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India @ 79: Bharat celebrates Independence with ‘Swadeshi’ resolve, honours Operation Sindoor heroes; PM Modi to address nation from Red Fort | India News

NEW DELHI: As India marks 79 years of Independence, the nation begins celebration with an appeal for self-reliance and honour for its brave defenders. At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom, looking ahead to progress from the historic Red Fort.On the 79th Independence Day,…

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‘Not part of financial agenda’: India reaffirms stance on de-dollarisation in Brics; focuses on local currency trade | India News

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal NEW DELHI: India on Thursday dismissed claims that it is pursuing de-dollarisation within Brics, saying such a move is “not part of India’s financial agenda.”“We have made our position very clear on this issue earlier as well. De-dollarisation is not part of India’s financial agenda,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at…

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‘Imputations, misrepresentations’: India rejects US’s human rights report; calls it ‘one-sided projections’ | India News

NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Thursday outrightly rejected a human rights report released by the United States, terming it “imputations, misrepresentations, one-sided projections”. However, it expressed confidence in New Delhi-Washington ties having “weathered several transitions and challenges” as it remains strained due to tariff imposition from Donald Trump.“As we have always maintained,…

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Maharashtra horror: Teen raped in Nalasopara hotel; was told she is possessed and would die | India News

NEW DELHI: In an disturbing event in Maharashtra’s Palghar district, a 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped after being tricked into believing she was possessed by ghosts, a police official said on Thursday.The incident took place in Virar, and the accused, identified as Prem Patil and Karan Patil, were arrested on Tuesday, a Virar police station…

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‘Digital arrest’: Punjab police bust Rs 92 crore-nationwide racket; 6 arrested, 2 on the run | India News

Punjab police bust Rs 92 crore ‘digital arrest’ scam (Image credits: ANI) NEW DELHI: Punjab Police have busted a nationwide Rs 92-crore “digital arrest” racket, exposing two organised gangs running elaborate cyber-enabled financial frauds. The breakthrough came after coordinated raids across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Gujarat, which led to the identification of ten suspects. Six…

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26th India-Russia Commission: EAM Jaishankar to visit Moscow, meet Sergey Lavrov, says MEA; to discuss trade amid US tariffs | India News

NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar is set to visit Moscow for the 26th India-Russia Commission and meet his counterpart Sergey Lavrov, the ministry of external affairs said on Thursday.The two leaders are expected to discuss trade amid additional tariffs being faced by India because of its continuous purchase of Russian oil.“EAM Dr S…

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‘Striking a balance’: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on stray dog menace; calls for regulating population | India News

NEW DELHI: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said that Delhi’s stray dog problem should be tackled by controlling their population rather than confining them to shelters.Bhagwat, a veterinary science graduate, further stressed that all animals have the right to live.Speaking at a religious gathering at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack, he commented…

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