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Mar132024 by thestatelineNo Comments

Centre Declares September 17th as ‘Hyderabad Liberation Day’

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New Delhi: In a significant move, the Union government has officially designated September 17th as "Hyderabad Liberation Day," marking the historic liberation of Hyderabad from Nizam's rule. This decision replaces the previous observance of the day as "National Integration Day" by the BRS government. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced this decision through a gazette notification issued on Tuesday. The notification highlights the prolonged struggle for freedom endured by Hyderabad, which remained under Nizam's rule for 13 months following India's independence in 1947. The liberation of Hyderabad was achieved through 'Operation Polo,' a police action conducted on September 17, 1948. Responding to the longstanding demand from the people of the region, the Indian government has...

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Karnataka: BJP Prioritizes Victory and New Leadership in Karnataka for 2024 LS Tickets

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Bengaluru: Karnataka's Leader of Opposition and a senior BJP figure R. Ashoka has affirmed that the party's choices for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections in the state are guided by a dual focus on winning potential and providing opportunities to emerging leaders within the party. In discussions with the media, Ashoka emphasized that the selection process encompasses both established party veterans and fresh faces, with careful consideration given to the performance of incumbent MPs. He stated that the final decisions will be made by the party High Command. Deliberations have been conducted for all 28 Lok Sabha constituencies in the state, with some candidate selections still pending. Ashoka anticipates that the list of candidates will be unveiled imminently, potentially within th...

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White House Announces $300 Million Weapons Package for Ukraine Amidst Congressional Debate

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Washington: Amidst a partisan impasse over a proposed aid bill for Ukraine, the White House has made a surprise announcement, revealing plans to send a $300 million military weapons package to bolster Ukraine's defenses. The package includes ammunition, rockets, and anti-aircraft missiles, with the aim of preventing Ukraine from ceding ground to Russian forces, according to media reports. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan emphasized that while this aid is significant, it falls short of meeting Ukraine's urgent battlefield needs. Sullivan cautioned that while the ammunition provided will sustain Ukraine's military operations for a limited period, it will not suffice to prevent eventual depletion. The White House has been urging Congress to pass a budget that includes aid for Ukr...

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Cross-Border Conflicts Escalate: Ukrainian Paramilitary Groups Report Incursions into Russia

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MoscowReports have surfaced detailing daring raids conducted by three Ukraine-based Russian paramilitary groups into Russian territory, sparking heightened tensions in the region. The Freedom of Russia Legion (FRL) and Siberian Battalion (SB) purportedly released videos showcasing their fighters operating in Russia's Belgorod and Kursk regions, according to BBC sources. Allegations from the FRL and an exiled Russian politician suggest that these groups have seized control of two villages, labeling themselves as "liberation forces." However, Russia's Defence Ministry has rebuffed these claims, asserting that they successfully thwarted the attempted breakthroughs, resulting in casualties on both sides. The Ministry reported the deaths of over 234 Ukrainian troops and the destruction of...

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Prime Minister applauds Namo Bharat Train’s video shoot by Youtuber

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New Delhi: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has applauded the video of Namo Bharat Train crossing Eastern Peripheral Expressway. The video was shoot by YouTuber, Shri Mohit Kumar who covers Infrastructure Projects. Responding to the video of YouTuber, Shri Mohit Kumar, the Prime Minister said; “Great video… Your Timeline gives a good perspective of the new India we are building together.” https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1767552129680437381?

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Narendra Modi speaks with the UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

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By PIB Delhi New Delhi: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with the Rt. Hon. Rishi Sunak, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to continue to strengthen the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic partnership. They expressed satisfaction on the progress made under the Roadmap 2030 in diverse areas including trade, investment, defence, security, emerging technologies and others. They assessed positively the progress made towards early conclusion of a mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement. The two leaders also exchanged views on regional and global developments of mutual interest. Both leaders agreed to remain in touch and exchanged greetings on the upcoming festive occasion of Holi.

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“Swaraj” is the story of countless heroes of India’s freedom struggle and their indomitable courage

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By PIB Mumbai: Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur launched the first season of "Swaraj" on OTT platform Amazon Prime, in Mumbai. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Thakur said, “Today is a moment of pride for us and a true tribute to all those unsung great heroes of our independence who sacrificed everything for the country". He informed that this serial was commissioned by taking inspiration from the “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” national campaign of the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi. He said that this serial which was launched in the month of August, 2022, are those stories of bravery in India's freedom struggle about which very few people know. "These are the wars which got lost somewhere in the pages of history", said the Union I & B Minister...

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Bharat Rashtra Samithi Faces Setback as Four Leaders Defect to BJP

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New Delhi: In a significant blow to the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) just ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, four prominent leaders of the party made a decisive switch to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the national capital on Sunday. Former Members of Parliament Sitaram Naik and Godam Nagesh, along with former legislators S. Saidi Reddy and Jalgam Venkat Rao, formally joined the BJP at the party headquarters in Delhi. The ceremony was attended by BJP general secretary and Telangana in-charge, Tarun Chugh. Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, who also serves as the Telangana unit BJP president, personally extended the invitation to Sitaram Naik during his visit to Hanamkonda on Friday, following Naik's discontent with the BRS leadership's decision to deny him a ticket from Mahabubabad ...

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Israeli Airstrike Claims Three Lives in Lebanese Village

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Beirut: Tragedy struck the village of Hebbariye in southern Lebanon as three members of al-Fajr Forces, the military arm of the Islamic Group, lost their lives in an Israeli air strike. Lebanese military sources, preferring anonymity, revealed that Israeli warplanes launched four air-to-surface missiles at a vehicle, resulting in the fatalities of three individuals and injuring a fourth. According to reports from Xinhua news agency, civil defense units and the Red Cross swiftly responded, transporting the bodies and the wounded to a nearby hospital. The al-Fajr Forces, identified as a Sunni armed group, have been engaged in a series of military operations against the Israeli army from their base in southern Lebanon.

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‘Oppenheimer’ Triumphs with 7 Oscars, Including Best Picture, at 96th Academy Awards

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Los Angeles: In a resounding victory for auteur Christopher Nolan, his film ‘Oppenheimer’ clinched the prestigious Best Picture award at the 96th Academy Awards. This monumental win marks Nolan's debut Oscar victory for Best Picture, adding to his earlier triumph as Best Director at the ceremony. ‘Oppenheimer’ emerged victorious amidst stiff competition from notable contenders such as ‘American Fiction’, ‘Anatomy of a Fall’, ‘Barbie’, ‘The Holdovers’, ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’, ‘Maestro’, ‘Past Lives’, ‘Poor Things’, and ‘The Zone of Interest’. Delving into the illustrious career of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the film intricately narrates his pivotal role at the Los Alamos Laboratory during World War II and his subsequent downfall following his 1954 security hearing. Featuring a...