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PM Modi meets 31 world leaders in three-nation tour
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PM Modi meets 31 world leaders in three-nation tour

In Brazil, the Prime Minister also had informal interactions with leaders of Singapore

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November 23, 2024
J&K sets up cabinet sub-committee to take holistic view of government jobs reservation
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J&K sets up cabinet sub-committee to take holistic view of government jobs reservation

The first cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah here on Friday decided to set up a 3-member cabinet sub-committee to engage with all stakeholders on the issue of reservation in government jobs and take a holistic view on rationalization of reservation that is being demanded by the unemployed youth.

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November 23, 2024
Adani row: Both KTR & Naidu demand action
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Adani row: Both KTR & Naidu demand action

Naidu promised action conceding that the bribe scandal has dented the state's reputation

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November 23, 2024
Exit poll predictions will be proven wrong, says Dy CM Shivakumar
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Exit poll predictions will be proven wrong, says Dy CM Shivakumar

Karnataka state Congress President and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has said that all exit poll predictions regarding the Maharashtra Assembly election and Karnataka bypolls will be proven wrong and the Congress party will emerge victorious.

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November 23, 2024
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Full of falsehoods: Cong on Nadda's letter to Kharge

Congress on Friday said BJP national president JP Nadda's letter to party chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Manipur situation was full of \"falsehoods\".

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November 23, 2024
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CPM rules out the resignation of Saji Cherian

A day after the Kerala High Court ordered a Crime Branch investigation into the remarks made by Minister for Fisheries, Culture and Youth Affairs, Saji Cherian, which allegedly disrespected the Constitution of India, the CPI-M has decided not to seek his resignation.

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November 23, 2024
Gyanvapi: SC notice on plea for ASI survey of sealed area
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Gyanvapi: SC notice on plea for ASI survey of sealed area

Earlier the top court had put on hold the carbon dating of the 'Shivling'

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November 23, 2024
Security forces deliver major blow to Maoists in Chhattisgarh
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Security forces deliver major blow to Maoists in Chhattisgarh

The security forces in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district eliminated 10 Maoist insurgents in a fierce gunfight in the dense forests of Bheji village located in Konta taluka of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada.

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November 23, 2024
Railways to run 3000 special trains, 10,000 regular ones for Mahakumbh
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Railways to run 3000 special trains, 10,000 regular ones for Mahakumbh

Railways has made preparations to run around 3000 special trains during the Mahakumbh at Prayagraj starting from coming mid-January.

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November 23, 2024
KMC mulls closing parks after late hours to curb crime
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KMC mulls closing parks after late hours to curb crime

The councillor of ward 12 proposed to close the gates of the KMC parks at night

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November 23, 2024
Calcutta HC stays order on demolition of hotels in sea resort Mandarmani
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Calcutta HC stays order on demolition of hotels in sea resort Mandarmani

A single judge Bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Friday, put an interim stay on a notification from the District Magistrate's office in West Bengal's East Midnapore district on the demolition of 140 hotels, resorts and lodges on the seaside of the popular coastal tourist hub of Mandarmani.

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November 23, 2024
Mayurjharna elephant reserve project gets fresh momentum
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Mayurjharna elephant reserve project gets fresh momentum

Two decades after its initial announcement, the Mayurjharna Elephant Reserve remains a contentious issue, with progress stalled for years despite the region's escalating human-elephant conflict.

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November 23, 2024
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CPM in Bengal to hire experts to give party, campaigns more structured shape

KOLKATA, 22 NOVEMBER

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November 23, 2024
TMC working committee meeting on Monday
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TMC working committee meeting on Monday

The meeting will also discuss the draft reshuffle plan by Abhishek Banerjee

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November 23, 2024
Bypolls: TMC confident of clean sweep
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Bypolls: TMC confident of clean sweep

With announcement of results of bypolls in six Assemblies in West Bengal scheduled on Saturday, the electoral prospects of the ruling Trinamul Congress and the will be decided.

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November 23, 2024
Bengal bullish after German company opens India office in city
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Bengal bullish after German company opens India office in city

Wienstroth Wärmebehandlungstechnik GmbH, heat treatment specialists, announced the launch of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Wienstroth Furnaces India Private Limited, with its first office at Rajarhat on Friday.

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November 23, 2024
Fake job racketeer nabbed by RPF
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Fake job racketeer nabbed by RPF

Railway Protection Force and the Eastern Railway's vigilance team apprehended a fake job racketeer yesterday at Old Koilaghat Building.

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November 23, 2024
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Government takes guard against Kanyashree portal

After a series of incidents regarding tablet money being channeled to other accounts, under the Taruner Swapna scheme, the state government has asked all the districts to put in place several technical safeguards to protect the money under the Kanyashree scheme.

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November 23, 2024
IIT Kharagpur launches startup accelerator programme
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IIT Kharagpur launches startup accelerator programme

In a landmark initiative to ignite innovation and foster entrepreneurship, the Rajendra Mishra School of Engineering Entrepreneurship at IIT Kharagpur has partnered with z21 Ventures, an early-stage, operator-led venture capital firm established by IIT Kharagpur alumni.

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November 23, 2024
Bengal-J'khand border sealed to halt unscrupulous potato traders
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Bengal-J'khand border sealed to halt unscrupulous potato traders

The state government prevented movement of potato-laden trucks through the interstate border

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November 23, 2024
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SI Meghnad Mondal promoted as OC of Andal PS

Sub-inspector Meghnad Mondal of Sripur police outpost in Jamuria has been rewarded and promoted as the new officer in-charge of Andal police station.

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November 23, 2024
Minister's push for Misti Hub in N Bengal
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Minister's push for Misti Hub in N Bengal

Arup Roy, the minister in charge of food processing industries and horticulture, has instructed officials to initiate plans for establishing a Misti Hub to showcase the finest sweets from north Bengal.

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November 23, 2024
State's first green road in East Burdwan
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State's first green road in East Burdwan

After having the state's first blue road, East Burdwan now has a green road, a pioneering effort in Bengal, which is now set to be opened for public use.

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November 23, 2024
BSF intercepts Bangladeshi Woman Crossing border
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BSF intercepts Bangladeshi Woman Crossing border

Amid rising tensions in Bangladesh, reports suggest that some individuals are attempting to cross the India-Bangladesh border illegally, seeking to settle in India.

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November 23, 2024
Counting of votes for Maha, J'khand today
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Counting of votes for Maha, J'khand today

The counting across all the centres in both the states will begin at 8am

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November 23, 2024
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Delhi pollution: SC orders govt, police to set up 113 checkposts

Expressing dissatisfaction with the steps taken to control and combat toxic air pollution in the national capital, the Supreme Court on Friday directed the Delhi government and police to immediately set up checkpoints at all 113 entry points to the city to monitor the entry of trucks carrying only essential supplies.

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November 23, 2024
Canada denies linking PM Modi, Jaishankar, Doval with Nijjar killing
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Canada denies linking PM Modi, Jaishankar, Doval with Nijjar killing

Canada has denied media reports suggesting that it sought to link Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval with the killing of 'Khalistan' supporter Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

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November 23, 2024
Pat Cummins Affirms Australia Prepared To Face India In Perth
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Pat Cummins Affirms Australia Prepared To Face India In Perth

Australia captain Pat Cummins exuded confidence in his side's preparations and brushed away concerns of going against new faces in the Indian camp because of a sense of "familiarity".

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November 22, 2024
Bumrah Opens Up On Test Captaincy Ambitions Ahead Of BGT Opener In Perth
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Bumrah Opens Up On Test Captaincy Ambitions Ahead Of BGT Opener In Perth

Battle lines drawn for epic contest, India, Australia set to renew rivalry with WTC final berth up for grabs

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November 22, 2024
Revolutionising cardiac care with a leadless pacemaker
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Revolutionising cardiac care with a leadless pacemaker

Cardio health continues to be one of the most pressing concerns in global healthcare.

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November 22, 2024