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President’s Historic Rail Saloon Opens for Public Viewing at National Rail Museum

New Delhi- The grandeur of India’s presidential rail journeys came alive today as the historic President’s Saloon was formally opened to the general public at the National Rail Museum, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. The special exhibition was inaugurated in the presence of  Aashima Mehrotra, Executive Director (Heritage), Railway Board, who attended as the chief guest, accompanied…

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‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’ Preview: Aryan Khan Unveils Netflix Directorial Debut with Star Cameos

Mumbai (Maharashtra), Aug 20, 2025 (ANI: The much-awaited preview of Aryan Khan’s directorial debut, The Ba**ds of Bollywood*, has finally been unveiled, setting the stage for one of Netflix India’s boldest original series. The Preview Unveiled The teaser opens with a narration about Mumbai, the “city of dreams,” describing how some are born into stardom…

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India, Eurasian Economic Union Sign Terms of Reference to Begin FTA Negotiations

Moscow, August 20 : India and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), comprising Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, and the Russian Federation, have signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) to officially launch negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The ToR was signed by Ajay Bhadoo, Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce, Government of India, and Mikhail…

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Athletes to Compete for 24 Golds at Inaugural Khelo India Water Sports Festival in Srinagar

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), August 20 : The inaugural edition of the Khelo India Water Sports Festival (KIWSF) is set to begin at the iconic Dal Lake in Srinagar, with over 400 athletes vying for 24 gold medals across Olympic events in rowing, canoeing, and kayaking. The three-day festival marks the first consolidated open-age championships…

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Australia Rebukes Netanyahu Over “Weak” Jibe at PM Albanese

Canberra [Australia], August 20 : Australia strongly rebuked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after he branded Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese “weak.” The sharp response came from Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke, who accused Netanyahu of conflating strength with killing people. Speaking on Australia’s national broadcaster ABC on Wednesday, Burke stated, “Strength is not measured…

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Notorious Drug Peddler Arrested in Nand Nagri; 41.24 gms Smack and Cash Recovered

Delhi, August 18, 2025: In a major crackdown against narcotics, the Nand Nagri Police arrested a notorious drug peddler and recovered 41.24 grams of smack along with ₹4,220 in cash. Based on a tip-off received in the afternoon, a swift team led by SHO/PS Nand Nagri, comprising PSI Vaishali, HCs Deepak and Rohit, and Cts.…

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Bhajanlal Sharma Engages with Union Leadership in Delhi, Pushes Rajasthan’s Development Agenda

New Delhi, 19 August 2025:Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Tuesday met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and several Union Ministers in New Delhi to discuss a wide range of issues related to the state’s development projects. During his meeting with the Lok Sabha Speaker at his Parliament House office, Mr. Sharma held a meaningful discussion…

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Harmanpreet Kaur to Lead India in ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, Smriti Mandhana Named Vice-Captain

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 19 : Harmanpreet Kaur will captain India for the first time in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, with star opener Smriti Mandhana named as her deputy. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a strong 15-member squad for the mega event, along with the team for…

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Jaishankar Raises Concerns with Chinese Foreign Minister Over Mega Dam on Brahmaputra

New Delhi , August 19 : External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar raised India’s concerns with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi regarding Beijing’s mega dam construction on the lower reaches of the Brahmaputra (Yarlung Tsangpo) river. The project, being developed in Tibet, has raised apprehensions in India over its potential impact on lower riparian states and…

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Dr. Jitendra Singh Felicitates Retirees with “National Anubhav Awards” at Vigyan Bhawan

New Delhi – Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh presented the “National Anubhav Awards” at Vigyan Bhawan during the 57th Pre-Retirement Counselling Workshop. Addressing the gathering, he described retired officials as “partners in nation-building even after superannuation” and underlined the significance of using their experience to strengthen governance. The Anubhav Awards, launched in 2015 by the…

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