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"Vande Bharat connects India's culture, faith and development": PM Modi inaugurates four new trains

Varanasi, Nov 8 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Varanasi, calling the launch a step toward a 'Viksit Bharat'.
He said Vande Bharat trains are more than just a transportation network, they are a bridge connecting India's culture, faith, and development.
"The Vande Bharat network serves to link India's heritage and traditions with progress. This is an important step towards making the cities of India not just centers of culture, but symbols of the country's development," he added.
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PM Modi pens 'Vande Mataram' debate, re-igniting partition-era sparks

08 Dec 2025 | 9:54 AM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) The Winter Session of Parliament, finally finding a legislative rhythm after a stormy opening week, is poised for a major political and ideological confrontation on Monday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiates a special debate in the Lok Sabha to mark the 150th anniversary of the national song, 'Vande Mataram.'
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Goa nightclub inferno death count now 25; several arrested

07 Dec 2025 | 10:43 PM

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'Debt We Can Never Repay': Rajnath Singh salutes Armed Forces on Flag Day

07 Dec 2025 | 10:23 PM

New Delhi, Dec 7 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tributes to the soldiers on the occasion of the Armed Forces Flag Day (AFFD), being observed nationwide, today.

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Preserving intangible heritage an integral part of India's foreign policy: Dr Jaishankar

07 Dec 2025 | 10:20 PM

New Delhi, Dec 7 (UNI) India has taken significant steps over the last decade to preserve its intangible heritage, which is an integral part of the country's foreign policy, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar said on Sunday.

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