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Union minister reviews Central schemes in Meghalaya
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Union minister reviews Central schemes in Meghalaya

During her tour, Annapurna Devi visited villages in the district, engaging with families at the Transit Home and interacting with pregnant mothers at the Primary Health Centre in Byrnihat

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December 01, 2024
Accept higher compensation, allow industrial park: Telangana CM Revanth
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Accept higher compensation, allow industrial park: Telangana CM Revanth

Blaming the BRS for deceiving the locals in his constituency, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy today tried to convince the farmers to part with their land for the sake of development and urged them to accept a higher amount of compensation for the industrial park coming up at Kodangal.

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December 01, 2024
Punjab Police bust arms smuggling network, eight pistols seized
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Punjab Police bust arms smuggling network, eight pistols seized

In a major blow to arms smuggling networks amidst the ongoing drive to make the state safe and secure, Punjab Police's Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar apprehended two people when they were waiting for another operative to hand over the weapon consignment smuggled from Pakistan, said Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav here on Saturday.

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December 01, 2024
Karnataka Congress expels Gurappa Naidu over sexual harassment charges
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Karnataka Congress expels Gurappa Naidu over sexual harassment charges

The Congress party in Karnataka expelled State General Secretary Gurappa Naidu on Saturday following the charges of sexual harassment surfacing against him.

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December 01, 2024
Bipin C. Babu, CPI-M leader from Alappuzha, joins Kerala BJP
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Bipin C. Babu, CPI-M leader from Alappuzha, joins Kerala BJP

Bipin C. Babu, a senior CPI-M leader from Kerala's Alappuzha district, joined the BJP on Saturday, hailing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's good work and hitting out at the Left for losing its secular outlook.

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December 01, 2024
Ready to start work for people of Wayanad: Priyanka Gandhi
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Ready to start work for people of Wayanad: Priyanka Gandhi

AICC General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi, who on Thursday took oath as the Wayanad MP, reached here on Saturday.

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December 01, 2024
Kerala to crack down on govt staff availing welfare pensions
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Kerala to crack down on govt staff availing welfare pensions

Finance department will take action to recover the full amount distributed to the ineligible people

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December 01, 2024
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239 trainees, including 29 women, graduate from Naval Academy

The Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, hosted its Passing Out Parade (POP) today, marking the culmination of rigorous training for 239 trainees, including Midshipmen from the 107th Indian Naval Academy Course and cadets from various Naval Orientation Courses.

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December 01, 2024
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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