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Viet Nam's defence diplomacy

In the 1980s, Viet Nam began demobilising its forces and modernising its military, prioritising the navy and air force.

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January 01, 2025
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2024: India Achieved Breakthroughs in Technologies, Futuristic Projects

India has been breaking barriers, from rolling out 5G networks to developing four Made-in-India Covid vaccines

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January 01, 2025
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Cong slams BJP over Rane's Kerala remarks, demands his dismissal

Senior Congress leader KC Venugopal on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the BJP after Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane reportedly compared Kerala to \"mini Pakistan\", saying it shows that the saffron party has deep-rooted \"animosity\" for the people of the Southern state.

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January 01, 2025
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Controversies Dominated Year 2024 in Telangana

From phone-tapping allegations to the demolition of actor Nagarjuna's convention center, and from a Telangana minister's offensive comments on Naga Chaitanya-Samantha Ruth Prabhu's divorce to the arrest of actor Allu Arjun for a stampede at a theatre, controversies dominated 2024 in Telangana.

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January 01, 2025
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HC extends relief to KTR from arrest

High Court directed the ACB not to arrest him till the verdict was pronounced

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January 01, 2025
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Maha minister's Pakistan remark on Kerala highly inflammatory; shows Sangh Parivar's basic approach towards state: CM Vijayan

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan Tuesday condemned BJP leader and Maharashtra's Fisheries and Ports Minister Nitesh Rane's statement calling Kerala a \"mini Pakistan\" describing it as extremely vexing and inflammatory.

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January 01, 2025
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TN Varsity Sexual Assault Case: BJP Padayatra to Press for Justice

Continuing to keep up the heat on the DMK government of MK Stalin over the sexual assault of a girl student in the prestigious Anna University, in the heart of Chennai, the BJP on Tuesday announced a padayatra from Madurai to press for justice for the victim.

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January 01, 2025
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TN govt cancels Smart Meter contract to Adani over pricing issue

In a significant development, the Tamil Nadu government has cancelled a global tender for smart meters procurement despite Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) being the lowest bidder.

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January 01, 2025
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Odisha gets Rs 408 crore Central grants for PM-USHA programme

The Centre has sanctioned Rs 408.7 crores towards the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) programme for the strengthening of the infrastructure, human resource development, research and skill-building initiatives in universities and colleges in the State, said Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj on Tuesday.

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January 01, 2025
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Vigilance Logs 50% Conviction Rate in Corruption Cases, 80% in DA Cases 2024

The anti-corruption vigilance wing of State police has logged an impressive 50% conviction rate in the corruption cases in 2024, while the rate of conviction in Disproportionate Asset (DA) cases stood at 80%, said officials on Tuesday.

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January 01, 2025
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Situation is dire, farmer suicides have been reported: Naveen

In a heartfelt display of concern for the farming community, Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday visited areas severely affected by unseasonal rains that have wreaked havoc on crops, leaving farmers devastated.

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January 01, 2025
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Senior scientist loses Rs 1.68 Cr. in digital arrest case

Fraudsters held from Chennai, Kozhikode

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January 01, 2025
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Police Nab 4 Inter-State Robbers

Rourkela police have arrested four robbers and recovered most of the stolen goods. The gang was active in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh besides Odisha.

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January 01, 2025
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PBD: Prez of Trinidad & Tobago to be chief guest

President of Trinidad and Tobago, Christine Carla Kangaloo will be the chief guest of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas to be held here from 8 to 10 January, said Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday.

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January 01, 2025
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Zeenat to be released in soft enclosure in Similipal

Authorities of Similipal Tiger Reserve have decided to release tigress Zeenat in a soft enclosure which earlier was occupied by tigress Jamuna in Similipal.

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January 01, 2025
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Multiple facilities inaugurated at RSP BFs

Atanu Bhowmick, Director In-Charge (DIC) inaugurated multiple facilities at Blast Furnace 1 (BF-1) and Blast Furnace 5 (BF-5).

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January 01, 2025
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Vedanta Sports Program's Archer Sanjay Majhi Shines

Sanjay Majhi, a promising young archer from Vedanta Sports Program, won a bronze medal in the Indian Round category at the prestigious NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation) Senior National Archery Championship 2024.

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January 01, 2025
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RSP accords farewell to Atanu Bhowmick

Senior officers of Rourkela Steel Plant accorded a heartfelt farewell to Mr. Atanu Bhowmick, Director In-Charge (DIC) on Tuesday.

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January 01, 2025
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TAC Meeting Calls for Broader Discussion on Draft PESA Rules

The first meeting of the newly constituted Tribes Advisory Council (TAC) held on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi rejected the proposal made earlier in 2023 facilitating transfer of tribal land.

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January 01, 2025
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Another accused arrested for assaulting two tribal women

The number of arrests in the highly sensitive case with communal undertones went up to four with Balasore police nabbing one Badal Kumar Panda on Tuesday.

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January 01, 2025
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We are determined to work even harder in 2025: PM Modi

2024 was a year of progress, unity and steps towards a Vikshit Bharat: MyGovIndia

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January 01, 2025
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Manipur CM Apologises for Ethnic Violence, Calls for Unity in the Year 2025

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday issued a heartfelt apology to the people of the state for the ethnic violence and unrest that erupted in May 2023 and continues to persist, leading to loss of hundreds of lives, widespread displacement, and prolonged tension.

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January 01, 2025
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Rewind 2024: Year of disappointments and controversies for Indian wrestling

Since the legendary Sushil Kumar emerged triumphant at the 2012 Olympics in Beijing, Indian wrestlers have had a massive impact at the international level.

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December 31, 2024
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'Most influential player': Cummins praises Bumrah

Australia captain Pat Cummins showered praise on the talisman pacer Jasprit Bumrah and said that the 31-year-old has been the \"most influential player\" for India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.

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December 31, 2024
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Bumrah in Shortlist for ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year

India's pace maestro among list of nominees following impressive run across all formats in 2024

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December 31, 2024
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After MCG Debacle, Rohit Looks Forward to Sydney Redemption

The 184-run defeat in the Boxing Day Test has put India in a must-win situation ahead of the New Year's Test in Sydney, to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which they have held for more than a decade now.

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December 31, 2024
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AC Milan Appoint Sergio Conceicao as Head Coach

AC Milan have appointed Sergio Conceicao as the head coach of the club on a contract valid until June 2026.

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December 31, 2024
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Britain star Wallace extolls HIL's role in shaping Indian hockey

After the highly anticipated return of the Hockey India League (HIL), the excitement surrounding Indian hockey is palpable.

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December 31, 2024
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'No chance': Guardiola unsure of City's chances

Even after marking his 500th game in charge of Manchester City with a much-needed victory, Pep Guardiola insisted his team has \"no chance\" of winning a fifth straight Premier League title.

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December 31, 2024
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Djokovic, Kyrgios Light Up Brisbane With Stunning Doubles Win

Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios teamed up to defeat Alexander Erler and Andreas Mies 6-4, 6-7(4), 10-8 in the men's double of Brisbane International, an ATP 250 event at Pat Rafter Arena on Monday.

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December 31, 2024