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Pryagraj: Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Arun Giri injured in collision en route to Maha Kumbh

Pryagraj: Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Arun Giri Maharaj of Shri Panchdashnam Aawahan Akhara has been injured in a road accident in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh on Friday night. Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Arun Giri Maharaj, the Peethadheeshwar of Awahan Akhara, sustained injuries in a road accident while travelling from Delhi to Allahabad.The incident occurred approximately 20 kilometres before the city when…

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Kerala CBI Court Convicts 14, Including Former CPI-M MLA In Twin Murder Case Of Congress Leaders

Kochi: A CBI court here on Saturday convicted 14 CPI-M workers, including a former party legislator, in the Periya twin murder case. The court exonerated 10 of the 24 accused initially charged by the CBI. The sentencing is scheduled for January 3.The case pertains to the brutal murders of Youth Congress workers Kripesh (19) and P.K….

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Two Odia poets attend the All India Multilingual Poets’ Conference in Assam

Berhampur: The All India Multilingual Poets’ conference kick started in Assam on Saturday. Two poets from Odisha will join the conference as guests. The conference will end on December 30 after going on for three days. Poet Phani Mohanty and Jaminikanta Das from Odisha will attend the conference. Bhubaneswar based poet and Sahitya Akademi awardee…

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Mortal remains of Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh consigned to flames

New Delhi: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday was cremated with full state honours at Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi’s Kashmere Gate in the presence of his family, friends, colleagues, and government dignitaries. President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid their last respects to…

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Justin Trudeau Pays Homage To Manmohan Singh: ‘Built Strong Bridges With Canada’

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed grief over the demise of Manmohan Singh, calling his passing a loss not just for India but for the world. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Justin Trudeau stated, “Manmohan Singh’s passing is a loss for India and the world. As one of its longest-serving leaders, he transformed…

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“A true statesman and dedicated public servant,” says President Biden on the passing of former PM Manmohan Singh

Washington DC: US President Joe Biden expressed condolences on the passing of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, recognising his contributions to US-India relations and global cooperation. “Jill and I join the people of India in grieving the loss of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh,” President Biden said in an official statement by the…

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Six killed, three injured in road accident due to dense fog in Pakistan

Tandianwala: At least six people, including women and children, died and three others were injured in a car accident caused by dense fog at Tandianwala in Pakistan’s Punjab, Ary News reported. The accident occurred when a car from Lahore to Tandianwala collided with a sugarcane-loaded tractor-trolley in a suburban area. The victims, members of the…

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Earthquake in Japan and Philippines measuring 5.1 and 5.7 respectively, scared locals flee homes

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake has struck northeastern Japan. Strong tremors were felt in Miyagi and Fukushima, but no tsunami warning has been issued. People were seen fleeing their homes in fear. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake had a magnitude of 5.1 at 4:10 am. on Saturday. There were no immediate reports of any…

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