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India, Japan must enhance quality of economic cooperation: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday said India and Japan must consider ways to enhance the quality of their economic cooperation in a world under flux.

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November 20, 2024
BJP denies allegations of Vinod Tawde distributing cash to voters
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BJP denies allegations of Vinod Tawde distributing cash to voters

BJP national secretary Vinod Tawde himself issued a statement saying, 'I had gone to the hotel to brief my party workers about the Election Commission's latest rules related to the code of conduct'

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November 20, 2024
Stage set for polling in Crucial UP b V-elections tomorrow
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Stage set for polling in Crucial UP b V-elections tomorrow

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has geared up for tomorrow' s crucial assembly by-elections in nine seats in Uttar Pradesh where 34.35 lakh Voters will decide the fate of 90 candidates including 1 1 women.

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November 20, 2024
*Sagarmanthan, strengthens rules-based world order: PM
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*Sagarmanthan, strengthens rules-based world order: PM

Prime Minister Mr Narendra Modi called for the success of Sagarmanthan to build consensus for partnerships of a prosperous future for humanity.

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November 20, 2024
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Web portal for loan management

Babul Supriyo, state IT and ITes minister, inaugurated a website-based loan management system for the public enterprises and industrial reconstruction department this afternoon.

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November 20, 2024
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UP bypolls: SP demands ban on police checking voters’ Id women wearing burga

On the eve of the crucial assemblyby-electionsin Uttar Pradesh, the opposition Samajwadi Party has attacked the BJP government and also asked the Election Commission that no policeman should check anyone's ID.

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November 20, 2024
Students suggest minister texting facility on 1098 helpline
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Students suggest minister texting facility on 1098 helpline

A group of underprivileged school students from Kolkata and nearby areas recommended to the state women and child development and social welfare minister, Dr Shashi Panja, the inclusion of text messaging facility to 1098 helpline number to lodge complaints about violence on children.

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November 20, 2024
Bharat Dev Varma passes away
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Bharat Dev Varma passes away

Industrialist Bharat Dev Verma, husband of actor-politician Moon Moon Sen passed away in the city, this morning.

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November 20, 2024
Govt streamlines Loan recoverv monitoring
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Govt streamlines Loan recoverv monitoring

The Public Enterprises and Industrial Reconstruction departmenthas introduced an online loan management system

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November 20, 2024
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Calcutta HC stays suspension of 7 BBMCH medical students accused of 'threat culture'

A single-judge Bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Tuesday, stayed the decision of the North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (NBMCH) at Siliguri in West Bengal's Darjeeling district to suspend seven medical students accused of running \"threat culture\" within the college campus.

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November 20, 2024
TMC mulls leadership reshuffle ahead ofcivie. Assemblv Dolls
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TMC mulls leadership reshuffle ahead ofcivie. Assemblv Dolls

Trinamul Congress is trying to putup aclean image and promote leaders who work hard

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November 20, 2024
NHPC partners with Gyalshing administration for community development
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NHPC partners with Gyalshing administration for community development

Rangit Power Station, NHPC Limited, has joined hands with the district administration of Gyalshing to implement transformative corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives aimed at uplifting the local community.

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November 20, 2024
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Hamro party president urges CM to address corruption, infrastructure issues in Darjeeling Hills

Darjeeling-based political leader Ajoy Edwards, president of the Hamro Party, has urged chief minister Mamata Banerjee to address pressing issues affecting the region under the jurisdiction of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA).

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November 20, 2024
Cabinet orders auction, ADDA claims ₹4 cr from factory land
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Cabinet orders auction, ADDA claims ₹4 cr from factory land

Factoryland ofa PSU chemical major is now up for auction here and the state has summoned a concerned Durgapur based statutory urban body for the purpose.

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November 20, 2024
Digital life certificates for SER pensioners
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Digital life certificates for SER pensioners

The South Eastern Railway has planned to organise a biometric-based digital life certificate (DLC) service special camp for pensioners in collaboration with India Post Payments Bank on 20 and 25 November.

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November 20, 2024
KMC e-tenders fortwo mega projects under central scheme
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KMC e-tenders fortwo mega projects under central scheme

Tne estimated COst Of tne pr Oje Cts is RS 20 Cr Ore ea Cn, One Of tnem entails Changing pipelines in Wards 88 and 89

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November 20, 2024
Modi, Starmer resolve to resume negotiations on India-UK FTA soon
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Modi, Starmer resolve to resume negotiations on India-UK FTA soon

In his first meeting with United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the importance of addressing the issue of economic offenders from India in the UK as the two leaders underlined the importance of resuming the Free Trade Agreement negotiations between their two nations at an early date.

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November 20, 2024
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*Putin to visit India, dates being finalised,

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to Visit India and the dates for his trip are being finalised, Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.

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November 20, 2024
Stage Set for another NDA-INDIA face-Off
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Stage Set for another NDA-INDIA face-Off

Voting slated in 38 Jnarkhand, 288 Maharashtra constituencies today

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November 20, 2024
Biden authorizes Ukraine to strike Russia with US missiles
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Biden authorizes Ukraine to strike Russia with US missiles

Russia also launched a massive drone and missile attack

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November 19, 2024
Travis Head backs Rohit Sharma's decision to skip opening BGT Test
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Travis Head backs Rohit Sharma's decision to skip opening BGT Test

Australia batter Travis Head has extended his support to Rohit Sharma's decision to skip the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to be with his wife following the birth of their second child.

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November 19, 2024
Indian top-order set for rejig with Rohit, Shubman set to miss first Test
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Indian top-order set for rejig with Rohit, Shubman set to miss first Test

Team India face top order headache with skipper Rohit and opener Gill missing Perth Test

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November 19, 2024
Australia overpower Pakistan in Hobart contest, sweep T20I series 3-0
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Australia overpower Pakistan in Hobart contest, sweep T20I series 3-0

All-rounder Marcus Stoinis' marvellous fifty helped Australia to clean-sweep Pakistan in the three-match T20I series on Monday.

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November 19, 2024
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IOA pledges support to KKFI to host inaugural Kho Kho World Cup

India is set to host the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup at the IGI Stadium here from 13 to 19 January, marking a landmark moment in the world of traditional sports.

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November 19, 2024
Champions Trophy 2025: PCB chief expresses willingness to talk to BCCI to break deadlock
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Champions Trophy 2025: PCB chief expresses willingness to talk to BCCI to break deadlock

Reiterating its stance of not using a hybrid model for the upcoming 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) president Mohsin Naqvi on Monday said he still retained \"positive expectations\" about the tournament, and added that he is willing to speak to the BCCI to break the deadlock that arose after the Indian board refused to send its team to Pakistan, citing security concerns.

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November 19, 2024
Blow for Arsenal as Trossard gets injured on national duty
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Blow for Arsenal as Trossard gets injured on national duty

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta faces yet another selection headache as Leandro Trossard was forced off with an apparent injury during Belgium's Nations League clash against Israel.

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November 19, 2024
Jannik Sinner defeats Taylor Fritz to win ATP Finals, reaches historic landmark to end superb season on memorable note
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Jannik Sinner defeats Taylor Fritz to win ATP Finals, reaches historic landmark to end superb season on memorable note

Jannik Sinner made history in the ATP Finals by becoming the first Italian champion in the tournament's 55-year history following his comprehensive victory over Taylor Fritz.

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November 19, 2024
ISL: U nperturbed bypressure,Ayush Chikkam eyes main role for Mumbai City
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ISL: U nperturbed bypressure,Ayush Chikkam eyes main role for Mumbai City

Mumbai City FC, the defending champions of the Indian Super League (ISL) Cup, are known for nurturing and bringing in young talent through their ranks.

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November 19, 2024
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Inclusive workplaces start in the classroom: How business education can foster diversity

Diversity is a word that has been talked about for quite a long time now; if we understand diversity, it in simple terms is visible and invisible traits that result in broader experiences among humans and the living.

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November 19, 2024
WOmen'S Asian Champions Trophy: India gear up for Semifinal Witn Japan
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WOmen'S Asian Champions Trophy: India gear up for Semifinal Witn Japan

After ploughing through opposition defences during group stage, hosts face tactically strong Japan in last four clash

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November 19, 2024