Maldives government distances itself from derogatory remarks against PM Modi, says such views are personal

New Delhi, (UNI) The government of Maldives on Sunday “denounced” the statement made by its politicians on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Lakshadweep, saying “These opinions are personal and do not represent the views of the Government of Maldives.” In an official statement, the Maldives government said, “The freedom of expression should be…

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Teen dies after jumping off roof

Sagar (MP), Jan 7 (UNI) A 13-year-old died after plunging from the roof of her flaming residence at Rampura Ward in this divisional headquarters, police said on Sunday. The blaze – suspected to have been triggered by a short circuit – erupted within a photocopying outlet at Ashok Jain’s place during the intervening night. The…

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NCP (Ajit Pawar group) chief guides party workers

Mumbai, Jan 7 (UNI) NCP (Ajit Pawar group) national president and state Deputy Chief minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday addressed a meeting of the party workers in Kalyan taluka of neighbouring Thane district. Addressing the meet, he said, “NCP is working for welfare of common people. In that regard, public works must be done. We…

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Death toll from earthquake in Japan rises to 128

Tokyo, Jan 7 (UNI) The death toll from a powerful earthquake and a series of aftershocks that hit Japan’s Ishikawa Prefecture on New Year’s Day has risen to 128, Japanese media reported on Sunday. At least 560 people were injured and 222 others remain unaccounted for, the Kyodo news agency reported. On Monday afternoon, a…

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