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Modi invites Boris Johnson as Republic Day chief guest

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has formally invited UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to be the chief guest for the Republic Day celebrations on January 26, 2021.

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Protest against new farm laws to continue, say farmer leaders after talks with government

Representatives of farmers, who held talks with the government on Tuesday over their demand for the repeal of three new farm laws, said that the meeting remained inconclusive and they will continue their protest.

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Bring clause-by-clause objections, we will address them: Agriculture Minister to farmers

The talks between the government and farmer representatives remained inconclusive on Tuesday with Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar conveying to protesting farmers to come with clause-by-clause objections to the new farm laws

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Flights between Nepal, India to resume from next week under 'air bubble' concept, say officials

Stalled for nearly nine months, flights between Kathmandu and New Delhi are set to resume from next week under the 'air bubble' concept, government officials confirmed.

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Covaxin trial to begin in Bengaluru hospital on Wednesday

The Phase-III clinical trial of Covid-19 vaccine (Covaxin) being developed by Bharat Biotech would begin at the privately-run Vydehi multi-specialty hospital here from Wednesday, an official said on Tuesday.

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Punjab CM slams Delhi government for implementing farm laws

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Tuesday hit out at the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over their shocking double standards on the farmers' protests, saying the party had exposed itself by implementing the draconian farm laws

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Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar to meet farmer leaders today

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar is expected to hold a meeting on Tuesday with the leaders of farmer groups that are protesting since last week against the newly passed farm laws by the Central government.

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Delhi Govt reduces RT-PCR test cost to Rs 800

In its big announcement amid the Covid crisis, the Delhi government on Monday reduced the cost of the RT-PCR test to Rs 800 from Rs 2,400 to ensure that maximum people can avail the much reliable testing facility being provide to people infected with the

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Chandigarh to get another landmark -- Museum of Trees

Punjab Governor VP Singh Badnore will virtually inaugurate a unique environmental landmark in Chandigarh -- the Museum of Trees - to commemorate the 551st birth anniversary celebrations of first Sikh master, Guru Nanak Dev, on November 30.

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India's 5G subscription to surpass 350 million in 2026: Ericsson

In India, 5G subscriptions will surpass 350 million, accounting for 27 per cent of all mobile subscriptions in 2026, Swedish gear maker Ericsson said in a report on Monday.