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Argentina: Thousands protest outside Congress against President Milei's 'shock therapy' reforms
World | Dec 21, 2023, 08:17 PM ISTThousands of people took to the streets of Buenos Aires to protest against the government's austerity plans, after Milei signed a decree outlining reforms to privatise state-owned companies and ease government regulation. Earlier, Argentina's peso was devalued by over 50 per cent.
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Security scare as car crashes into Joe Biden's motorcade; President, first lady unharmed | VIDEO
World | Dec 18, 2023, 09:26 AM ISTThe commotion ensued when a sedan collided with an SUV at an intersection approximately 40 meters (130 feet) from Biden. The loud impact prompted swift action from security personnel, who swiftly evacuated the president into a waiting vehicle.
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Oman Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to arrive in India today for three-day visit
World | Dec 15, 2023, 12:00 AM ISTThe Oman Sultan was invited by President Droupadi Murmu for his first visit to India, which will mark a significant milestone in the diplomatic relations between the two countries. He will receive a ceremonial welcome by President Murmu and PM Modi at the Rashtrapati Bhawan.
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President accepts resignations of Tomar and Patel, Arjun Munda becomes new agriculture minister
India | Dec 07, 2023, 10:59 PM ISTThe Union Ministers who have resigned from the Modi cabinet contested the recently concluded Assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. The President has also announced allocation of their portfolios to existing Council of Ministers.
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President Murmu suggests all-India judicial service to select, nurture young talents in judiciary
India | Nov 26, 2023, 02:22 PM ISTPresident Droupadi Murmu unveiled a statue of Dr BR Ambedkar in the Supreme Court premises on the occasion of Constitution Day. Since 2015, November 26 is observed as Constitution Day to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India by the Constituent Assembly in 1949.
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Javier Milei: Five things you want to know about the new 'shock therapist' Argentinian President
World | Dec 13, 2023, 11:02 AM ISTKnown as the 'Donald Trump of Argentina', Milei proposed a series of dramatic changes as the country reels from a worsening economic crisis with rising inflation. He won the elections by garnering close to 56% of the total votes, defeating his rival Sergio Massa, the economy minister.
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Moldova's 'first dog' bites visiting Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen | WATCH
World | Nov 19, 2023, 11:54 AM ISTMoldovan President Maia Sandu adopted Codruț, a former stray, in early 2023 after the dog was hit by a car. After the incident occured in the Presidential Palace in Chisinau, she explained that the dog became nervous with so many people around.
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CM MK Stalin urges President Murmu to give assent to Tamil Nadu's anti-NEET bill
Chennai | Oct 27, 2023, 03:00 PM ISTThe Bill was passed in the Tamil Nadu Assembly in 2021, however, was returned by Governor RN Ravi. It was reintroduced in the House in 2022 and was sent to the Governor for reserving the same to Presidential assent.
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Vajpayee rejected idea to become President, given unfinished task by ex-PM, reveals his advisor
India | Oct 21, 2023, 04:23 PM ISTAshok Tandon was media relations in-charge in Atal Bihari Vajpayee's PMO from 1998-2004. He made these revelations in his new book 'The Reverse Swing: Colonialism to Cooperation'.
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President denies approval to Delhi Electricity Reforms (Amendment) Bill 2022: Here's why
Delhi | Oct 20, 2023, 08:42 PM ISTThe bill sought to raise the retirement age of Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) members and chairman from 65 years to 70. The President returned the Bill because the Delhi Assembly lacked the jurisdiction to legislate on the Electricity Act.
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President Droupadi Murmu launches fourth agriculture road map of Bihar
Bihar | Oct 18, 2023, 09:15 PM ISTAgriculture is an important part of the folk culture of Bihar. It is the basis of Bihar's economy. Agriculture and allied sectors not only employ almost half of the state's workforce but also contribute significantly to the state's GDP, the President said.
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President Murmu to embark on three-day visit to Bihar | DETAILS
Bihar | Oct 17, 2023, 09:46 PM ISTPresident Murmu will visit Bihar on a three-day visit starting Wedneday and take part in a number of programmes.
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WATCH VIDEO: President of Mexican Senate Ana Lilia Rivera ties Rakhi to PM Modi at P20 Summit 2023
India | Oct 13, 2023, 08:25 PM ISTP20 Summit 2023: Addressing the 9th P20 Summit at Yashobhoomi in Delhi, PM Modi said, "This summit is a 'mahakumbh' as it represents a convergence of parliamentary practices of the world. India landed on the Moon and hosted the G20 Summit successfully. Today, we are hosting the P20 Summit."
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Tanzania to join Big Cat and Global Biofuels Alliances after President Suluhu's meet with PM Modi
World | Oct 09, 2023, 05:17 PM ISTThe leaders announced the elevation of India-Tanzania ties to a 'strategic relationship'. A number of MoUs were signed after Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu's meeting with PM Narendra Modi, including cooperation in maritime energy, sports and cultural exchange programmes.
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Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu arrives in India, to meet PM Modi on Monday
World | Oct 08, 2023, 11:54 PM ISTSuluhu's visit marks the first by a Tanzanian President after more than eight years. She met External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar and will meet PM Narendra Modi at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday.
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Women's Reservation Bill gets President Droupadi Murmu's nod, becomes law
India | Sep 29, 2023, 11:57 PM ISTThe bill was passed by the Lok Sabha with near unanimity and the Rajya Sabha with unanimity during a special session of Parliament earlier this month.
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Daughter of former Uzbek president, who served at UN, indicted in extortion, money laundering case
World | Sep 29, 2023, 04:40 PM ISTCulminating a criminal probe that was opened over a decade ago, the Swiss prosecutors announced the indictment and said Karimova allegedly developed and ran a crime ring known as “The Office” that involved several dozen people and multiple companies.
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TDP leaders call on President seeking her intervention in arrest of party chief Chandrababu Naidu
India | Sep 26, 2023, 06:59 PM ISTThe Nadu was arrested on September 9, for allegedly misappropriating funds from the Skill Development Corporation.
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Uttar Pradesh is fast-growing economy, says President Droupadi Murmu at UP International Trade Show
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 21, 2023, 08:19 PM ISTUttar Pradesh is the fast-growing economy in the country, said President Droupadi Murmu as she inaugurated the first UP International Trade Show at India Expo Center and Mart in Greater Noida.
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UP International Trade Show: Timings, venue, date, ticket prices, how to reach and more
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 21, 2023, 07:37 AM ISTThe UP International Trade Show is scheduled to take place from September 21 to September 25, with the official inauguration by President Droupadi Murmu at the India Expo Centre and Mart in Greater Noida.