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New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): The 'Modi Story' shared a video on Instagram, lauding the efforts of the newly formed BJP government...
Legacy of Indian Civilization in Shanghai: Consulate General of India Pratik Mathur visits Jing'an Temple
Shanghai [China], February 21 (ANI): Pratik Mathur, Consulate General of India in Shanghai, on Friday visited a prominent Buddhist...
"Never been any animosity between Indian languages": PM Modi
New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted that there has never been any animosity between...
"Because of Sangh I connected with Marathi language and culture": PM Modi
New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday praised Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), which was celebrating...
Ready to launch satellite telecom services, awaiting Centre's green signal: Sunil Bharti Mittal
New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, reiterated on Friday that its...
'America's Next Top Model' producer David St. John dies at 56
Washington [US], February 21 (ANI): 'America's Next Top Model' producer David St. John has passed away. According to Variety, David,...
India's big-ticket defense-tech move: Mahindra Group partners with US-based Anduril Industries
New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): In a significant move to enhance regional security, multinational conglomerate Mahindra Group...
Jindal Global Law School Launches K.K. Luthra & Nirmal Luthra Centre for Comparative Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Studies
OP Jindal University New Delhi [India], February 21: On the momentous occasion of the World Social Justice Day, Jindal Global Law...
Amazon MGM takes creative control of James Bond franchise
Washington [US], February 21 (ANI): In a shocking update for all James Bond fans, Amazon MGM Studios is set to take creative control...
"Chala bhetu, Wankhede la": Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya delivers heartfelt message to Paltan
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 21 (ANI): Mumbai Indians unveiled their official IPL 2025 jersey, with a heartfelt message from...
Sachin, Yuvraj reunite after a decade, set to face Sri Lanka in International Masters League 2025 opener
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 21 (ANI): The two of India's greatest champions, Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh, are set...
Elon Musk, joined by Argentine President Javier Milei, wields chainsaw at CPAC
Washington DC [US], February 21 (ANI): Tech billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk took the stage at the Conservative Political Action...
"Need to start looking ahead in white-ball cricket, especially at 2027 WC": Kumble's message to India team
New Delhi [India], February 20 (ANI): Former spinner and India captain Anil Kumble believes it is time for India to implement its transition...
Friday essay: as the legacy media have dumbed down, The New Yorker has dumbed up
Like many, I entered The New Yorker through the cartoon door. The first cartoon I loved, and remember to this day, featured a New Yorker...
Jack O'Connell joins next Monsterverse movie
Washington [US], February 20 (ANI): Actor Jack O'Connell has joined the cast of the latest instalment of its Godzilla-King Kong creature...
Tomb of Egyptian pharaoh is first found in Luxor since Tutankhamun - here's how we know who lay inside
Thutmose II was the fourth ruler of the illustrious ancient Egyptian 18th dynasty, which included Tutankhamun. Now, the location of...
Falcons, HEROIC advance in DreamLeague Season 25
(Photo credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images) Team Falcons and HEROIC won matches Wednesday to clinch advancement to Group Stage 2 at...
First Egyptian pharaoh's tomb discovered since King Tuts
Archaeologists in Egypt say they have unearthed the ancient tomb of King Thutmose II, the first discovery in 100 years of a tomb of...
Maharashtra govt to acquire land in Agra for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj memorial: CM Devendra Fadnavis
Agra (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 20 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday announced that the state...
Argentinas Milei refuses to apologize for alleged crypto scam
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Lions' Jameson Williams escapes NFL discipline for gun incident
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MLB: Rays' Steinbrenner Field costs to be in $50M-plus range
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Widow: Hall of Famer Bobby Hull had stage 2 CTE
(Photo credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-Imagn Images) Chicago Blackhawks legend and Hockey Hall of Fame member Bobby Hull has been posthumously...
Pune: Mansukh Mandaviya & CM Fadnavis undertake 'Jai Shivaji Jai Bharat' Padyatra on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's Jayanti
New Delhi [India], February 19 (ANI): Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Mansukh Mandaviya and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra...
Russia and US will have to clean up after Biden Lavrov
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Will the government's online gambling advertising legislation ever eventuate? Don't bet on it
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Tundra, Spirit still cruising at DreamLeague Season 25
(Photo credit: Nick Oza/The Republic via Imagn Content Services, LLC) Tundra Esports and Team Spirit continue to lead their respective...
Playoff bracket finalized at PGL Cluj-Napoca
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Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal bring LGBTQ+ love drama 'TAPS'
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 19 (ANI): Star couple Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal have come up with 'TAPS', a poignant LGBTQ+...
"We will see what best we can do...": Maharashtra CM Fadnavis responds to public demand for tax-free status for 'Chhaava'
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Former Mumbai captain Milind Rege passes away at 76
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Army father donates son's organs to save lives of six patients
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FWICE urges Maharashtra Govt to make Vicky Kaushal-starrer 'Chhaava' tax-free
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"You have to think of self-censorship": Vikramaditya Motwane on controversies surrounding historical films
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Reliance Consumer Products enters UAE with launch of Campa at GulfFood 2025
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"A symbol of valor, self respect and bravery": Arvind Kejriwal pays tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
New Delhi [India], February 19 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday paid tribute to Chhatrapati...
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