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CM Nayab Saini proves Yamuna’s purity, challenges Kejriwal’s claims

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini visited the Yamuna river ghat near Dahisara village, located at the Delhi-Haryana border, to personally assess the water quality. In a symbolic gesture, he performed rituals, sipped the holy water, and drank it without hesitation, proving its purity. This location marks the point where the Yamuna enters Delhi from Haryana.…

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SC Strikes Down Domicile Based Reservation for PG Medical Seats

New Delhi, Jan 29,2025: The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that domicile-based reservation for postgraduate (PG) medical seats is unconstitutional, as it infringes upon Article 14 of the Constitution. A bench consisting of Justice Hrishikesh Roy, Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia, and Justice SVN Bhatti concluded that providing residence-based quotas for admissions within the State quota for…

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JPC Clears Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 Report with Majority Approval

New Delhi, Jan 29, 2025: The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 has adopted its report with a majority vote, as announced by JPC Chairman Jagdambika Pal on Wednesday. The amended bill received approval with a 15-11 vote, despite opposition claims that the amendments are “unconstitutional” and accuse the Bill of…

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England Adil Rashid Reclaims No.1 T20I Bowling Crown

Dubai, Jan 29,2025: England’s star leg-spinner Adil Rashid has regained the top position in the ICC Men’s T20I Bowling Rankings, reaffirming his dominance in the format. Rashid initially secured the No.1 ranking in late 2023 and held onto it for a considerable period before West Indies spinner Akeal Hosein surpassed him just before Christmas. However,…

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Assam Govt Hosts Grand Investors Roadshow in Kolkata to Boost Business & Growth

Kolkata, Jan 29,2025: The Assam government successfully organized an Investors Roadshow in Kolkata, setting the stage for the highly anticipated “Advantage Assam 2.0: Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2025.” Scheduled for February 25–26 in Guwahati, the summit aims to highlight Assam’s remarkable growth trajectory and its vast potential as a premier investment hub in South and Southeast…

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Akhilesh Yadav to Join Arvind Kejriwal for High-Profile Roadshow Ahead of Delhi Polls on Jan 30

NEW DELHI, JAN29, 2025: Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav, along with party MPs, will actively campaign for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidates ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections on February 5, according to a statement from the Arvind Kejriwal-led party on Tuesday. Yadav will join Kejriwal for a roadshow in Rithala on January 30,…

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EAM Jaishankar Meets UAE President, Delivers PM Modi’s Warm Greetings

New Delhi, Jan 29, 2025: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, currently on a visit to the UAE, met with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday and extended the warm greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a post on X, Jaishankar expressed his honor in meeting the UAE President and noted…

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Security Protocol Activated Following Mid-Air ‘Hijack’ Alert on Mumbai-Bound Air India Flight

New Delhi : Air India’s Mumbai-bound flight AI 2957, which had taken off from New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Airport, triggered a mid-air ‘hijack’ alert. At around 8:40 PM, the pilot of the aircraft sent an emergency signal to air traffic control (ATC) in Delhi, suggesting that a hijack situation had occurred onboard. Despite the pilot…

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Bangladesh Train Services Restart Following 26-Hour Strike by Railway Staff

Bangladesh : Train services in Bangladesh have resumed today after the railway running staff called off their 26-hour strike, which had caused nationwide disruption. The strike was withdrawn following a meeting held yesterday between Railway Adviser Fouzul Kabir, leaders of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, and representatives from the railway running staff. Mojibur Rahman, the General…

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India Rejects Canadian Allegations of Diplomatic Interference

India has strongly rejected a Canadian report alleging interference in Canadian affairs, with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) categorically dismissing the claims. The MEA asserted that it is Canada that has consistently engaged in actions that interfere with India’s internal matters. Further emphasizing its stance, the Ministry noted that such interference has facilitated an…

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