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US: Speaker Mike Johnson invites daughter of detained Uyghur doctor to Sta
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During the 2026 State of the Union Address, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson invited Ziba Murat, the daughter of detained Uyghur doctor Gulshan Abbas, as his guest, drawing national attention to her case and the broader human rights concerns surrounding the Uyghur community in China. The de
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MDMK Chief Vaiko hails Nallakannu as model of honesty and social justice
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MDMK (Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) chief Vaiko has lauded Communist leader Comrade Nallakannu as a "legend" of the communist movement and an "example of pure honesty, simplicity and humility". Vaiko highlighted Nallakannu's lifelong dedication to the upliftment of Dalits and op
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Four Indians awarded main draw wildcards at Kalaburagi Open W35
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The 2026 edition marks a significant moment for the region, as international women's tennis returns to Kalaburagi after a decade, with the last professional women's event hosted here in 2015. The revival of the tournament reinforces Karnataka's growing stature as a consistent host of interna
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We received MoUs worth Rs 90,000 cr in Japan, Rs 60,000 in Singapore: UP C
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, highlighting key outcomes of his visit, said that he has received Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) of worth Rs 90,000 crore in Japan and Rs 60,000 crore in Singapore for the state.
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3,375 km water awareness walk spanning nine states highlights critical nee
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A 3,375.35 km walking yatra spanning nine states is underway to educate the public on the vital importance of water, a rare and essential natural resource. The initiative emphasises that despite water covering 71 per cent of the Earth, only three per cent is usable.
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Gujarat CM holds talks with Luxembourg Finance Minister on green financing
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Roth highlighted Luxembourg's robust financial sector, which comprises 115 banks, an investment portfolio of 8 trillion euros in asset management, and a presence in investment and financial services across around 80 countries. In this context, he expressed his eagerness to further strengt
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Minister of State for Defence inaugurates Taram Chu Steel Bridge, restores
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The inauguration ceremony commenced with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque, followed by traditional religious rituals performed by local priests. A technical presentation on the bridge's design and structural features was delivered by Brig. Amit Sakhre, highlighting its strategic si
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Wild Animals are not Entertainment, Reiterates World Animal Protection
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New Delhi [India], February 26: World Animal Protection has written to the American ambassador, to India, Honourable Mr Sergio Gor, after news reports and photographs indicate that he rode an elephant in Amer Fort/Haathi Gaon in Jaipur in Rajasthan. Whilst wholeheartedly appreciating the end
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India-Norway partnership highlights science-based legal approach to curb p
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The session, titled "From Source to Seas: Science-informed pathways for transforming plastic and chemical pollution governance," was held at Taj Palace and focused on findings from the India-Norway INOPOL project. The research tracks how plastic waste and persistent organic pollutants mov
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"For every dollar we invest in nature, we invest 30 dollars to degrade it"
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Addressing the summit under the theme "Transforming through and for Nature", Tsering highlighted that the current decade has been declared the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, with a global pledge to restore one billion hectares of degraded land.
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India's microfinance sector approaching "inflection point" as disbursement
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The report highlighted that the recovery in disbursements was primarily led by NBFC-MFIs, which recorded 10 per cent QoQ and 27 per cent YoY growth by value. Banks also posted a sequential uptick of 13 per cent QoQ, though YoY growth remained negative. Small Finance Banks (SFBs) reported mod
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"India and Israel can be a powerful force for global good": PM Modi meets
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During the meeting, Modi highlighted the vast potential of bilateral cooperation, saying the relationship between the two countries "in many areas can be very strong and useful for the global good."
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