Sugar-coated philosophy being sold, vulnerable sections targeted: Dhankhar

Jaipur: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday said the country is witnessing religious conversions in a structured manner that is opposite to its values and constitutional principles with a “sugar-coated philosophy” being sold and vulnerable sections of the society targeted. In an apparent attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Dhankhar said those who do not…

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Second Phase of Polling Begins in Jammu and Kashmir Amid Tight Security

Srinagar:  In a significant step towards strengthening democracy in Jammu and Kashmir, the second phase of Assembly elections has commenced today. Voters across 26 constituencies in six districts are turning out to cast their ballots, amidst heightened security. The high-stakes election features 239 candidates, including former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who is in the fray…

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PM Modi attends ‘fruitful’ tech CEOs roundtable in New York

New York: Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in a “fruitful” roundtable with the CEOs of leading American tech companies, where he emphasised India’s growth prospects and discussed initiatives to foster bilateral collaborations across various sectors. The meeting took place at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel on Sunday during the second leg of Modi’s three-day…

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I was prepared to do ‘whatever it takes’ to help India win gold in Chess Olympiad: Gukesh

Budapest: World Championship challenger D Gukesh on Sunday said he didn’t think about his personal achievements and was prepared to do “whatever it takes” to secure India’s maiden gold medal at the Chess Olympiad following near-misses in previous editions. The 18-year-old Gukesh was a key architect in India’s historic victory, as the men’s team defeated…

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India to get first national security semiconductor fabrication plant

Wilimington (US): Under a transformative collaboration with the US, India will get a national security semiconductor fabrication plant that will produce chips for use in military hardware and next-generation telecommunications. The India-US joint project was announced following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden in Wilmington on Saturday. A joint fact…

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Biden hails PM Modi’s trip to Ukraine; FS Misri says very important conversations underway

Wilimington (US): US President Joe Biden commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic visit to Ukraine last month and his message of peace, as the two leaders held wide-ranging talks that figured pressing global challenges including the situation in the war-ravaged country. The US President hosted Modi at his personal home in Wilmington, Delaware on Saturday…

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