BMC polls: Thackeray brothers unveil joint manifesto ‘Vachan Nama’; vow Mumbai mayor will be ‘Marathi’ | India News

Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray jointly unveiled their manifesto, ‘Vachan Nama’ (ANI image) NEW DELHI: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray on Sunday jointly unveiled their manifesto, ‘Vachan Nama’, for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections scheduled for January 15. This marks a major step in…

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‘Sincerely appreciate’: BNP thanks PM Modi for condolence message on Khaleda Zia’s demise; recalls India ties | India News

NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his condolence message on the death of former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia, recalling her role in strengthening India-Bangladesh relations.“We sincerely appreciate your message of condolence and remembrance, Honourable @narendramodi. Begum Khaleda Zia’s contributions to Bangladesh–India relations will be remembered,” the BNP…

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Industrial leaders meet Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath to discuss investment | India News

NEW DELHI: Industrial leaders from across India met Uttar Pradesh chief ministry Yogi Adityanath to discuss investment and expansion opportunities, citing improved administrative stability and law and order in the state.A delegation including Rajiv Memani, president of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII); Umashankar Bhartia, chairman of India Glycols Ltd; and Sunil Mishra held detailed…

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‘Matter of deep concern’: MEA reacts to US strikes on Venezuela; urges restraint, calls for dialogue | India News

NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Sunday reiterated India’s support for the safety and well-being of people in Venezuela as the situation in the country remains tense amid US strikes.“Recent developments in Venezuela are a matter of deep concern. We are closely monitoring the evolving situation,” the MEA said in a statement.“We call…

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Indian Army creates ‘modern warfare force’ with over one lakh drone operatives, new Special Forces Bhairav raised for modern warfare | India News

NASIRABAD: At a time when the Centre is pushing for restructuring the defence forces, the Indian Army has carried out one of the biggest ever transformations to meet modern warfare challenges creating a pool of over one lakh drone operatives across the force.Bhairav, the latest Special Force raised by the Indian Army- is being readied…

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Anti-terror op in Doda after VDG member notices suspected movement | India News

JAMMUI: A joint team of army and special operations group (SOG) of J&K police launched an anti-terror operation in Dessa area of Doda district after a village defence group (VDG) member observed suspicious movements near his house on Friday night.“The VDG member fired a few warning shots from his service rifle. Immediately thereafter, the necessary…

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Sacred Buddha relics inseparable part of our civilisation: PM Modi | India News

NEW DELHI: Calling India not only the custodian of Lord Buddha’s sacred relics but also the living carrier of his tradition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated a first-of-itskind international exposition of the Buddha’s Piprahwa relics, reliquaries and gem relics that were recently repatriated to India.Noting that the the departure from India and eventual…

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Jammu & Kashmir govt ropes in mosque imams to curb rising cases of heroin abuse | India News

SRINAGAR: In a unique initiative, the J&K govt on Saturday brought together more than 100 mosque imams to spread awareness about heroin addiction as cases of drug abuse continue to rise across the region.The imams were assembled for a workshop at the Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (IMHANS) in Srinagar. Senior officials and doctors…

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