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Four-day long Chhath Puja commences today

Nov 18, 2020

Muzaffarpur (Bihar), Nov 18 (ANI): Chhath Puja started on November 18. This is the four-day long Hindu festival which is mainly observed by the people of Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh. Today, people observe ‘Nahai Khai’ which is the first day of the festival. On first day of Chhath Puja, people cook ‘satvik’ food and serve it to deity as ‘bhog’. The celebration will conclude with married women offering ‘argha’ to Sun God in the morning.
Delhiites wake up to hazy morning
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Delhiites wake up to hazy morning

Nov 18, 2020

Protest erupt in Gilgit-Baltistan against alleged rigged elections by PM Imran Khan’s party
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Protest erupt in Gilgit-Baltistan against alleged rigged elections by PM Imran Khan’s party

Nov 18, 2020

India will be significant partner for bulk production of COVID vaccine: Indian Envoy
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India will be significant partner for bulk production of COVID vaccine: Indian Envoy

Nov 18, 2020

PM Modi speaks to US President-elect Joe Biden, congratulates him for his win
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PM Modi speaks to US President-elect Joe Biden, congratulates him for his win

Nov 18, 2020

5 COVID vaccines under trial in India, 2 of them in 3rd phase: Govt
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5 COVID vaccines under trial in India, 2 of them in 3rd phase: Govt

Nov 17, 2020

New Delhi, Nov 17 (ANI): At least five COVID-19 vaccines are under trial in India, in which two are in the third phase, informed VK Paul, Member of Health, NITI Aayog in Delhi on November...
BRICS nations need to tackle terrorism in organised manner: PM Modi
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BRICS nations need to tackle terrorism in organised manner: PM Modi

Nov 17, 2020

New Delhi, Nov 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 12th BRICS Summit said that the world is facing the biggest problem in form of terrorism and BRICS nations need to tackle it in...
Watch: DRDO successfully test-fires Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile air defence system
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Watch: DRDO successfully test-fires Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile air defence system

Nov 17, 2020

Coastal Area (Odisha), Nov 17 (ANI): Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile air defence system has been successfully test fired by DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) on November 17. The Missile system secured a...
PM Modi virtually attends 12th BRICS Summit hosted by Russia
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PM Modi virtually attends 12th BRICS Summit hosted by Russia

Nov 17, 2020

New Delhi, Nov 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually participated in the 12th BRICS Summit on November 17. The 2020 BRICS summit is hosted by Russia. The theme of this year is "Global Stability,...
Manpower will be increased to inspect over 4,000 containment areas in Delhi: Centre
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Manpower will be increased to inspect over 4,000 containment areas in Delhi: Centre

Nov 17, 2020

New Delhi, Nov 17 (ANI): Manpower will be increased to inspect over 4,000 containment areas in Delhi following the government-induced Standard Operating Procedures, said Rajesh Bhushan, Secretary of Union Health Ministry while addressing media persons...
India saw more COVID recoveries than confirmed cases in last 45 days: Govt
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India saw more COVID recoveries than confirmed cases in last 45 days: Govt

Nov 17, 2020

New Delhi, Nov 17 (ANI): In the last 45 days, the total number of COVID-19 recovered cases has increased and the number of active cases has decreased in the country, informed Rajesh Bhushan, Secretary of...