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PM Modi on four-state tour to launch development projects New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day trip to four states from Thursday to launch numerous development projects, as he keeps up a busy itinerary touring different regions in the run up to the first anniversary of his third term in office.

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India's right to defend its people against terrorism recognised by various countries: Jaishankar New Delhi: India gave a "firm, resolute and measured" response by destroying terror centres and launchpads in the wake of the Pahalgam attack, and the country's right to defend its people against terrorism has also been recognised by nations across the world, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday.

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Civil defence mock drill to be held on Thursday in western border states New Delhi: The government has decided to carry out a civil defence exercise on Thursday in all districts of states and Union territories adjoining the western border -- from Jammu and Kashmir to Gujarat -- on how to face air raids from enemy aircraft, drones, missile attacks among others.

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'C-grade Bollywood movie that'll flop miserably': Gaurav Gogoi on Assam CM's allegations New Delhi: Debunking claims that he had alleged links with the Pakistani establishment, newly-appointed Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday said he had gone to Pakistan only once 12 years ago and that the BJP was raking up the issue like a "C-grade Bollywood movie" that is going to "flop miserably".

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44 MLAs ready to form new government in Manipur, claims BJP leader after meeting Guv Imphal: Forty-four MLAs are ready to form a new government in Manipur, BJP legislator Thokchom Radheshyam Singh claimed on Wednesday after meeting Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla.

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Amit Shah to arrive in Jammu on Thursday on 2-day visit Jammu: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be reaching here on Thursday to review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, his first visit to the Union Territory post Operation Sindoor, officials said.

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Udit Raj targeting Tharoor at Rahul Gandhi's behest for keeping national interest above party: BJP New Delhi: The BJP on Wednesday alleged that Congress leader Udit Raj has been attacking his party colleague Shashi Tharoor at the behest of Rahul Gandhi because the Kerala MP kept national interest above his party and the Gandhi family when it came to exposing Pakistan at the international forum.

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'BJP super spokesperson': Udit Raj slams Tharoor for 'crossed LoC for first time' remark New Delhi: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor should be made a "super spokesperson of the BJP", his party colleague Udit Raj said on Wednesday as the Congress took swipes at the MP for his reported remarks that India breached the Line of Control (Loc) for the first time during the 2016 surgical strike on a terror base.

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Operation Sindoor: TMC demands special session of Parliament in June New Delhi: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Wednesday demanded that a special session of Parliament be held in June, before the Monsoon session, to get the government to answer some urgent questions on Operation Sindoor.

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Haasan's comments on Kannada stir a row in Karnataka; actor indicates he won't apologise Bengaluru: Top actor Kamal Haasan's Kannada-Tamil remarks stoked a major row in Karnataka on Wednesday, prompting calls for his apology and threats to disrupt his upcoming flick "Thug Life," but the veteran indicated he would not budge, saying "love never apologises."

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Veteran Akali leader Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa dies at 89 Chandigarh: Veteran Akali leader and former Union minister Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa died Wednesday evening following age-related health issues at a private hospital in Mohali. He was 89.

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Ladakh groups say Centre agrees on domicile policy, jobs New Delhi: Ladakhis in talks with the Centre on Wednesday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and said that in a breakthrough, the two sides agreed on the issues of domicile policy, reservation, and recruitment.

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Mithi river desilting scam: EOW questions actor Dino Morea, brother for five hours Mumbai: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai police on Wednesday questioned Bollywood actor Dino Morea and his brother for five hours in the alleged Rs 65 crore Mithi river desilting scam, officials said.

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Authorities step up efforts to container ship sinking off Kerala coast Kochi: Authorities have ramped up efforts to contain pollution and recover containers after a Liberian-flagged container ship, MSC ELSA 3, capsized and sank off the Kerala coast on May 25.

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Sebi bans IndusInd Bank's former CEO Sumant Kathpalia, 4 others from securities mkt New Delhi: Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday barred former Chief Executive Officer of IndusInd Bank, Sumant Kathpalia, and four others from accessing the securities markets, in connection with an alleged case of insider trading in the bank's shares.

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SC gives interim bail to 23-year-old influencer in rape case, says 'single hand can't clap' New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday gave interim bail to a 23-year-old accused of raping a 40-year-old, noting that charges had not been framed even though he has been in jail for nine months. It also said the woman was "not a baby" and "a single hand can't clap".

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SC closes proceedings before MP HC against Vijay Shah for his remarks on Col Sofiya Qureshi New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered closure of proceedings before the Madhya Pradesh High Court against state minister Vijay Shah for his remarks against Indian Army officer Col Sofiya Qureshi, saying it is now looking into the matter.

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SC asks Assam Human Rights Commission to probe procedural lapses in police encounter cases New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Assam Human Rights Commission (AHRC) to conduct an independent probe into police encounter cases where proper procedure was allegedly not followed in the state between May 2021 and August 2022.

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Tree felling in Delhi's Ridge area: SC finds DDA in contempt, orders extensive afforestation New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday held Delhi Development Authority (DDA) officials guilty of contempt for tree felling in the capital's Ridge area for widening a road and ordered extensive afforestation.

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All-party delegations receive support from world leaders in India’s fight against terror Riyadh/Rome/Athens/Jakarta: Saudi Arabia said it stands with India’s fight against terrorism emanating from Pakistan; Italy offered bilateral cooperation, while Indonesia extended its support to New Delhi’s stance against the global menace in all possible forums, the multi-party delegations said on Wednesday.

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