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Do not behove state authority: MEA on Punjab CM Mann’s comments criticising PM Modi’s visits

New Delhi:  The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday disapproved of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign visits, terming his comments “irresponsible”. Without naming Mann, it said the government of India “dissociates” itself from the “unwarranted” comments made by a “high state authority” that undermined India’s ties with…

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NIPER’s Regularisation Scam: Part I

The Case of Dr. U.C. Banerjee, Abuse of Process and Power in NIPER Mohali In an alarming case of institutional betrayal, Dr. Uttam Chand Banerjee—former Dean at the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Mohali, and a scientist facing serious plagiarism allegations—was shockingly regularised as a permanent employee through what appears to be…

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Bhavani Temple- Benakanalli (Bidar)

Bhavani Temple is located in Benakanalli, a small village near Bidar in the state of Karnataka. The presiding deity of this temple is Goddess Bhavani, a fierce and powerful form of Shakti (Divine Mother). Bhavani Devi is worshipped as the Grama Devata (village guardian goddess). She is revered as a protector, granter of boons, and…

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Relief for democracy: Congress on SC’s suggestion on revision of voter list in Bihar

New Delhi:  The Congress on Thursday said the Supreme Court’s suggestion that the Election Commission (EC) should allow Aadhaar cards, voter-ID cards, and ration cards in the Special Intensive Revision of the electoral rolls in Bihar has come as a “relief for democracy”. Congress general secretary, organisation, K C Venugopa,l pointed out that the apex…

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Centre will work with Andhra for long-term drought management plan: Union Minister Chouhan

Sri Sathya Sai (Andhra Pradesh): Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday said that the Centre will collaborate with the Andhra Pradesh government for a long-term drought management plan. Chouhan held a review meeting along with Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Minister K Atchannaidu at Sri Sathya Sai district Collectorate to discuss mitigation plans for drought-hit…

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Pakistan’s Interior Minister rejects rumours about President Zardari’s possible ouster

Islamabad: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday rejected rumours regarding the possible ouster of President Asif Ali Zardari and termed it as a “malicious campaign.” Naqvi’s statement was in reaction to speculation on social media platforms that army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir was set to replace Zardari as president of the country. “We…

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