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IndiaOct 01, 2021

IAF Chief VR Chaudhari lays wreath at National War Memorial

A day after taking charge as the as the Chief of Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari on October 01 laid a wreath at the National War Memorial.He also signed the visitors' book. Chaudhari has succeeded Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria who retired on September 30.
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IndiaOct 01, 2021

Punjab CM Channi to meet PM Modi today in Delhi

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday in the national capital.Channi had departed from Chandigarh for Delhi today.According to Chief Minister's Office (CMO), the CM will take up the farmers' issues including the repeal of farm laws and postponement of the paddy procurement date. "Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi will call on PM Narendra Modi in Delhi today. The CM will take up the farmers' issues including the repeal of farm laws and postponement of the paddy procurement date. Reopening of Kartarpur Corridor also on agenda," informed the
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IndiaSep 30, 2021

Dirty fight for power is raging in Congress: Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Ministerand AamAadmi Party Convenor Arvind Kejriwal addressed a Press Conference in Ludhiana on September 30. During the media briefing, CM Kejriwal slammed Congress over current political crisis in Punjab. "Punjab people had formed Congress Government with great hopes. But today they've made a mockery of the government. A dirty fight for power is going on. All their leaders want to become CM. There's so much infighting that Government has disappeared," said Kejriwal.
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IndiaSep 30, 2021

Capt Amarinder Singh meets NSA Ajit Doval in New Delhi

Former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh met National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval at his residence on Thursday.Singh had on Wednesday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the ongoing farmers' agitation and urged him to resolve the crisis by immediately repealing the three farm laws.The meeting came amid fresh turmoil in Punjab Congress with the sudden resignation of state Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu and led to speculation that the Congress leader may be warming up to the BJP.Amarinder Singh had resigned as Chief Minister on September 18 and had told the media th
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IndiaSep 30, 2021

India hockey star Rupinder Pal Singh hangs his boots

India hockey player Rupinder Pal Singh has decided to hang his boots and make way for the young brigade. Having been a part of India's historic journey to a bronze medal in the Tokyo Olympics, Rupinder said he is happy and content after winning a medal in the showpiece event.Taking to Twitter, Rupinder made the announcement on Thursday. "I would like to inform you about my decision to retire from the Indian hockey team. The past couple of months have undoubtedly been the best days of my life. Standing on the podium in Tokyo along with my teammates with whom I have shared some of the most incre
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IndiaSep 29, 2021

World Heart Day: Importance of balanced lifestyle for reducing heart disease risk in young professionals

World Heart Day is celebrated annually to spread awareness about the importance of keeping the heart fit as it's one of the most important organs that deliver oxygen and nutrients to cells and also removes waste products. Any sign of heart trouble should be taken seriously as it is linked to one's longevity and survival.In wake of the current COVID pandemic, as people manoeuvre through this paradigm shift involving the new normal, it's vital that people stay calm collectively and make a conscious effort to balance work and life.Hence, it's important to eat right and come to terms with your hea
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IndiaSep 29, 2021

Can't compromise on ethics, didn't want repeat of tainted leaders, officers: Sidhu

A day after resigning as the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee chief, Navjot Singh Sidhu on Wednesday stated that he cannot compromise with his ethics, moral authority and pointed out that he didn't want a "repeat of a system of tainted leaders and officers in the state". Sharing a video on Twitter, Sidhu said, "I have no personal rivalry with anyone. 17 years of my political career has been for a purpose, to make a difference, to take a stand and to make people's lives better. This is my only religion." "I cannot compromise with my ethics, moral authority. What I witness is a compromise with
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IndiaSep 29, 2021

Kejriwal is fraud, given free electricity to only 5 pc people in Delhi: Punjab Cong leader

As Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is on his two-day visit to Punjab, Congress leader Raj Kumar Verka on Wednesday slammed the AAP leader and said Kejriwal is a fraud and given 200 units of free electricity to only 5 per cent people of the national capital.Ahead of the second meeting of the state cabinet in Chandigarh, he told the media, "Kejriwal is a fraud. He has given 200 units of free electricity to only 5 per cent of Delhi's population. Here, we are holding discussions for the welfare of people."On the resignation of Navjot Singh Sidhu, and on the turmoil in Punjab Congress, he said
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IndiaSep 28, 2021

Navjot Singh Sidhu resigns as Punjab Congress chief

Senior leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Tuesday resigned as the chief of the Punjab Unit of the Congress."The collapse of a man's character stems from the compromise corner, I can never compromise on Punjab's future and the agenda for the welfare of Punjab. Therefore, I hereby resign as the President of Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee. Will continue to serve the Congress," Sidhu said in his letter after resigning.Sidhu was appointed as the President of Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) on July 23.This comes just before former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh's visit to the national c

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