Modi urges Putin to hold direct talks with Ukraine President

New Delhi, 7/3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to hold direct talks with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a phone conversation on Monday, according to a government source.     “President Putin briefed Prime Minister Modi on the status of negotiations between the Ukrainian and Russian teams,” the source said, declining to…

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Bomb threat on Air India flight; full emergency declared at Thiruvananthapuram airport

Thiruvananthapuram, 22/8: A full emergency was declared at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on Thursday following a bomb threat on an Air India flight from Mumbai, airport sources said. The aircraft is currently being inspected by security agencies, including a bomb detection squad, they said, adding the passengers who travelled on the flight are presently waiting…

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5T Secretary Visits Sikhar Chandi Temple and reviews Shrine development works and Town Planning Scheme by BDA

Bhubaneswar, 14/11: As per direction of  Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Secretary to Chief Minister (5T) Shri VK Pandian, IAS, visited Sikhar Chandi Temple, Pathar Gadia,near Patia, Bhubaneswar and reviewed development of the shrine of the deity and peripheral development works including amenities for tourists & pilgrims and beautification of the Sikharchandi Hill region.     …

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Mumbai terror accused Tahawwur Rana loses last legal battle in US, apex court clears extradition to India

Washington, 25/1: The US Supreme Court has turned down a review petition by terror accused Tahawwur Rana, dismissing his last legal challenge against his extradition to India in connection with the 2008 Mumbai attacks that killed 166 people. Petition DENIED,” the Supreme Court said. The apex court’s order came on January 21, a day after…

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Mithali Raj created history, became the first woman cricketer to score 7000 runs in ODIs.

Lucknow, 14/3 (AO Bureau): In a major achievement, Indian Cricketer Mithali Raj created history by becoming the first woman cricketer to score 7000 runs in ODIs. Mithali achieved this feat as she completed her 26th run during the fourth ODI against South Africa at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. Mithali achieved this position in 213…

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