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India abstains on UNGA resolution calling for de-escalation, peaceful resolution of Ukraine war

United Nations, 25/2: India abstained on a UN General Assembly draft resolution that called for a de-escalation, an early cessation of hostilities and a peaceful resolution of the war against Ukraine The 193-member UN General Assembly voted Monday on the draft resolution ‘Advancing a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine’ tabled by Ukraine and…

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Hardik Pandya’s wrist watch worth Rs 7 crore catches attention

Dubai, 24/2: While Virat Kohli did the star turn with his unbeaten century against Pakistan which helped India march into the semifinals of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with consummate ease, all-rounder Hardik Pandya too hogged limelight, though for a different reason. The 31-year-old all-rounder, who is known for his fancy for luxury watches, was…

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BJP and AAP engaged in war of words over Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh portraits at Delhi CM office

New Delhi, 24/2 The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday alleged that B R Ambedkar and Bhagat Singh’s portraits were removed from Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta’s office, a charge denied by the ruling BJP.   The BJP accused the opposition party of trying to divert people’s attention from the CAG reports that will be tabled…

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PM Narendra Modi to release 19th installment of PM KISAN Yojana in Bhagalpur today

New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bhagalpur today, where he will release the 19th installment of Kisan Samman Nidhi, prioritising the welfare, happiness, and prosperity of farmers. PM Modi will also address a public rally ahead of the 2025 Bihar elections at the Airport Ground. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will accompany the…

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Padma Shri Award row in Odisha: Petitioner appears before High Court, journalist skips summons on health ground

Cuttack: Dr. Antarayami Mishra, a physician who had filed a writ petition at the Orissa High Court following a row over the Padma Shri Award in Odisha, appeared before the court today while his opposition party, Antaryami Mishra, who is a journalist by profession, skipped the court summons on health ground. Based on the writ petition filed…

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10th Board Exam 2025: Eight students caught for malpractice during Second Language exam in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: A total of eight students were caught for malpractice during Second Language test of the 10th Board Exam 2025 in Odisha on Monday. As informed by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, eight students were  today caught by the squads for indulging in malpractice during the Second Language exam – English, Hindi, Environment…

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Odisha man slaps wife to death for not cooking chicken curry

Dhenkanal: In a shocking incident, a man reportedly slapped his wife to death allegedly for not cooking chicken curry at Munda Sahi of Dhanianali village under Gandia Police station limits of Odisha’s Dhenkanal district. Before leaving his house for some work asking, one Jena Munda reportedly gave Rs 100 to his wife his wife Kuni Munda asking…

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7 miscreants barge into wedding venue with guns in Odisha’s Balangir dist, attempt to kill groom suspected

Balangir: As many as 7 miscreants barged into a wedding venue in Balangir district of Odisha with guns on Sunday night. The incident took place in the Babijor village under Deogaon police station limits in the district. As per reports, the reception party of a marriage was going on yesterday evening when 7 drunk youths…

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