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MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh to visit Mozambique and Zimbabwe

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh to visit Mozambique and Zimbabwe

20 Jun 2025 | 8:37 PM

New Delhi, June 20 (UNI) Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh will pay an official visit to Mozambique and Zimbabwe, both in southeastern Africa, from June 21-28.

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India gives license to Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service

India gives license to Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service

20 Jun 2025 | 8:28 PM

New Delhi, June 20 (UNI) India has given license to Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service in an attempt to power digital India’s soaring ambitions and empower every citizen across the country.

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ASI waives off monument fees for Yoga Day participation

ASI waives off monument fees for Yoga Day participation

20 Jun 2025 | 7:32 PM

New Delhi, Jun 21 (UNI) In order to ensure maximum participation of people on International Day of Yoga on June 21, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) under the Union Ministry of Culture has waived off the entry fee at all its centrally protected monuments across the country.

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Northern Railway awards Rs 1 Cr insurance to family of deceased staff

20 Jun 2025 | 7:22 PM

New Delhi, June 20 (UNI) In a major employee welfare initiative, the Northern Railway on Friday provided a Rs one crore insurance payout to the family of a deceased employee, a loco pilot, as part of a special salary package.

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Indian student dies in Canada, reason unclear

Indian student dies in Canada, reason unclear

20 Jun 2025 | 6:06 PM

New Delhi, June 20 (UNI) An Indian student, Tanya Tyagi, of Calgary University in Canada has died, the Indian Consulate in Vancouver said.

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Indian student dies in Canada, reason unclear

Indian student dies in Canada, reason unclear

20 Jun 2025 | 5:20 PM

New Delhi, June 20 (UNI) An Indian student, Tanya Tyagi, of Calgary University in Canada has died, the Indian Consulate in Vancouver said.

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NHRC notice to Andhra Chief Secy, DGP over public assault of woman by moneylender

NHRC notice to Andhra Chief Secy, DGP over public assault of woman by moneylender

20 Jun 2025 | 3:36 PM

New Delhi, June 20 (UNI) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police, Andhra Pradesh after it took suo motu cognizance of a media report concerning the brutal public assault of a woman by a local moneylender in Narayanapuram village, Kuppam Mandal, Chittoor district, in the Southern State.

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In a world facing environmental crisis, yoga offers a path to sustainability: WHO's Saima Wazed

In a world facing environmental crisis, yoga offers a path to sustainability: WHO's Saima Wazed

20 Jun 2025 | 2:13 PM

New Delhi, June 20 (UNI) On the eve of the International Day of Yoga, Saima Wazed, regional director of the World Health Organization (WHO) for South-East Asia, emphasised the role of yoga in fostering sustainability and holistic well-being in the face of escalating environmental challenges.

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SCAORA urges CJI to act on ED summons to senior advocate over legal opinion

SCAORA urges CJI to act on ED summons to senior advocate over legal opinion

20 Jun 2025 | 2:04 PM

New Delhi, June 20 (UNI) The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) has urged Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai to take suo motu cognizance of summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to senior advocate Pratap Venugopal in connection with a legal advice he rendered to a client.

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SC stays demolition of Madurai temple built on OSR land

SC stays demolition of Madurai temple built on OSR land

20 Jun 2025 | 1:56 PM

New Delhi, June 20 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the demolition of a temple allegedly built without permission on land designated as Open Space Reservation (OSR) in the Visthara Residency apartment complex in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.

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India’s Covid active cases dip to 5,608; four deaths in past 24 hours

India’s Covid active cases dip to 5,608; four deaths in past 24 hours

20 Jun 2025 | 12:36 PM

New Delhi, June 20 (UNI) According to the latest data from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India has witnessed a decline in active Covid-19 cases, with a reduction of 368 cases, bringing the total active cases to 5,608 on Friday.

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Nadda greets President on birthday

Nadda greets President on birthday

20 Jun 2025 | 11:04 AM

New Delhi, June 20 (UNI) Union Minister and BJP president JP Nadda extended his wishes to President Droupadi Murmu on her birthday on Friday.

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PM Modi extends birthday wishes to President Murmu

PM Modi extends birthday wishes to President Murmu

20 Jun 2025 | 9:51 AM

New Delhi, June 20 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt birthday greetings to President Droupadi Murmu on Friday.

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Tribal Affairs Min partners with AIIMS for sickle cell treatment

Tribal Affairs Min partners with AIIMS for sickle cell treatment

19 Jun 2025 | 8:17 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (UNI) In a major initiative to eradicate Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) by 2047, the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs has plans to establish excellence centres across 15 leading hospitals and also collaborate with AIIMS, Delhi to launch a national competition aimed at developing new treatment options for this debilitating genetic blood disorder.

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RML Hospital, Delhi gets new MS and Director

RML Hospital, Delhi gets new MS and Director

19 Jun 2025 | 7:23 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (UNI) The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday announced appointment of consultant (pediatrics) Dr Vivek Diwan as the new Medical Superintendent (MS) of the ABVIMS and RML Hospital in the national capital.

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