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John Kirby, NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications speaks on PM Modi's official State visit to the US. He said, "This is a big week here at the White House. This visit will affirm the strong ties between our two countries and elevate our strategic partnership."
PM Narendra Modi ahead of his visit to USA said that for normal bilateral ties with China peace and tranquillity in the border areas is essential, the WSJ reported. PM Modi, on Tuesday, emplaned for the United States for his first historic State visit. Prior to leaving for the US, PM Modi tweeted, "Leaving for USA, where I will attend programmes in New York City and Washington DC. These programmes include Yoga Day celebrations at the @UNHQ, talks with @POTUS @JoeBiden, address to the Joint Session of the US Congress and more."
Seven India-made cough syrups have been flagged by World Health Organisation during a probe, media reports suggest
The top court has approved the deployment of central forces in West Bengal for the upcoming panchayat polls, reports Hindustan Times.
Election Commission has announced big changes in the Assam assembly and parliamentary seats. EC publishes a draft delimitation proposal for Assam, suggestions and objections are invited till July 11. According to media reports, 19 assembly and 2 parliamentary seats reserved for STs, 9 assembly and one parliamentary seat for SCs, EC draft on Assam delimitation proposes a parliamentary seat named Kaziranga, Assembly seats reserved for SCs proposed to be increased from 8 to 9; ST seats from 16 to 19, The Number of Assembly seats in Assam has been retained at 126, number of Lok Sabha seats at 14, Suggestions and objections on the bill are invited till July 11.
PM Narendra Modi ahead of his visit to USA said that for normal bilateral ties with China peace and tranquillity in the border areas is essential, the WSJ reported. PM Modi, on Tuesday, emplaned for the United States for his first historic State visit. Prior to leaving for the US, PM Modi tweeted, "Leaving for USA, where I will attend programmes in New York City and Washington DC. These programmes include Yoga Day celebrations at the @UNHQ, talks with @POTUS @JoeBiden, address to the Joint Session of the US Congress and more."
Yoga unites body and mind. In a dangerously divided world the ancient practice is particularly precious, says António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations. "On this International Day of Yoga, let us embrace the spirit of unity, and resolve to build a better, more harmonious world for people, planet and ourselves," he added.
Seven India-made cough syrups have been flagged by World Health Organisation during a probe, media reports suggest
The top court has approved the deployment of central forces in West Bengal for the upcoming panchayat polls, reports Hindustan Times.
Amid the violence in Manipur, Chief Minister N Biren Singh appealed to the people to maintain peace and urged those with arms not to attack so that normalcy can be restored. "I appeal to the people who are with arms not to attack anything. Please maintain peace so that we can resource normalcy in the state....," said N Biren Singh while talking to reporters.
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West Bengal: Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury sits on a protest outside the BDO office in Murshidabad
"Our party members and candidates from this constituency came here to the BDO office ahead of the Panchayat polls and they were beaten by the goons of the ruling party (TMC)," said Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on his protest outside the Baranya BDO office in Murshidabad.
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China blocks proposal by India and US to designate LeT terrorist Sajid Mir as global terrorist
China blocks proposal by India, the US at the United Nations to designate Lashkar-e-Tayyiba terrorist Sajid Mir, wanted for his involvement in the 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attacks, as a global terrorist.
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Delhi LG write a response to the letter by Kejriwal over alarming rise in crimes
In response to the letter by Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal over the alarming rise in crimes in the national capital, LG VK Saxena writes "Reviewing and monitoring the Delhi Police on a regular basis. Politicising crime has almost become a habit these days and this provides no solution at all. You and your Council of Ministers are indeed welcome to meet me for a meaningful discussion that leads to solutions rather than creating political opportunities for you and your party to exploit the Media gallery."
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White House official John Kirby speaks on PM Modi's official State visit to the US
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Delhi government extends permit validity of taxis
Delhi government extends permit validity of taxis running on CNG and other clean fuels up to 15 years
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Senior IAS officer Amit Agrawal assumes charge as Chief Executive Officer of UIDAI
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Joe Biden's son will plead guilty some offences, says Justice Department
Justice Department says Hunter Biden strikes deal to resolve tax and weapons charges, will plead guilty to some offenses, reports AP.
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State government extends suspension of Internet in Manipur
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PM acknowledged contribution of Tamil culture to nation by installing Sengol in new Parliament: Rajnath Singh
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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw meets DM, SP and State govt officials in Balasore
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Punjab Legislative Assembly unanimously passes Punjab University Laws (Amendment) Bill 2023
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People in large numbers take part in Rath Yatra at Ranchi's Jagannath temple
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Will participate in opposition parties' meet in Patna, says Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin
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Another landmark in civil aviation sector: Scindia on IndiGo's order with Airbus for 500 planes
Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday said India has set another landmark in the civil aviation sector, as he hailed a deal signed between IndiGo and airplane manufacturer Airbus.
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Shiv Sena (UBT) will march to BMC on July 1 against 'financial irregularities'
Crying foul over the alleged financial irregularities being perpetrated in the civic body, the Opposition Shiv Sena (UBT) will take out a protest march to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on July 1, party president and ex-chief minister Uddhav Thackeray said here on Tuesday. The march will be led by ex-minister and MLA Aditya Thackeray plus other senior party leaders, with thousands of people expected to join from Mumbai and other cities.
Topics : Narendra Modi N Biren Singh United States US India relations Manipur violence Congress BJP Supreme Court WB Panchayat Polls World Health Organization Cough syrup
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First Published: Jun 20 2023 | 8:31 AM IST
