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Dalai Lama turns 86, says committed to reviving ancient Indian knowledge

Dharamshala: On his 86th birthday on Tuesday, the Dalai Lama said he has taken full advantage of India's freedom and religious harmony and is committed to reviving ancient Indian knowledge.In a virtual address from his residence here, the Tibetan spiritual...

New cabinet soon? 7 Governors moved, a Union Minister joins their group

New Delhi: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's expected cabinet expansion, a different shuffle saw seven governors swapping states and Union Minister Thawarchand Gehlot becoming a governor.Thawarchand Gehlot, 73, will take over as Governor of Karnataka. He was Union Minister...

Ramesh Bais appointed new Governor of Jharkhand

Ranchi: Ramesh Bais has been appointed as the new Governor of Jharkhand.He will be replacing Draupadi Murmu who had been appointed as the ninth Governor of the state on May 18, 2015. Ms Murmu was also the first women...

Karnataka: 58-yr-old man dies as Deputy CM’s son’s car hits his two-wheeler

Bagalkot: A 58-year-old man died when his two-wheeler was hit by a car allegedly belonging to the son of Deputy Chief Minister Laxman Savadi, police said on Tuesday.As per the police, the deceased, identified as Koodaleppa Boli, a farmer...

PM remembers Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his birth anniversary

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid rich tributes to Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his birth anniversary, saying his lofty ideals motivate millions across the nation.Taking to Twitter, Modi wrote: "I bow to Dr. Syama Prasad...

India logs 34,703 new nCoV cases, 553 deaths

New Delhi: India’s COVID tally surged to 3,06,19,932 after 34,703 new infections were reported in the last 24 hours, the lowest single-day rise in 111 days, the Union Health Ministry said on Tuesday.The death count rose to 4,03,281 with...

Govt invites applications for 2018-19 national tourism awards

New Delhi: The Ministry of Tourism, on Monday invited applications from individuals and organisations for the National Tourism Awards.The awards are presented in recognition of performance in various segments of travel and tourism industry such as States / Union...

Class X, XII syllabus to be rationalised, bifurcated into two terms, exams at end of each term: CBSE

New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Monday announced that for the 2021-22 academic year, the syllabus for Class Xth and XIIth will be rationalised and bifurcated into two terms and examination be conducted at the...

SC expresses shock over scrapped Sec 66A of IT Act still being used to book people

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday said it was “amazing” and “shocking” to learn that individuals are still being booked and tried under Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, even six years after the apex court...

India records 43,071 nCoV infections, 955 deaths in 24 hrs

New Delhi: India recorded 43,071 new coronavirus cases and 955 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the total tally to 3,05,45,433 and death toll to 4,02,005, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) data on Sunday updated.India’s active...

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Yumnam Khemchand Singh attends BJP 47th foundation day celebration in Noney

Silchar: Manipur Chief Minister, Yumnam Khemchand Singh today attended the 47th Foundation Day of the BJP at Rongmei Naga...