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  Justice Devendra Upadhyay appointed as new Chief Justice of Delhi High Court

  Delhi | January 14, 2025 20:32 IST

  On January 7, the Supreme Court Collegium had recommended the name of Justice Upadhyay. President Droupadi Murmu appointed him as the next Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court.

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  Singapore President's visit to India next week marks 60 years of diplomatic relations

  World | January 11, 2025 12:11 IST

  Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will embark on his first state visit to India from January 14 to 18. Both the countries are expected to sign key agreements, including focus on non-traditional areas of cooperation, including energy, industrial parks, and skills.

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  Chad Presidential Palace attacked by gunmen when Deby Itno was inside, 19 killed

  World | January 09, 2025 20:02 IST

  "The situation is fully under control. There is no cause for fear," said Foreign Affairs Minister Abderaman Koulamallah, surrounded by soldiers during a live Facebook broadcast filmed inside what appeared to be a calm presidential palace late on Wednesday.

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  Lebanon's parliament elects army commander Aoun as President, ending a 2-year deadlock

  World | January 09, 2025 19:05 IST

  Aoun was widely seen as the preferred candidate of the United States and Saudi Arabia, whose assistance Lebanon will need to ensure that Israel withdraws its forces from southern Lebanon as stipulated in the agreement and to fund the post-war rebuilding.

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  South Korea: Another blow to ousted President Yoon, anti-graft agency receives new arrest warrant

  World | January 07, 2025 16:14 IST

  The Seoul Western District Court last week had initially issued a warrant to detain Yoon and a separate warrant to search his residence after he defied authorities by refusing to appear for questioning over the December 3 martial law decree.

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  New Year 2025: President Murmu, PM Modi extend wishes to people, say 'Be blessed with prosperity'

  India | January 01, 2025 13:08 IST

  New Year 2025: India welcomed the year 2025 with celebrations across the country, as people in various cities marked the occasion with joy and enthusiasm. New Year celebrations began in many cities with parties, cultural events, live music performances, and themed decorations.

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  South Korean court issues warrant to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol amid corruption probe

  World | December 31, 2024 8:27 IST

  Yoon's presidential powers were suspended after the National Assembly voted to impeach him on Dec 14 over his imposition of martial law. The National Assembly voted last week to also impeach Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who had assumed the role of acting president after Yoon's powers were suspended.

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  K Sanjay Murthy to be next Comptroller and Auditor General of India, who is he?

  India | November 18, 2024 23:01 IST

  President Droupadi Murmu, exercising her power under Article 148 of the Constitution, appointed K Sanjay Murthi as the new CAG. Murthy will succeed Girish Chandra Murmu, who had assumed charge of the office in 2020.

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  US President-elect Trump announces inaugural committee for January 2025 swearing-in ceremony

  World | November 10, 2024 8:22 IST

  President-elect Donald Trump has announced the formation of the Trump Vance Inaugural Committee to organize events for his inauguration on January 20, 2025.

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  JMM seeks President’s intervention after CM Soren's chopper take-off delay in view of PM's security

  Jharkhand | November 05, 2024 10:34 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ranchi on Monday to address two rallies in Chaibasa and Garhwa. Polling for the Jharkhand assembly elections will be held on November 13 and November 20. Counting of votes will be held on November 23.

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  Bangladesh protesters siege 'Banga Bhaban', demand President's resignation

  World | October 23, 2024 7:58 IST

  The Protests started in July against the quota system in government jobs but turned anti-government leading to the ouster of Sheikh Hasina in August. The protestors had earlier demanded the Chie Justice's resignation, but now they are demanding President's resignation and a new Constitution.

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  Dussehra: President Murmu, PM Modi take part in Vijayadashami event, perform Raavan Dahan in Delhi

  India | October 12, 2024 19:45 IST

  President of India Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Dussehra programme on Saturday organised by the Shri Dharmik Leela Committee in Delhi.

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  Jamaican Prime Minister makes historic first bilateral visit to Delhi, set to meet PM Modi

  World | September 30, 2024 13:04 IST

  Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Holness arrived in New Delhi on Monday at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking his first-ever visit to India. The Jamaican PM was warmly received by Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary.

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  Atishi's cabinet ministers Saurabh Bharadwaj, Gopal Rai, others take oath in Delhi | HIGHLIGHTS

  Delhi | September 21, 2024 21:11 IST

  Atishi becomes Delhi's third female chief minister, following in the footsteps of the late Sushma Swaraj and Sheila Dikshit. She was accompanied by her new Council of Ministers, including Sultanpur Majra MLA Mukesh Ahlawat, Gopal Rai, Kailash Gahlot, Saurabh Bharadwaj, and Imran Hussain.

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  President Murmu accepts Kejriwal's resignation, appoints Atishi as Delhi CM, oath taking today

  Delhi | September 21, 2024 6:33 IST

  President Murmu has accepted Arvind Kejriwal's resignation and appointed Atishi as the new Chief Minister of Delhi. The swearing-in ceremony is to be held today, alongside the appointment of five new ministers.

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  President Murmu greets PM Modi on his 74th birthday: 'You have provided extraordinary leadership'

  India | September 17, 2024 8:58 IST

  'Hearty congratulations and best wishes to Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji on his birthday.'

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  PM Modi pays tribute to CPM leader Sitaram Yechury, says 'he was a leading light of the Left'

  India | September 12, 2024 19:23 IST

  Sitaram Yechury, a prominent figure in the Indian communist movement, served as CPI-M General Secretary and was a respected voice on social, economic, and political issues. He was known for his articulate speeches and firm stance on policies affecting the working class.

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  President Droupadi Murmu confers National Teachers' Award 2024 to selected awardees- check full list

  Education | September 05, 2024 17:39 IST

  President Draupadi Murmu conferred the National Teachers Award 2024 to the selected awardees. The President presented a cash prize of Rs 50,000, a silver medal and certificates to the honored teachers.

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  President empowers Delhi LG to form, appoint members to boards and authorities

  Delhi | September 03, 2024 23:45 IST

  The delegation of these powers to the L-G is significant, as it enables the L-G to directly manage and oversee the composition of key bodies and institutions that play a crucial role in the governance of Delhi.

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  'Need to change the way we look at women': President Murmu

  India | September 03, 2024 19:55 IST

  President Droupadi Murmu's remarks came while addressing the centenary celebrations of the Maharashtra Legislative Council in Mumbai. She emphasised that there is a need to change the way women are viewed.