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Mass Suicide: 7 of a family in Surat found dead
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Mass Suicide: 7 of a family in Surat found dead

Guwahati, Oct 29: Seven members of a family, including three children, were found dead at their home in Surat city of Gujarat on Saturday, police said, adding that it is suspected to be a case of mass suicide. While six members of the family died due to consumption of poisonous material, police...
The spectre of suicide in India: Is our education system at fault?
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The spectre of suicide in India: Is our education system at fault?

Guwahati, Oct 28: While a number of religions, value systems, and legislations deem suicide as a crime and an act to be condemned, suicide is in fact a public health issue that is related to mental health and well-being of the individual and the community. Despite several awareness initiatives, the...
Pak opens fire in J&K’s Arnia; 1 BSF personnel injured
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Pak opens fire in J&K’s Arnia; 1 BSF personnel injured

Guwahati, Oct 27: The Border Security Force (BSF) reported on Friday that Pakistani Rangers engaged in unprovoked firing and launched mortars in the Arnia sector until 3 am, resulting in an injury to one of its personnel. A spokesperson from the BSF stated, "Pakistani Rangers initiated unprovoked...
PM Modi to attend Ram Temple inauguration in Ayodhya
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PM Modi to attend Ram Temple inauguration in Ayodhya

Guwahati, Oct 26: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Wednesday said that he will attend inauguration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya scheduled for January 22, 2024. Expressing his profound gratitude, the Prime Minister wrote on X, “I feel very blessed. It is my good fortune that in my...
Need to focus on air defence systems to protect India
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Need to focus on air defence systems to protect India's air domain: Rajnath...

New Delhi, Oct 26: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pointed out that new trends have emerged in the field of air warfare and there is a need to analyse and learn from them to strengthen defence preparedness.He exhorted the Indian Air Force (IAF) to focus on strengthening the air defence systems, use...
NCERT panel recommends replacing India with ‘Bharat’ in school textbooks
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NCERT panel recommends replacing India with ‘Bharat’ in school textbooks

Guwahati, Oct 25: A panel on social sciences constituted by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has recommended replacing the name India with “Bharat" in school textbooks, the committee's chairperson CI Isaac was reported as saying on October 25. "The committee has...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh performs ‘Shastra Puja’ in Arunachal Pradesh
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh performs ‘Shastra Puja’ in Arunachal Pradesh

Guwahati, Oct 24: Defence Minister of India Rajnath Singh performed ‘Shastra Puja’ in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang on Tuesday and also celebrated Dusherra with Army soldiers at the key region near the frontier with China.Accompanied by Army Chief Gen. Manoj Pande, Singh carried out a comprehensive...
A culinary extravaganza returns
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A culinary extravaganza returns

New Delhi, Oct 24: Palate Fest, the renowned culinary extravaganza, comes back to the Capital after 4 years with its latest edition, scheduled for November 18 to 19, at the heart of central Delhi - Major Dhyan Chand Stadium. Palate Fest is India's first international-level food festival,...
Tragedy Strikes Navratri Celebration: Over 10 fatalities reported in Gujarat
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Tragedy Strikes Navratri Celebration: Over 10 fatalities reported in Gujarat

Guwahati, Oct 23: In a heart-wrenching turn of events, at least 10 individuals lost their lives while participating in the spirited Garba dance over 24 hours in Gujarat. The victims spanned a wide age range, from teenagers to middle-aged individuals, with the youngest casualty being a 13-year-old...
India-Canada relations going through difficult phase, says Jaishankar
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India-Canada relations going through difficult phase, says Jaishankar

New Delhi, Oct 22: India invoked the provision of parity in Canada’s diplomatic presence in the country in view of concerns over interference in New Delhi’s affairs by Canadian personnel, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday.The external affairs minister also said that India is...
India sends humanitarian aid to war-torn Palestine
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India sends humanitarian aid to war-torn Palestine

New Delhi, Oct 22: India has sent humanitarian aid to war-torn Palestine, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson, Arindam Bagchi, said on Sunday in a post on X that an Indian Air Force flight carrying more than six tonne of medical aid and more than 30 tonne of disaster relief material has departed...
188 policemen died in line of duty in past one year: Amit Shah
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188 policemen died in line of duty in past one year: Amit Shah

New Delhi, Oct 21: As many as 188 policemen laid down their lives in the line of duty while maintaining law and order in the past one year, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday. He asserted that the country will never forget the sacrifice of the martyrs’ families.“In the last one...
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