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4:59 AM , 24 Jul

Four Dead in Cylinder Blast in Agra

Four people died and five were severely injured in a cylinder blast in a house in Agra's Iradat Nagar area on Monday night, reported ANI.

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1:17 AM , 24 Jul
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'Our Relationship Has Stood the Test of Time': PM Modi in Rwanda

After his arrival in Rwanda, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with the country's President Paul Kagame and the two issued a joint statement asserting cooperation and goodwill between the two countries.

Praising President Kagame's "special gesture" of coming to receive him at the airport, Modi said it is "a sign of respect for the entire India".

India and Rwanda’s relationship has stood the test of time. It is a matter of honour for us that India has stood with Rwanda in their economic development journey... We are going to open a High Commission in Rwanda. This will not only establish communication between our respective governments, but also enable facilities for passport and visa.
PM Modi in Rwanda

The two leaders held delegation-level talks and witnessed the signing of several agreements between the two countries.

This visit, the first by an Indian PM, represents a milestone for the long-standing friendship and cooperation between Rwanda and India.
Rwanda President Paul Kagame

Later, PM Modi also addressed the Indian community at an event in Rwanda's capital Kigali, where he said:

All over the world, the Indian diaspora is making a mark. They are our rashtradoots (national envoys). For many years, the Indian community in Rwanda wanted a High Commission. This long-pending demand will be fulfilled and you will be connected even further with India.
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9:41 PM , 23 Jul

PM Modi Arrives in Rwanda

PM Narendra Modi arrived in Rwanda on Monday, 23 July. He has been received by President of Rwanda Paul Kagame, who is scheduled to hold a meeting with him later in the day.

The PM is on a five-day visit to Rwanda, Uganda and South Africa.

9:25 PM , 23 Jul

Suspected Militant Arrested in Kashmir

Security forces have arrested a suspected militant from Handwara area of Kupwara district in Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Monday, 23 July.

A joint team of army, police and CRPF conducted search operations in the orchards of Humpora in Handwara area last evening following information about the presence of militants in the area, a police official said.

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Published: 23 Jul 2018, 7:15 AM IST
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