Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday described the Emergency imposed in 1975 as a direct assault on the Constitution, saying it marked one of the darkest chapters in India’s democratic history with the suspension of civil liberties, restrictions on free expression, and attacks on key institutions.
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US President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that a record 19 million barrels of oil transited through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, saying the development had helped push global oil prices lower and made the world “a much safer place.”
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India’s Vanshika Chaudhary and Shiva Narwal secured the silver medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the ISSF Junior World Championship with a composed performance on Tuesday.
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The Indian Army has constructed a 34-metre footbridge over the Balason River in West Bengal’s Darjeeling district, restoring connectivity between Siliguri and Mirik after a temporary bridge was damaged by heavy rain, according to a defence statement issued on Wednesday.
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The government on Wednesday said India’s ethanol blending program is safe, consumer-friendly and economically beneficial, dismissing concerns that using E20 fuel could invalidate vehicle insurance policies.
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Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Wednesday after witnessing a sharp decline in the previous session, supported by easing crude oil prices and buying interest in blue-chip stocks.
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Heavy rains lashed Maharashtra’s Thane and Palghar districts over the past 24 hours, triggering a minor landslide at the scenic Malshej Ghat and resulting in dozens of complaints related to fallen trees, officials said on Wednesday.
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Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan has written to the chief ministers of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, seeking stronger inter-state cooperation to combat drug trafficking and curb the spread of narcotic substances.
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Queen Máxima of the Netherlands on Tuesday met healthcare professionals in Mumbai to understand how India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI), artificial intelligence (AI), and payroll-linked financial infrastructure are helping improve financial health outcomes for salaried individuals.
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Strength training may do much more than build muscle and improve physical appearance, with a new long-term study suggesting that lifting weights could help people live longer, even without spending hours in the gym.
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