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COVID not main factor behind death of Pranab Mukherjee: Son Abhijit

Sep 01, 2020

New Delhi, Sep 01 (ANI): Son of former president Pranab Mukherjee, Abhijit Mukherjee on September 01 stated that the reason behind his father death was not COVID-19. He said, “I feel COVID was not the main factor for his death rather it was the brain operation. I had plans to take him to West Bengal but due to current restrictions we couldn't do so.” The former president passed away at the age of 84 on Aug 31. He served as President of India from 2012 to 2017.
PM Modi, President Kovind pay floral tribute to Pranab Mukherjee
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PM Modi, President Kovind pay floral tribute to Pranab Mukherjee

Sep 01, 2020

Chess Olympiad gold: Chess has boomed amid COVID-19, brought audience together, says Vidit Gujrathi
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Chess Olympiad gold: Chess has boomed amid COVID-19, brought audience together, says Vidit Gujrathi

Sep 01, 2020

Unlock 4.0: Meenakshi Amman Temple re-opened after 165 days in Madurai
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Unlock 4.0: Meenakshi Amman Temple re-opened after 165 days in Madurai

Sep 01, 2020

Pranab Mukherjee’s funeral procession takes place with full military honours in Delhi
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Pranab Mukherjee’s funeral procession takes place with full military honours in Delhi

Sep 01, 2020

‘Admired by all’: Politicians remember Pranab Mukherjee
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‘Admired by all’: Politicians remember Pranab Mukherjee

Aug 31, 2020

New Delhi, Aug 31 (ANI): Former President and Bharat Ratna awardee Pranab Mukherjee passed away at age of 84 on August 31. His son Abhijit Mukherjee announced the news on Twitter. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi...
Watermelon farming in Ladakh getting boost through DRDO’s agri technology
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Watermelon farming in Ladakh getting boost through DRDO’s agri technology

Aug 31, 2020

Ladakh, Aug 31 (ANI): Assumed to have limited vegetation because of the harsh climatic conditions, farmers of Ladakh are now exploring new ways to cultivate seasonal vegetables and fruits which are basically grown in warm...
First-ever direct Israel-UAE flight lands in Abu Dhabi following peace deal
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First-ever direct Israel-UAE flight lands in Abu Dhabi following peace deal

Aug 31, 2020

Abu Dhabi (UAE), Aug 31 (ANI): The first-ever commercial flight from Israel to United Arab Emirates (UAE) landed in Abu Dhabi on August 31. An Israeli delegation accompanied by aides to US President Donald Trump,...
Former President Pranab Mukherjee dies at 84
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Former President Pranab Mukherjee dies at 84

Aug 31, 2020

New Delhi, Aug 31 (ANI): Former President Pranab Mukherjee passed away on August 31, his son Abhijit Mukherjee announced on Twitter. He was 84 and had contracted COVID-19. He was hospitalised for lung infection and...
Family members of militants are soft targets for ISI: J&K Police
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Family members of militants are soft targets for ISI: J&K Police

Aug 31, 2020

Reasi (J&K), Aug 31 (ANI): Reasi SSP, Rashmi Wazir in a press conference on August 31 over arrest of 3 terrorists said that the ISI handler wanted to use these people as guides and for...
Sensex crashes by 839 points on geopolitical tensions, bank stocks hit badly
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Sensex crashes by 839 points on geopolitical tensions, bank stocks hit badly

Aug 31, 2020

Mumbai, Aug 31 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices erased all morning gains and cracked by over 2 per cent on geopolitical concerns and ahead of the GDP first-quarter data. At the closing bell, the BSE S&P...