August 5, 2026
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‘Delighted to address Parliament’: President Murmu sets tone for Budget Session; stresses social justice, security & Viksit Bharat | India News

‘Delighted to address Parliament’: President Murmu sets tone for Budget Session; stresses social justice, security & Viksit Bharat | India News

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File photo: President Droupadi Murmu with PM Modi (Picture credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday addressed a joint sitting of Parliament on the opening day of the Budget Session 2026-27, outlining the Union government’s vision centred on social justice, inclusive growth, national security and the goal of a developed India.The President delivered…

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Ajit Pawar dies in plane crash: Political journey of Maharashtra's longest-serving deputy CM | India News

Ajit Pawar dies in plane crash: Political journey of Maharashtra’s longest-serving deputy CM | India News

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Ajit Pawar NEW DELHI: Ajit Anantrao Pawar, popularly known as “Dada” in Maharashtra’s high-stakes political arena, was a dominant force in state politics whose life came to an end when his plane crashed in Pune district’s Baramati.Pawar was known for his blunt, no-nonsense style and his firm grip on Maharashtra’s political landscape. Known for his…

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'Was invited only one or two days before': Shashi Tharoor skips another Congress meet, says he was in Dubai | India News

‘Was invited only one or two days before’: Shashi Tharoor skips another Congress meet, says he was in Dubai | India News

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Shashi Tharoor (File photo) NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, who recently missed a crucial party meeting, sparking speculation about his future with the grand old party, missed another one on Tuesday, but stated he received the invitation at a very short notice, by when he had already made plans for a visit to Dubai.“As…

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'Didi defeated ED, now she will defeat BJP': Akhilesh Yadav meets Mamata Banerjee; extends support ahead of West Bengal polls | India News

‘Didi defeated ED, now she will defeat BJP’: Akhilesh Yadav meets Mamata Banerjee; extends support ahead of West Bengal polls | India News

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NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav met West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday and lauded the Trinamool Congress chief countering the Bharatiya Janata Party’s “onslaught” in the country. He added that he would extend his support to Mamata in her “fight to save democracy”. Speaking on the Enforcement Directorate raids on…

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‘Black law’: Bareilly city magistrate resigns over new UGC rules; claims he was 'held hostage at DM's home' | India News

‘Black law’: Bareilly city magistrate resigns over new UGC rules; claims he was ‘held hostage at DM’s home’ | India News

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NEW DELHI: Calling the new University Grants Commission (UGC) rules a “black law,” Bareilly city magistrate Alankar Agnihotri resigned on Monday, saying the new rules meant for higher educational institutions could foment caste-based discontent.Agnihotri alleged that the new UCC law would vitiate the academic environment in colleges and should be withdrawn immediately.Agnihotri, a 2019-batch Provincial…

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Kedarnath, Badrinath and 47 affiliated temples considering a ban on entry of non-Hindus | India News

Kedarnath, Badrinath and 47 affiliated temples considering a ban on entry of non-Hindus | India News

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DEHRADUN: Close on the heels of a proposal to restrict the entry of non-Hindus at 105 ghats in the Kumbh area at Haridwar, Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC), which administers the Char Dham shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath and 47 other temples, is considering a similar move at the shrines under it. The proposal is expected…

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In Republic Day messages, Trump hails historic bond, Xi talks of dragon-elephant tango | India News

In Republic Day messages, Trump hails historic bond, Xi talks of dragon-elephant tango | India News

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NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping were among the global leaders who extended greetings to the Indian govt and people on Republic Day. While Trump underlined the significance of ties between the world’s oldest and largest democracies, Xi said in a message to President Droupadi Murmu that India and…

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