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Two CAF jawans killed, two injured
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Two CAF jawans killed, two injured

Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) soldiers clashed among themselves on Wednesday morning at Bhootahi located camp as a soldier opened fire Two soldiers died and two were injured in the incident.

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September 19, 2024
Marwadi varsity's Vidhya Sharma bags 2 gold medals in weightlifting
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Marwadi varsity's Vidhya Sharma bags 2 gold medals in weightlifting

In a brilliant feat in sporting excellence, two students of Marwadi University in Rajkot delivered an outstanding performance at Asmita Khelo India Women's Weightlifting League recently.

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September 19, 2024
I'ntl luxury brand opens showroom in Surat
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I'ntl luxury brand opens showroom in Surat

All imported brands are now available under one roof for fashion accessories lovers including perfumes, skin care cosmetics, color cosmetics and hair cosmetics.

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September 19, 2024
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₹1.79L to be invested in RE sector in state

On the second day of the 4th Global Renewable Energy Investors Summit and Expo (RE-INVEST 2024), held at Mahatma Mandir here, a total of four MoUs were signed for an investment worth Rs.1.79 lakh crore in the renewable energy sector in Gujarat.

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September 19, 2024
150 paddlers celebrate Modi's B'day
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150 paddlers celebrate Modi's B'day

As many as 150 paddlers from 10 Surat table tennis academies turned up wearing specially-designed t-shirts and took part in table tennis activities to commemorate the 74th birthday of India's Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Tuesday in a massive awareness drive organised by Gujarat State Table Tennis Association (GSTTA), Table Tennis Association of Surat District (TTASD), Sports Authority of Gujarat and Pratibha Group of Surat.

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September 19, 2024
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AMC recycles 1.67 m construction waste/yr

AHMEDABAD Ahmedabad is setting a benchmark for sustainable waste management in India, having recycled an impressive 1.67 million metric tons of Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste since 2015.

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September 19, 2024
Financial assistance to flood-hit bizmen
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Financial assistance to flood-hit bizmen

Small traders affected by the recent floods in Vadodara have received direct financial aid of ₹5.25 crore from the state government so far.

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September 19, 2024
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Drone used to nab dacoit

In a groundbreaking operation, Dahod police utilized a drone equipped with a thermal imaging camera to arrest a notorious dacoit with over 70 offences to his name.

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September 19, 2024
Brewery on Saurashtra Univ campus
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Brewery on Saurashtra Univ campus

Says illicit liquor brewed 100 m away from campus ground in slum area

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September 19, 2024
Karnataka government resolves to make drug peddling a non-bailable offence
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Karnataka government resolves to make drug peddling a non-bailable offence

The Karnataka government has resolved to make drug peddling a non-bailable offence attracting a maximum punishment of life-imprisonment, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Wednesday.

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September 19, 2024
INDIA bloc will soon form govt at Centre, claims Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
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INDIA bloc will soon form govt at Centre, claims Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

INDIA bloc would soon form Government at the Centre, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah claimed on Wednesday as he predicted that the ruling NDA will not complete its five-year term.

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September 19, 2024
Three people stabbed after a fight during Ganesha procession
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Three people stabbed after a fight during Ganesha procession

Three persons were allegedly stabbed following a fight that broke out during a Lord Ganesha idol procession, ahead of its immersion, police said on Wednesday.

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September 19, 2024
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Nagamangala Mandya SP asks residents who left to return

Mandya District Superintendent of Police Mallikarjuna Baladandi on Wednesday appealed to all youth and others who left Nagamangala town after the violence that broke out last Wednesday, to return to home as normalcy has returned following strict vigil by the police department.

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September 19, 2024
Simultaneous polls: Not possible in a democracy like India, opines DKS
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Simultaneous polls: Not possible in a democracy like India, opines DKS

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Wednesday said simultaneous elections are not possible in a democracy like India.

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September 19, 2024
De-notification in name of the dead: Allegations emerge against BSY, HDK
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De-notification in name of the dead: Allegations emerge against BSY, HDK

A plot 66 of 1.11 acres in the Ganga Nagar locality un- derwent sus- picious de- notification

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September 19, 2024
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From Casual Glances to Unwanted Stares: Understanding the Boundaries of Gaze

A recent study by Ayushi Agrawal and Srija Bhupathiraju from IITH, titled \"Objectifying Gaze: An Empirical Study With Non-Sexualized Images,\" used eye-tracking technology to observe the visual gaze patterns of participants viewing images of men and women dressed in neutral attirejeans and a shirt.

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September 19, 2024
Dikshant Parade at SVP Police Academy tomorrow
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Dikshant Parade at SVP Police Academy tomorrow

The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy stands as the country's foremost institution for police training, dedicated to cultivating Indian Police Service officers from induction onwards and providing ongoing professional development through diverse courses and seminars.

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September 19, 2024
'Strictly follow safety procedures in trains operations'
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'Strictly follow safety procedures in trains operations'

South Central Railway General Manager Arun Kumar Jain advised the staff and officials to strictly follow the safety procedures to ensure safety in train operations.

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September 19, 2024
TG Cong protests against BJP over remarks on Rahul Gandhi
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TG Cong protests against BJP over remarks on Rahul Gandhi

Protesting against controversial comments made by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, Telangana Congress leaders staged a protest outside the BJP State office at Nampally here on Wednesday.

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September 19, 2024
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Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samithi extends thanks to all concerned

The Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samithi extends its heartfelt thanks to everyone involved in making the 45th Bhagwan Ganesh Samukhik Nimarjan procession a grand success.

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September 19, 2024
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TOMCOM offers jobs for skilled workers

Telangana Overseas Manpower Company Limited (TOMCOM), a registered recruitment agency under the Department of Labour, Employment Training and Factories, Government of Telangana, with a specific mandate to facilitate overseas placement for qualified skilled and semiskilled workers from Telangana.

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September 19, 2024
'TG aims for one trillion $ economy'
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'TG aims for one trillion $ economy'

Minister for IT and Industries Duddilla Sridhar Babu has informed that the Telangana government has set a target of achieving one trillion dollar economy in the days to come.

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September 19, 2024
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CM promises all out support to MSMEs for creation of more employment

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has assured that the State government will provide all out support to the MSMEs ( Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) to generate more employment opportunities in Telangana.

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September 19, 2024
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Neglected, Goa's ferry ramps on shaky ground

Barely three months ago, around 100 passengers were stranded when a ferry boat from Panaji to Betim ran aground on the banks of the Mandovi River due to low water levels.

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September 19, 2024
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K'taka environmentalists raise concern over Mhadei diversion

Say river diversion will turn North K'taka into a desert

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September 19, 2024
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Goa records 91 swine flu cases between Aug-Sept

Epidemiologist says nothing to worry

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September 19, 2024
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Speaker to take up disqualification pleas on Oct 4

Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar on Wednesday fixed the disqualification pleas pending before him since late 2022 for hearing on October 4.

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September 19, 2024
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Oppn MLAs stand firm against IPB Bill at House panel meet

Say it undermines authority of local bodies; poses environment risks

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September 19, 2024
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70% of govt websites lack security protocols, prone to cyber attacks

Users face potential data breach warnings

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September 19, 2024
Boat owners get notice as Environment Min reviews progress at Cutbona jetty
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Boat owners get notice as Environment Min reviews progress at Cutbona jetty

When Environment Minister Aleixo Sequeira descended at the dengue and cholera-hit Cutbona fishing jetty on Wednesday evening with Additional Collectors, South Srinet Kothwale and Uday Prabhudesai, the team came across a heavy duty crane lifting dinghies from the new jetty.

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September 19, 2024