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R G Kar rape-murder case: SC adjourns hearing to Jan 29

R G Kar rape-murder case: SC adjourns hearing to Jan 29

22 Jan 2025 | 5:23 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned the suo motu hearing of the case, concerning the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medcial College and Hospital in Kolkata, to January 29.

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SC delivers split verdict on riots accused Tahir Hussain’s plea for interim bail

SC delivers split verdict on riots accused Tahir Hussain’s plea for interim bail

22 Jan 2025 | 5:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday delivered a split verdict on the interim bail plea of Tahir Hussain, an accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case.

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Cabinet approves hike in MSP of raw jute, continuation of NHM

Cabinet approves hike in MSP of raw jute, continuation of NHM

22 Jan 2025 | 3:32 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved minimum support price (MSP) of raw jute for marketing season 2025-26 at Rs 5,650 per quintal, an increase of Rs 315 per quintal over previous marketing season.

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EPFO adds 14.63 lakh net members in November 2024

EPFO adds 14.63 lakh net members in November 2024

22 Jan 2025 | 3:28 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) Retirement fund manager Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) added 14.63 lakh net members during November 2024, as per provisional payroll data released on Wednesday.

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Cong alleges Rs 382 cr scam in health sector in Delhi under AAP govt

Cong alleges Rs 382 cr scam in health sector in Delhi under AAP govt

22 Jan 2025 | 2:49 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) The Congress on Wednesday levelled serious allegation of corruption against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), accusing the party-led Delhi government of a “scam of Rs 382 crore” in the health sector.

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India strengthens ties with Philippines, Palau, Micronesia, Guam with MoS Margherita's visit

India strengthens ties with Philippines, Palau, Micronesia, Guam with MoS Margherita's visit

22 Jan 2025 | 2:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita visited the Philippines, and the Pacific Island Countries of Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) from January 14-21.

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EAM Jaishankar attends Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting with new US Secy of State Rubio

EAM Jaishankar attends Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting with new US Secy of State Rubio

22 Jan 2025 | 10:40 AM

Washington/New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended a productive Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Washington, a day after the inauguration of the Trump administration, with the talks focusing on deepening the agenda and intensifying the collaboration.

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EAM Jaishankar meets with new US NSA Michael Waltz

EAM Jaishankar meets with new US NSA Michael Waltz

22 Jan 2025 | 10:39 AM

Washington/New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with new US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz under the Trump administration, and said he looks forward to working together on an outcome-oriented agenda.

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EAM Jaishankar holds first bilateral meeting with new US Secy of State Marco Rubio

EAM Jaishankar holds first bilateral meeting with new US Secy of State Marco Rubio

22 Jan 2025 | 10:08 AM

Washington/New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held his first bilateral meeting with new US Secretary of State Marco Rubio under the Trump administration, during which the two sides reviewed the extensive bilateral partnership.

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BJP admits in manifesto, Free education and healthcare will end: Kejriwal

BJP admits in manifesto, Free education and healthcare will end: Kejriwal

21 Jan 2025 | 11:13 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (UNI) Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the BJP's manifesto, claiming that the party has admitted in its two manifestos that they will shut down Delhi's Mohalla Clinics and end free education in government schools.

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EAM Jaishankar to join new US Secy of State Marco Rubio for Quad FMs meet, hold separate bilateral

EAM Jaishankar to join new US Secy of State Marco Rubio for Quad FMs meet, hold separate bilateral

21 Jan 2025 | 8:52 PM

Washington/New Delhi, Jan 21 (UNI) The Trump Administration will hold its first Quad meeting, with new US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meeting with his Quad counterparts - External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar of India, Australian FM Penny Wong and Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya – in Washington today.

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DRDO successfully conducts ground test of scramjet engine

DRDO successfully conducts ground test of scramjet engine

21 Jan 2025 | 8:30 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (UNI) Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), a Hyderabad-based laboratory of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has successfully ground tested a scramjet engine, as part of its initiative to develop long-duration supersonic combustion ramjet or scramjet powered hypersonic technology.

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MoD inks Rs 1,560 cr contract with Heavy Vehicles Factory for 47 T-72 BLT for Army

MoD inks Rs 1,560 cr contract with Heavy Vehicles Factory for 47 T-72 BLT for Army

21 Jan 2025 | 6:35 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (UNI) Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Tuesday signed a contract with Heavy Vehicles Factory, a unit of Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited, for the procurement of 47 Tank-72 Bridge Laying Tanks (BLT) for the Indian Army worth Rs 1,560.52 crore.

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SC stays proceedings against Cong MP Imran Pratapgarhi for posting poem on social media

SC stays proceedings against Cong MP Imran Pratapgarhi for posting poem on social media

21 Jan 2025 | 4:24 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21(UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed that no coercive action shall be taken against Congress MP and poet Imran Pratapgarhi who is facing charges of promoting communal disharmony by posting a video clip on his social media handle.

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SC stays proceedings against Cong MP Imran Pratapgarhi over poem on social media

SC stays proceedings against Cong MP Imran Pratapgarhi over poem on social media

21 Jan 2025 | 4:04 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21(UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed proceedings in a case registered against Congress Member of Parliament (MP) Imran Pratapgarhi for posting a poem on social media.

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