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Remarks on Sanatan: No more FIRs against Udaynidhi sans permission, rules SC
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Remarks on Sanatan: No more FIRs against Udaynidhi sans permission, rules SC

The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that no further FIRs would be registered against Tamil Nadu Minister and DMK leader Udaynidhi Stalin — son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin — without its permission on his \"eradicate Sanatan Dharma\" remark in 2023.

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March 07, 2025
OBC certificates: HC summons chief secretary
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OBC certificates: HC summons chief secretary

Calcutta High Court today issued summons to the state chief secretary Manoj Pant on charges of alleged contempt of court for not implementing the high court order over cancellation of OBC certificates and also asked the chief secretary to clarify personally on the next date of hearing, 12 March.

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March 07, 2025
Vikram Solar to set up 1GWh integrated solid-state cell and battery manufacturing facility
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Vikram Solar to set up 1GWh integrated solid-state cell and battery manufacturing facility

Vikram Solar, one of India's largest solar photo-voltaic (PV) module manufacturing company in India, has lined up an ambitious plan to set up a 1GWh fully integrated Solid-state Cell and Battery manufacturing facility with proprietary Battery Management System (BMS) technology.

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March 07, 2025
Supporters of Godse are anti-national: CM Stalin
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Supporters of Godse are anti-national: CM Stalin

The CM said Tamil Nadu does not harbour hatred towards Hindi & other sister languages

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March 07, 2025
Suman Kumar Takes Charge as Director, Indian Oil
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Suman Kumar Takes Charge as Director, Indian Oil

Suman Kumar has assumed charge as director (planning & business development) on the Board of Indian Oil.

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March 07, 2025
MLC poll not a referendum, says Telangana Congress
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MLC poll not a referendum, says Telangana Congress

Denying it was a referendum on the A Revanth Reddy-led government in Telangana, Congress leaders have accused the BRS of colluding with the BJP to defeat the ruling party in the MLC election for the Karimnagar-MedakNizamabad-Adilabad Graduates constituency.

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March 07, 2025
Hong Kong court overturns convictions of three former organisers of Tiananmen vigils
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Hong Kong court overturns convictions of three former organisers of Tiananmen vigils

Hong Kong's top court on Thursday overturned the convictions of three former organisers of an annual vigil in remembrance of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown over their refusal to provide information to police, marking a rare victory for the city's pro-democracy activists.

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March 07, 2025
BJP MLA Raises Concerns Over Delays in MLA LAD Fund Projects
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BJP MLA Raises Concerns Over Delays in MLA LAD Fund Projects

Bharatiya Janata Party MLA from the Darjeeling Assembly constituency, Neeraj Tamang Zimba, has publicly highlighted the \"unjustified\" and \"deliberate\" delays in the implementation of several development projects proposed under his MLA Local Area Development (LAD) Fund.

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March 07, 2025
EU leaders open emergency summit on defence and Ukraine aid
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EU leaders open emergency summit on defence and Ukraine aid

Facing the prospect that the United States might cut them adrift under President Donald Trump, European Union leaders launched a day of emergency talks Thursday in a bid to beef up their own security and ensure that Ukraine will still be properly protected.

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March 07, 2025
'Inspiring' mothers sit for HS exams in Bankura
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'Inspiring' mothers sit for HS exams in Bankura

Five housewives, who missed out on their education due to family problems, are appearing in this year's Higher Secondary examination.

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March 07, 2025
Trump Issues 'Last Warning' to Hamas to Release Hostages
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Trump Issues 'Last Warning' to Hamas to Release Hostages

'Only sick and twisted people keep bodies,' Trump said, urging Hamas to release remaining hostages

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March 07, 2025
PIL seeks implementation of a three-language formula in TN, Kerala, Bengal
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PIL seeks implementation of a three-language formula in TN, Kerala, Bengal

Amid the ongoing debate on the alleged 'imposition of languages' in southern states, a PIL was filed in the Supreme Court seeking implementation of the three-language formula proposed by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and West Bengal.

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March 07, 2025
Govt closely watching ongoing trade negotiations with USA: Finance Minister Sitharaman
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Govt closely watching ongoing trade negotiations with USA: Finance Minister Sitharaman

With a 2 April deadline approaching for the reciprocal tariffs initiated by President Donald Trump, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday that the government was closely watching the ongoing trade negotiations with the United States.

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March 07, 2025
TMC Core Committee Meets, Discusses Ghost Voters in List
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TMC Core Committee Meets, Discusses Ghost Voters in List

Abhishek Banerjee Has Called for Separate Virtual Meet With District Leaders

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March 07, 2025
NFR to run 8 pairs of Holi special trains
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NFR to run 8 pairs of Holi special trains

To cater to the increased passenger demand during the Holi festive season, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) will operate eight pairs of special trains on key routes.

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March 07, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata

Finance Commission on visit to MP

Madhya Pradesh has requested the Finance Commission to allocate a separate grant for the use of technology in urbanisation efforts and also to consider, while allocating funds, the fact that the state has the largest tribal population in the country.

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March 07, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata

Ayodhya goes digital: 'AyodhYatra' app launched for virtual pilgrimage

In a step towards blending tradition with technology, the Ayodhya Development Authority (ADA), in association with 1 Play Group, has launched the AyodhYatra app —bringing Ayodhya's spiritual essence to devotees worldwide.

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March 07, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata

Mumbai Meet Kerala With Playoffs In Sight

With just a point between them and the Indian Super League (ISL) playoffs, former champions Mumbai City FC will aim to go all out for a victory when they play Kerala Blasters FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Friday.

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March 07, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata

Bavuma hopes Proteas will learn from CT2025 semis heartbreak

Dejected after another promising tournament ends with the team falling agonisingly short of glory, South Africa captain Temba Bavuma didn't shy away from revealing how his side will learn from their mistakes in the second semifinal against New Zealand at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

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March 07, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata

PM Proposes Introduction of Cooperative Courses in Educational Institutions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting at his official residence here to review the progress of the cooperative sector.

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March 07, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata

Mizoram MP Invites Myanmar's Chin Rebels to Join India, Citing Shared Ethnic Ties

In a move that could have significant diplomatic repercussions, Mizoram's Rajya Sabha MP K Vanlalvena (photo) has invited Myanmar's Chinland Council to consider joining India, citing Myanmar's political instability and the deep ethnic ties between the Chin and Mizo communities.

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March 07, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata

Ola Electric Becomes First Two-Wheeler EV Maker in India to Receive PLI Incentive

Ola Electric has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first two-wheeler automotive electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer in India to receive incentives under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Automotive and Auto Component (PLI-Auto Scheme).

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March 07, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata

Austria's Gamble

President Donald Trump's first address to the US Congress in his second term was not just a policy statement – it was a declaration of dominance.

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March 07, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata

'Chintan Shivir' to decide on roadmap for 2028 Olympics

A two-day crucial meeting of sports ministers of all states and senior officials is beginning here on Friday to prepare India's roadmap for the 2028 Olympics.

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March 07, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata

Erstwhile chums' fake wrestling

A surge in underworld activities has left the NPP government red-faced, but it has eclipsed all other issues that remain unsolved.

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March 07, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata

Ruckus Over Drug & Mafia-Police Nexus in Rajasthan Assembly

The Rajasthan assembly was adjourned for half an hour on Thursday amid a ruckus by the opposition members over the issue of extortion by the mafia elements as well as the police in the state.

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March 07, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata

Woman's body with 10 nails hammered into feet found in Bihar's Nalanda

The body of a woman with 10 nails hammered into her feet was found in Bihar's Nalanda district on Thursday.

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March 07, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata

Mandaviya Underlines Importance of Preventive Healthcare

Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday emphasised the importance of preventive and promotive healthcare in building a healthy and fit India.

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March 07, 2025
The Statesman

India Emerges as Leading Global Wealth Hub with Population of 85,698 HNWIs

India has emerged as a leading global wealth hub, with a current population of 85,698 High Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs), a recent report has said.

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March 06, 2025
The Statesman

RBI Appoints Dr Ajit Ratnakar Joshi as Executive Director

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Dr. Ajit Ratnakar Joshi as Executive Director (ED) with effect from March 03, 2025.

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March 06, 2025