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Violent protests erupt against ‘rigged’ elections in Gilgit Baltistan

Nov 24, 2020

Gilgit Baltistan, 24 November 2020: - This mini truck set on fire by demonstrators is reflective of the anger and frustration amongst the people of the illegally occupied Gilgit Baltistan. Plumes of smoke billowing in different parts of the region are a clear measure of a political crisis the region has plunged into following assembly elections. Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party PTI has won majority of the 23 assembly seats and is poised to form the government. Opposition has termed it rigged and blatant misuse of power. Hundreds of commoners too have joined in...
Cyclone Nivar: 22 teams available on ground, 8 teams on standby, informs NDRF DG
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Cyclone Nivar: 22 teams available on ground, 8 teams on standby, informs NDRF DG

Nov 24, 2020

India has invested heavily in peace, development of Afghanistan: S Jaishankar
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India has invested heavily in peace, development of Afghanistan: S Jaishankar

Nov 24, 2020

Mission of Coronavirus vaccination to each citizen is like national commitment: PM Modi
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Mission of Coronavirus vaccination to each citizen is like national commitment: PM Modi

Nov 24, 2020

Centre, states working together to save people: PM Modi on ‘Cyclone Nivar’
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Centre, states working together to save people: PM Modi on ‘Cyclone Nivar’

Nov 24, 2020

211 bikes seized for rash and errant drive in Visakhapatnam
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211 bikes seized for rash and errant drive in Visakhapatnam

Nov 23, 2020

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Nov 24 (ANI): Visakhapatnam Police seized 211 bikes under its special drive against rash and errant drivers. They bikes were seized under various sections of IPC and MV Act. Riding motorbike in...
Adequate security in place for smooth conduct of DDC polls: J&K EC
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Adequate security in place for smooth conduct of DDC polls: J&K EC

Nov 23, 2020

Srinagar (J&K), Nov 24 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Election Commissioner KK Sharma on November 23 informed that adequate security arrangements for the upcoming District Development Council (DDC) elections are in place. Sharma clarified that...
Pandemic turns stage artists into tea sellers
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Pandemic turns stage artists into tea sellers

Nov 23, 2020

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Nov 24 (ANI): Stage artists in Odisha’s Bhubaneswar are selling tea as COVID-19 impacted their career. Uarmi Satpathy and Anita Biswas have installed a tea stall and an attached vegetable shop to earn...
Assam CM Sonowal pays last respects to Tarun Gogoi in Guwahati
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Assam CM Sonowal pays last respects to Tarun Gogoi in Guwahati

Nov 23, 2020

Guwahati (Assam), Nov 23 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal paid last respects to Tarun Gogoi, who passed away on November 23 at GMCH hospital in Guwahati. Former Assam CM Tarun Gogoi passed away at...
India-Europe together can help shape global outcomes: S Jaishankar
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India-Europe together can help shape global outcomes: S Jaishankar

Nov 23, 2020

New Delhi, Nov 23 (ANI): While attending India-Europe Strategy Group meeting via video conferencing on November 23, External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar said Europe is a natural partner when it comes to resources,...
Tarun Gogoi passes away at 86
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Tarun Gogoi passes away at 86

Nov 23, 2020

New Delhi, Nov 23 (ANI): Former Assam chief minister and veteran Congress politician Tarun Gogoi passed away at the age of 86 in Guwahati on November 23. Tarun Gogoi was undergoing treatment at GMCH for...