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India dismisses Pakistan’s remarks on Kashmir in UNSC

United Nations, Jun 27 (PTI) India has strongly dismissed and condemned the “baseless” remarks on Kashmir made by a Pakistani diplomat during a UN Security Council debate on children and armed conflict,

Comprehensive security in place for smooth Amarnath Yatra: DGP

Ramban/Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police R R Swain on Thursday said that comprehensive security measures for the annual Amarnath Yatra have been put in place. The 52-day pilgrimage will

Amid tight security, first batch of Amarnath pilgrims to leave Jammu on Friday

Jammu: Amid multi-tier security escort, the first batch of Amarnath pilgrims will depart for twin base camps in Kashmir from Jammu on Friday, marking the beginning of this year’s pilgrimage from here.

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It’s emotional down here, we’re in final: Steyn, Smith laud SA for T20 WC final entry

Johannesburg: Graeme Smith and Dale Steyn are all too familiar with the heartbreak of being a South African in ICC events, and as the Proteas broke the jinx by entering their maiden

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Harmanpreet sees ongoing series as key to mastering home conditions before ODI World Cup

Chennai: Keeping an eye on the Women’s ODI World Cup next year, India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur on Thursday stressed the importance of using the ongoing series against South Africa to adapt to

BUSINESS

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Budget to accelerate pace of reforms, take many historic steps: President

New Delhi: The first budget of the newly-formed NDA government next month will take “many historic steps” as well as accelerate the pace of economic reforms and lay a roadmap for ‘far-reaching

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IMEC will prove to be one of ‘biggest game-changers’ of 21st century: President Murmu

New Delhi: The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) will prove to be one of the “biggest game-changers” of the 21st century, President Droupadi Murmu said in Parliament on Thursday. She also said

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Mcap of BSE-listed firms hit all-time high of Rs 438.41 lakh cr

New Delhi: The market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms hit an all-time high of Rs 438.41 lakh crore on Thursday fuelled by a record-breaking rally in equities where the Sensex breached the historic

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Should collectively denounce every attempt to undermine credibility of our democracy: Prez Murmu

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu Thursday asserted people should collectively denounce every attempt to undermine the credibility of India’s democracy as she came out in support of EVMs, saying the machines have

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Government’s script, full of lies: Oppn leaders on President’s address to Parliament

New Delhi: Opposition leaders on Thursday dismissed the President’s address to the joint sitting of Parliament as a “script given by the government” that was “full of lies” and also castigated the

Afghans to hope for Indian win before clash against Bangladesh

Kingstown: Afghanistan will watch the India-Australia clash with bated breath, hoping that the ‘Men in Blue’ stand on the winning side — a result which will hand them a golden opportunity to

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PCB set for overhaul; code of conduct for Pak players after chaotic T20 WC campaign

Karachi: Pakistan’s shambolic T20 World Cup campaign in the USA is all set to trigger a churning in the country’s cricket board and lead to the formulation of a code of conduct

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Finance Commission to address issues of freebies, compensation for green cover: Chairman Panagariya

Shimla: The 16th Finance Commission would address the issues pertaining to the distribution of freebies and compensation for providing green cover, Chairman Arvind Panagariya said on Monday. Speaking with reporters here after

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BUSINESS

India records 0.6% current account surplus in Mar qtr on higher service exports, remittances

Mumbai: India recorded a current account surplus of USD 5.7 billion or 0.6 per cent of GDP in the March quarter, the Reserve Bank of India said on Monday. In the year-ago

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People want responsible Oppn, I will strive to take everyone along: PM Modi before LS session

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Monday that his government will strive to take everyone along and build a consensus but also took a swipe at the Congress over the

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NATION

RBI needs to shift focus from inflation management to growth promotion: MPC member

New Delhi: With retail inflation nearing the RBI’s target of 4 per cent, the monetary policy needs to shift focus on promoting growth, RBI MPC member Jayanth R Varma said on Monday.

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Opposition hits back at PM, claims ‘undeclared emergency’ existed under BJP’s rule

New Delhi: Opposition leaders hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his “Emergency” remark on Monday, calling the 10 years of his government an “undeclared emergency”. Slamming Modi over his remarks,

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Not happy with Centre for excluding Bengal govt from Teesta talks with B’desh: Mamata to PM

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing “strong reservation” over the Centre excluding the state government from discussions with Bangladesh regarding Teesta water

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PM should have spoken on NEET issue, ‘exam pe charcha’ is long-term commitment to students: Omar

Srinagar: National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Monday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should have spoken over the NEET row instead of attacking the opposition on the first day of Parliament session.

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People want substance not slogans: PM Modi ahead of new Lok Sabha’s first session

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said people have given his government mandate for a third consecutive term and have put a stamp of approval on its policies and intentions.

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