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India denies Musk joined Modi-Trump call over war, refutes US media report

Quoting two anonymous US officials, the report said it was unclear why Musk was on the call or whether he spoke. “His companies have taken on significant investment from sovereign wealth funds in countries in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Musk has also long coveted a greater commercial presence in India,” it

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Vijaypat Singhania, ‘The Complete Man’, passes away

Vijaypat Singhania’s family had acquired the company from ED Sassoon & Co in 1944, when it was primarily a manufacturer of woollen blankets. Under his leadership, Raymond evolved into a diversified conglomerate, expanding into synthetic fabrics, denim, steel, industrial files and cement, while also becoming one of India’s most recognised clothing brands.

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Expedite PNG clearances: Govt to municipal bodies, other agencies

Setting a target to add 50 lakh new piped gas connections to the existing base of 1.6 crore, at a round table here, the minister called for accelerating expansion on a mission mode, and underlined the need for single-window approvals, integration with urban planning, last-mile connectivity and convergence with ongoing urban initiatives.

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PM, Saudi crown prince agree on need to keep shipping lines open

Underscoring India’s energy and diaspora interests in the Gulf, Modi has twice spoken to leaders of all GCC countries since the conflict started and condemned the violation of their sovereignty and territorial integrity. India, however, is yet to condemn the US-Israel strikes on Iran. This was the second telephonic conversation between the PM and the

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Delhi shocker: Gang lures man using dating app, robs him of Rs 7 lakh

A man was lured to a meeting via a dating app in Nehru Place, only to be abducted, assaulted, and robbed of ₹7 lakh. Five individuals, including a woman, have been apprehended by Delhi Police following a thorough investigation involving CCTV analysis and digital tracking. The victim was forced to make UPI transfers before being

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IAF starts work on ‘Vayu Baan’, India’s first helicopter-dropped drone project

Vayu Baan is an indigenous air-launched effects (ALE) programme designed to integrate unmanned aerial systems directly with manned rotary-wing platforms. It is a small, autonomous drone designed to be dropped from a moving helicopter mid-flight. Once released, the drone unfolds its wings, activates its propulsion and operates as either a surveillance asset or a precision-guided

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IAF starts work on ‘Vayu Baan’, India’s first helicopter-dropped drone project

Vayu Baan is an indigenous air-launched effects (ALE) programme designed to integrate unmanned aerial systems directly with manned rotary-wing platforms. It is a small, autonomous drone designed to be dropped from a moving helicopter mid-flight. Once released, the drone unfolds its wings, activates its propulsion and operates as either a surveillance asset or a precision-guided

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15 lakh Bengal voters in limbo due to missing e-signatures

EC officials said 60 lakh voters were initially marked for scrutiny after a special intensive revision (SIR) of rolls, with over 700 judicial officers assigned to review them. By March 23 evening, around 29 lakh cases had been cleared. Bengal CEO Manoj Agarwal said names carrying e-signatures till 5pm would be published in the first

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PM Modi backs ethanol blending as key to cutting crude imports

“Farmers’ efforts in this have given a lot of relief to the country at this time of global crisis,” he said. Ethanol production, he added, has not only benefited the nation but also farmers, with approximately Rs 1.5 lakh crore worth of foreign exchange being saved. Jewar is a gateway to the sugarcane belts of

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Former sarpanch dies waiting 4 hours for LPG in 41°C heat in Maharashtra

A former sarpanch died while waiting for an LPG cylinder in Akola’s sweltering heat. Shankarrao Sirsat collapsed after hours in the queue. The incident has sparked anger and questions about the administration’s preparedness for essential supply. Citizens are demanding regular LPG availability. Political leaders have criticized the government’s arrangements.

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