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Nation pays tribute to Dr. B R Ambedkar on birth anniversary;Leaders hail his enduring legacy

New Delhi, Apr 14 (UNI) Top leaders from across the political spectrum on Tuesday paid floral tributes to B R Ambedkar on his birth anniversary, remembering his monumental contributions to nation-building and the enduring relevance of his ideals in shaping a just and inclusive India.
Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla led the tributes at Ambedkar’s statue at Prerna Sthal in the Parliament House Complex. The solemn ceremony was attended by several union Ministers, Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha Harivansh Narayan Singh, Members of Parliament, former MPs and other dignitaries.
Later, leaders gathered in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan to offer floral tributes at Ambedkar’s portrait, with Lok Sabha Secretary-General Utpal Kumar Singh also paying homage.
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SC hears Shiv Sena election symbol case, fixes next hearing for July 30

15 May 2026 | 7:58 PM

New Delhi / Mumbai, May 15 (UNI) The Supreme Court today heard the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena’s election symbol case after the hearing was postponed several times earlier and warned the party's lawyer to desist his client (Uddhav Thackeray) from making any statements to the media.

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IOS Sagar Docks in Colombo with Multinational Crew from 16 Nations

15 May 2026 | 7:50 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (UNI) The Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar, crewed by personnel from 16 Friendly Foreign Countries (FFC), arrived at Colombo Harbour today, as part of its ongoing operational deployment in the Indian Ocean Region. The ship’s entry into Sri Lankan waters underscored the strong maritime partnership and interoperability between the Indian Navy and the Sri Lankan Navy (SLN). On arrival, IOS Sagar was escorted into harbour by a Sri Lankan Navy ship.

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CBI Arrests Alleged Kingpin in NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak Case

15 May 2026 | 7:17 PM

Atul Krishan
New Delhi, May 15 (UNI) In the latest update in connection with the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said its investigation has revealed that P V Kulkarni, a Chemistry lecturer, is the alleged kingpin behind the entire operation.

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Russia has increased oil supplies to India; New Delhi can be better negotiator in Iran-US war: Russian FM Lavrov

15 May 2026 | 7:12 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (UNI) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said that Russia has increased oil supplies to India amid the ongoing Middle East crisis, and also suggested that New Delhi could be a better negotiator in the Iran-US war as it has vast diplomatic experience and clout.

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2017 Unnao rape case: SC restores Kuldeep Sengar’s sentence, asks Delhi HC to expeditiously decide appeal against conviction

15 May 2026 | 7:06 PM

By Parmod Kumar
New Delhi, May 15 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Friday set aside the Delhi High Court order suspending the jail sentence of former Uttar Pradesh BJP legislator Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 Unnao rape case and granting him bail, while directing the High Court to expeditiously decide his appeal against conviction, preferably within two months.

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