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Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina arrives in New Delhi on two-day state visit to India I WATCH
World | Jun 21, 2024, 05:06 PM ISTDuring her two-day state visit, Sheikh Hasin will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar and MEA Dr S Jaishankar.
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President appoints Bhartruhari Mahtab as pro-tem speaker of Lok Sabha: Who is he?
India | Jun 24, 2024, 10:18 AM ISTPresident Droupadi Murmu has appointed BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab as Protem Speaker, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced.
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Pakistani terrorist’s mercy petition rejected by President Murmu | What is Red Fort attack case?
India | Jun 12, 2024, 07:08 PM ISTPresident Droupadi Murmu rejected the mercy plea by Pakistani terrorist Mohammed Arif alias Ashfaq, who was convicted in the 2000 Red Fort attack case.
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Mercy plea of Pakistani terrorist Arif, convicted in Red Fort attack case, rejected by President
India | Jun 12, 2024, 05:55 PM ISTPresident Murmu rejected the mercy petition of Pakistani terrorist Mohammed Arif who was convicted in the Red Fort attack case.
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'Will transform Jal Shakti into Rashtra Shakti': CR Patil after portfolio appointment
Gujarat | Jun 11, 2024, 02:05 PM ISTGujarat BJP's President has been inducted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi into the Council of Ministers as Jal Shakti Minister. After his appointment, CR Patil expressed gratitude towards PM Modi and vowed to work with full dedication and devotion.
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PM Modi sits next to Maldives' Muizzu at Presidential banquet amid strained ties, photo goes viral
World | Jun 10, 2024, 03:01 PM ISTAt the dinner, Muizzu was seen sitting next to PM Modi, sharing a laugh. The photo of the same went viral on social media platforms, where netizens started speculating about the conversation between the two world leaders.
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President feeds 'dahi-cheeni' to PM-designate Narendra Modi at Rashtrapati Bhavan, oath on June 9
India | Jun 07, 2024, 11:07 PM ISTThe President will administer the oath of office and secrecy to the Prime Minister and other members of the Union Council of Ministers at 7:15 pm on Sunday at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. BJP-led NDA won a third successive term in office under the leadership of Narendra Modi in the Lok Sabha elections.
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Former HC judges urge President, CJI, EC to uphold Constitution in case of hung Parliament
India | Jun 03, 2024, 09:55 PM ISTThe former judges have raised concerns over the smooth transition of power in case ruling party loses public mandate. It requested the CJI and the CEC to uphold the Constitution in such an eventuality and ensure smooth transition of power.
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Iceland elects businesswoman Halla Tomasdottir as new president | Who is she?
World | Jun 03, 2024, 08:03 AM ISTTomasdottir, 55, defeated Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdottir and won 34.3 per cent of the vote in the Iceland presidential elections. She wil replace Gudni Th. Johannesson, who did not seek re-election after two four-year terms, on August 1.
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Rahul Gandhi writes to President Murmu calling Agnipath scheme 'anyaya', seeks her intervention
India | Jun 01, 2024, 07:42 PM ISTIn his letter to President Droupadi Murmu, Rahul Gandhi said that the Agnipath scheme is by nature discriminatory and her exception is warranted in this case, given both the seriousness of this issue, and her unique position as the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.
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Vietnam's top security official To Lam elected as president as anti-corruption drive rocks politics
World | May 22, 2024, 08:48 AM ISTAs the country's top security official, Lam led the communist party general secretary Nguyen Phu Trong's 'blazing furnace' anti-corruption probe that has rocked Vietnam's political establishment. Several politicians, including Lam's predecessor Vo Van Thuong, have stepped down due to the campaign.
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President Droupadi Murmu confers Padma Award 2024 | Check list
India | May 09, 2024, 08:45 PM ISTEarlier in January this year, the government announced the names of 132 awardees for the Padma awards for their contribution to various fields.
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Mizoram records 108 Tuberculosis deaths in 2023 amid rising concerns
Mizoram | May 02, 2024, 12:04 AM ISTIn 2023, Mizoram saw 108 deaths due to tuberculosis (TB), highlighting a concerning trend in the state's health landscape. Health officials reported that out of 17,432 individuals tested for TB, 2,272 were diagnosed with the disease, including 164 cases of multi-drug resistant TB.
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President Droupadi Murmu's first Ayodhya visit after Pran Pratishtha of Ram Temple | PICS
India | May 01, 2024, 10:41 PM ISTPresident Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday visited the Ram temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. Before visiting the temple in the evening, Murmu took part in the Sarayu aarti. This was her first visit to Ayodhya since the newly-built Ram temple's consecration ceremony was held on January 22.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, May 1, 2024
India | May 02, 2024, 01:49 AM ISTIndia's number one and most followed Super Prime Time News Show, ‘Aaj Ki Baat-Rajat Sharma Ke Saath' was launched just before the 2014 general elections.
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President Droupadi Murmu offers prayers at Ram Mandir in Ayodhya | Video
Uttar Pradesh | May 01, 2024, 07:52 PM ISTUpon her arrival in Ayodhya, President Droupadi Murmu was received by Uttar Pradesh's Governor Anandiben Patel. Special traffic diversions have been made at the Lucknow-Ayodhya-Gorakhpur national highway and route connecting the Ram Path from the Ayodhya airport.
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FACT CHECK: Photo of PM Modi seated while President Murmu stands viral with misleading claim
Fact Check | Apr 02, 2024, 02:56 PM ISTThe misleading claims stemmed from a photo showing President Murmu standing while PM Modi and Advani are seated, but other images from the same event reveal the president comfortably seated alongside them.
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Bharat Ratna conferred on Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh posthumously; Advani to receive it tomorrow
India | Mar 30, 2024, 02:13 PM ISTBharat Ratna 2024: PM Modi said MS Swaminathan’s visionary leadership has not only transformed Indian agriculture but also ensured the nation’s food security and prosperity, noting that he knew him closely and always valued his insights and inputs. The agronomist passed away last year.
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Indonesia's ex-general Subianto linked to human rights abuses claims victory in Presidential polls
World | Mar 20, 2024, 09:17 PM ISTThere was no declaration by Indonesian election officials, and the two former provincial governors who also competed in the balloting did not concede defeat.
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Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong resigns over allegations of violating party rules
World | Mar 20, 2024, 04:56 PM ISTThe government said in a statement Thuong violated party rules, adding that those "shortcomings had negatively impacted public opinion, affecting the reputation of the Party, State and him personally."