Uddhav holds talks with Pawar in Mumbai ahead of I.N.D.I.A. coordination panel meeting

Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray called on Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sharad Pawar here on Tuesday on the eve of the first meeting of the coordination committee of the opposition alliance I.N.D.I.A. The meeting between Thackeray and Pawar lasted for about 90 minutes and took place at the latter’s ‘Silver Oak’ residence…

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India’s law on protection of farmers’ rights can be model worthy of emulation for entire world: Droupadi Murmu

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said India’s law on the protection of plant varieties and farmers’ rights can be emulated for the entire world, as it gains importance amid the challenges of climate change. Addressing the first-ever global symposium on farmers’ rights at the Pusa complex in the national capital, the President said India…

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Swami Vivekananda’s Chicago speech resonates as clarion call for global unity: PM Modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said Swami Vivekananda’s Chicago speech, delivered on this day 130 years ago, resonates even today as a “clarion call” for global unity and harmony. Swami Vivekananda’s iconic speech delivered at the Parliament of World’s Religions in 1893 is renowned for its enunciation of India’s ancient values and cultural…

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TN causing ‘unnecessary nuisance’ over Cauvery river water sharing issue: Karnataka CM

Mysuru (K’taka): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday hit out at the BJP-led government at the Centre, alleging delay in giving approval to the construction of the Mekedatu balancing reservoir over river Cauvery, and accused neighbouring Tamil Nadu of causing “unnecessary nuisance” on the issue. Karnataka has been pressing for the implementation of the Mekedatu project,…

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