Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today participated in the 200th anniversary celebration of Shree Swaminarayan Mandir in Vadtal, Gujarat. Addressing the gathering through video conferencing, he said it was with the grace of Shree Swaminarayan that the 200th anniversary celebrations were being held. Welcoming all the disciples from across the globe, Shri Modi remarked that service is foremost in the tradition of Swaminarayan Mandir and the disciples were immersed in the service today. The Prime Minister said he was pleased to see the celebrations in the media recently. Noting that…
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Russia-India Relations Deepen with Deputy PM Manturov’s Visit: Key Milestones and Future Prospects
A Renewed Push for Russia-India Relations Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister, Denis Manturov, is currently in India on a two-day visit, aiming to bolster economic, technological, and cultural ties between the two countries. This visit underscores a strategic relationship that has evolved over decades, reflecting mutual interests in defense, trade, scientific cooperation, and multilateral engagement. Manturov’s itinerary includes attending the Indian-Russian Business Forum in Mumbai and co-chairing the 25th session of the India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical, and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC) in Delhi alongside India’s External Affairs…
iPhone Production in India Set to Surge Amid Trump’s Potential Tariffs on Chinese Imports
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Bangladesh Appeals to Interpol for Sheikh Hasina’s Extradition from India
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Farewell, Vistara: Tata Group’s Strategic Merger with Air India Reshapes Indian Aviation
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Key Accused in Baba Siddique Murder Case Arrested: A Month-Long Manhunt Ends in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh
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Escalating Tensions: 50,000 Russian and North Korean Troops Poised to Strike Ukraine; Trump Urges Putin to De-escalate
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Justice Sanjiv Khanna Sworn in as 51st Chief Justice of India: A Leader for Landmark Judgements and Legal Reforms
In a significant transition for India’s judicial landscape, Justice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday, taking over from Justice DY Chandrachud, who retired from the post just a day earlier. At a ceremony held in Rashtrapati Bhavan, President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath to the 64-year-old Justice Khanna, marking the beginning of a six-month tenure in India’s highest judicial office. Justice Khanna, widely recognized for his work on the Constitution Bench and his influence on critical decisions, will retire on May 13,…
India Head Coach Responds to Ricky Ponting’s Kohli Comment with a Sharp Rebuttal
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Maharashtra Elections: Congress Suspends 28 Rebels Over ‘Anti-Party’ Activities — Full List Inside
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