP Targets BJP After Arrest of Party Office-Bearer in Punjab Drug Case

AAP Targets BJP After Arrest of Party Office-Bearer in Punjab Drug Case

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Bhagwant Mann Government’s Yudh Nashean Virudh campaign continues to intensify its crackdown on drug peddlers and narcotics networks across Punjab. Amid the ongoing drive, the arrest of an ‘ED Party’ (BJP) office-bearer along with his associates for selling drugs has brought the party under scrutiny. Referring to the development, AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and other senior leaders said the Bhagwant Mann Government’s determined action against the drug menace is exposing those involved in the narcotics trade and reinforcing Punjab’s resolve to secure a drug-free future for its youth. Taking to X, AAP National Convenor…
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Noida International Airport Begins Commercial Services, Boosting Air Connectivity in Western Uttar Pradesh

Noida International Airport Begins Commercial Services, Boosting Air Connectivity in Western Uttar Pradesh

Noida (Rajeev Sharma): A new chapter in Uttar Pradesh's aviation landscape began on Monday as Noida International Airport at Jewar welcomed its first scheduled commercial flight, paving the way for enhanced connectivity and faster travel options for passengers across the region. The inaugural IndiGo service arrived from Lucknow before continuing its journey to Bengaluru, officially marking the launch of regular passenger operations at the newly developed airport. The commencement of services is expected to significantly reduce travel time for residents who previously relied on Delhi's airports. Passengers travelling on the first day expressed enthusiasm about the convenience offered by the…
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TMC Internal Rift Escalates as Abhishek Banerjee Writes to Lok Sabha Speaker Against Rebel Faction Recognition

TMC Internal Rift Escalates as Abhishek Banerjee Writes to Lok Sabha Speaker Against Rebel Faction Recognition

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The internal conflict within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has intensified as party leader in the Lok Sabha Abhishek Banerjee urged Speaker Om Birla not to recognise any breakaway group of party MPs claiming to represent a separate faction. The development comes ahead of a planned meeting between rebel TMC MPs and the Speaker, where the dissident group is expected to seek recognition as an independent parliamentary bloc. In his letter to the Speaker, Abhishek Banerjee requested that the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) be treated as a single political entity represented in Parliament only through its…
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Supreme Court Allows HIMSR to Proceed with 150 MBBS and 49 PG Seats for 2026–27 Academic Year

Supreme Court Allows HIMSR to Proceed with 150 MBBS and 49 PG Seats for 2026–27 Academic Year

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant relief to the Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (HIMSR), the Supreme Court has permitted the institution to proceed with admissions for 150 MBBS seats and 49 postgraduate medical seats for the academic year 2026–27, subject to the final outcome of the ongoing legal dispute. A Bench comprising Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, in its order dated May 27, observed that the “Consent of Affiliation is deemed to have been granted” by Jamia Hamdard (Deemed to be University) in favour of HIMSR for the said academic year, in continuation of…
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PM Modi Pushes ‘Make in India’ Agenda in Defence Talks With Macron, Seeks Greater Local Production of Rafale Jets

PM Modi Pushes ‘Make in India’ Agenda in Defence Talks With Macron, Seeks Greater Local Production of Rafale Jets

Paris/New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): : Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated India's push for greater indigenous manufacturing in the defence sector during discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron, emphasizing that future defence cooperation should focus on co-development, co-production and co-manufacturing under the "Make in India" initiative. The issue was discussed during a high-level meeting between the two leaders in France, where both sides reviewed ongoing defence cooperation and explored opportunities to deepen strategic ties. Briefing reporters after the meeting, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said Prime Minister Modi consistently stressed the importance of increasing local manufacturing and technology partnerships during all…
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Anti-Terror Hunt in Rajouri Enters Fourth Week, Security Forces Maintain Tight Vigil Under Operation Sherawali

Anti-Terror Hunt in Rajouri Enters Fourth Week, Security Forces Maintain Tight Vigil Under Operation Sherawali

Rajouri (Rajeev Sharma): The extensive counter-terror campaign codenamed Operation Sherawali continued unabated on Sunday, marking its 23rd day in the dense forests of Gambir Mughlan in the Manjakote sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district. Security agencies remain engaged in an intensive effort to locate and eliminate suspected terrorist elements operating in the region. The operation is being jointly executed by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and other security units, with coordinated search teams combing remote hill ranges and forest belts. Officials said the difficult topography has made the mission challenging, but forces are pressing ahead with sustained…
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Ayodhya Donation Probe: Nripendra Mishra Calls for Faith in SIT, Says Fast-Track Inquiry Reflects Government’s Commitment

Ayodhya Donation Probe: Nripendra Mishra Calls for Faith in SIT, Says Fast-Track Inquiry Reflects Government’s Commitment

Ayodhya (Rajeev Sharma): Ram Mandir Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Mishra has expressed confidence in the Uttar Pradesh government's decision to set up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to examine the alleged Ram Temple donation controversy, describing the move as a timely and responsible step. Reacting to the formation of the three-member panel, Mishra said the government's swift response demonstrates its seriousness in addressing public concerns. He pointed out that the inquiry team comprises senior officers and has been given a clearly defined timeline to complete its task. "The fact that the SIT was constituted within 24 hours deserves appreciation. A…
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Speeding Car Crashes Into Truck on Jammu-Srinagar Highway, Fatal Mishap Leaves Three Dead

Speeding Car Crashes Into Truck on Jammu-Srinagar Highway, Fatal Mishap Leaves Three Dead

Jammu (Rajeev Sharma): A tragic road accident on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway claimed the lives of three men from Haryana and left two others injured after their vehicle collided with a truck in the Nagrota area during the early hours of Sunday. Police officials said the mishap occurred around 2:15 a.m. near the Jagti-Karli stretch when the car reportedly rammed into a truck with tremendous force. The impact severely damaged the vehicle, trapping the occupants inside. Emergency responders and local police rushed to the scene and launched rescue operations. Two passengers were declared dead at the spot, while another victim,…
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ED Intensifies Probe Into Alleged Financial Diversion; Former RAAG Executive Sent to Custodial Interrogation

ED Intensifies Probe Into Alleged Financial Diversion; Former RAAG Executive Sent to Custodial Interrogation

New Delhi: (Rajeev Sharma): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has stepped up its investigation into an alleged money laundering network after securing six days of custodial interrogation of Sateesh Seth, the former Group Managing Director of the Reliance Anil Ambani Group (RAAG), from a Delhi court. The Dwarka Court allowed the agency's plea, observing that sustained questioning was necessary to trace the alleged proceeds of crime, identify those who benefited from the transactions and reconstruct the complete financial trail. The case revolves around accusations that funds were illegally routed overseas through hawala channels by generating fabricated invoices linked to allegedly inflated…
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