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SC refuses to legalise same-sex marriages; Asks Centre to set-up high-powered committee to address concerns of same-sex couples.

ION correspondentOctober 18, 2023October 18, 2023

Updated, Oct.17, 2023. 8.45 PM. The Supreme Court refused to tweak the Special Marriage Act to legalise same-sex marriage on Tuesday. The court also refused to strike down Section...

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SC refers pleas against electoral bond scheme to 5-judge Constitution bench.

ION correspondentOctober 17, 2023October 17, 2023

Updated, Oct. 16. 2023. 8. 27 PM. The Supreme Court has referred the petitions challenging the validity of electoral bond scheme for political funding of parties to a five-judge...

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DRI busts gold smuggling syndicate, seizes 31.7 kg gold worth Rs 19 crore.

EditorOctober 16, 2023October 16, 2023

Updated, Oct. 15, 2023. 9.48 PM. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has busted a syndicate involved in the smuggling of foreign-origin gold through land route and train route....

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IMD says wet spell likely to continue over Northwest India for next two days.

ION correspondentOctober 16, 2023August 13, 2025

Updated, Oct. 15, 2023. 9.31 PM. Indian Meteorological Department said, wet spell is likely to continue over Northwest India till 17th October. It said on Sunday, heavy to very...

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Principal Secretary to P M, Dr. P. K. Mishra, chairs High Level Task Force meeting on air pollution in Delhi-NCR.

ION correspondentOctober 14, 2023October 14, 2023

Updated, Oct. 13, 2023. 9.36 PM. Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Dr. P. K. Mishra, chaired High Level Task Force meeting on air pollution in Delhi-NCR at the...

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A divided world cannot provide solutions to major challenges facing humanity, says PM Modi.

EditorOctober 14, 2023October 14, 2023

Updated: Oct 13, 2023. 9:03 PM. The Presiding officers of the Parliaments of G20 and invited countries unanimously adopted a Joint Statement on the first day of the Ninth...

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First flight from Israel under Operation Ajay brings home 212 Indian nationals

ION correspondentOctober 13, 2023October 13, 2023

The first flight under Operation Ajay, carrying 212 Indian nationals from Israel, arrived at Delhi airport this morning. Union Minister Rajeev Chandrashekar was present at the airport and received...

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NHRC celebrates 30th Foundation Day in New Delhi.

ION correspondentOctober 12, 2023October 12, 2023

Updated, Oct. 12, 2023. 8.15 PM. The National Human Rights Commission celebrated its 30th Foundation Day today in New Delhi. Addressing the event, former President of India, Ramnath Kovind...

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Cabinet approves royalty rates for mining of Lithium, Niobium, and Rare Earth Elements strategic minerals.

ION correspondentOctober 11, 2023October 11, 2023

Updated, Oct. 11, 2023. 4.40 PM. The government has approved royalty rates for mining of three critical and strategic minerals- Lithium, Niobium, and Rare Earth Elements (REEs). This will...

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India sets up 24-hour Control Room in New Delhi to monitor situation in Israel and Palestine.

ION correspondentOctober 11, 2023October 11, 2023

Updated, Oct. 11, 2023. 8.09 PM. India has set up a 24-hour Control Room in New Delhi to monitor the situation and provide information and assistance to its nationals....