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58 people killed in Israeli air strikes

GAZA'S civil defence agency said a series of Israeli air strikes on Thursday killed at least 58 people, including 12 guards securing aid trucks, while the military said it targeted militants planning to hijack the vehicles.

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December 14, 2024
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Four desis among Biden's pardon picks

FOUR Indian-Americans facing sentences ranging from 17 years to life imprisonment are among nearly 1,500 people granted clemency by President Joe Biden.

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December 14, 2024
BIDEN UNVEILS STRATEGY TO FIGHT ISLAMOPHOBIA
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BIDEN UNVEILS STRATEGY TO FIGHT ISLAMOPHOBIA

WHITE House has announced what it called the first-ever national strategy to counter Islamophobia, detailing more than 100 steps federal officials can take to curb hate, violence, bias and discrimination against Muslims and Arab Americans.

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December 14, 2024
Massive Russian aerial attack on Ukraine
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Massive Russian aerial attack on Ukraine

Power infrastructure targeted using dozens and cruise missiles sparking fears of electricity outage amid bitter winter

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December 14, 2024
Thousands in Syria celebrate Assad's fall
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Thousands in Syria celebrate Assad's fall

THOUSANDS of Syrians gathered Friday in Damascus' historic main mosque for the first Muslim Friday prayers since the downfall of former President Bashar Assad, while giant crowds celebrated in the capital's largest square.

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December 14, 2024
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8 detained for gang-raping Assam woman

A woman was allegedly gang-raped in Guwahati and eight of the nine people involved have been detained, said police.

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December 14, 2024
Fadnavis makes Maha pitch, says will make economy $1 tn by '30
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Fadnavis makes Maha pitch, says will make economy $1 tn by '30

CHIEF Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said Maharashtra will be a trillion dollar economy by 2028-30 and play a key role in India's growth story under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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December 14, 2024
Satellite phones for trekkers in J&K mountains
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Satellite phones for trekkers in J&K mountains

THE Jammu and Kashmir authorities would soon permit use of satellite phones in Valley's high-altitude ridges to ensure trekkers stay connected and avoid any untoward incident in the mountains.

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December 14, 2024
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4 back-to-back suicides in 24 hrs rock MP; BJP & Cong leaders among dead

Couple found dead

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December 14, 2024
No dearth of Central grants, yet jobs in Gujarat take a hit: Data
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No dearth of Central grants, yet jobs in Gujarat take a hit: Data

Employment dip

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December 14, 2024
Mahakumbh a spectacle of unity
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Mahakumbh a spectacle of unity

PM launches projects worth 5.5K cr during his Prayagraj visit ahead of religious congregation

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December 14, 2024
House adjourned twice during Constitution debate
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House adjourned twice during Constitution debate

THE proceedings of the Lok Sabha were adjourned twice after a row over Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra's reference to the death of judge BH Loya \"long before his time\".

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December 14, 2024
Chirag says will focus more on Bihar, contest assembly polls in 2030
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Chirag says will focus more on Bihar, contest assembly polls in 2030

UNION minister and LJP (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan on Friday said he will focus more on Bihar in the days to come and also contest assembly elections in 2030 to be elected as a member of the House.

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December 14, 2024
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Oppn MPs submit notice to impeach Allahabad judge

AS many as 55 Opposition MPs on Friday moved a notice in the Rajya Sabha calling for the impeachment of Allahabad High Court Judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav over his alleged remarks at an event organised by the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP).

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December 14, 2024
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Shortage of IAS, IPS officers slows decision-making process

THE country's administrative and police services have been gripped by a significant shortage of civil servants, official data showed.

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December 14, 2024
91 dists face high drought risks, 51 flood: Report
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91 dists face high drought risks, 51 flood: Report

INDIA'S 91 districts face high risks of drought, 51 districts are at high flood risks and 11 face \"very high\" risks of both, a new report released by the department of science and technology says, emphasizing the need for immediate interventions to address challenges posed by climate change.

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December 14, 2024
Of 9.5L CAPF personnel, only 42K availed 100-day leave in 4 yrs, House told
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Of 9.5L CAPF personnel, only 42K availed 100-day leave in 4 yrs, House told

NEARLY 42,000 Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles personnel have availed of 100-day leaves between 2020 and October 2024, data compiled by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has revealed.

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December 14, 2024
LET'S STOP SPEAKING IN TONGUES ABOUT ENGLISH
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LET'S STOP SPEAKING IN TONGUES ABOUT ENGLISH

HERE is a funny line in the BBC comedy series, To the Manor Born, when a feudal aristocrat fallen on difficult days sells her country mansion to a Czech-born tycoon.

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December 14, 2024
PM to chair national conference of chief secretaries on Dec 14 and 15
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PM to chair national conference of chief secretaries on Dec 14 and 15

THE fourth three-day National Conference of Chief Secretaries (NCCS) commenced on December 13 in the national capital, focusing on establishing a unified development agenda and a blueprint for cohesive action in collaboration with the states.

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December 14, 2024
READ THE DANGER SIGNALS BLINKING ON ECONOMIC HORIZON
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READ THE DANGER SIGNALS BLINKING ON ECONOMIC HORIZON

We must realise corporate tax cuts don't create jobs to the extent hoped for. With the supply side failing to spur growth, we need to stimulate demand

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December 14, 2024
AUDIENCE APPRECIATION SETS IFFK APART, SAYS SHABANA AZMI
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AUDIENCE APPRECIATION SETS IFFK APART, SAYS SHABANA AZMI

A note of appreciation to the impeccable taste of the Kerala audience, award-winning actress Shabana Azmi said the International Film Festival of Kerala remains one of the most important film festivals in the country because of the tradition of appreciating art in the state.

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December 14, 2024
To feature 67 films today
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To feature 67 films today

THE state capital on Friday woke up to the 29th edition of the eight-day-long International Film Festival of Kerala.

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December 14, 2024
To feature 67 films today
The New Indian Express Kannur

To feature 67 films today

Award-winning actress Shabana Azmi said the International Film Festival of Kerala remains one of the most important film festivals in the country because of the tradition of appreciating art in the state.

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December 14, 2024
Director Balachandra Kumar passes away
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Director Balachandra Kumar passes away

FILM director P Balachandra Kumar, whose revelations against actor Dileep led the police to conduct further probe into the 2017 actor abduction and assault case, passed away due to renal ailments at a private hospital in Chengannur on Friday.

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December 14, 2024
Anand Mahindra lavishes praise on Water Metro
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Anand Mahindra lavishes praise on Water Metro

BUSINESS tycoon Anand Mahindra has taken to social media platform 'X' to extol Kochi, especially its Water Metro system.

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December 14, 2024
The New Indian Express Kannur

Action plan to be formed to address rising accident cases

IN the wake of the accident in Panayampadam, which claimed the lives of four students, an emergency meeting chaired by Minister K Krishnankutty decided to conduct an inspection on December 14.

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December 14, 2024
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IAF bills Kerala for airlifting during Wayanad landslide

EVEN as the state has been demanding the Centre to provide financial assistance over the Wayanad landslide, the Air Force has asked the state government to pay the bill for rescue operations during the landslide.

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December 14, 2024
HC: Ban 'politricks', not student politics in colleges
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HC: Ban 'politricks', not student politics in colleges

Says police don't need principal's nod to intervene during law & order situation in colleges; will not tolerate issues disrupting academics

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December 14, 2024
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Failure to provide proper rehab: UDF to shed soft stance towards state govt

THE Opposition UDF plans to reconsider the unconditional support extended to the LDF government in its effort to rebuild Wayanad and rehabilitate survivors.

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December 14, 2024
The New Indian Express Kannur

Malappuram to strictly enforce ban on plastics

The district administration has decided to strictly enforce the restriction on banned plastics and take strong action against those who dump waste in public spaces.

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December 14, 2024