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Purvanchalis will not forgive Kejriwal: BJP leaders at poll rallies

As part of its aggressive campaign for the upcoming polls, the BJP organised 26 public meetings on Monday.

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January 28, 2025
Manipur is a case of out of mind & out of sight: MP flays centre
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Manipur is a case of out of mind & out of sight: MP flays centre

A panel discussion on challenges and opportunities faced by first-time MPs in an era dominated by social media saw young MPs from both ends of the political spectrum speak their mind on a host of issues.

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January 28, 2025
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Sridhar Vembu steps down as CEO of Zoho

SaaS unicorn Zoho Corp's co-founder Sridhar Vembu will step down as the company's CEO and assume a new role as Chief Scientist.

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January 28, 2025
Selvaraghavan told me not to take characters home, says actor Karthi
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Selvaraghavan told me not to take characters home, says actor Karthi

IT was director Selvaraghavan who advised Meiyazhagan star Karthi to leave his characters behind at the end of a day's shoot.

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January 28, 2025
Modern times call for learning three languages
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Modern times call for learning three languages

Though the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has no official stance on a two-language or three-language policy, RSS' joint general secretary Mukunda CR believes that modern times necessitate learning at least three languages: one's mother tongue, a regional language and a career language.

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January 28, 2025
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BJP slams Kejriwal over Ambedkar statue 'vandalism'; says AAP turned blind eye

A day after miscreants attempted to vandalise Dr BR Ambedkar's statue in Punjab's Amritsar, Delhi BJP leaders on Monday marched with hundreds of party workers towards AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal's residence.

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January 28, 2025
Every family saves ₹30k because of AAP schemes
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Every family saves ₹30k because of AAP schemes

WITH less than 10 days to go for the Delhi polls, AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal addressed a series of public gatherings in South West Delhi on Monday, delivering an account of his government's achievements over the past decade.

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January 28, 2025
AI's Sputnik moment is here: Chinese DeepSeek making waves in Valley
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AI's Sputnik moment is here: Chinese DeepSeek making waves in Valley

CHINESE firm DeepSeek's artificial intelligence chatbot has soared to the top of the Apple Store's download charts, stunning industry insiders and analysts with its ability to match its US competitors.

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January 28, 2025
Smallcap index sheds more than 13% in January
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Smallcap index sheds more than 13% in January

Indices decline over 1% on weak global cues, uncertainty surrounding US trade policy

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January 28, 2025
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Course-correct to achieve the Vishwaguru status: Swamy

ECONOMIST and thinker Subramanian Swamy has urged India to course-correct its economic, foreign, and military policies to achieve Vishwaguru status within the next 15 years.

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January 28, 2025
India, China to resume direct flight service, Mansarovar yatra
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India, China to resume direct flight service, Mansarovar yatra

INDIA and China have agreed upon a slew of people-centric measures to stabilise and rebuild the relationship between two nations following an agreement last October aimed at easing tensions along the border during a two-day visit of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to Beijing that ended on Monday.

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January 28, 2025
India, Indonesia Navy Hold Talks on Security Ties
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India, Indonesia Navy Hold Talks on Security Ties

Discussion on Brahmos deal, to be finalised soon

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January 28, 2025
Data theft gang abducts stock market influencer
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Data theft gang abducts stock market influencer

IN a sophisticated cybercrime operation on the outskirts of Vadodara, criminals posing as cyber cell officers kidnapped a prominent social media influencer and subjected him to digital extortion.

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January 28, 2025
Bumrah & Mandhana Reap Top ICC Awards
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Bumrah & Mandhana Reap Top ICC Awards

JASPRIT Bumrah was named the ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year 2024 while Smriti Mandhana won the ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year honour, the global governing body announced on Monday.

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January 28, 2025
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Delhiites Want 'AAPda-mukt' Capital: Panda

The BJP is optimistic about securing a two-thirds majority, defeating the ruling AAP, national vice-president and Delhi BJP in-charge Baijayant 'Jay' Panda has told this newspaper.

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January 28, 2025
AAP releases manifesto, promises 15 'Kejriwal ki guarantees' for 5 yrs
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AAP releases manifesto, promises 15 'Kejriwal ki guarantees' for 5 yrs

DAYS before the Delhi Assembly elections, AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Monday unveiled its manifesto, promising as many as 15 \"guarantees\" for the next five years if elected to power.

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January 28, 2025
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Waqf Bill Gets JPC Nod With 14 Amendments

Report expected to be tabled in Parliament ahead of February 5 Delhi assembly polls

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January 28, 2025
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Dr Agarwal's IPO price band fixed at ₹382-402

DR Agarwal's Health Care has fixed a price band of ₹382 to ₹402 per equity share for its Initial Public Offering (IPO), which is around ₹3,025 crore at the upper end of the price band.

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January 27, 2025
EV market share will double in 2025
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EV market share will double in 2025

TATA Motors, India's largest electric carmaker, remains unfazed by potential market share pressures despite major competitors - Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra and Hyundai - launching/unveiling their much anticipated electric vehicles (EVs) in recent times.

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January 27, 2025
J&K: Atropine offers hope for Rajouri illness
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J&K: Atropine offers hope for Rajouri illness

IN a major breakthrough, the doctors at GMC Rajouri have administered atropine to treat 11 patients who fell ill from a mysterious illness in Badhal village of J&K's Rajouri.

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January 27, 2025
SINNER IS THE WINNER AGAIN
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SINNER IS THE WINNER AGAIN

World No 1 beats Zverev in straight sets for his second Australian Open title in a row

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January 27, 2025
Why Generate an Investment Rulebook
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Why Generate an Investment Rulebook

India completed 75 years of being a Republic on Sunday. It was no mean achievement for a country that pundits predicted would fail in the 40s and 50s.

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January 27, 2025
LUNAR FEAST'S FORTUNE TELLING
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LUNAR FEAST'S FORTUNE TELLING

As we near the Chinese New Year starting January 29, restaurants have started serving feasts. But what goes into crafting the festive menu? Delhi-NCR's chefs say Chinese legends and cultural symbolism are giving new meaning to their oriental offerings like longevity noodles, prosperity salads, moon cakes and more.

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January 27, 2025
Sanitation worker unfurls tricolour in Jamtara district
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Sanitation worker unfurls tricolour in Jamtara district

FOR the past 25 years, only members of underprivileged sections of society have had the opportunity to unfurl the flag at Patel Chowk in Jamtara.

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January 27, 2025
The Morning Standard

Rain in South California Aids in Putting Out Wildfires

AFTER weeks of windy and dry weather, rain has fallen in parched Southern California and is expected to aid firefighters who are mopping up multiple wildfires.

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January 27, 2025
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FOCUS ON GROWTH TO DEAL WITH THE RUPEE DILEMMA

THE rupee poses a greater challenge for Reserve Bank of India than its perennial growth-versus-inflation dilemma. The rupee has fallen by around 3 percent in the past year.

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January 27, 2025
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26/11 CO-CONSPIRATOR'S EXTRADITION TO UNPEEL ROLE OF PAK DEEP STATE

WITH the US Supreme Court rejecting 26/11 co-conspirator Tahawwur Rana's appeal against extradition, the Canadian national of Pakistani origin will shortly face trial in India.

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January 27, 2025
The Morning Standard

Rajasthan faces snakebite antivenom medicine crisis

RAJASTHAN is grappling with a serious snakebite crisis, as the medicines available in state hospitals are proving ineffective in neutralizing the venom of desert snakes.

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January 27, 2025
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai as Bollywood complements diplomacy at Prez's dinner
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Kuch Kuch Hota Hai as Bollywood complements diplomacy at Prez's dinner

INDONESIAN President Prabowo Subianto, who was the chief guest at the Republic Day parade, was at his humorous best when he declared his love for Indian film music during the state banquet hosted in his honour by President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday night.

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January 27, 2025
Prosecutors Indict Yoon, Calling His Martial Law Declaration a Rebellion
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Prosecutors Indict Yoon, Calling His Martial Law Declaration a Rebellion

SOUTH Korean prosecutors on Sunday indicted impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on rebellion in connection with his short-lived imposition of martial law, a criminal charge that could incur the death penalty or life imprisonment if convicted.

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January 27, 2025