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In a display of interfaith solidarity, the Gurudwara in Dubai distributed 5,000 'langar' meals at the inauguration of the first Hindu stone temple here on Wednesday. The temple was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a dedication ceremony attended by over 5,000 invitees. Surender Singh Kandhari, chairman of the committee of Guru Nanak Durbar Gurdwara, told PTI that the gesture is an addition to what the temple symbolises -a multi-faith community.

Tensions escalated on the second day of the farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' protest as clashes broke out between security personnel and farmers at various border points. Police used tear gas shells and rubber bullets to stop the farmers from entering the national capital. A team of Union ministers will hold a meeting with farmer leaders to address their demands.

The aviation ministry’s directive to Adani Group’s Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) for reducing flights was issued after the operator did not “proactively” act on the issue of “excessive slot distribution”. The Jyotiraditya Scindia-led ministry late on Tuesday night said Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMI) “suffers from congestion and excess capacity on its runways which inadvertently leads to air space congestion, where flights are forced to hover over the city for a long duration of around 40-60 minutes.”

There is increasing demand for overseas education from tier 2 cities in India due to higher incomes and improved access to information. The limited capacity of Indian education to meet this demand results in significant foreign exchange losses. The availability of post-study work visas plays a crucial role in attracting Indian students to the UK.

Two days before the trust vote, Bihar witnesses drama as political parties protect MLAs from poaching. RJD and JD(U) keep their MLAs at different locations, while BJP arranges training for its MLAs. JD(U) issues a whip to ensure MLAs' presence during the trust vote.

Rising incidences of man-animal conflicts have pitted people against nature, forcing many to take extreme positions. While some want to cull even elephants and tigers, others say humans have no moral right to kill these... http://dlvr.it/T2ZJ66

Like previous editions, the 14th edition of International Theatre Festival of Kerala (ITFOK 2024) which began in Thrissur on Friday has also set out with lofty goals. Organised by Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi, the festival... http://dlvr.it/T2ZHsv

In a world where emotional intelligence (EI) can be just as paramount as your IQ, professionals and leaders are recognising the profound impact it has on personal efficacy and organisational success. EI is not merely... http://dlvr.it/T2Z1dG

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The Surrogacy (Regulation) Act of 2021 was enacted to address the issues of unethical practices, exploitation of surrogate mothers, and abandonment of children in the surrogacy industry. India had become a surrogacy hub internationally, leading to the need for regulations to ensure safe and ethical practices in surrogacy. http://dlvr.it/T2XJQC

During a session in the Rajya Sabha on Friday, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw disclosed that the government is introducing legislation and implementing measures to hold social media platforms accountable for any defamatory content shared on their platforms. Addressing additional queries during the question hour, the minister stated that the government is revising intermediary rules for social media to combat the spread of misinformation and deepfake content. http://dlvr.it/T2WvrP

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The political discourse regarding the economic conditions during the NDA and UPA years is poised to escalate, with Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman preparing to introduce a motion on the 'White Paper' this Friday, highlighting the purported fiscal mismanagement by the Congress-led coalition at the Centre in the Lok Sabha. Simultaneously, the Congress has issued a 'Black Paper,' offering critiques of the BJP-led NDA as a preemptive response to the forthcoming presentation of the pledged 'White Paper' on the economy during the UPA rule. http://dlvr.it/T2W9XL

The World Defense Show (WDS) 2024, currently being held in Riyadh, witnessed tri-service women's representation, a testament to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's vision of leveraging Nari Shakti across domains, said an official statement from the Ministry of Defense on Thursday.

he launch of ISRO's meteorological satellite INSAT-3DS, aiming to enhance meteorological observations and help in better weather forecasting and disaster warning, is scheduled for February 17.Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), in a post on X on Thursday said that the satellite will be launched onboard a Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle F14 (GSLV F14). http://dlvr.it/T2TsPD

Kolkata: I met Madhabi Paul one afternoon near a statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Kolkata. A frail woman, she had been protesting for nearly three years for a job she felt was her but went... http://dlvr.it/T2TsGQ

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The Quality Control Orders (QCO) for the stainless steel water bottle industry require compliance with BIS standards for vacuum-insulated and portable bottles. DTIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade) under the Ministry of... http://dlvr.it/T2T4Fd

Anjana Bordoloi, the chief of Global Assamese Entrepreneurship Forum (GAEF) has asserted that Assamese chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is a progressive and visionary leader under whose leadership the state is making immense progress in the socio-economic field. http://dlvr.it/T2Skrr

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"Hon'ble Foreign Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud, MP met Shri. Ajit Doval, KC, National Security Adviser of India today in New Delhi. They discussed ways and means of regional cooperation for ensuring regional security and maintaining greater stability in the region and beyond," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bangladesh, said in a post on X. http://dlvr.it/T2QyfH

Over 99 per cent sugar cane dues to farmers in the country have been cleared by mills which amounts to over Rs 1.14 lakh crore out of the Rs 1.15 lakh crore outstanding, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. He also said that now only Rs 516 crore outstanding is due with regards to three sugar mills in Uttar Pradesh against whom action is being taken. http://dlvr.it/T2QZJY

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Jharkhand chief minister Champai Soren criticizes the Centre for misusing agencies during the debate in the Assembly. He supports his predecessor, Hemant Soren, who was arrested in a land scam case, and highlights the oppression faced by tribals and Dalits in society. http://dlvr.it/T2N1nK

India highlights energy partnership with US amid geopolitical turbulence caused by the Ukraine war; strategic purchases of Russian oil stabilize global crude markets, curb prices, and ensure affordable fuel for citizens. Russia accounts for over 35% of India's crude imports. http://dlvr.it/T2N1JG

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has raided the premises of Bibhav Kumar, the personal secretary of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, and individuals affiliated with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in connection with a money laundering case. Reports indicate that approximately 10 locations in the national capital are currently under scrutiny as part of these raids http://dlvr.it/T2Mg39

The Supreme Court on Monday sought entire record of election process including ballot papers, videography and other material through Registrar General of Punjab and Haryana HC of the Chandigarh mayor elections. The top court also ordered indefinite deferment of Chandigarh civic body's first meeting scheduled for February 7. The apex court was hearing plea filed by AAP councillor Kuldeep Singh. http://dlvr.it/T2Kv8K

A bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha to provide reservation to Other Backward Classes in the panchayats and the municipalities in Jammu and Kashmir and to bring consistency in the local bodies laws of the Union territory with the provisions of the Constitution http://dlvr.it/T2KVfj

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' resumed from Ramgarh on Monday, the fourth day of his yatra in Jharkhand. The yatra will cover over 6,700 kilometers over 67 days, traversing through 110 districts. Rahul Gandhi will address a public rally at Indira Gandhi Handloom Process House Ground in Ranchi. http://dlvr.it/T2K93n

"Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra is a total flop show. There is already a crack in the INDIA alliance. The INDIA alliance parties will stay apart from Congress. Congress's position will be at a low... Rahul Gandhi's Nyay Yatra is disastrous for them..." said Deputy Speaker of Assam Legislative Assembly, Numal Momin. http://dlvr.it/T2K8p5

India heavily relies on the Bab al-Mandab strait for its crude oil and LNG imports from the Middle East. The closure of this critical strait disrupts trade with the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. India's trade routes and energy imports are being impacted by the Red Sea crisis. http://dlvr.it/T2K8ZQ

A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the Quality and Accreditation Institute (QAI) and a hospital chain to deliver timely and appropriate care to stroke patients in Ahmedabad. The initiative involves establishing a network of primary stroke centres through smaller healthcare facilities, collaborating with nursing homes and clinics.

Delhi CM Kejriwal criticised the Centre, expressing discontent with central agencies like ED and CBI being deployed against AAP leaders. He reassured that the state government's developmental work will continue uninterrupted even if he is sent to jail. Kejriwal also laid the foundation stone for four new school buildings in Delhi and emphasised the government's focus on education and healthcare. http://dlvr.it/T2HpXY

What does “better safe than sorry” mean to you? Most people believe it is safer to continue taking certain medications rather than risk slightly elevated blood pressure, blood sugar or cholesterol levels. But what if... http://dlvr.it/T2HYjX

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Déjà vu is the predominant sense that hangs over the forthcoming general election in Pakistan on Feb 8. A principal protagonist, former PM Imran Khan, is in jail, barred from contesting. He has been sentenced... http://dlvr.it/T2HKYj

I was six when I first tasted Chinese food. Pigeon Roast in a restaurant called Eros, at the edge of Kolkata’s crumbling ‘New’ Market, a plump little bird rich with what I now know to... http://dlvr.it/T2HKKq

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday alleged that the aim of the Bharatiya Janata Party at the Centre is to snatch away the lands and resources of the tribals and give them to its 'corporate friends'. Taking to the social media platform, X, the AICC leader said that the grand old party is committed that the tribal communities should prosper and their cultural heritage should be protected.