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Modi to lead yoga session at UN HQ in New York to mark Int'l Yoga Day
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An advisory issued by the UN said: "The Permanent Mission of India to the UN invites you to a celebration of the 9th annual International Yoga Day on June 21, 2023, from 8-9 a.m. EST at the North Lawn of UN Headquarters in New York." The headline of the advisory said that the session will be led by Modi.
'Physically fit at the age of 88, can do boxing': Dalai Lama
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When asked about his physical well-being by one of the participants of 27th Annual Gurukul Programme, the 14th Dalai Lama replied: "I always take the advice of a Tibetan doctor and an allopathic doctor. They say my physical health is very good. So in another 15-20 years there is no question, I can live.
Cyclone Biporjoy shifts trajectory, injures 22
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"Currently, the cyclone has transitioned from the sea to land and its centre is now situated in the Saurashtra-Kutch region. The intensity of the cyclone has diminished to approximately 105-115 kmph, resulting in a downgrade of its category to a severe cyclonic storm. As a consequence of this weather system, Rajasthan may experience.
Cyclone 'Biparjoy' to make landfall in Gujarat today: IMD
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"The very severe cyclonic storm 'Biparjoy' (pronounced as "Biporjoy") over Northeast Arabian Sea moved north-northeastward with a speed of six kmph during past six-hours and lay centered at 5:30 a.m. on June 15 over the same region near latitude 22.5 degree N and longitude 67.0 degree E, about 180 km west-southwest of Jakhau Port (Gujarat), 210 km west of Devbhumi Dwarka, 210 km west-southwest of Naliya, 290 km west-northwest of Porbandar, and 270 km south southwest of Karachi (Pakistan),''IMD.
NIA releases pictures of accused involved in attack on High Commission in London
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The pictures of accused have been taken from CCTV footages, and the NIA has sought help from the public to identify the them. "The NIA requests all members of the public to provide any information regarding the individuals seen in the footage in the interest of public safety.
S Jaishankar meets US NSA Jake Sullivan, discusses preparations for PM Modi's visit
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Taking to Twitter, Jaishankar said: "Great to meet US NSA @jakesullivan46 in South Block today morning. Our conversation focused on preparing for PM @narendramodi's upcoming US visit. "Also discussed global strategic developments from the perspective of our partnership."
US NSA calls on PM Modi, says Joe Biden looks forward to his state visit
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Official sources said that Sullivan briefed Modi on the progress in various sectors of bilateral cooperation during the meeting. PM Modi has also expressed satisfaction at the growing and deepening comprehensive global strategic partnership between India and the US.
4-magnitude quake jolts Delhi-NCR
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According to officials, the earthquake struck at 1.33 p.m. and it originated near the remote village of Gandoh Bhalessa in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district. "Earthquake of Magnitude:5.4, Occurred on 13-06-2023.
Cyclone Biparjoy turns to very severe cyclonic storm: IMD
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"The very severe cyclonic storm Biparjoy over northeast and adjoining east-central Arabian Sea moved north-northwestwards with a speed of 10 kmph during past six-hours and lay centred at 5.30 a.m on Tuesday over northeast and adjoining east-central Arabian Sea near latitude 20.6N and longitude 67.0E.
Outright lie, no one was raided or sent to jail: Rajeev Chandrasekhar to Dorsey
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Reacting to Dorsey who alleged in an interview with YouTube channel Breaking Points that the threats came as Twitter refused to comply with the government's demands to block accounts during the farmers' protests in early 2021, Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, said that no one went to jail nor was Twitter shut down in the country.
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