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Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya's execution in Yemen postponed

Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya's execution in Yemen postponed

15 Jul 2025 | 4:16 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (UNI) The execution of Nimisha Priya, the Kerala nurse who is on a death row in Yemen, has been postponed following efforts by Government of India, official sources said here today.

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India’s transition to service-based economy behind growth surge: Research

15 Jul 2025 | 3:25 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (UNI) India has achieved a progressive growth outlook after the pandemic period, as it was almost over 8 per cent annually between 2021-2024. Over the past three decades, the country had a stable growth rate of 6 per cent annually.

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Kharge meets Dhankhar, stresses need for productive Rajya Sabha session

Kharge meets Dhankhar, stresses need for productive Rajya Sabha session

15 Jul 2025 | 3:17 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (UNI) Ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, met Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar today, emphasising the need for a productive session in the Upper House.

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South Asia achieves record immunisation coverage; India posts major gains: WHO

South Asia achieves record immunisation coverage; India posts major gains: WHO

15 Jul 2025 | 2:48 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (UNI) India has made significant strides in childhood immunisation, achieving a 43% reduction in the number of zero-dose children to .9 million in 2024 against 1.6 million the previous year, according to a joint statement by World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF here.

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Execution of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya in Yemen postponed, thanks to efforts of Indian officials

Execution of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya in Yemen postponed, thanks to efforts of Indian officials

15 Jul 2025 | 2:19 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (UNI) The execution of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya, whose execution was set for tomorrow in Houthi-controlled Sanaa, Yemen, on charges of murder, has been postponed - thanks to the efforts of Indian officials who were in regular touch with the authorities there, sources said.

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SC seeks UP, Uttarakhand reply on plea against QR code mandate for food sellers during Kanwar Yatra

SC seeks UP, Uttarakhand reply on plea against QR code mandate for food sellers during Kanwar Yatra

15 Jul 2025 | 2:17 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (UNI) The Supreme Court today granted one week’s time to the states of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand to file their responses on a plea challenging the government directive mandating food sellers along the Kanwar Yatra route to display QR code stickers revealing owners’ details.

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SC to hear plea seeking stay on 'Udaipur Files' release by Kanhaiya Lal murder accused

SC to hear plea seeking stay on 'Udaipur Files' release by Kanhaiya Lal murder accused

15 Jul 2025 | 2:15 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (UNI) The Supreme Court today agreed to list for hearing tomorrow a petition filed by an accused in the Kanhaiya Lal murder case seeking a stay on the release of the movie 'Udaipur Files: Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder'.

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Defence Ministry to host workshop on UAV & C-UAS indigenisation tomorrow

Defence Ministry to host workshop on UAV & C-UAS indigenisation tomorrow

15 Jul 2025 | 2:13 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (UNI) In a significant push towards achieving India’s self-reliance in defence technologies, the Defence Ministry through Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) and in collaboration with the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS), will host a workshop and exhibition on Indigenisation of Critical Components Currently Being Imported from Foreign OEMs in the Areas of UAV & C-UAS tomorrow at the Manekshaw Centre.

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PM Modi pays tributes to K Kamraj on his birth anniversary

PM Modi pays tributes to K Kamraj on his birth anniversary

15 Jul 2025 | 1:11 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to K Kamaraj on his birth anniversary today and said that his noble ideals and emphasis on social justice inspire us all greatly.

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Rahul slams BJP over Odisha student's death, calls it “system-orchestrated murder”

Rahul slams BJP over Odisha student's death, calls it “system-orchestrated murder”

15 Jul 2025 | 1:06 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (UNI) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi today strongly condemned the tragic death of a young student in Odisha, calling it a “murder committed by the BJP’s system.”

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PM Modi condoles demise of Fauja Singh

PM Modi condoles demise of Fauja Singh

15 Jul 2025 | 12:49 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today condoled the passing of Fauja Singh, whose extraordinary persona and unwavering spirit made him a source of inspiration across generations. PM hailed him as an exceptional athlete with incredible determination.

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Jaishankar meets Xi, apprises him of recent development in bilateral ties

Jaishankar meets Xi, apprises him of recent development in bilateral ties

15 Jul 2025 | 12:02 PM

Beijing/ New Delhi, July 15 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on Chinese President Xi Jinping today and apprised him of the recent development of bilateral ties between the two countries, emphasising the importance of the guidance provided by the leadership of both countries in navigating the relationship.

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Admissions to 18 UG programmes at IPU through CUET scores from tomorrow

15 Jul 2025 | 12:01 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (UNI) For the academic session 2025-26, admissions to 18 undergraduate programmes at IP University will also be based on CUET scores.

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Global validation of ayurveda through research is need of hour: Ayush Minister

14 Jul 2025 | 11:13 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (UNI) Minister of State for Ayush, Prataprao Jadhav, today stressed the importance of advancing scientific research in Indian traditional medicine, ayurveda, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision.

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India-Japan bullet train project on track to reality; 21 km undersea stretch opened

14 Jul 2025 | 10:54 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (UNI) The Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project has marked a significant milestone with the opening of the first section of the 21-km undersea tunnel between Ghansoli and Shilphata in Maharashtra. This segment is part of the ambitious 508-km corridor being built with Japanese Shinkansen technology.

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