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BJP protest triggers tension in Telangana's Nirmal town

Protests by BJP workers in Telangana's Nirmal town on Sunday triggered tension as the police carried out a baton charge to disperse the agitators trying to lay siege to Forest Minister A. Indrakaran Reddy's house.

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August 21, 2023
Tamil Nadu Governor should change his name to 'RSS Ravi', quips Udayanidhi Stalin
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Tamil Nadu Governor should change his name to 'RSS Ravi', quips Udayanidhi Stalin

Tamil Nadu Minister and DMK youth wing state Secretary Udaynidhi Stalin on Sunday lashed out against Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi, saying that he should change his name to \"RSS Ravi\".

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August 21, 2023
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Pay-off to Kerala CM's daughter: ED starts preliminary investigation

Chief Minister's daughter Veena Vijayan, her company and political leaders who received payment from the mining company,CMRL are under investigation, it is learnt

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August 21, 2023
Manipur tribal groups' demands cast shadow on solution to ethnic conflict
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Manipur tribal groups' demands cast shadow on solution to ethnic conflict

With the Naga political issue remaining unresolved for decades following the strong opposition to the NSCN-IM's demand for a separate flag, constitution and integration of the Naga-dominated areas of the northeast, a solution to the Manipur ethnic crisis also remains uncertain with the majority community in the state including the state government strongly opposing the tribals' separate administration demand.

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August 21, 2023
CPM leader challenges Cong MLA Kuzhalnadan on Veena allegations
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CPM leader challenges Cong MLA Kuzhalnadan on Veena allegations

In response to Congress MLA Mathew Kuzhalnadan's scathing tirade against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter Veena Vijayan over the 'masppadi (monthly' payoff) issue, CPI-M leader A K Balan on Sunday come out in defence of the latter.

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August 21, 2023
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Chennithala disappointed at not being made regular member in CWC

Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala has expressed his disappointment at being made only an invitee in the Congress Working Committee (CWC) While Mr Chennithala is a permanent invitee to the CWC, sources close to him said he is in the current position for 19 years.

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August 21, 2023
BJP transformed MP from BIMARU state: Shah
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BJP transformed MP from BIMARU state: Shah

Amit Shah presents report card of 20 years of BJP rule in Madhya Pradesh

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August 21, 2023
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CM takes initiative, Rishra Seva Sadan to re-open after 12 years

At the special initiative taken by state chief minister Mamata Banerjee, to reopen the Rishra Seva Sadan after remaining closed for more than 12 years, a high-powered state and district health department team carried out an inspection, while a team of engineers also marked the required modifications to be made for the building.

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August 21, 2023
Howrah public inconvenienced as HMC removing garbage during office hours
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Howrah public inconvenienced as HMC removing garbage during office hours

People travelling along Bellellius Road in Howrah are facing great inconvenience daily as the civic authorities are conducting waste removal during the peak office hour.

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August 21, 2023
Trinamul gearing up for TMCP anniversary
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Trinamul gearing up for TMCP anniversary

Trinamul Congress is gearing up to make the foundation day of the Trinamul Chatra Parishad (TMCP) a grand success.

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August 21, 2023
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Dean of Science leading probe into student's death in JU resigns

Jadavpur University's Dean of Science, Subinoy Chakraborty, who headed the internal investigation committee set up to look into the controversial death earlier this month of a student of the university, resigned from his position today.

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August 21, 2023
Union edn minister criticises state's, JU's handling of student's tragic death
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Union edn minister criticises state's, JU's handling of student's tragic death

He highlighted the necessity for enhanced security measures to guarantee the safety of students within the university campus

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August 21, 2023
Bengal govt files petition in SC against Guv's decision to appoint interim V-C for JU
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Bengal govt files petition in SC against Guv's decision to appoint interim V-C for JU

West Bengal government has filed a petition in Supreme Court against the decision of the Governor C.V Ananda Bose to appoint new interim Vice-Chancellor for Jadavpur University (JU) which is currently in the midst of controversy over the ragging-related death of a fresher.

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August 21, 2023
Let high command take action against me for being vocal against TMC, says Bengal Congress leader
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Let high command take action against me for being vocal against TMC, says Bengal Congress leader

Congress leader in West Bengal and Calcutta High Court counsel Kaustav Bagchi on Sunday challenged his party high command to take disciplinary action against him for being vocal against ruling Trinamul Congress.

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August 21, 2023
Himachal Pradesh CM calls for a specially tailored relief package considering the state's geographical conditions
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Himachal Pradesh CM calls for a specially tailored relief package considering the state's geographical conditions

Himachal Pradesh chief minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu called for a specially tailored relief package considering the state's geographical conditions and the severity of the disaster.

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August 21, 2023
BJP leaders talk voter enrolment at Sili Siliguri meet
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BJP leaders talk voter enrolment at Sili Siliguri meet

The BJP leaders under North Bengal Zone comprising nine districts assembled here today as a part of centrally organised programme named \"Voter Chetana Mahaavijan\" to discuss enrolment of new voters for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections.

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August 21, 2023
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In Dhupguri highlights bypoll fight, TMC BJP infighting

Jalpaiguri dist TMC president claimed that BJP's infighting proved its culture of violence, indiscipline

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August 21, 2023
Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft crashes into the moon
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Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft crashes into the moon

Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft crashed into the moon after it spun into an uncontrolled orbit, the country's Roscosmos space agency said Sunday.

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August 21, 2023
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Chandrayaan-3 set to land on the moon on 23 August: ISRO

Chandrayaan-3's lander module is set to touch down on the moon on 23 August 2023 (Wednesday), around 18:04 IST, the ISRO announced officially on Sunday.

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August 21, 2023
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Eyeing LS polls, Kharge reconstitutes new CWC

Shashi Tharoor, Sachin Pilot among those inducted as new members

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August 21, 2023
Junior Women Hockey: Germany beat India 3-1 in 4 Nations Tournament
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Junior Women Hockey: Germany beat India 3-1 in 4 Nations Tournament

India went down 1-3 to hosts and favourite Germany in their opening match of the 4nation junior women hockey tournament in Düsseldorf, on Saturday.

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August 20, 2023
Sweden claim third place in FIFA Women's World Cup
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Sweden claim third place in FIFA Women's World Cup

Swedish footballer Kosovare Asllani's stunner secures World Cup bronze for her country

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August 20, 2023
ED chargesheets 27 in bank fraud case
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ED chargesheets 27 in bank fraud case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday said that they have filed a charge sheet before a Special Court in Mapusa, Goa, against 27 accused, including Ganindu Milk & Milk Products Pvt. Ltd (GMMPL) and other related entities of the Siddharth Group of Companies, in connection to a bank fraud case.

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August 20, 2023
Evergrande's bankruptcy may be the beginning of China's real estate crisis
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Evergrande's bankruptcy may be the beginning of China's real estate crisis

Property developer Evergrande's US bankruptcy serves as a cautionary tale about the growth-at-all-costs model that underpinned China's spectacular growth over the past 30 years, the media reported.

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August 20, 2023
G20:Vaishnaw highlights 3 priority areas for India
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G20:Vaishnaw highlights 3 priority areas for India

The Union minister said that these three reflect the priorities of PM Modi

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August 20, 2023
Judge won't delay Trump's defamation claims trial, calling the ex-president's appeal frivolous
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Judge won't delay Trump's defamation claims trial, calling the ex-president's appeal frivolous

A New York federal judge expressed growing impatience Friday with what he calls ex-President Donald Trump's \"repeated efforts to delay\" a defamation lawsuit against him, saying he won't stop a January trial to await the outcome of a \"frivolous\" appeal of one of his rulings.

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August 20, 2023
Imran Khan could be poisoned in Attock jail, says Bushra Bibi
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Imran Khan could be poisoned in Attock jail, says Bushra Bibi

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi has voiced concerns about her incarcerated husband's security and safety, saying he \"can be poisoned\" in Attock jail.

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August 20, 2023
Chinese military launches drills around Taiwan as a 'warning' after top island official went to US
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Chinese military launches drills around Taiwan as a 'warning' after top island official went to US

The Chinese military launched drills around Taiwan on Saturday as a \"stern warning\" over what it called collusion between \"separatists and foreign forces,\" its defense ministry said, days after the island's vice president stopped over in the United States.

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August 20, 2023
US, Japan and S Korea agree to expand security ties at summit
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US, Japan and S Korea agree to expand security ties at summit

Biden says the nations would establish a communications hotline to discuss responses to threats.

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August 20, 2023
Road trip: Rahul rides his bike from Leh to Pangong lake
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Road trip: Rahul rides his bike from Leh to Pangong lake

To offer prayers on the birth anniversary of his father Rajiv Gandhi on Sunday, Congress leader and MP Rahul Gandhi was on Saturday seen riding a bike to Ladakh's high-altitude Pangong Lake through the picturesque landscapes of the cold desert region.

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August 20, 2023