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December 20, 2024
Honeymoon dispute leads to acid attack
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No-confidence notice against VP dismissed
Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh on Thursday dismissed the impeachment notice given by the Opposition seeking the removal of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar while ruling it as an act of impropriety, being severely flawed and drawn in haste to mar his reputation, sources said.
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Cong, BJP workers come face-to-face over burning Rahul Gandhi's effigy
Home Minister Amit Shah's remark on BR Ambedkar, which sparked a row in both Houses of Parliament and jostling between opposition and ruling party members, has kicked up a political storm in the district.
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Identify black spots to check road mishaps: CP
Traffic police should identify black spots and take additional steps to control road accidents in the city, said police commissioner Harinarayanchari Mishra while presiding a meeting of traffic police officials on Thursday.
1 min
Woman, lover, two minors held for killing husband
The city police on Friday claimed to have arrested three people, including a woman and two minors, for murdering her husband.
1 min
Cops scan 140 CCTV cameras to crack theft at TI's residence
Unidentified man had decamped with cash Rs 1 lakh and some jewellery from the officer's house
1 min
Amendment bill to check arbitrary fee hikes in pvt schools passed
An amendment bill to check arbitrary fee hikes in private schools was passed in the Assembly on Thursday. Now, a committee will address the fee-related issues.
1 min
MLA Abhay Mishra fear for his life
Expresses apprehension of his murder
1 min
Man arrested for stealing Rs 5.77L worth gold chain
Police arrested a person for fleeing with a gold chain weighing 77.32 grams worth Rs 5.77 lakh on Thursday.
1 min
Nepa Mill struggles despite revival
ECONOMIC LIFELINE | Residents express concern over gradual privatisation of assets
1 min
Probe reveals BJP leader Kala had previously siphoned off govt goods
WAREHOUSE MANAGER SUICIDE CASE
1 min
Jal Jeevan Mission brings relief to Jambukhadan
tap water scheme
1 min
BHMS doctor held with opium worth Rs 1.50 lakh
Cops at Hanumanganj police station on Thursday arrested a BHMS doctor with opium worth Rs 1.50 lakh.
1 min
Ambedkar Memorial Hospital holds mock drill for fire safety
A joint mock drill focusing on fire safety and rescue operations was conducted on Thursday at Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Memorial Hospital in Raipur.
1 min
Raipur to install CCTV cameras for enhanced crime control
In a bid to strengthen security and enhance crime control, Raipur authorities are set to install CCTV cameras across key areas, including main roads and slum settlements in the industrial district.
1 min
HISTORIC STEP TOWARDS AIR SERVICE, SAYS CM SAI
INTER-CITY CONNECTIVITY | New Flight Service
1 min
Sukma's Chintagufa Health Centre gets national recognition
The Chintagufa Health Centre, located in the Naxal-affected Sukma district of Chhattisgarh, has made history by receiving the prestigious National Quality Assurance Standard (NQAS) Certificate from the Government of India.
1 min
Coal imports during Apr-Oct decline by 3.1%
India's coal imports during the April-October period of financial year 2024-25 witnessed a major decrease of 3.1 per cent, reaching 149.39 million tonnes (MT) compared to 154.17 MT in the corresponding period of last year, the Coal Ministry stated on Thursday.
1 min
Sebi introduces timelines for NFO fund deployment
Regulator eases AMC employee interest alignment rules
1 min
Rupee crashes 19 paise to settle at all-time low of 85.13 per US dollar
Forex traders said the INR breached the 85-mark for the first time and fell to a new record low as the US Fed adjusted its projections for 2025
1 min
RBI flags rising subsidies by states as incipient stress
Subsidies, sometimes termed freebies in political discourse, are being resorted by political parties, specially ahead of polls
1 min
Gilts slide; US yields jump
Government bond prices slumped due to a rise in US Treasury yields after US Federal Reserve officials' forecasts showed a median projection of 50-basis-point rate cuts in 2025, down from 100 bps projected in September, dealers said.
1 min
Indian mkts join global selloff as Fed hints at fewer rate cuts
BLOODBATH ON D-STREET
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CAG flags ₹194 cr loss incurred by Oriental Insurance in FY20
State-owned Oriental Insurance Company Ltd incurred a loss of Rs 194 crore during FY20 for failing to properly determine bidding rates for Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna, said a CAG report.
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IOC to invest over ₹21,000 cr in Bihar refinery expansion, city gas projects
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), the nation's top oil firm, will invest over Rs 21,000 crore to expand the Barauni refinery in Bihar as well as in setting up a city gas distribution network across the state, a senior executive said on Thursday.
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Starbucks not exiting India, says TCPL
Tata Consumer Products Ltd (TCPL) on Thursday denied reports on the exit of cafe chain Starbucks from the Indian market, terming them as \"baseless\".
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NCLT rejects stay sought by SABTNL against SCN issued by Central Bank of India
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has rejected the application filed by Sri Adhikari Brothers Television Network Limited (SABTNL) seeking an interim stay on a Show Cause Notice (SCN) issued to the company by the Central Bank of India.
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Equity investors should moderate expectations in 2025: HDFC Sec
After a multi-year bull run, there is a need for equity investors to moderate their return expectations in 2025, a domestic brokerage said on Thursday.
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India, US need to work together to lower tariffs: US Ambassador
US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti on Thursday said India is the \"highest tariff\" major economy in the world and New Delhi and Washington need to work together to lower tariffs to increase trade for making it \"fair and equal\".
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Cupid Ltd strengthens board with strategic appointments
Cupid Limited has strengthened its Board with the appointment of four new directors on Thursday.
1 min
Nifty has strong support at 23850
Till Nifty holds below 24000 zones weakness could be seen towards 23850 then 23500 zones whereas hurdles can be seen at 24150 and 24350 zones
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SC: MARRIAGE IS NOT COMMERCIAL VENTURE
The Supreme Court on Thursday said the strict provisions of law were for the welfare of women and not means to \"chastise, threaten, domineer or extort\" their husbands.
1 min
Assam Police arrest 8 'fundamentalists' from three states
The Assam Police have arrested eight 'fundamentalists', including one Bangladeshi, in coordinated inter-state operations and busted an attempt to carry out subversive activities across the country, a top official said on Thursday.
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SC orders immediate medical aid for Dallewal
FASTING FARMER: 70-yr-old Dallewal is on fast unto death
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HC dumps plea challenging Waikar's election
The Bombay High Court on Thursday dismissed the election petition filed by Amol Kirtikar, Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate in the Lok Sabha election, challenging the victory of Eknath Shinde faction's Ravindra Waikar from the Mumbai North-West constituency.
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'Maha committed to contribute to a developed India'
Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has vowed to fast-track the state's development, promising to lead Maharashtra towards progress at three times the current pace.
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Parents should not bear brunt of son's sin
Badlapur case
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STORMWATER CHAMBER COLLAPSES; PMC PROBES
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has initiated an investigation into the collapse of a stormwater drain chamber on Jangli Maharaj Road, which caused a large pothole.
1 min
Woman beats harasser onboard of PMPML bus
A woman travelling on a bus in Pune confronted an eve-teaser who attempted to touch her.
1 min
MLA demands urgent audit of school buses
Shivajinagar MLA Siddharth Shirole has demanded immediate audits of school buses for students' safety and fire prevention training for school staff.
1 min
Ahmedabad Metro App for digital ticketing
In a move to enhance the commuting experience and reduce dependency on paper-based ticketing, the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) launched the 'Ahmedabad Metro (Official)' mobile ticketing application on Wednesday.
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CM LAUNCHES HOUSING FOR CONSTRUCTION WORKERS
Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel initiated the construction of temporary housing facilities in four major cities of Gujarat—Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Rajkot, and Vadodara—this July under the Shramik Basera Yojana.
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State ranks 4th in India for number of gaushalas
Gujarat has secured the fourth position in India for the number of cattle shelters or gaushalas, according to the Union government's statement in the Lok Sabha during the ongoing winter session of Parliament.
1 min
PC Ghosh grills Somesh, Smita
When the commission chief asked if he found any wrongdoing in the three barrages when he was the CS, Somesh Kumar replied that he did not remember the questions asked by the commission
2 mins
Jupally inaugurates Telangana tourist information center at RGI Airport
Minister for Tourism Jupally Krishna Rao inaugurated the Telangana Tourism Information Center at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Shamshabad on Thursday.
1 min
AP FiberNet plunges into debt, Babu assures its revival
A vigilance inquiry is currently underway to investigate alleged corruption during the past five years
2 mins
Commissionerate's cyber safety drive engages over 4 lakh citizens
Vulnerable groups and individuals at high risk were identified through victim profiling and were targeted with programs to educate them about cybercrimes and mechanisms to report
1 min
Amit Shah's remarks on Dr Ambedkar, the talking point of the day @ Assembly
The BJP must clarify its stance on Ambedkar. Leaders like Kishan Reddy and Bandi Sanjay, who adhere to Manusmriti ideology, should explain their position
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He would have been rag-picker: CM blasts Shah
Stepping up the attack against Union Minister Amit Shah for his comments on B R Ambedkar in Parliament, senior Congress leader and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday claimed that Shah would have been a \"ragpicker\" if there wasn't Ambedkar's Constitution.
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Case against two for assaulting duty doc
Nazarbad Police have registered a case against two persons of the city for allegedly assaulting a duty doctor of a private hospital on Thursday.
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BJP leader C T Ravi booked; ex-Nat'l Gen Secy in custody
GONE TOO FAR | Allegation of abuse of Karnataka Minister Laxmi
1 min
Linguistic Pride Erased
Embracing Urdu's contributions would not only honour India's heritage but also strengthen the bonds that unite us as a nation
1 min
Protect Navy's Reputation
The Navy has announced an investigation into Wednesday's accident, but this must go beyond routine inquiries.
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'Killing Kirillov not a good idea'
Keith Kellogg, US President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for special envoy for the war in Ukraine, said Wednesday that the assassination of Russian Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, for which Ukrainian intelligence has claimed responsibility, was \"not a good idea at all\".
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Ready compromise with Trump over Ukraine war, offers Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that he was ready to compromise over Ukraine in possible talks with US President-elect Donald Trump on ending the war and had no conditions for starting talks with the Ukrainian authorities.
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US lawmaker seeks sanction against B'desh
Expressing a sense of urgency on the escalating crisis of human rights violations in Bangladesh, an influential Indian American Congressman Shri Thanedar, called on the US Departments of Treasury and State on Wednesday to impose and enforce sanctions on those perpetrating these heinous acts against minorities in the South Asian country.
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'Retirement was instinctive'
UNDECIDED | I have not set any new goals, as I just want to relax, says Ashwin
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Ferrari confident of Championship prospects with Hamilton & Leclerc
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Ashwin's passion for learning never waned till the end: Muralitharan
The most successful bowler in the history of cricket, Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan on Wednesday praised fellow off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin of India who announced his retirement from international cricket, calling him an inspiration for aspiring cricketers.
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Mohd Amir hails hybrid model for CT 2025
Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir welcomed the hybrid model of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 to be hosted by Pakistan, noting that even if the Indian-Pakistan match \"happens on the moon, fans will find a way\".
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Rider Raju makes Asian Continentals
NEW DELHI: Raju Singh stole the spotlight at the FEI Concours Complet International (CCI) (short) event, held at 61 Cavalry in Jaipur, clinching two podium finishes to dominate the competition and securing a spot at next year's Asian Continental Championships in Pattaya, Thailand.
1 min
Neem oil for eczema: Benefits and how to use
Benefits and how to use
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ROTI KAPADA AUR MAKAAN
Fifty years after it was released, Roti Kapada Aur Makaan continues to exude the scent of topicality
1 min
New schedule starts
Genelia D'Souza thanks her 'pops' for encouraging her to grow up with sports
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New schedule starts
Pooja Hegde begins next shooting schedule for Thalapathy 69
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Here's why Varun considers Jackie Shroff the 'coolest actor'
Actor Varun Dhawan recently shared his experience of working alongside Jackie Shroff in the upcoming project Baby John.
1 min
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Publisher: Indian National Press (Bombay) Pvt. Ltd.
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Language: English
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