The Statesman Kolkata - November 09, 2024

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November 09, 2024

India begins 'Poorvi Prahaar' tri-services exercise after China disengagement

Just days after reaching an agreement with China on de-escalation and patrolling along disputed areas in eastern Ladakh's Demchok and Depsang, India is set to display its military prowess with a major tri-services exercise along its eastern border with China.

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CJI DY Chandrachud bids farewell to Supreme Court

Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud bid an emotional farewell on his last working day as a judge of the Supreme Court on Friday, saying that there is no greater feeling than being able to serve those in need, especially people whom he had never met.

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No power can bring back Article 370, says PM Modi at Maharashtra rally

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a sharp attack at the Congress-led INDIA Alliance for passing a resolution in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly seeking to reinstate Article 370 of the Constitution that granted special status to the erstwhile state, as he reiterated that no power can bring back the abrogated provision.

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SC Overturns 1967 Verdict On AMU's Minority Status

The final determination has been delegated to a standard 3-judge bench

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SC allows mining operations in 23,000 mines in Rajasthan

The Supreme Court on Friday allowed mining operations in around 23,000 mines in Rajasthan till further orders following a plea filed by the state government for extending the deadline for the compliance of the closure order issued by the National Green Tribunal.

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India should be included in the list of global superpowers, says Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has once again emphasized that India is a 'natural ally' and partner for decades, while highlighting the Soviet Union's role in India's independence.

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Jaishankar confident of Trump administration making distinctions in immigration policies

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has expressed confidence that the US administration under Donald Trump will maintain distinctions in immigration policies, potentially benefitting skilled workers from foreign countries.

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ITA meet highlights sustainability challenges facing tea sector

Indian Tea Association chairman Hemant Bangur has underscored the pressing sustainability challenges facing the tea sector, emphasizing that the industry's economic viability is under strain.

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Suvendu urges PM, EAM on safety of Hindus in Bangladesh

Suvendu Adhikari, the Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and external affairs minister S Jaishankar, raising concerns over alleged human rights violations against the Hindu minority in Bangladesh.

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Bangla Awas Plus: Katwa has fictitious name as beneficiary

In the midst of allegations of nepotism in allotment of houses under Bangla Awas Plus scheme, a student leader of the ruling Trinamul Congress has declined to accept the fund, even though the family is eligible.

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Mamata set to visit Darjeeling, by-elections likely on agenda

Official sources said the CM will inaugurate the SARAS Mela on 13 November

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Maatir Maya theme for Chandannagar puja

Suvendu Adhikari, the Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and external affairs minister S Jaishankar, raising concerns over alleged human rights violations against the Hindu minority in Bangladesh.

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Minister talks of state's gift on Jagadhatri Puja

Minister Indranil Sen during the press conference at strand road in Chandannagar said chief minister Mamata Banerjee has extended a special gift towards Chandannagar Jagadhatri Puja and carnival.

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Major clean-up drive for Mahananda river post-Chhath Puja

Following directives from the Green Tribunal, the Siliguri Municipal Corporation has initiated a large-scale clean-up of the Mahananda River after Chhath Puja celebrations.

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HC advises Bengal government to fix guidelines for demonstration sites

The Calcutta High Court on Friday suggested that the West Bengal government should come out with specific guidelines on the places in the state where protest demonstrations by any party can be organised.

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City records 93 per cent less dengue cases from last year

At a time when the Aedes mosquito has brought apprehensions in the neighbouring district of North 24 Parganas, Kolkata is heaving a sigh of relief.

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BJP lodges complaints over Firhad Hakim's remarks

The state BJP has today filed a complaint with the chief electoral officer (CEO) of the West Bengal Election Commission, condemning recent remarks made by Trinamul Congress (TMC) senior leader and mayor of Kolkata Municipal Corporation Firhad Hakim.

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Bypolls: Sukanta Majumdar alleges TMC manipulation

Ahead of chief minister Mamata Banerjee's visit to Darjeeling, Union minister of state for education and state BJP president Sukanta Majumdar, today expressed concern that the state machinery, controlled by the Trinamul Congress (TMC), would not conduct a free and fair by-poll scheduled in North Bengal for 13 November.

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HC stays suspension of 7 medical students

Students of Burdwan Medical College & Hospital were charged with ragging

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IIM Calcutta awards two women bodies for social welfare

The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta Innovation Park (IIM-CIP) has awarded two women organisations for the initiative displaying strong commitment to building skills, providing market access and fostering entrepreneurship.

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Initial probe suggests something injected in dead doc's body

Mystery intensifies over the unnatural death of the doctor attached with Jhargram Medical College Hospital after preliminary post-mortem (PM) revealed that something had been injected into his body triggering multi-organ failure.

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4-year-old girl raped in Murshidabad by teenager

A four-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a 15-year-old boy, who was arrested by the police under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act in Murshidabad.

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Abhishek suggests retention of Birbhum core committee

After Kajal Sheikh, the sabhadhipati of zilla parishad, now the all India general secretary of Trinamul Congress, Abhishek Banerjee has also supported retaining the core committee for running the party in the Birbhum district.

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Bengal bypolls: RG Kar dominates BJP's line of campaigning

The rape and murder of a junior doctor of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital here in August, is dominating BJP's line of campaigning for the forthcoming bypolls for six Assembly constituencies in West Bengal.

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TMC Birbhum unit may see major reshuffle

Party chairperson Mamata Banerjee has instructed party leaders in Birbhum to hold the meeting at the party office, Anubrata Mondal will be present at the meeting

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Academia urges strong linkages with industry

Sustainable and inclusive education is essential for enhancing the future well-being of both communities and nations.

1 min

Bengal govt to bring exams in medical colleges under CCTV surveillance, live-streaming

The West Bengal government has decided to bring examinations in all medical colleges and hospitals in the state under CCTV surveillance as well as arrange for the live-streaming of the entire examination session to bring an end to long-standing complaints of examination malpractices.

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Double murder: Cuffs on husband for killing wife, grandmother

In a horrifying incident, a man allegedly murdered his wife and her grandmother in the Palashi area of Kaliganj police station in Nadia late last night.

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India, ASEAN preparing for electric mobility: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said India and the ASEAN are preparing for an era of electric mobility, green shipping and green steel, and businesses on the two sides will have to adjust accordingly.

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LK Advani turns 97; PM Modi calls BJP patriarch one of India's 'most admired' statesmen

Extending greetings to the former Deputy Prime Minister and veteran BJP leader LK Advani on his 97th birthday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the BJP patriarch is among \"India's most admired statesmen\".

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One year after joining Congress, former Raj minister Deepak Joshi back in BJP

Deepak Joshi, the former BJP minister who had joined Congress last year due to a rift with then chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has rejoined the saffron party in the presence of Chouhan at Budhni.

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Rahul congratulates Trump on his victory in US Presidential polls

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday congratulated newly elected US President Donald Trump, and expressed confidence that under his leadership US-India will further deepen cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

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UP women's panel makes several proposals for the safety and employment of women

Uttar Pradesh State Women's Commission has given a proposal to stop crimes against women in in the state and protect them from bad touch and other harassment.

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BJP MLAs marshalled out for blocking J-K Assembly proceedings again

At least 12 BJP MLAs were on Friday marshalled out of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly as they created unruly scenes and tried to block proceedings of the House for the third day in a row by raising slogans and storming into the well of the Assembly.

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Congress dividing SCs, STs, and OBCs for political survival: Modi at Nashik rally

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unleashed a frontal attack on the opposition Congress and its Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) at an election rally in Nashik, Maharashtra, accusing them of dividing the SC, ST and OBC communities for political survival, weakening their unity.

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Govt's zero tolerance against corruption will eradicate the menace, hopes President

President Droupadi Murmu, on Friday, expressed confidence that the government's policy of \"Zero Tolerance Against Corruption\" will eradicate the menace from its roots.

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India did world a favour by buying Russian oil: Hardeep Puri

Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has said India's decision to buy oil from Russia amid global uncertainties helped avert a potential spike in global oil prices.

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'MVA Vehicle has no Wheels Or brakes: fight's On for driver's Seat'

For Some people, the foundation of politics is looting the people: PM Modi at Dhule election rally

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Power sharing, political compulsion keep VCK with DMK-led bloc

Caught between his party's long-cherished goal of power sharing and the political compulsion of remaining with the DMK, Dalit leader and MP Thol Thirumavalavan on Friday ruled out entering into an electoral alliance with actor Vijay's fledgling Tamilaga Vettri Kazagam (TVK).

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Bodies of two VDGs abducted killed by terrorists found in Kishtwar forest of J ix

Bodies of the two Village Defence Guards (VDGs) abducted and brutally killed by terrorists on Thursday were found near a rivulet on the highlands of Kishtwar on Friday during a massive joint search operation by the Army, CRPF and J&K Police.

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'People gave you mandate, govern with courtesy'

Conggovt in Karnataka deeply involved in scams, corruption, & appeasement politics: Pralhad Joshi

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MUDA case: Siddaramaiah will be jailed in 24 hrs once CBI takes over probe, claims Yediyurappa

Former Karnataka CM and BJP Central Parliamentary Board member B.S. Yediyurappa said on Friday that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will be jailed in 24 hours once the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) takes over the probe into the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam matter.

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People have found their voice in NC's resolution on J&K special status restoration, says Omar

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said the people of Jammu and Kashmir \"found their voice\" after the passage of the resolution on the restoration of the special status of J&K and it seems that the \"burden is off their shoulders\".

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Demonetisation paved way for monopolies by devastating MSMEs, says Rahul

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday slammed the BJP-led government on the eighth anniversary of demonetisation, and said it paved the way for \"monopolies\" by \"devastating\" Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and the informal sector.

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Focus on geopolitics: Army Chief stresses operational readiness during visit to Western Command

Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Gen Upendra Dwivedi has called on senior military leaders to remain vigilant about global geopolitical developments, stressing the importance of bolstering the Indian Army's preparedness against evolving threats.

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Delhi govt uses drones for sprinkling water to curb pollution, says Rai

The Delhi government on Friday launched a pilot project involving drones to spray water in the hotspot zones for reducing pollution.

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Mandaviya announces new pension payments system under EPS scheme

In a landmark move towards enhancing pension services, Union Minister of Labour & Employment Mansukh Mandaviya announced the successful completion of the pilot run of the new Centralised Pension Payments System (CPPS) under the Employees' Pension Scheme 1995.

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Rahul conspires to divide Hindu society, says Himanta Biswa Sarma

Criticising Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi ahead of the Jharkhand assembly elections, Assam Chief Minister and Jharkhand Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) co-in-charge Himanta Biswa Sarma accused Rahul Gandhi of conspiring to divide Hindu society.

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Work for people: Kejriwal to sarpanches of Punjab

10,031 sarpanches of 19 districts of Punjab took oath of office

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Trump's challenges

SIR, This refers to the editorial, \"Trump it is\" (7 November).

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Food Systems

Over the last 10,000 years, food production and consumption have been rigorously engineered to meet our dietary habits. A growing body of scientific evidence suggests such practices are adversely impacting the health of the planet and its people. Changing food systems is not an easy task. But despite many adversities, experts believe tweaking food systems could be a game-changer

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Cautious Strategy

The US Federal Reserve's latest rate cut signals a nuanced approach to managing economic stability amid shifting pressures on inflation, employment, and political changes.

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Turning Point

Donald Trump's victory sends a powerful message about America's priorities and the growing divisions over economic and cultural concerns.

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Want to see India on podium

A Global legend in women's hockey, Rani Rampal announced her retirement last month after almost two decades at the helm of the Indian team.

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BRICS' role in a multipolar world

Multilateral institutions are becoming the new reality in the geopolitical landscape.

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Amsterdam police say 5 hospitalised and 62 detained after attacks on Israeli soccer fans

Amsterdam police said Friday that five people were hospitalized and 62 arrested after what authorities described as systematic violence by antisemitic rioters targeting Israeli fans following a soccer match.

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GOP picks up more seats; Dems say they can still take House

Seeing their options narrow, Democrats focused on flipping a handful of seats in Arizona, California and possibly Oregon to close the gap; tallies are expected to drag on till next week

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Canada's Trudeau revives a Cabinet-level panel to address concerns about a Trump presidency

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday he is re-establishing a special Cabinet committee on Canada-U.S. relations to address his administration's concerns about another Donald Trump presidency.

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Trump victory spurs worry among migrants abroad, but it's not expected to halt migration

Donald Trump's victory in the United States presidential election instantly changed calculations for millions of migrants or potential migrants across the globe.

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European countries are spending more on defense, a think tank says

European nations boosted their defenses in response to the annexation of the Crimea Peninsula in 2014 and Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, a London-based think tank said Friday, but much remains to be done for them to be ready to face threats from Russia.

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Russia blasts Ukraine with more aerial attacks as part of an intensified campaign

Russian missiles, bombs and drones battered three regions of Ukraine in targeted nighttime attacks, officials said Friday, as Russia mounts an intensified aerial campaign that Ukrainian officials say they need more Western help to counter — even as doubts deepen over what Kyiv can expect from a new U.S. administration.

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Italy sends another 8 migrants to Albania, despite failing to process the first group

An Italian navy ship docked Friday at the Albanian port of Shengjin with eight migrants who will be processed there after they were intercepted in international waters, a month after another group was turned away for failing the vetting process.

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Argentine prosecutors charge 3 people linked to the death of former One Direction star Liam Payne

Three people have been charged in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction who died after falling from the balcony of his hotel room in Buenos Aires last month, Argentine prosecutors said Thursday.

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Philippine president angers China with new laws to demarcate South China Sea territories

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed two laws on Friday reaffirming the extent of his country's maritime territories and right to resources, including in the South China Sea, angering China, which claims the hotly disputed waterway almost in its entirety.

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Myanmar's conflict-torn Rakhine state could face an imminent acute famine, UN report warns

Myanmar's Rakhine state, home to the Rohingya minority and engulfed in conflict between government forces and a powerful ethnic group, could face an imminent acute famine, the United Nations development agency warned in a new report.

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Typhoon floods villages, rips off roofs and damages two domestic airports in northern Philippines

Typhoon Yinxing battered the northern Philippines with floods and landslides before blowing away from the country on Friday, leaving two airports damaged and aggravating a calamity caused by back-to-back storms that hit in recent weeks.

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The Temple of Satan gains ground in Chile as faith in traditional religions wanes

It's Friday night in Downtown Santiago, the capital of Chile, and a group of 15 people gather around a table, sharing a bottle of wine as the smell of tobacco and incense fill the air. Black candles burn on top of an altar decorated with chalices and knives. The members of the Temple of Satan are about to start a ritual.

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China approves $840 bn plan to refinance local govt debt

The plan will be implemented over the next three years, top official said

2 mins

CBIC introduces relaxations for Customs Cargo Service Providers

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has introduced key relaxations for Customs Cargo Service Providers (CCSPs).

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Gold ETFs Witness inflows for sixth straight month in October: WGC

The World Gold Council (WGC) on Thursday said the global physically-backed gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw inflows for the sixth straight month in October, with year-to-date flows turning positive for the first time this year.

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Pantomath's Bharat Value Fund invests ₹235 cr for minority stake in Haldiram Bhujiawala

Kolkata-based Haldiram Bhujiawala Limited has announced the successful closure of its private placement round, with Pantomath's Bharat Value Fund (BVF) investing Rs 235 crore in the company for minority stake.

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Indices end lower for second consecutive session amid selloff

The Sensex was down 55.47 points or 0.07 percentat 79,486.32, and the Nifty was down 51.15 points or 0.21 percentat 24,148.20

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India's forex kitty at $684.8 billion, gold reserves rise by $1.2 billion

India's foreign exchange reserves fell by $2.6 billion to $682.13 billion as of November 1, data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) showed on Friday.

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LIC posts a fall of 3.8 per cent in profit in Q2FY25

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) on Friday posted a 3.8 per cent fall in second-quarter profit as it paid out higher benefits.

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SBI reports 28 per cent spike in net profit at ₹18,331 crore for Q2FY25

State Bank of India (SBI) on Friday reported a 28 per cent spike in net profit at Rs 18,331 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2024.

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Exide recharges operations with Pravin Saraf joining as Senior President & Head of Operations

Kolkata-headquartered battery major, Exide Industries has roped in Pravin Saraf as Senior President & Head of Operations.

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Ethnic tension escalates in Manipur, six houses torched

In another episode of ethnic violence in strife-torn Manipur, at least six houses were set ablaze and a tribal village in Jiribam district came under attack from armed militants on Thursday evening, local authorities reported.

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As bypolls draw closer, bitterness between BJP, SP-Congress combine increases

The bitterness between the BJP and SP-Congress is increasing in Uttar Pradesh as the by-election in 9 assembly seats are drawing closer.

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FSSAI asks states, UTs to ramp up surveillance at tourist destinations

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed the States and Union Territories to ramp up surveillance at popular tourist destinations to ensure heightened surveillance at tourist spots.

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Women are not safe in UP: SP MP Dimple Yadav

Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav on Friday alleged that daughters and women are not safe in Uttar Pradesh under the BJP government.

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Vote for Mahayuti means people are with PM: Shah

Shah also targeted MVA for opposing the abrogation of Article 370 which ended J&K's special status

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Art and artists of yesteryear at 100: Delhi witnesses stellar exhibition celebrating four modern Indian maestros

How do you perceive modern art? Ask a schoolgoer, and for them, it would be all about the abstract forms and the vibrant hues; however, ask an adult, and for them, modern art is a critical mirror of society, characterized by aesthetic merit.

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Vijay 69 on Netflix: Anupam Kher plays a man with an incredible dream

There is nothing very novel about elderly folks running marathons or playing other forms of sport. But that this should have formed a plot point in a film is.

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Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 struggles to live up to the franchise's legacy

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is all set to enchant the audience with its unique storyline comprising the star cast woven in the nostalgic song of Ami je Tomar by Shreya Ghosal.

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Back with Talobasha: Chandrabindoo's long-awaited tenth album to complete 100-song goal

The popular Bengali band Chandrabindoo is set to release their tenth album, Talobasha, this year after a hiatus of 12 long years.

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Bengaluru to host wrestling nationals this December

The Karnataka Wrestling Association (KWA) is set to host the upcoming 2024 Senior National Wrestling Championship in Bengaluru from 6 to 8 December.

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ISL 2024-25: East Bengal FC, Mohammedan SC aim to revive sagging campaigns in derby clash

Traditional rivals East Bengal FC and debutants Mohammedan SC will clash for the first time in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday, each team hoping to win the momentous 1001st match and revive their floundering campaigns.

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You always want more: Newcastle manager Howe

Ahead of Sunday's Premier League trip to Nottingham Forest, Eddie Howe admitted he still 'wants more' as he completes three years as Newcastle United's head coach.

1 min

Manchester United beat PAOK, Tottenham lose to Galatasaray

Former Premier League champions register their first win of this season's Europa League while Spurs trip up in Istanbul

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Korean Masters: Kiran enters men's singles semis

Indian shuttler Kiran George advanced to the semifinals of the ongoing Korea Masters badminton tournament with a decisive win over Japan's Takuma Obayashi on Friday.

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ISL: Chennaiyin FC, Mumbai City FC aim to continue winning momentum

Chennaiyin FC will aim to carry their impressive away-form from the 2024-25 season into their first home win as they take on Mumbai City FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Saturday.

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No BCCI 'communication' over CT games in Pakistan: PCB

Denying any communication from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over India's reluctance to play next year's ICC Champions Trophy matches in Pakistan, as reported by multiple media outlets, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi said that he is yet to hear anything from the Indian board.

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Tim Paine appointed coach for Prime Minister's XI vs India

Former Australia wicketkeeper Tim Paine has been named the head coach of the Prime Minister's XI team for the match against India at the Manuka Oval, starting 30 November, Cricket Australia announced on Friday.

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Javelin star Neeraj Chopra to travel to South Africa to prepare for next season

Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra is set to travel to Potchefstroom, South Africa later in November for training in order to begin preparations for next year's events, the sports ministry which will be funding the 31-day stay, confirmed on Friday.

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