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‘Yes Mike, I am alive,’ Netanyahu shares 6th video to prove he’s not dead

Jeruselum, 18/3: Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has shared yet another video on his official X account to counter persistent rumors about his death, following earlier clips like the cafe appearance and the viral “ring disappearing” video. The latest video, however, has drawn fresh scrutiny after AI chatbot Grok gave conflicting responses—initially labelling it as…

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Odisha Vigilance Arrests Bank Branch Head and Father in Rs 5.56 Crore Pension Funds Embezzlement Case

Bhubaneswar: In a major breakthrough, the Odisha Vigilance has arrested the Branch Head of Jana Small Finance Bank (Bhadrak), Matruprasad Mohanty for his involvement in a massive embezzlement of government funds.The fraud, which targeted the Office of the Block Education Officer (BEO), Korei, in Jajpur, resulted in a staggering loss of Rs. 5,56,11,495.The investigation revealed a…

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Cabinet approves Rs 33,660 crore BHAVYA scheme to accelerate industrial development

New Delhi, 18/3: The government on Wednesday approved Rs 33,660 crore Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA) to develop 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across the country. The scheme aims to develop world-class industrial infrastructure, unlocking manufacturing potential and driving India’s growth story, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said while briefing reporters on Cabinet decisions.  …

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Yogi, Akhilesh, Gambhir Headline Star-Studded Guest List at Kuldeep Yadav’s Wedding Reception

Lucknow, March 18:The wedding reception of Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav turned into a glittering affair with a range of distinguished figures from politics and sports in attendance. The 31-year-old wrist spinner tied the knot with his childhood friend, Vanshika Chadha, during a private ceremony in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, on March 14.The extravagant reception, held on Tuesday…

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PM Modi announces ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for deceased and Rs 50,000 for injured in Palam fire

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased in the Palam residential building fire.Expressing his deepest condolences on the unfortunate incident, the PM announced Rs 50,000 ex-gratia to the injured from the Prime Minister National Relief Fund.“The fire incident in…

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SJTA Deposits Rs 39.22 Cr In Punjab National Bank For FY 2026–27

Puri: The Shree Jagannatha Temple Administration (SJTA) on Wednesday deposited Rs 39.22 crore in Punjab National Bank (PNB) for the financial year 2026–27, securing funds from both the temple’s corpus and ongoing projects.Of the total amount, Rs 36 crore comes from the Shree Jagannatha Temple Puri Corpus Fund and Temple Fund as a permanent deposit, while…

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“Freedom of Speech has to be in context of society and culture…”: Ashwini Vaishnaw confirms ban on ‘Sarke Chunari’ song

New Delhi, March 18: The Union government has confirmed that the song ‘Sarke Chunariya’ has been banned following widespread criticism over its lyrics and visuals.Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the decision in the Lok Sabha while responding to a question raised by Samajwadi Party MP Anand Bhadouria.Addressing the House, Vaishnaw said…

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