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UKPM assures India on concerns about Khalistani elements
The Statesman

UKPM assures India on concerns about Khalistani elements

Asserting that no form of extremism or violence is acceptable in the United Kingdom, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said that his government is working closely with the Indian government to particularly tackle proKhalistan extremism and it will not be tolerated.

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September 09, 2023
PM Modi, Joe Biden reaffirm India, USA's enduring ties
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PM Modi, Joe Biden reaffirm India, USA's enduring ties

In bilateralahead of G20 Summit, leaders stress importance of free, open Indo-Pacific

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September 09, 2023
TMC office, police station ransacked in Murshidabad after Cong workers clash with cops
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TMC office, police station ransacked in Murshidabad after Cong workers clash with cops

Raninagar in West Bengal's Murshidabad district turned into a virtual battlefield on Friday after Congress workers allegedly ransacked the local police station and a party office of the ruling Trinamuol Congress.

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September 09, 2023
After proposal from MLA, govt mulls minizooin Bolpur
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After proposal from MLA, govt mulls minizooin Bolpur

One of the biggest destinations of tourism in West Bengal, Bolpur-Santiniketan is all set to get another new attraction.

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September 09, 2023
Trinamul regains Dhupguri Assembly seat
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Trinamul regains Dhupguri Assembly seat

After its candidate NirmalChandraRoy won in bypollafter a neck-and-neck fight with the BJP; CM Mamata thanked the people of the constituency

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September 09, 2023
A G20 Of Many Firsts: India's Remarkable Impact On The G20
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A G20 Of Many Firsts: India's Remarkable Impact On The G20

Poila Baishak which is the Bengali New Year Day will be celebrated as the official Foundation Day of West Bengal. The West Bengal Legislative Assembly passed the resolution this afternoon.

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September 08, 2023
Asia Cup: KL Back In Nets, Likely To Return Against Pak
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Asia Cup: KL Back In Nets, Likely To Return Against Pak

Having recovered from a quadriceps surgery after hurting his thigh during the Indian Premier League (IPL) in May and a subsequent groin injury that he suffered just before the ongoing Asia Cup, injury prone batter KL Rahul had his first session at the Nondescripts Cricket Club indoor nets in Colombo on Thursday.

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September 08, 2023
US Open: Carlos Alcaraz storms into semi-finals
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US Open: Carlos Alcaraz storms into semi-finals

The 20-year-old will now face 2021 US Open champion Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals

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September 08, 2023
Sunak faces new vote to fill seat after Pincher resigns
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Sunak faces new vote to fill seat after Pincher resigns

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces another difficult vote to fill a vacant seat in parliament after a lawmaker who was given an eight-week suspension for groping two men at a London club last year announced he plans to resign.

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September 08, 2023
Ukrainian air defences banking on newer weapons systems
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Ukrainian air defences banking on newer weapons systems

Most of last winter's damage has been repaired and Kyiv has bolstered its air defences

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September 08, 2023
Japan launches rocket carrying lunar lander & X-ray telescope to explore origins of universe
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Japan launches rocket carrying lunar lander & X-ray telescope to explore origins of universe

Japan launched a rocket Thursday carrying an X-ray telescope that will explore the origins of the universe as well as a small lunar lander.

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September 08, 2023
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Gotabaya denies charges over Easter Sunday killings

To claim that a group of Islamic extremists launched suicide attacks in order to make me president is absurd, says former Sri Lankan President

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September 08, 2023
Tomato leads 24 pc shoot in veg-thali prices in August compared to last year
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Tomato leads 24 pc shoot in veg-thali prices in August compared to last year

According to a latest report by CRISIL, vegetarian thali in India was priced 24% more in August 2023 as compared to the same month in last year.

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September 08, 2023
Post 2024 elections, India's policy likely to tilt towards faster economic expansion: Barclays
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Post 2024 elections, India's policy likely to tilt towards faster economic expansion: Barclays

After the general elections 2024, India's policy is likely to tilt towards even faster economic expansion and the country will remain the fastest-growing major economy, Barclays India said in a report.

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September 08, 2023
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Nifty closes higher for fifth straight day

Market recovered in second half on account of short covering on the weekly expiry day

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September 08, 2023
Chinese twist to universal human rights
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Chinese twist to universal human rights

For more than three decades, China has struggled to contain criticism of its human rights record. It faced a storm of outrage over the Tiananmen Square massacre in 1989 and condemnation of its mass incarceration of Muslim Uyghurs in recent years. Each time, the Chinese government has had to deal with the diplomatic fallout of its own repression.

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September 08, 2023
Natural farming opens doors to prosperity
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Natural farming opens doors to prosperity

In the face of it Ladwari appears to be like any ordinary village but if you speak to the farmers here you soon realize that this village has been in the middle of important changes in recent times.

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September 08, 2023
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Sanchi in Madhya Pradesh becomes India's first solar city

Enlightening humanity for centuries through the Buddhist philosophy of peaceful coexistence in harmony with nature, the world heritage site of Sanchi is now lit up by renewable energy and has become India's first solar city.

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September 08, 2023
Bharat Jodo Yatra anniversary celebrated by Congress across Jammu & Kashmir
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Bharat Jodo Yatra anniversary celebrated by Congress across Jammu & Kashmir

The Congress party held rallies across Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday to celebrate the first anniversary of Bharat Jodo Yatra that was started this day from Kanyakumari to Kashmir by Rahul Gandhi.

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September 08, 2023
Biden to arrive in Delhi today, will hold bilateral with PM
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Biden to arrive in Delhi today, will hold bilateral with PM

Mr Biden has a packed schedule during his three-day trip to India: White House

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September 08, 2023
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Clean air: Indore ranks first in million-plus cities survey

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav on Thursday announced awards under the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2023 (clean air survey) in Bhopal.

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September 08, 2023
'PM's comments against Udhayanidhi unfair'
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'PM's comments against Udhayanidhi unfair'

TN CM Stalin said son was talking about inhuman practices in Sanatan Dharma

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September 08, 2023
Research scholars protest, demand transparency in merit list at CSC
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Research scholars protest, demand transparency in merit list at CSC

Democratic Research Scholars' Organisation (DRSO), a city-based organisation of research scholars, held a protest march from the Biswa Bangla Gate till the West Bengal West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC), Asanna Building on Thursday.

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September 08, 2023
Mamata welcome to stage dharna at Raj Bhavan: Guv
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Mamata welcome to stage dharna at Raj Bhavan: Guv

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose said that chief minister Mamata Banerjee can stage a protest demonstration within the premises of Raj Bhavan in Kolkata and not outside and he would welcome her.

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September 08, 2023
Mamata's $40,000 gift to MLAs, ministers ahead of Durga Puja
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Mamata's $40,000 gift to MLAs, ministers ahead of Durga Puja

This is the second time since the TMC came to power that salaries of ministers & MLAs were hiked

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September 08, 2023
BJP says 'won't accept' after CM Mamata announces hike in salaries of MLAs, ministers
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BJP says 'won't accept' after CM Mamata announces hike in salaries of MLAs, ministers

The legislative team of the BJP in West Bengal Assembly on Thursday vehemently opposed the announcement by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to hike in the salaries of all ministers and MLAs by a whopping Rs 40,000 a month.

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September 08, 2023
The end of speculation and suspense; Bengal has a song
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The end of speculation and suspense; Bengal has a song

The suspense had been building up. If West Bengal did adopt a song for itself, which one would it be? Would it be a known song or would a new one be composed specifically for the purpose?

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September 08, 2023
State's Foundation Day to be observed on Poila Baishak
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State's Foundation Day to be observed on Poila Baishak

Poila Baishak which is the Bengali New Year Day will be celebrated as the official Foundation Day of West Bengal. The West Bengal Legislative Assembly passed the resolution this afternoon.

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September 08, 2023
India fully supports ASEAN centrality: PM
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India fully supports ASEAN centrality: PM

Code of Conduct for SCE should be effective, in line with UNCLOS: Modi

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September 08, 2023
Gill, Kishan make ground on Babar with latest rankings push
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Gill, Kishan make ground on Babar with latest rankings push

Indian batters Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan have reached new career-high ratings and made ground on the No.1 ranked batter in the world Babar Azam on the latest ODI Batting Rankings.

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September 07, 2023