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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India has made significant strides in defence self-reliance, with most military equipment now manufactured domestically. Addressing a programme in Lucknow, he also highlighted the city's growing role in defence production, research and innovation
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leading figures of Malayalam cinema paid tribute to veteran actor Salim Kumar, who passed away at 56 in Kochi. A National Award winner, he was celebrated for his versatility, comic brilliance and emotionally powerful performances
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The Congress criticised the Modi government over the latest LPG price hike, alleging burden on households and questioning fuel diversification claims. The Centre defended the increase, attributing it to rising global prices and asserting that India continues to offer relatively cheaper cooking gas
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Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh urged Narendra Modi to suspend CBSE’s mid-session implementation of the three-language policy for Class IX students. He cited shortages of teachers and textbooks, policy inconsistencies, and potential disruption for millions of students
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In her memoir, Jill Biden reveals she considered purchasing a 7.5-carat synthetic diamond gifted by Narendra Modi but returned it after US officials valued it at $20,000. The episode highlights strict ethics rules governing foreign gifts received by American leaders
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said attempts to pressure India with sanctions would “boomerang” under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. He reaffirmed India’s sovereignty, highlighted defence ties, and expressed readiness to supply advanced systems like the Su-57 fighter jet
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Economic Advisory Council members to discuss measures for sustaining India’s economic growth amid global challenges. The council reviewed reforms to improve ease of living and business, and assessed the potential impact of the West Asia conflict on India and the world
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed public anger forced the Congress to change Karnataka’s chief minister and accused the party of thriving on chaos and uncertainty. He highlighted India’s self-reliance, energy security, infrastructure growth and electoral support for the BJP
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Surat’s city-wide cleanliness campaign involving over one lakh participants, calling the collected waste the most valuable gift of his visit. He described the initiative as a people-driven movement promoting environmental responsibility and civic engagement
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India’s global standing has strengthened under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, citing economic growth, low inflation, and international credibility. He made the remarks during a World Environment Day plantation drive in Lucknow
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow will not interfere in India-China relations, expressing confidence that Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping can resolve border issues amicably. He stressed Russia's ties with both nations are independent and mutually beneficial
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that AirTrunk will invest about Rs 3 lakh crore (USD 30 billion) in India to develop 5 GW of data centre capacity. The investment is expected to boost cloud computing, AI infrastructure, employment generation and digital innovation
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal) has become India’s 100th Ramsar site, highlighting the country’s commitment to wetland conservation, biodiversity protection, ecological balance, and sustainable environmental stewardship through community-driven initiatives
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Venezuela’s Acting President/Vice President Delcy Rodriguez in New Delhi, focusing on energy, trade and investment cooperation. The visit comes as India increases Venezuelan crude imports to diversify supplies amid disruptions linked to the West Asia crisis
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodriguez in New Delhi to strengthen bilateral ties. Discussions focused on energy security, trade, investment, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, transportation, and renewable energy, aiming to deepen cooperation between the two nations
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodriguez in New Delhi during her five-day India visit. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral ties in energy, trade, investment, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, transportation, and renewable energy, ahead of her meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi
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Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodriguez will visit India from June 3–7 to strengthen bilateral ties, with discussions expected on energy, trade and technology. She is likely to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with a high-level ministerial delegation
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah extended Telangana Statehood Day greetings, praising the state's culture, innovation and achievements. The Centre reaffirmed support for Telangana's development and its role in achieving the vision of a developed India
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging discussions with Min Aung Hlaing on strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade, connectivity, defence and border security. The talks come amid Myanmar's political transition and underline the strategic importance of India-Myanmar relations
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said PM SVANidhi has empowered millions of street vendors through collateral-free loans, financial inclusion and digital adoption. Marking six years of the scheme, he highlighted its role in boosting livelihoods, dignity and economic growth across urban India