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Delhi Police Commissioner orders strict anti-corruption drive, push for accountability and public trust
ETGovernment
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August 17, 2025
"Efforts should be made to resolve such issues at the local level," the CP directed.To combat corruption within the force, Delhi Police commissioner SBK Singh has directed senior officers to implement a series of measures to improve accountability...
Indian Navy's INS Tamal concludes port call at Naples, boosts India-Italy bilateral ties
India Blooms
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August 17, 2025
INS Tamal, the latest stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, called at Naples, Italy, from August 13-16, during her return passage to India. The visit underscored the strong bilateral relations between the two nations, which were formally elevated to...
Piyush Goyal discusses finalising second tranche of India-Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement with Australian minister
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 17, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 17 (ANI): Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, held a productive meeting with Australian Minister of Trade and Tourism Senator Don Farrell. The discussions centred on finalising the second tranche of...
India News | PM Modi Receives Grand Welcome from Supporters Before Inauguration of Two Major National Highway Projects in Delhi
Latestly
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August 17, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday received a grand welcome from supporters before inaugurating two major National Highway projects in Delhi--the Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway and the Urban...
Delhi gets Rs 11,000 crore road push as PM opens 2 highways to decongest capital
India Today
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August 17, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated two major highway projects in Delhi, built at a combined cost of nearly Rs 11,000 crore. The projects, the Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway and a stretch of the Urban Extension Road-II...
India News | NDA to Organise 'Vidhansabha Matdata Sammelan' in Bihar from August 23
Latestly
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August 17, 2025
Patna (Bihar) [India], August 17 (ANI): Ahead of the legislative assembly elections, Bihar BJP President Dilip Jaiswal on Sunday stated that the NDA will hold 'Vidhansabha Matdata Sammelan' across all 243 assembly constituencies in Bihar, starting...
India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri calls on Nepal PM Oli during two-day visit
Times of Oman
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Kathmandu: Visiting Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Sunday paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, kick-starting his two-day visit to the Himalayan nation. Misri met Prime Minister Oli at his office in Singha Durbar,...
Piyush Goyal discusses India-Australia CECA with Australian peer
Awaz The Voice
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August 17, 2025
Union Minister for Commerce Piyush Goyal in an online meeting with Australian Minister of Trade and Tourism Senator Don Farrell. New Delhi Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, held a productive meeting with Australian Minister...
India News | UP Govt to Boost Rural Economy by Making Cow Shelters Self-reliant
Latestly
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August 17, 2025
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 17 (ANI): In a major initiative to boost Uttar Pradesh's rural economy, under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the state Gau Seva Commission has joined hands with Patanjali Yogpeeth to...
Chingam 1 2025: People Flock Temples To Offer Prayers As Kerala Marks Malayalam New Year (Watch Video)
Latestly
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August 17, 2025
Thiruvananthapuram, August 17: Kerala welcomed the Malayalam New Year on Saturday, flocking to temples to offer prayers and celebrating the beginning of Chingam, the first month of the Malayalam calendar. Chingam, known as Kollam Varsham, is also...
EXPLAINER: India’s military interface in Korea began in 1950, years before diplomatic ties were established
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 17, 2025
Strategic areas like defence, semi-conductors and artificial intelligence were among the key areas mentioned for strengthening bilateral relations between India and South Korea when their foreign ministers — S Jaishankar and Cho Hyun met in New...
INS Tamal concludes port call at Naples, deepens India-Italy strategic ties
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 17, 2025
Naples [Italy], August 17 (ANI): The Indian Navy's latest stealth frigate, INS Tamal, concluded a successful three-day port call at Naples, Italy, from August 13 to 16, reinforcing the rapidly growing India-Italy Strategic Partnership, which was...
India’s E20 fuel push leaves car owners struggling with mileage, repairs
ETEnergyworld.com
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August 17, 2025
When Rahul Vaidya noticed his 2019 Volkswagen Vento's mileage drop from a steady 11-12 kmpl to just 7-8 kmpl, he initially blamed it on traffic. Or maybe it was the age of the car, he thought. Over time, he figured that the response to a dab on...
India Bets Big On Mature-Node Chip Manufacturing
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) India's semiconductor dream is beginning to take shape, with the government and industry focusing on mature-node manufacturing instead of chasing cutting-edge technology.The country is aiming to build...
Samsung expands manufacturing of advanced tech devices in India: Ashwini Vaishnaw
The Morung Express
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(Photo: X@AshwiniVaishnaw) IANS New Delhi, August 17 (IANS) South Korean giant Samsung continues to expand manufacturing of its advanced technology devices in India, including laptops, according to Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Ashwini...
US-India trade talks scheduled for August 25-29 called off
Gulf Today
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August 17, 2025
A planned visit by US trade negotiators to New Delhi from August 25-29 has been called off, a source said, delaying talks on a proposed trade agreement and dashing hopes of relief from additional US tariffs on Indian goods from August 27. The...
With Putin Dominating Alaska Summit, Trump Is Running Out Of Moves Against India
News18
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August 17, 2025
Last Updated:August 17, 2025, 19:38 IST The India-US ties will survive Trump, but it will need unnecessary time and energy to rebuild US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. (Reuters)Almost nothing went as US...
‘Investment in future of Delhi’: CM thanks PM Modi for construction of UER-II
The Indian Express
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August 17, 2025
Ahead of the inauguration of Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) on Sunday, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for its construction. “UER-II is not just an infrastructure project… It is an investment in...
"Vision to transform into integrated consumer services ecosystem," says EaseMyTrip founder Nishant Pitti
The Economic Times
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August 17, 2025
Days after reporting reported sustained financial performance in Q1 FY26, EaseMyTrip Founder and Chairman Nishant Pitti laid out a vision for the group. Pitti envisages transformation from a travel platform to an integrated consumer services...
Consumers have been worried about the economy for years. Now, they’re acting like it
The Guam Daily Post
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Natalie Slinger’s growing family could use a bigger house and a second car. Right now, both feel out of reach. Slinger and her husband already have one child in day care, which costs as much as their mortgage. They rarely eat out and limit their...