India, Singapore look to unlock new economic opportunities: Goyal

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Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal held meetings in Singapore with business and investment leaders, including from Temasek and the Singapore Business Federation, to strengthen trade, investment, and healthcare cooperation between India and Singapore. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal held separate meetings in Singapore to discuss ways to strengthen India-Singapore trade and investment ties across sectors, including healthcare … Read more

SAD leader hints at alliance with BJP ahead of Punjab Assembly polls

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SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia stated that people in Punjab want a reunion between the Shiromani Akali Dal and BJP, citing the state’s border status and social harmony. The final decision, however, rests with the party leaderships, he said. Amid speculation over a possible alliance between the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and the Bharatiya Janata … Read more

Vizag student death: 3-member committee to probe alleged assault

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A three-member committee will investigate the death of a 6-year-old student in Visakhapatnam, allegedly beaten by a teacher. TDP State President Palla Srinivasa Rao has assured the family of support and an in-depth probe into the incident. A three-member committee has been formed to investigate the death of a six-year-old student in Visakhapatnam, who allegedly … Read more

Assam: Man held for illegal trade of protected Tokay Gecko in Kaziranga

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Forest officials in Assam’s Kaziranga apprehended a man for the illegal trade of a Tokay Gecko, a Schedule I protected species. Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah confirmed the arrest and recovery of the live gecko. Man Held for Illegal Tokay Gecko Trade The forest officials apprehended a person for his alleged involvement in the illegal … Read more

Centre reviews swine flu situation, preparedness in national capital

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Union Health Minister JP Nadda chaired a meeting to review H1N1 preparedness in Delhi amid a rise in swine flu cases. He stressed vigilance and robust surveillance due to humid weather conditions conducive to spreading respiratory infections. Centre Reviews H1N1 Preparedness Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda on Friday reviewed the prevailing … Read more

Rahul Gandhi’s support helped pellet gun victim get FIR registered

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Pellet gun victim Sahil Lochav claimed his FIR was registered only after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s intervention. Lochav had been trying to file the complaint since August 14 after being injured on July 20, facing bureaucratic hurdles. ‘FIR Wouldn’t Be Registered Without Support’ Pellet gun shelling victim Sahil Lochav said on Friday that FIR on … Read more

India-Thailand Joint Military Exercise MAITREE-XV begins in Thailand

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The 15th India-Thailand Joint Military Exercise MAITREE-XV is being held in Thailand from August 18-31. It involves 85 personnel from each army, focusing on enhancing interoperability in joint counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations. The 15th edition of the India-Thailand Joint Military Exercise MAITREE-XV is being conducted from August 18 to August 31 at Vibhavadi Rangsit Camp, … Read more