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Only Punjab Police knew precise route of PM, his convoy getting stuck 'sur
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 5 (ANI): With "major lapse" occuring in security during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Punjab on Wednesday as he was stuck on a flyover for 15-20 minutes due to blockage, government sources said what was witnessed on the flyover about 30 kilometres from H
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Japan held drill in November assuming foreign occupation of Senkakus islan
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], December 28 (ANI): Japanese forces conducted a drill at a remote southwestern island in November under the assumption that foreign forces had occupied the Senkaku islands--the Japanese-controlled group of islands claimed by China, according to several government sources.
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Delhi govt likely to slash VAT on fuel prices today: Sources
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 1 (ANI): In the Delhi Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, the government is likely to decrease VAT on petrol and diesel, informed government sources.
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Centre provides more COVID-19 vaccine to BJP-ruled states, alleges Chhatti
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], December 1 (ANI): Amid reports from government sources that the BJP-ruled states are ahead in COVID-19 vaccination coverage, Chhattisgarh Congress Chief Mohan Markam on Tuesday said that it is the Centre's responsibility to provide vaccines and alleged that the
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Japan confirms first case of Omicron variant
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], November 30 (ANI): Japan has confirmed its first case of Omicron variant of the coronavirus, Kyodo News reported citing a government source.
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Suspension of 12 opposition MPs in RS was to maintain decorum of Parliamen
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 30 (ANI): The suspension of 12 MPs of opposition parties from the Rajya Sabha has again created a rift between the government and the Opposition.
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BJP-ruled states ahead in vaccination coverage, no state ruled by Congress
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 29 (ANI): No state ruled by Congress or its allies has been able to give the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine to over 90 per cent of its population and second dose to over 50 per cent of its residents, government sources have said.
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Amid concerns over 'Omicron' variant of COVID, DDMA to meet on Nov 29
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 27 (ANI): Amid concerns due to the new COVID-19 variant 'Omicron', the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) is scheduled to meet on Monday to take a call on international passengers, especially from South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Hong Kong, informed
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India plans to release about 5 million barrels of crude oil from strategic
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 23 (ANI): India plans to release about five million barrels of crude oil from strategic reserves within seven days, said government sources on Tuesday.
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Japan PM likely to meet EU Council chief to discuss Indo-Pacific region am
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], November 21 (ANI): Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and European Council President Charles Michel are planning to meet on November 29 to discuss closer ties in the Indo-Pacific region in the face of China's growing assertiveness, Kyodo News reported citing a Japanese gove
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Union Cabinet to take up withdrawal of three farm laws for approval on Nov
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 21 (ANI): Union Cabinet is likely to take up the withdrawal of the three Farm Laws for approval on November 24, the government sources said on Sunday.
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Japan to allocate USD 488 billion stimulus package
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], November 18 (ANI): In order to compensate for the ill effects of the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, Japan has decided to employ a whopping 55.7 trillion yen (USD 488 billion) stimulus package, Kyodo News reported, citing government sources.
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