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Here are all the latest developments taking place across the country today
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Last Updated at June 21, 2020 18:12 IST
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Three defence forces have been given financial powers upto Rs 500 crore per project for the acquisition of critical ammunition
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on International Yoga Day and said that yoga gives us not only the physical strength but also mental balance and emotional stability to confidently negotiate the challeneges before us. The activities are being held online and without mass gatherings due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
India, during the day witnessed the annular solar eclipse that began from 9 am and it lasted till 3 pm.
Three militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Srinagar on Sunday.
Amid the ongoing border dispute with China, the three defence forces have been given financial powers up to Rs 500 crore per project for the acquisition of critical ammunition and weapons which would be required in case an all-out or limited conflict breaks out.
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