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14 Jun

PM Modi expresses gratitude for Netanyahu, congratulates Bennett

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed his gratitude for the outgoing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership and contribution to India-Israel strategic partnership. Hours after a vote that ousted Netanyahu and brought his successor Naftali Bennett to power in Israel, Prime Minister Modi tweeted, “As you complete your successful tenure as the Prime Minister of the State of Israel, I convey my profound gratitude for your leadership and personal attention to India-Israel strategic partnership @netanyahu.” In another tweet, PM Modi congratulated Bennett saying, “Excellency @naftalibennett, congratulations on becoming the Prime Minister of Israel. As we celebrate 30 years of…

14 Jun

The Aam Aadmi Party to contest in the 2022 Gujarat elections

editor0 CommentsNorth EastAAP, arvind kejriwal, Delhi, Gujarat, INDIA, POLITICS

Aam Aadmi Party will contest on all 182 seats in the Gujarat Assembly Elections next year, said the Party's Chief Arvind Kejriwal on Monday. He said BJP and Congress both are hands in gloves and therefore the people of Gujarat are seeking an option. Kejriwal also inducted former Gujarati news channel anchor Isudan Gadhvi to AAP. Kejriwal also informed his party would not bring Delhi model to Gujarat, as each state can have its own model. The model of Gujarat will be decided by the people of Gujarat, he added. During his visit to Gujarat, Kejriwal inaugurated the State party…

14 Jun

Novak Djokovic won his 19th Grand Slam title

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From two sets down, Djokovic rallied to win the next three to clinch his 19th Grand Slam title. At Wimbledon 2021, the Serbian ace will have a chance to equal Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal's tally of 20 Grand Slam wins each. Achieving the feat could not have been possible for Novak Djokovic had that boy in the stands not "coached, encouraged and motivated him". In the press conference the 34-year-old has revealed the reason why he handed his racquet to the fan. “He was in my ear the entire match basically, especially when I was two-sets-to-love down,” Djokovic said.…

14 Jun

Ankita hosts prayer for sushant singh rajput

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Ankita hosted a prayer for Sushant Singh Rajput on Sunday, ahead of his first death anniversary. Ankita shared videos on her Insta stories where a pooja set-up was visible along with chants of Om in the background. Lokhande recently remembered Sushant Singh Rajput by reminiscing over their TV show together, Pavitra Rishta. She played the lead character of Archana opposite Sushant Singh Rajput. Ahead of Sushant’s first death anniversary, she posted two monochromatic videos from the show featuring her as Archana from Pavitra Rishta. While the first clip has song from Parineeta, Piyu Bole, playing in the backdrop, the second…

12 Jun

World’s first Cognitive Intelligence TV: Sony BRAVIA X90J

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Sony India launched the new BRAVIA X90J, which is world’s first cognitive intelligence TV series. This TV thinks like a human brain. These high-powered televisions have Cognitive Processor XR which delivers an intelligence that reflects human cognitive characteristics which detects the viewer’s focal points, and cross-analyzes numerous image quality elements to produce a picture which is more natural and closer to human memory. Combined with the precision of a Full Array LED panel, XR Triluminos Pro and XR Contrast Booster, the new X90J series produces supreme realism and an incredibly detailed picture. The new X90J series is available in 189…

12 Jun

Upgraded safe home for COVID POSITIVE PATIENTS with basic oxygen support at SILIGURI GOVT. POLYTECHNIC

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Formal inauguration. The Covid Care Center inaugurated by Sri Goutam Deb, Chairman board of Administrations, Siliguri Municipal Corporation. Among other dignitaries Dr Pralay Acherjee Chief Medical Officer of Health Darjeeling, Sri Ranjan Sarkar, Sri Bibek Baid and Sri Alok Chakraborty members board of Administrations, SMC, Subhasis Mukhopadhay Principal Siliguri Govt Polytechnic, Dr Maheswar Mudi, ACMOH Siliguri and Sri Sudip Chakraborty, IC Siliguri P.S. were present and appreciated the initiative. We thank Department of Health, Honourable District Magistrate Darjeeling, SDO Siliguri, Polytechnic Authority and Municipal Administration, all Donors well wishers and Associated organization for extending their helping hands in our endeavor.Patients…

12 Jun

Concern rises in students across India, as majority of the exams get cancelled

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Earlier this month, PM Narendra Modi announced the cancellation of key school-leaving examinations. "We were glued to our phones, waiting for the announcement on Twitter," said 18-year-old Vishwas Dubey. The Boards examinations are crucial for students hoping to secure admission in some of India's most prestigious public universities. Vishwas was among millions of students who were due to take the exams. The exams, originally planned for May, were postponed to July, with the authorities saying they would do a review on 1 June. The cancellation came as a huge relief to many who were anxious about writing exams at a…

12 Jun

Mukul Roy rejoins TMC along with Son Subhrangshu Roy

editor0 CommentsNorth EastBJP, INDIA, Mukul Roy, politicians, TMC, west bengal

In a dramatic turn of events, Mukul Roy rejoined the All India Trinamool Congress on Friday. Known to be the lieutenant of Mamata Banerjee, Roy had left the TMC four years ago over alleged disagreements with the party's top leadership. After leaving TMC, Mukul Roy was serving as the National Vice President of Bharatiya Janata Party under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He played an active role in BJP's campaign for the recently concluded Bengal assembly elections. Addressing the media, Roy said, "I have joined TMC today. In the present circumstances, no one will stay in Bharatiya Janata Party." He said that…

12 Jun

PM Modi to participate in 47th G7 Summit on 12 and 13 June

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At the invitation of UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the Outreach Sessions of the G7 Summit on 12 and 13 June in virtual format. The UK currently holds the Presidency of the G7 and has invited India, along with Australia, the Republic of Korea and South Africa, as Guest Countries for the G7 Summit. The meeting will be held in hybrid mode. The theme for the Summit is ‘Build Back Better’ and the UK has outlined four priority areas for its Presidency. These are leading the global recovery from coronavirus while strengthening resilience…

12 Jun

Anne Frank’s 92nd birthday: Here are some facts about her life during World War 2

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Anne Frank's diary is perhaps the best known document chronicling life under Nazi occupation and the persecution suffered by Jews. Her diary details the time that her family spent in hiding during the Nazis’ occupation of the Netherlands. It was written over the course of two years. She was just 15 years old when she died. The Jewish Frank family moved into a secret annex on the premises of the company owned by Anne’s father in order to escape capture by the Nazis. They lived there with another Jewish family named the van Pels and, later, a Jewish dentist named Fritz…