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Ram Navami at Ram Mandir: On the first Ram Navami for Ram Lalla at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, devotees eagerly awaited the Surya Tilak ceremony, where the Sun's rays directly touched the deity's forehead. Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee researchers created the Surya Tilak mechanism using mirrors and lenses, highlighting ancient temple architecture's astronomical principles. Check which other temples in India witness sun coming to worship the deity.

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Full story at Economic Times

Dubai Airport under water: Fliers in a soup as these Indian airlines halt operations

Air India and IndiGo halted Dubai Airport operations due to historic rainfall, causing delays. Passengers advised to monitor flight status and contact staff for help. Emirates Airlines also affected by adverse weather, impacting flight operations.

Tags: #operations #advised

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We see 5G adoption happening in India with new use cases: Borje Ekholm, CEO, Ericsson

From a global perspective, we knew India had an unprecedented pace of build-up last year and it was expected that it would come down this year. So that is perfectly in line with what we expected. The interesting thing is we see an adoption of 5G happening in India.

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Indus expects Vi to clear full dues worth Rs 5,700 cr soon, open to payment in tranches

Indus Towers anticipates Vodafone Idea clearing its Rs 5,700 crore dues soon, potentially in one payment or in installments, following VIL's fundraising. Indus Towers' CEO expresses optimism, highlighting their support for VIL's growth plans, including 5G rollout. VIL aims to raise Rs 45,000 crore, partly through equity and debt.

Tags: #worth #full #crore #clear #support

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ETtech Explainer: Behind Apple’s search for Indian iCamera maker

Manufacturing and assembling camera modules is a complicated process involving multiple specialised components. Apple's move to possibly look at onboarding two Indian corporates to court Apple could be a catalyst for the countrys high-end manufacturing ambitions.

Tags: #process #camera

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‘Has outlived its shelf life’ — BJP’s Baijayant Panda on 25 years of BJD rule in Odisha

Panda, BJP’s LS candidate from Kendrapara, says uncertainty over CM Naveen Patnaik’s successor is 'causing ruling BJD huge damage' & that BJP is eyeing 15-18 seats in Odisha.

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Tumkur Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka witnesses intense face-off between BJP, Congress

Tumkur (Karnataka) [India], April 16 (ANI): As the election fervour intensifies in Karnataka, Tumkur Lok Sabha constituency in close proximity to Bangalore is witnessing a showdown between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress. The contest has pitted the BJP’s seasoned politician and former minister, V Somanna, against Congress’ nominee, former judge […]

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How BJP's balancing caste dynamics with Arun Govil's 'Ram' persona to win Meerut, gateway to western UP

Govil, who played Ram in TV series Ramayan, is being sent to villages across the constituency to help maintain BJP's OBC voter base while expanding support among other caste groups.

Tags: #maintain #series

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Goa CM Pramod Sawant is going all out for BJP, ally JD(S) in Karnataka. What he brings to table

Kumaraswamy & Sawant interacted several times & the two had met on few occasions in Goa allowing alliance talks to take shape, a senior JD(S) leader says.

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Fragmented voting blocs now united by caste — how quota stir could split OBC, Maratha votes

Most Lok Sabha seats in Marathwada are set to witness Maratha vs Maratha contest, with exception of Beed. Experts say for voters, it will be choice between 'opportunism & loyalty'.

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Khaki to politics — tale of 2 IPS officers set to fight for Mamata & Modi in Bengal

Former IPS officers Prasun Banerjee & Debashish Dhar left service to contest LS polls for TMC and BJP as candidates in Malda Uttar and Birbhum, respectively.

Tags: #Modi #polls

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Top Pakistani General resigns. Media says he stood up to the establishment, COAS Asim Munir

The Lt General was among the few promoted in the 2022 military reshuffle. It was particularly significant, as they were among the key choices by former COAS Bajwa before his retirement.

Tags: #General ,#General #2022

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Fact Check: Modi didn't talk about changing India's Constitution according to Manusmriti

The original video of Modi's speech was recorded at an election rally in Rajasthan's Barmer on 12 April, during which he didn't mention Manusmriti.

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29 Maoists killed in BSF-DRG joint encounter at Chhattisgarh's Kanker ahead of polls

Three security personnel were injured in exchange of gunfire but out of danger. Security personnel recover large cache of arms and ammunition from encounter site.

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Fleet of fuel trucks ambushed in Manipur, driver rushed to hospital with bullet injuries

Armed miscreants opened fire at tankers three days ahead of elections in restive state. Security measures intensified, say police.

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'Nitish Kumar set to dump RJD, may take oath as Bihar chief minister again next week with BJP's support'

India News: Nitish Kumar is set to dump RJD and may take oath as Bihar chief minister again with BJP's support next week. This move comes after Nitish Kumar's resignation from the ruling Bihar Mahagathbandhan. Lack of coordination among the INDIA alliance is cited as the main reason for this decision.

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Full story at Times Of India

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar could be back in NDA fold by Monday

Get the latest updates on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's re-entry into the NDA fold. Explore the political developments and future prospects of this significant move.

Full story at Times Of India

Nitish's imminent exit, Congress-TMC deadlock leave INDIA gasping

India News: With Bihar CM Nitish Kumar turning his back on the opposition alliance and Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee cutting Congress and its 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' no slack as it enters West Bengal, India bloc appears precariously poised. The unspooling of the India bloc has been put in sharp relief by the JDU chief's U-turn and imminent exit from the alliance, and Mamata's announcement to go it alone in the Lok Sabha elections. The serious instability stemming from the eastern region - Mamata's recalcitrance and Nitish's U-turn - have created complications in the last stretch just when Congress and allies had hoped to seal seat-sharing and joint programmes and hit the campaign trail.

Tags: #Congress #hit #put

Full story at Times Of India

BJP as partner, Nitish Kumar may take oath as CM for record 9th time