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Business tycoon Pallonji Mistry dies at 93
Pallonji Mistry, Chairman of Indian conglomerate Shapoorji Pallonji Group, passed away yesterday night in Mumbai at the age of 93.
Indian President, PM, other leaders extend wishes on women’s day
India’s President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other leaders greeted the nation on the occasion of International Women’s Day (Nari Shakti).
Singapore, India forged closer ties despite COVID-19: President Halimah Yacob
Wishing India on its 75th Independence Day, Singapore’s President Halimah Yacob said the two nations have managed to forge even closer ties through continued mutual support despite the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
75th Independence Day: PM announces national infra plan; Prez pays tribute to martyrs
While addressing the nation from Red Fort on 15th August, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the central government will soon unveil an INR 100 lakh-crore Gati Shakti national infrastructure plan to boost the country’s economy.
Indian men’s hockey team defeats Germany 5-4 to secure Olympic bronze medal
The Indian men’s hockey team ended their campaign on a winning note and claimed an Olympic medal after 41 years, beating Germany 5-4 to claim the bronze in an edge-of-the-seat play-off match of the ongoing Games in Tokyo today.
Eminent members of Indian diaspora honoured with the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award at PBD Convention
Non-Resident Indians (NRI), Persons of Indian Origin, Indian diaspora or an organization/institution established honoured with the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award at PBD Convention
Prince Charles arrives in India for his 10th official visit
Britain’s Prince Charles has arrived in India on a two-day trip during which he will meet with President Ram Nath Kovind, discuss issues related to climate change and sustainable markets and visit a Gurdwara to mark the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak.
Dutch King and Queen pay respects to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat
The King of the Netherlands, Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima on Monday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat in New Delhi.
Indian National Sports Awards: Paralympic athlete Deepa Malik gets Khel Ratna
Indian President Ram Nath Kovind handed out the National Sports Awards on Thursday at a grand ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi.