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Jharkhand cabinet expansion: JMM suggests five-on-one formula for ministry distribution

Amid ongoing discussions about the much-anticipated cabinet expansion in Jharkhand, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), the largest constituent of the ruling Mahagathbandhan in the state, has proposed a \"five-on-one\" formula for distributing ministries among alliance partners.

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December 01, 2024
Ajmer dargah survey demand: PUCL to move Supreme Court
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Ajmer dargah survey demand: PUCL to move Supreme Court

The Places of Worship Act, 1991, prohibits altering the religious character of any place of worship

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December 01, 2024
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BSF officials seek shifting zero-line villages as HM Amit Shah calls for increased vigilance

A day after Home Minister Amit Shah called for increased vigilance along the country's eastern border to prevent infiltration, a section of senior Border Security Force (BSF) officials said that unfenced portions of the border with Bangladesh and zero-line villages are a major hindrance in effective border management.

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December 01, 2024
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Jute mill in Raniganj to open after 13 years

Come tomorrow and the Mangalpur Jute Mill in Raniganj will reopen after a gap of almost thirteen years.

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December 01, 2024
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Potato traders threaten strike

Under pressure from the state government, potato traders today threatened to go on an indefinite strike from Monday if the state government does not withdraw the freeze imposed on potato exports and initiate an immediate meeting to resolve the crisis.

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December 01, 2024
CPI voices concern over communal violence against Hindus in Bangladesh
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CPI voices concern over communal violence against Hindus in Bangladesh

Terming the attacks as violations of secular principles, equality, and justice, the CPI warned that such actions pose a significant threat to the communal harmony that underpins Bangladesh's diverse society.

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December 01, 2024
Centre releases ₹1,400 crore fund to West Bengal under PMAY
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Centre releases ₹1,400 crore fund to West Bengal under PMAY

LOP Suvendu Adhikari claimed that Trinamul's panchayat chief at Beldanga in Murshidabad district was allotted 17 houses under the scheme

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December 01, 2024
MoD signs ₹1207.5 cr contract for refit of INS Vikramaditya
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MoD signs ₹1207.5 cr contract for refit of INS Vikramaditya

The Ministry of Defence signed a Rs 1207.5 crore contract with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) today for the Short Refit and Dry Docking (SRDD) of the Indian Navy's aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya.

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December 01, 2024
Downpour lashes Chennai: Cyclone Fengal's landfall near Puducherry early Sunday
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Downpour lashes Chennai: Cyclone Fengal's landfall near Puducherry early Sunday

Ahead of Cyclone Fengal (pronounced 'fenjal') making landfall early on Sunday near the Puducherry coast, Chennai and surrounding districts are pounded by heavy downpour accompanied by gusty winds without any respite.

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December 01, 2024
Man tries to throw liquid on Arvind Kejriwal during Padyatra, detained
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Man tries to throw liquid on Arvind Kejriwal during Padyatra, detained

A man was apprehended by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal's security staff on Saturday when he attempted to throw some liquid, likely water, at Mr Kejriwal during his padyatra ('foot journey').

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December 01, 2024
Poll panel assures Congress it will address its concerns on polling data in Maharashtra polls
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Poll panel assures Congress it will address its concerns on polling data in Maharashtra polls

A day after the Congress alleged serious and grave inconsistencies in the data relating to the polling and counting processes for the recently concluded Assembly elections in Maharashtra, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday assured the party that it would address all its \"legitimate\" concerns.

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December 01, 2024
PCB likely to accept hybrid mode for CT25
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PCB likely to accept hybrid mode for CT25

The Pakistan board has, however, put forward several riders, including that the Pakistan team will play at neutral venues in any ICC tourney hosted by India

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December 01, 2024
Shinde down with 'Saturday night fever' as Maharashtra CM suspense continues
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Shinde down with 'Saturday night fever' as Maharashtra CM suspense continues

Wild speculation and suspense continued because of the Maharashtra CM's name not being announced even on Saturday evening, a week after the thumping victory of the BJP-backed Mahayuti alliance.

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December 01, 2024
Police list 'Jal Swapna' project beneficiaries
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Police list 'Jal Swapna' project beneficiaries

East Burdwan district police kicked off a door-to-door survey on Friday to check whether the beneficiaries were getting piped water or if the middlemen were hijacking the project benefits.

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December 01, 2024
Orientation programme for field investigators
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Orientation programme for field investigators

Siliguri's Pragati College of Education hosted a daylong orientation programme for field investigators on its premises on Friday.

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December 01, 2024
Abhishek slams Centre over Aparajita Bill delay
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Abhishek slams Centre over Aparajita Bill delay

Abhishek replaced this year's annual MP Cup tournament with the Sebaashray healthcare programme due to the gravity of recent events

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December 01, 2024
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Police list 'Jal Swapna' project beneficiaries

East Burdwan district police kicked off a door-to-door survey on Friday to check whether the beneficiaries were getting piped water or if the middlemen were hijacking the project benefits.

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December 01, 2024
Bankura student only Indian selected for prestigious US space & rocket workshop
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Bankura student only Indian selected for prestigious US space & rocket workshop

A Class XII student of MDB DAV School in Bankura, Ayan Deogharia has successfully participated in the prestigious five-day workshop on International Air and Space Programme (IASP) - 2025 from 10-14 November at Alabama in USA.

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December 01, 2024
BJP MLA highlights neglect of Gorkha aspirations
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BJP MLA highlights neglect of Gorkha aspirations

A section of the hill population has expressed its reactions to the central government's decision to convene a meeting of the Joint Working Group/Committee on the tripartite agreement among the Centre, the Tripura government and The Indigenous Progressive Regional Alliance (TIPRA).

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December 01, 2024
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Drive against illegal water connections in West Burdwan

The public health engineering (PHE) department along with Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate (ADPC) has started disconnecting illegal pipeline connections in Asansol region, after directions from chief minister Mamata Banerjee.

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December 01, 2024
Gill 'looking comfortable' on return to nets in Canberra
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Gill 'looking comfortable' on return to nets in Canberra

India's batting coach Abhishek Nayar is keeping a close eye on Shubman Gill

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November 30, 2024
2025 Champions Trophy: ICC board meet adjourned without reaching consensus
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2025 Champions Trophy: ICC board meet adjourned without reaching consensus

The impasse over the 2025 Champions Trophy continued as the all-powerful ICC board failed to reach a consensus after meeting virtually for a little over 20 minutes on Friday.

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November 30, 2024
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Delhi set unique white-ball record; uses all 11 players as bowlers against Manipur

Delhi set a new record in cricket history by becoming the first ever team to deploy all 11 players as bowlers in their Syed Mustaq Ali T20 outing against Manipur at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Friday.

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November 30, 2024
Pujara not keen on reshuffling batting order despite Rohit's return
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Pujara not keen on reshuffling batting order despite Rohit's return

India's Test stalwart Cheteshwar Pujara has voiced his support for KL Rahul to retain his place at the top of the order, even suggesting that Rohit Sharma could move down to No.3 to accommodate him for the day-night Test at the Adelaide Oval, starting December 6.

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November 30, 2024
Hockey: Mizoram, M.P, Haryana win on Day 4
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Hockey: Mizoram, M.P, Haryana win on Day 4

In Pool F, Delhi & Bihar had to share the spoils after playing out a goalless draw

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November 30, 2024
World Chess Championship: Gukesh holds Ding with black pieces in tame Game 4
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World Chess Championship: Gukesh holds Ding with black pieces in tame Game 4

India's Gukesh Dommaraju held reigning champion Ding Liren of China to a draw in Game 4 of their 14-game Final Match in Singapore, overcoming another surprise opening to fight for equality in a game in which both players spent time trying to keep the game going.

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November 30, 2024
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Urvil Patel dedicates century to father

Urvil Patel, a rising potential who went unsold in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction, dedicated his blistering century to his father and also gave credit to veteran Wriddhiman Saha for helping him improve his wicketkeeping skills.

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November 30, 2024
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Swiatek faces doping sanctions, accepts 'one month suspension' from tennis after failed drug test

Five-time Grand Slam champion tennis star Iga Swiatek has accepted a one-month suspension from tennis following a drug test failure in August 2024.

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November 30, 2024
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ED raids premises of Raj Kundra & others in Mumbai, Uttar Pradesh

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has conducted searches at the places linked to businessman Raj Kundra and other persons across Mumbai and some places in Uttar Pradesh, related to a money laundering probe linked to the case regarding alleged dissemination of adult movies, sources said.

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November 30, 2024
Cong asks EC to explain deletion of names from Maha voters' list
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Cong asks EC to explain deletion of names from Maha voters' list

Congress questioned the arbitrary deletion of voters and subsequent addition of others in voter list

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November 30, 2024