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President's voice, nation's voice

President Droupadi Murmu's recent article, released through a news agency, rightly condemns the horrific rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata, highlighting the pervasive issue of violence against women in India.

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August 30, 2024
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The BMC must give us back our sea and our seafronts

Why should sea views be available only to a select few who can pump in crores into apartments or drive on the coastal road in their cars?

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August 30, 2024
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Netflix and the IPL are proving to be great levellers

The bottom line of the IPL and Netflix saga might be opening up of the game and films respectively to the wistful wannabes

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August 30, 2024
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UP's dangerous digital policy

The Uttar Pradesh government's new Digital Media Policy, 2024, marks a dangerous precedent in the intersection of governance and digital expression.

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August 30, 2024
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CM in Delhi, holds talks over administrative, political decisions

Yadav meets RSS functionaries and BJP leaders

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August 30, 2024
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Fire in electric bike showroom near Geeta Bhawan, 20 bikes gutted

A major fire broke out at the OLA electric bike showroom near Geeta Bhawan that resulted in a panic-like situation in the area for some time on Thursday evening but thankfully no casualty was reported.

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August 30, 2024
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Lost cell phone unit ceases ops as CEIR takes centre stage

The residents of Bhopal may take a sigh of relief in case their mobile phone is either lost or stolen, the reason being the recent implementation of the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) by the Union government.

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August 30, 2024
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After SC fiat, 289 B.Ed teachers to lose jobs

The appointments of 289 primary teachers in Madhya Pradesh who hold a B.Ed. degree are set to be cancelled following a Supreme Court order.

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August 30, 2024
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6 GRP men suspended for beating 60-yr-old Dalit woman, grandson

Congress on attack mode, meets the affected family

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August 30, 2024
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41-volume history celebrates unsung heroes of MP

Thousands of unsung heroes of the Indian freedom struggle from Madhya Pradesh have found a place in an extensive history of the freedom movement in the state published in 41 volumes.

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August 30, 2024
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Jan Shikshaks inspect schools but rarely take classes

Madhya Pradesh has 3,395 Jan Shikshak Kendras and 6,790 Jan Shikshaks, or Cluster Academic Coordinators (CAC), who are tasked with monitoring the academic processes in government schools.

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August 30, 2024
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State's No 1 engineering college gets a mere Grade A

General depression sets in on campus; the institute may go for review

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August 30, 2024
Damoh police deploy American DNA method to crack murder case
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Damoh police deploy American DNA method to crack murder case

Around a year ago, a 16-year-old boy was killed by his cousin for his Rs 100 crore property in Damoh.

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August 30, 2024
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Ration Scam unearthed, Department seeks FIR

In a major crackdown on corruption within the public distribution system, irregularities worth several lakhs have been uncovered in two government consumer stores in Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh.

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August 30, 2024
CM revives major cash awards for Olympic Medalists
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CM revives major cash awards for Olympic Medalists

On the occasion of National Sports Day, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai revived the earlier BJP government pledge of substantial cash prizes for state’s athletes who achieve podium finishes at the Olympic Games.

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August 30, 2024
Selection event for 27th All India Forest Sports Meet 2024
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Selection event for 27th All India Forest Sports Meet 2024

The Chhattisgarh state-level selection competition for the 27th All India Forest Sports Meet was grandly inaugurated today at the Kota Stadium, Raipur.

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August 30, 2024
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Fraudsters target job seekers, ₹5 lakh scammed

Fraudsters have once again become active in Chhattisgarh, duping people by promising jobs in the ministry and other government departments.

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August 30, 2024
Interest free loan to low income group students
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Interest free loan to low income group students

Thirty five technical and professional courses

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August 30, 2024
Sr officials camp in Vadodara
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Sr officials camp in Vadodara

Rain-hit residents ask politicians to go back for ‘not helping'

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August 30, 2024
Rains disrupt emergency services
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Rains disrupt emergency services

Heavy rains for 48 hours has kept emergency and distress services on their toes as EMRI 108 emergency services received 285 calls during the torrential rains.

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August 30, 2024
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Water-borne diseases claim lives of four Kutch children

Tragedy struck Moti Rohatad village in Kutch's Bhuj Taluka as four children succumbed to a water-borne illness, sparking fear and urgency among its residents.

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August 30, 2024
State crosses ₹1K crore business in direct selling
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State crosses ₹1K crore business in direct selling

Ruling the roost at the second position after Maharashtra in the Western region, the direct selling business in Gujarat has crossed Rs 1,000 crore, registering a growth of nearly 10% in the year 2022-23, the Indian Direct Selling Association (IDSA) shared in a survey report to the media here on Thursday.

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August 30, 2024
Local bodies provide relief to rly travellers
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Local bodies provide relief to rly travellers

Amid the ongoing disruptions in train services caused by heavy rains and flooding in the Vadodara Division of Western Railway, several social organisations have stepped up to offer timely assistance to stranded passengers.

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August 30, 2024
Law graduates move HC over delay in issuing certificates
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Law graduates move HC over delay in issuing certificates

Amid the reports of thousands of applications pending for the BCI - Bar Council of India recognition, students from Ahmedabad's D T Law College filed a writ petition in the Gujarat High Court over the lack of legal recognition from the council.

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August 30, 2024
CS holds high-level meeting to formulate action plan on HC orders
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CS holds high-level meeting to formulate action plan on HC orders

Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari today held a high-level meeting to formulate a comprehensive action plan on the orders issued by the State High Court during the last few days on the removal of encroachments on ponds and preservation of government property.

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August 30, 2024
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CM warns of action against officials resorting to extortion

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has warned those officials, who are resorting to the extortion in the name of the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRA), of taking stringent action.

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August 30, 2024
TTD takes decision linking Adhaar validation for distribution of laddus
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TTD takes decision linking Adhaar validation for distribution of laddus

With an aim to put an end to middlemen menace, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthsnams (TTD) has taken steps to make laddu prasadams sold to Srivari devotees in a more transparent manner and enforced Adhaar validation for tokenless devotees which came into force on Thrusday onwards.

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August 30, 2024
CM emulating footprints of Narendra Modi: Sravan
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CM emulating footprints of Narendra Modi: Sravan

Dr Sravan Dasoju, a prominent Telangana activist and senior leader of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi has expressed deep dismay and condemnation over Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's recent actions, which he describes as dictatorial and undemocratic.

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August 30, 2024
Behind the Violence: How Childhood Trauma and Media Exposure Contribute to Sexual Offenses
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Behind the Violence: How Childhood Trauma and Media Exposure Contribute to Sexual Offenses

Childhood experiences play a significant role in shaping individuals' behaviors and psychological development.

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August 30, 2024
Gurukuls in worse condition in Telangana, Harish asks CM to focus on governance
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Gurukuls in worse condition in Telangana, Harish asks CM to focus on governance

BRS party MLA Harish Rao today said Chief Minister Revanth Reddy should give up his slumber and take immediate action on providing education, food and amenities in gurukuls of Telangana.

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August 30, 2024