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Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas announce engagement after ceremony in Mumbai

Priyanka Chopra and American singer Nick Jonas officially announced their engagement after a pooja ceremony held at the actor’s residence here, ending months of speculation about their relationship. Both Priyanka and her beau declared their love for each other on their Instagram pages after the ceremony. Priyanka shared a photo from the ceremony where she […]

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PM announces immediate relief of Rs 500 cr to flood-hit Kerala

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced today an immediate financial assistance of Rs 500 crore to the rain-battered Kerala, after reviewing the flood situation in the state. Modi also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh per person to the next of kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 to those seriously injured from the Prime […]

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Banners, hoardings in Delhi pay tribute to Vajpayee

Various banners and hoardings came up across the national capital paying tributes to former prime minister Atal Bihar Vajpayee. Huge posters of the veteran leader were put up on entry gates which were erected on the way to BJP headquarters where leaders had gathered to pay homage. The 93-year-old BJP stalwart passed away at the […]

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Condition of former PM Vajpayee continues to be critical

The condition of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee remains critical and he continues to be on advanced life-support system, sources said. The 93-year-old BJP veteran was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here on June 11 with a kidney tract infection, urinary tract infection, low urine output and chest congestion. […]

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Rains claim 26 lives in Kerala

Heavy rains pounding Kerala triggered a series of landslides in the hilly Idukki district and northern parts, killing 26 people since last night with chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan today describing the situation as ‘very grim’. The Army and National Disaster Response Force have been deployed in affected areas in Idukki, Kozhikode, Waynad and Malappuram districts […]

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Shutters of Idamalayar dam opened

Four shutters of the Idamalayar dam were opened this morning to release excess water from it, resulting in an increse in water level in Periyar river. Ernakulam district administration officials said relief camps have been opened in Choornikkara and Kombanad villages as it is anticipated that the release of water may cause inundation in these […]

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Clear, pleasant Sunday morning in Delhi

Pleasant Sunday morning in the national capital with the mercury settling at normal level for this time of the year. The minimum temperature was recorded at 18.5 degrees Celsius at 8.30 AM, a MeT official said. The humidity level was recorded at 73 per cent. The weatherman has predicted a clear day ahead with the […]

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Weather Report: Pleasant morning in Delhi

People in Delhi experienced a pleasant morning today with the minimum temperature settling at 12.5 degrees Celsius, two notches above the season’s average. The relative humidity was recorded at 93 per cent at 8.30 am, an MeT department official said. The Met office has forecast clear skies for the day ahead. The maximum temperature is […]

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Pleasant morning with minimum temperature in Delhi

Delhiites today woke up to a pleasant morning with the minimum temperature settling at 9.1 degrees Ceslius, two notches above the season’s average, giving some respite to people from cold. The humidity was recorded at 73 per cent at 8.30 AM, a Meteorological Department official said. The visibility was 2,000 meters at 5.30 AM and […]

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