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India's biggest enemy is its dependence on other nations; self-reliance only remedy: PM Modi Bhavnagar (Gujarat): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India's main adversary is its dependence on other nations as he raised the pitch for “aatmanirbharta” and called for the indigenous production of everything from (semiconductor) chips to ships.

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Congress attacks Modi as 'weak PM' over Trump's H-1B visa order New Delhi: After the US imposed a USD 100,000 annual fee for H-1B visas for highly skilled workers, the Congress on Saturday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of being a "weak PM" whose preference for "strategic silence" and "loud optics" has become a liability for India.

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EC not providing information to Karnataka CID about ''vote chori'': Rahul Gandhi Wayanad(Kerala): Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday accused the Election Commission of India of not providing information sought by the Karnataka CID regarding the alleged 'vote chori' in that state.

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India, Canada agree to work towards 'new chapter' in ties New Delhi: India and Canada have agreed to adopt a collaborative approach towards a new chapter in bilateral ties, including working closely to combat terrorism and transnational crimes, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Saturday.

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Vaishnaw conducts breakthrough of bullet train tunnel; says first phase to start in 2027 Mumbai: A breakthrough was achieved for a 4.88 km-long tunnel between Shilphata and Ghansoli for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project on Saturday morning in the presence of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

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Need to curb tendency to appeal against court orders: Meghwal New Delhi: Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Saturday said there was a need to curb tendency among government departments to challenge to court orders.

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Assam govt to conduct inquiry into singer Zubeen Garg's death: Himanta Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said his government would conduct an inquiry into singer Zubeen Garg's death.

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VHP issues 'Hindus only' diktat for garba; Bawankule backs organisers' rights, Wadettiwar slams move Mumbai: The Vishva Hindu Parishad on Saturday said only Hindus must be given entry to 'garba' events marking Navratri and advised organisers to check the Aadhaar card of entrants for identification.

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Assam declares three-day state mourning over Zubeen Garg's death Guwahati: The Assam government on Saturday declared three days of state mourning over singer Zubeen Garg's death.

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Over Rs 1,000 cr to be spent on Sabarimala development: Kerala CM at Global Ayyappa Sangam Pathanamthitta (Kerala): Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday announced at the Global Ayyappa Sangam that projects worth over Rs 1,000 crore would be executed for the development of Sabarimala to ensure a safe and smooth pilgrimage for the growing number of devotees to the hill shrine.

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US' H-1B visa application fee hike to $1,00,000 will hit Indian tech cos; 1-day deadline a concern: Nasscom New Delhi: Industry body Nasscom on Saturday said the US' move to raise H-1B visa application fee to USD 100,000 will impact India's technology services companies as business continuity will be disrupted for onshore projects that may require "adjustments".

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Non-judicial members of tribunals averse to passing orders against govt, must reflect: CJI New Delhi: Chief Justice of India (CJI) B R Gavai on Saturday said some of the non-judicial members of the tribunals, who are usually ex-bureaucrats, are averse to passing any orders against the government and urged them to reflect.

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Trump announces USD 100,000 H1-B visa fee in move that could impact Indian workers in US New York/Washington: In a development that could adversely affect Indian professionals in the US, President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation to raise the fee for H-1B visas to a staggering USD 100,000 annually, a move described by American lawmakers and community leaders as "reckless" and "unfortunate". By Yoshita Singh

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Indian envoy lauds Irish leadership for condemning attacks on community London: Ireland leadership’s condemnation of attacks on Indians has sent a message of reassurance and comfort to the community, said Indian Envoy to Ireland, Akhilesh Mishra, in a meeting with John Lahart TD, Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade. 

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