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307 Arms Surrendered in Manipur on Last Day

A total of 307 weapons were surrendered in Manipur on Thursday as the seven-day deadline set by Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla for surrender of illegally held arms ended, officials said.

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February 28, 2025
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I YEARN FOR ROLES THAT SPEAK TO THE HUMAN CONDITION: ADRIEN

Back in 2003, Adrien Brody became the youngest recipient of the Best Actor award at the Academy Awards for Roman Polanski's Holocaust war drama The Pianist.

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February 28, 2025
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Trump Upends Washington With Chaos & Consternation

Trump's Sweeping Overhaul of the Federal Government, Volatile Economic Policies, and Erratic Foreign Relations Have Already Created Considerable Anxiety and Uncertainty.

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February 28, 2025
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Security Cover of Some BJP Functionaries in Bengal Removed

The Centre has ordered the removal of security cover of at least two dozen West Bengal-based BJP functionaries, including a former minister of state.

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February 28, 2025
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BJP is manipulating voters' lists with EC 'blessings': Mamata

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party was adding fake voters from other states to the electoral rolls in Bengal with the \"blessings of the Election Commission\" after it used the same strategy to secure victories in Delhi and Maharashtra assembly elections.

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February 28, 2025
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J&K Police Arrest Terror Funding Accused From Delhi

The J&K Police's Counter-Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) arrested a terror activist who was involved in terror funding and was having links with terrorist organisations across the Line of Control.

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February 28, 2025
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India's resolute march towards development

Major transformations across various sectors are successfully reshaping the country's economy, governance, and global presence

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February 28, 2025
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Spotlight on FTA ahead of EU chief's key meetings in India

A meeting of the top leadership of India and the European Union (EU) on Friday is expected to give fresh impetus to efforts to seal an ambitious free trade agreement (FTA), especially after US President Donald Trump's threat to hit the 27-member bloc with 25% tariffs.

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February 28, 2025
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You laugh, you cry, you think — this Reema Kagti film is simply unmissable

In a particularly riveting scene in Superboys of Malegaon, two characters — the director and writer — are fighting over who made their film a hit. In a moment of rage, the writer screams ‘Writer baap hota hai!’ And it feels like the fourth wall has broken, and the one being addressed is our film industry.

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February 28, 2025
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Revised Waqf Bill May Be Introduced in Parliament

The Union government is likely to introduce the revised Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Parliament when the Budget session resumes on March 10, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday.

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February 28, 2025
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Canada, Mexico Tariffs to Go Into Force on March 4: Trump

US President, after keeping decision in limbo, also said that additional 10% tariff on all Chinese imports will come into effect as well

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February 28, 2025
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Mercantilist view of US citizenship

Trump's Gold Card initiative is of a piece with America's ongoing overhaul of migration policies

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February 28, 2025
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Minister to Hold Brainstorming Session for LA28

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday said the government will be holding a brainstorming session inviting a large group of stakeholders in Hyderabad from March 7-9 to devise a strategy for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

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February 28, 2025
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Bangladeshi Students, Who Led Revolution, Launch a New Party

Bangladeshi students who played a key role in overthrowing the government last year have announced a new political party, the latest grouping in heated political jostling ahead of expected elections.

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February 28, 2025
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Sidearm practice time cut down for flat Dubai decks

On a cool Wednesday evening, three pitches were laid out at the ICC academy nets for the Indian batters to practice on ahead of their third league match against New Zealand.

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February 28, 2025
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Trial disposal of Union Carbide waste begins as SC rejects plea

The first trial run for the incineration of toxic waste from the Bhopal Gas tragedy site at Pithampur in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district began on Thursday, hours after the Supreme Court rejected a petition seeking to stall the disposal over concerns of potential health risks to local residents and the possibility of soil and water contamination.

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February 28, 2025
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Two Arrested For Robbing ₹19.51 Lakh From J&K Bank

Two men were arrested for allegedly robbing Rs 19.51 lakh from a bank in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, a police officer said on Thursday.

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February 28, 2025
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₹1L for info on accused as cops intensify search

The Pune Police on Thursday intensified its search for the accused in connection with the rape of a 26-year-old woman inside a bus at Pune's Swargate bus stand on Tuesday morning, even as leaders including deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde called for the death penalty over the heinous crime.

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February 28, 2025
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'COMPLETELY FAILED' ON OCT 7: IDF

An internal Israeli army probe into Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack released on Thursday acknowledged the military's \"complete failure\" to prevent the assault, which killed hundreds of Israelis, a military official said.

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February 28, 2025
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Auto PLI Takes the Slow Track for a Second Year

The disbursals will stay low, despite the large amount set aside

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February 28, 2025
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UGC Issues Draft Norms to Promote Equity in Universities

The Higher Education Institutions Will Set Up Equal Opportunity Centres to Oversee Policies to Eradicate Discrimination

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February 28, 2025
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Punjab: Now, 16 & Above Can Be Treated at OOATS

Until now, addicts below the age of 18 had to be admitted at rehab centres throughout their treatment

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February 28, 2025
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HRY Ex-Minister Blames BJP Govt For Making State Universities Debt-Ridden

Former Haryana finance minister, Sampat Singh on Thursday blamed the BJP government in the state for making a number of state universities debt-ridden.

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February 28, 2025
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Delhi court records witness statement against Tytler

A Delhi court on Thursday recorded the statement of a prosecution witness in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler.

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February 28, 2025
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ANURAG: 'ONE NATION, ONE POLL' WILL ENHANCE GOVERNANCE

Cautioning against visa scams, including promises of jobs in the UK, no requirement of English-language tests (IELTS), exorbitant fees, and other illegal tactics, the British High Commission advised people travelling to the country to verify facts carefully to stay safe.

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February 28, 2025
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NHAI scraps contract for Tarn Taran stretch

Due to Punjab government's failure to acquire land, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has terminated the contract with the firm concerned for construction of the Amritsar-Tarn Taran stretch of the Delhi-Katra Expressway.

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February 28, 2025
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Empathy, the medicine needed in everyday life

A patient recently arrived in my routine OPD for consultation. After examining him and prescribing the necessary medication, I noticed he seemed unusually emotional.

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February 28, 2025
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Saini apprises PM Modi about Haryana's upcoming projects

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on Thursday and briefed him on the state's infrastructure development and upcoming projects, besides providing an update on the implementation of central schemes.

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February 28, 2025
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HC asks if Uttarakhand can review UCC clauses, invite suggestions

THE HC DIRECTED THE STATE TO SUBMIT A COUNTER AFFIDAVIT WITHIN FOUR WEEKS AND LISTED THE PLEAS FOR HEARING ON APRIL 1

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February 28, 2025
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Will back media in navigating its digital transition: Vaishnaw

IT and information and broadcasting minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday addressed the issue of imbalanced revenue sharing between news publishers and technology companies like Google and Meta, asking the Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) to make \"clear policy recommendations\" to facilitate the transition from traditional to digital media.

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February 28, 2025