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Tripura court convicts three Bangladeshi nationals

07 Nov 2025 | 10:08 PM

Agartala, Nov 7 (UNI) The District and Sessions Court of Tripura’s Unakoti district has sentenced three Bangladeshi nationals to two years of rigorous imprisonment for violations of Indian Passport Act and Foreigners Act.

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Union Finance minister inaugurates two landmark infrastructure projects in Guwahati

07 Nov 2025 | 10:06 PM

Guwahati, Nov 7 (UNI) union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated two landmark infrastructure projects in Guwahati on Friday evening- the Gateway of Guwahati Terminal and Jetty and the Brahmaputra Riverfront - Sati Radhika Shaanti Udyan.
Together, these projects symbolize the Government’s commitment to revitalizing Assam’s riverine transport ecosystem and reconnecting the city with the majestic Brahmaputra through sustainable and people-centric urban transformation.

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Amit Shah credits Modi for ending naxalism, boosting development

07 Nov 2025 | 9:57 PM

Patna, Nov 7(UNI) union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday that Bihar has become Naxal-free after 25 years due to the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who also built infrastructure in every corner of Bihar marking the beginning of a new era of development.
Addressing a public rally in Jamui, Shah said there was a time when the entire Jamui region was drenched in blood and red terror. This was where the Naxalites had set up their base and had control over the entire area.

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Paradip Port observes 100 years of Indian Hockey

07 Nov 2025 | 9:36 PM

Bhubaneshwar, Nov 7(UNI) Authorities of Paradip Port, Odisha’s lone major port, celebrated 100 years of Indian Hockey and announced the establishment of a new hockey stadium at Paradip Port town, reaffirming the Port’s commitment to promoting sports and nurturing young talent.

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Modi-Nitish did nothing for Bihar in 20 years: Kharge

07 Nov 2025 | 9:30 PM

Patna, Nov 7 (UNI) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said on Friday that the era of JD(U)-BJP’s "misrule and lawlessness" in Bihar is about to come to an end. Addressing an election rally in Chenari, Bihar, he said that the people of Bihar, who have endured "injustice" for the past 20 years, will soon be free from it.
“We will take Bihar on a path of development where the youth will no longer have to leave the state in search of jobs. All their dreams will be fulfilled right here,” he said.

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Preserve and pass down traditions to future generations: CM Rio

07 Nov 2025 | 9:07 PM

Dimapur, Nov 7 (UNI) Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio on Friday emphasised the importance of preserving and passing down traditions to future generations.

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Indian Army troops in Arunachal commemorate 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’ with patriotic zeal

07 Nov 2025 | 9:05 PM

Itanagar, Nov 7 (UNI) Troops of the Indian Army deployed in the remote and strategically significant Siang, Siyom, and Subansiri Valleys of Arunachal Pradesh on Friday commemorated 150 years of India’s National Song ‘Vande Mataram’ with great patriotic fervour and devotion at their forward posts.
At first light, soldiers of the Indian Army assembled at their posts overlooking the Line of Actual Control (LAC) to join the nation in the collective singing of Vande Mataram.

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Bihar desires ‘vikas raj’, not ‘jungle raj’: PM Modi

07 Nov 2025 | 9:03 PM

Patna, Nov 7(UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi told people in Bihar on Friday that the NDA has dedicated plans for every region of the country based on its specific needs. In some places, the government is focusing on food processing industries, in others, tourism is being developed. Somewhere, technology-related companies are expanding, while in other areas, manufacturing is being promoted.
“In short, industries are being set up according to the strengths of each region,” said Modi, while addressing public rallies in Aurangabad and Bhabhua.

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Jharkhand e-Shiksha: Block level ICT championship showcases digital talent among school students

07 Nov 2025 | 9:01 PM

Ranchi, Nov 7 (UNI) The Jharkhand Education Project Council (JEPC), Ranchi, under the School Education and Literacy Department, has launched the ICT Championship Jharkhand e-Shiksha Mahotsav, aimed at enhancing digital proficiency among students of Classes IX to XII in high and higher secondary schools across the state.

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Prime suspect in attempted armed bank robbery surrenders

07 Nov 2025 | 8:56 PM

Dimapur, Nov 7 (UNI) Following a relentless and intensive manhunt operation by the Kohima police, the prime accused in the October 3l attempted armed robbery case at the Chedema branch of the SBI surrendered at the North police station, Kohima, on Thursday, Kohima police PRO said in a release today.

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Parties make final push as Mizoram campaign ends; minority safeguard sparks debate in Chakma stronghold

07 Nov 2025 | 8:38 PM

Aizawl, Nov 7(UNI) The month-long high-profile campaign for the Dampa Assembly bye-election in Mizoram drew to a close on Friday evening as political parties made their final pitch to voters ahead of the silent period that begins Saturday. The polling is scheduled for November 11.

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Naveen criticizes Odisha Government, urges support for BJD in Nuapada Assembly by poll

07 Nov 2025 | 8:12 PM

Bhubaneswar, Nov 7 (UNI) Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President Naveen Patnaik today criticized the BJP government in Odisha, stating that development cannot be achieved through false propaganda.

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Two inter-district drug peddlers arrested with 9.07 grams of brown sugar in Jharkhand

07 Nov 2025 | 7:50 PM

Ramgarh, Nov 7 (UNI) The Ramgarh Police arrested two inter-district drug peddlers from Bhurkunda under the Patratu subdivision late Thursday evening, police officials on Friday said.

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Gadkari announces Rs 1,000 cr road infra fund for Odisha

07 Nov 2025 | 7:44 PM

Bhubaneswar, Nov 7 (UNI) union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Friday announced a Rs 1,000 crore allocation under the Central Road Infrastructure Fund for Odisha.

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Massive arms & explosives haul after encounter in Saranda Forest

07 Nov 2025 | 7:38 PM

Ranchi, Nov 7 (UNI ) A large cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives, including sophisticated rifles, cartridges, and IEDs have been seized in a joint operation by the Jharkhand Police and the CRPF, security officials said here in Friday.

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