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Kerala court acquits three RSS workers

A Kerala court on Saturday acquitted three RSS activists in a case relating to the murder of a Madrassa teacher inside a mosque in the district in 2017. The accused had spent seven years in jail without bail.

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March 31, 2024
Navy rescues Iranian vessel, frees 23 Pak crew members
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Navy rescues Iranian vessel, frees 23 Pak crew members

The Indian Navy has freed an Iranian fishing vessel that was hijacked by pirates and rescued its crew of 23 Pakistani nationals, following coercive tactical \"intense measures\" as part of an antipiracy operation at sea that lasted for more than 12 hours, officials said.

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March 31, 2024
For BJP, it's women 'Raj', Congress left behind in LS
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For BJP, it's women 'Raj', Congress left behind in LS

Apart from women, both parties have shown faith in young candidates

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March 31, 2024
Flying squad uncover massive electricity theft in Satpur
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Flying squad uncover massive electricity theft in Satpur

In a significant development, the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Corporation Limited (MSEDCL), or Mahavitaran, recently conducted a raid in the Satpur area of Nashik, uncovering cases of rampant electricity theft.

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March 31, 2024
Ruckus in Maratha meeting on LS candidature
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Ruckus in Maratha meeting on LS candidature

A confrontation broke out between some members of the Maratha community during a meeting organised to decide candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district in Maharashtra, police said.

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March 31, 2024
SHIVTARE WITHDRAWS FROM BARAMATI LOK SABHA RACE
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SHIVTARE WITHDRAWS FROM BARAMATI LOK SABHA RACE

Shiv Sena leader Vijay Shivtare, who had declared that he would contest the Lok Sabha polls as an independent candidate from the Baramati constituency, changed his stand on Saturday.

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March 31, 2024
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13 caught shooting porn in bungalow near Lonavala

Five women and a teen among accused; they were making adult content for subscription-based OTT apps; equipment worth ₹6.72 lakh seized

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March 31, 2024
Mumbai charm missing, says biker returning after 24 years
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Mumbai charm missing, says biker returning after 24 years

Just like everybody, who has a different interpretation of Mumbai, the city of dreams, Anil Gautam felt that the metropolis has undergone a drastic sea change since his visit in 2000. Hailing from Jaipur, the 62-year-old is better known as 'man on motorcycle' because of his extensive travel, covering the country's length and breadth, on an adventure bike. Founder of an NGO involved in raising awareness on road safety, Gautam recently took a ride around the city.

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March 31, 2024
Uncle-nephew out with 1st lists
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Uncle-nephew out with 1st lists

Both the NCPs took their own sweet time to declare candidates; their respective allies have declared 2nd lists

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March 31, 2024
'Friendly contest' between RJD, Cong?
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'Friendly contest' between RJD, Cong?

As his traditional Purnia seat goes to Lalu party, new joinee in GOP Pappu Yadav to contest as independent

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March 31, 2024
Nehwal smashes misogynist remark
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Nehwal smashes misogynist remark

Star badminton player Saina Nehwal criticised Davanagere (South) Congress MLA Shyamanur Shivashankarappa for his misogynist comments Saturday and questioned what the Congress preferred when she won medals for the country.

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March 31, 2024
Modi washing machine washes best
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Modi washing machine washes best

CONGRESS SPOOFS PRAFUL PATEL CLEAN CHIT

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March 31, 2024
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Man held for raping minor

Dadar police has arrested a taxi driver for allegedly raping a mentally challenged minor girl, an official said on Saturday.

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March 31, 2024
Mukhtar Ansari laid to rest in grave dug by Hindu labourers
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Mukhtar Ansari laid to rest in grave dug by Hindu labourers

In a poignant display of unity transcending religious divides, three Hindu laborers Nagina, Sanjay, and Girdhari came together with the Ansari family to prepare the final resting place for mafia don Mukhtar Ansari in the ancestral graveyard.

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March 31, 2024
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Bharat Ratnas: four yesterday, one today

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday conferred the Bharat Ratna on former prime ministers PV Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, two-time former Bihar chief minister Karpoori Thakur, and agriculture scientist MS Swaminathan posthumously at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here.

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March 31, 2024
ED grills AAP's Gahlot
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ED grills AAP's Gahlot

Delhi's Transport Minister says he answered all questions asked of him over five hours

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March 31, 2024
Piyush Goyal stirs hornet's nest over relocation quip
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Piyush Goyal stirs hornet's nest over relocation quip

Union minister and BJP candidate from Mumbai North Piyush Goyal has unwittingly given a big stick to the opposition to beat his party by declaring that all slums in Mumbai would be relocated to salt pan lands.

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March 31, 2024
VIJENDER SINGH TO TAKE ON DREAM GIRL
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VIJENDER SINGH TO TAKE ON DREAM GIRL

For the Mathura Lok Sabha seat boxing sensation Vijender Singh will be contesting against incumbent BJP candidate Hema Malini aka Dream Girl.

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March 31, 2024
Pawar vs Pawar in Baramati
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Pawar vs Pawar in Baramati

With Ajit Pawar's wife Sunetra taking on Sharad Pawar's daughter Supriya Sule, the real tussle is between the uncle and the nephew

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March 31, 2024
Outrage over global award to photo
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Outrage over global award to photo

A sickening image of Hamas terrorists parading a slain woman's nearly naked body through the streets of Gaza has been awarded a prestigious photo-of-the-year prize - sparking fierce outrage from those who slammed the win as \"an outrageous desecration of Jewish life,\" reports New York Post.

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March 30, 2024
KERALA BISHOPS' MESSAGE PRE-POLL DAMPENER FOR BJP
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KERALA BISHOPS' MESSAGE PRE-POLL DAMPENER FOR BJP

The prospects of the BJP weaning away the Christian vote in Kerala don't look too bright if one were to go strictly by the message emitted by the bishops on the occasion of Friday.

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March 30, 2024
WE DON'T NEED A TUTORIAL: VP
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WE DON'T NEED A TUTORIAL: VP

India is a unique democracy and does not need lessons on the rule of law, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Friday after Germany, the US and the UN commented on the arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwith a wal.

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March 30, 2024
China offers Pak help to rein in terror
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China offers Pak help to rein in terror

After five Chinese nationals were killed in a suicide blast in Besham in Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, Beijing has offered help to Islamabad to contain terrorism.

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March 30, 2024
UN turn to sermonise on elections
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UN turn to sermonise on elections

A spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said we very much \"hope\" that in India and any country that is having elections, people's \"political and civil rights\" are \"protected\" and everyone is able to vote in a \"free and fair\" atmosphere.

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March 30, 2024
HC doubles compensation for kin of dead driver
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HC doubles compensation for kin of dead driver

If a truck’s brake lights or tail lights are not working and it is rear-ended by a car, it would be considered solely the negligence of the truck driver which caused the accident and the vehicle driver is not liable for any negligence contributing to the collision, the Bombay High Court has held.

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March 30, 2024
Probe into Ansari death after 'slow poison' din
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Probe into Ansari death after 'slow poison' din

A chief judicial magistrate's court in Uttar Pradesh's Banda has initiated a judicial inquiry into the demise of gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari and a comprehensive probe report will be submitted within a month.

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March 30, 2024
ON CRUTCHES, CONGRESS GETS KICK IN THE PANTS
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ON CRUTCHES, CONGRESS GETS KICK IN THE PANTS

Party told to cough up X1823 crore in taxes

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March 30, 2024
RUTHLESS KNIGHTS WIN BIG
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RUTHLESS KNIGHTS WIN BIG

Venkatesh Iyer’s half-century and a flying start by openers Sunil Narine and Phil Salt powered KKR to a resounding 7-wicket win over RCB

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March 30, 2024
War a real threat, Europe is not ready: Poland PM
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War a real threat, Europe is not ready: Poland PM

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has delivered a blunt warning that Europe has entered a “pre-war era” and if Ukraine is defeated by Russia, nobody in Europe will be able to feel safe.

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March 30, 2024
Cong MLA from Amarwara joins ruling party
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Cong MLA from Amarwara joins ruling party

The BJP has struck a severe blow to former chief minister Kamal Nath in Chhindwara. The BJP admitted Congress legislator from Amarwara, Kamlesh Shah, into the party on Friday. Shah considered very close to Nath won the assembly election for the third time in a row.

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March 30, 2024