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Draped in traditional Kanchipuram Silk saree, Nita Ambani puts spotlight on Indian craft at President-elect Trump’s reception

Washington: As the world gathers in Washington for President-Elect Donald Trump’s swearing-in ceremony, Nita Ambani, Chairperson Reliance Foundation, graced the Private Reception on Saturday with her characteristic elegance.Draped in a traditional Kanchipuram silk saree by Swadesh, designed with extensive research to feature over 100 significant traditional motifs inspired by the spiritual and historical essence of Kanchipuram’s…

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Trump’s Indian real estate partner Kalpesh Mehta in US for Presidency inauguration

Washington: Kalpesh Mehta, Founder of Tribeca Developers and the licensed Indian partner for Trump Towers projects is in the US for Donald Trump’s inauguration as the next President. In an Instagram post, Mehta recently shared photos with Donald Trump, Trump Jr, and Eric Trump. The Donald Trump inauguration celebrations kicked off with an exclusive friends…

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US: Melania Trump launches her cryptocurrency

Washington, DC: US President-elect Donald Trump’s wife, Melania Trump, has launched her cryptocurrency ahead of Trump’s inauguration, CNN reported.In a social media post on Sunday, Melania Trump launched her cryptocurrency $MELANIA, tanking her husband’s cryptocurrency $TRUMP, which was launched two days ago.Meme coins are a type of highly volatile cryptocurrency inspired by popular internet and…

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Brutal Attack On Labourers: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Promises Strict Action

Jayapura (Karnataka):  Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, reacting to the shocking incident of three laborers in Vijayapura district being brutally assaulted by their employer for returning late to work, stated that strict action would be taken against the wrongdoers. Speaking to media in Bengaluru on Monday, CM Siddaramaiah condemned the incident and assured action.Karnataka police have…

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Saif stabbing case: Accused slept soundly, changed clothes after attack, say police

Mumbai, 20/1: The 30-year-old man arrested for stabbing and injuring actor Saif Ali Khan slept soundly after the attack and changed his clothes before heading to Worli, a police official said on Monday. The Mumbai police on Sunday arrested the accused, Shariful Islam Shehzad Mohammad Rohilla Amin Fakir, a Bangladeshi national, in neighbouring Thane city….

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2 years after NGT slaps Rs 52 cr penalty on Adani thermal plant in Karnataka, officials look away

Bengaluru, 20/1: More than two years after the National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed the Adani-owned UPCL thermal power plant in Udupi to pay Rs 52 crore penalty for causing environmental damage and ordered the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to recover the amount as per law, no action has been taken in this regard by…

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‘Incredibly Proud’: PM Modi Lauds Indian Men’s Team For Clinching Kho Kho WC

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the Indian men’s team for winning the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup as the hosts capped off the tournament with a double delight after the women’s team crushed Nepal to become champions at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here on Sunday. PM Modi remarked that this triumph will boost the…

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Army pushes for desi Pinaka rockets, to ink Rs 10,200 crore deals within this fiscal

Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi said two Pinaka contracts — Rs 5,700 crore for high-explosive pre-fragmented ammunition and Rs 4,500 crore for area denial munitions — are all set to be inked before the current fiscal ends on March 31. These orders will cater for the 10 Pinaka regiments already ordered by the over 11-lakh-strong…

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