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Jaipur LPG tanker blast: Toll touches 20 as another victim succumbs to burns

Another victim of the Jaipur LPG tanker blast and fire succumbed to his burn injuries on Saturday, taking the death toll to 20 in the devastating accident that occurred around eight days ago.

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December 29, 2024
Ajit Pawar's NCP releases its first list of 11 candidates for Delhi Assembly polls
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Ajit Pawar's NCP releases its first list of 11 candidates for Delhi Assembly polls

The Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar) on Saturday announced its first list of 11 candidates for the Delhi Assembly elections which are scheduled to be held early in 2025.

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December 29, 2024
BSP, SP too jump into the issue of Dr Singh's memorial
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BSP, SP too jump into the issue of Dr Singh's memorial

Even as Congress and BJP were involved in a political war of words on the place of the memorial on the name of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Chief Mayawati and Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav too have jumped into the issue.

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December 29, 2024
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Rajasthan: Bhajan Lal Sharma govt annuls 9 districts, 3 divisions formed in Gehlot regime

The Bhajan Lal Sharma-led Rajasthan government on Saturday annulled the creation of nine districts and three divisions formed in the state during the previous Ashok Gehlot administration.

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December 29, 2024
'Congress damaged dignity of Dr Manmohan Singh'
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'Congress damaged dignity of Dr Manmohan Singh'

BJP MP Sambit Patra said if someone has 'damaged the dignity' of the ex-PM, it's the Congress party

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December 29, 2024
Indian Army contingent departs for Nepal to participate in 18th edition of Exercise Surya Kiran
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Indian Army contingent departs for Nepal to participate in 18th edition of Exercise Surya Kiran

A contingent of 334 personnel from the Indian Army departed for Nepal today to participate in the 18th edition of the Battalion Level Joint Military Exercise, Surya Kiran.

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December 29, 2024
Telangana Assembly Calls Special Session on 30 Dec to Pay Tribute to Dr Singh
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Telangana Assembly Calls Special Session on 30 Dec to Pay Tribute to Dr Singh

The State Legislature Secretary issued a notice in this regard on Saturday

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December 29, 2024
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CBI court finds 14 people including ex-CPM MLA guilty in Periya twin-murder case

The CBI court in Kochi on Saturday found 14 people, mostly alleged CPI-M activists, including former CPI-M MLA K V Kunhiraman, guilty in the politically sensitive 2019 Periya twin murder case.

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December 29, 2024
KT Rama Rao gets ED Summons
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KT Rama Rao gets ED Summons

Trouble is piling up for BRS working president KT Rama Rao as the Enforcement Directorate has summoned him to appear before it on 7 January in connection with the irregularities in the Formula E race held in Hyderabad during the tenure of BRS government.

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December 29, 2024
Rajendra Arlekar to be sworn in as Kerala Governor on 2 Jan
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Rajendra Arlekar to be sworn in as Kerala Governor on 2 Jan

Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar will take the oath of office as the Governor of Kerala on 2 January.

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December 29, 2024
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Primary education board introduces semester system

After the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) announced the implementation of a semester system for Class XI from the current academic session (2024-25) and for Class XII from the 2025-26 academic session in all state-run and state-aided schools, earlier this year, semester system will be introduced in the primary education system in the state from the next academic year, West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) President Goutam Paul said on Friday.

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December 29, 2024
Suvendu posts video on PDS corruption
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Suvendu posts video on PDS corruption

The rice mill owners cried foul in East Burdwan after Leader of Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari posted a video on his X-handle and claimed that \"Tonnes of rice meant to be distributed through the Public Distribution System were making their ways to the private mills and sold in the open market.\"

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December 29, 2024
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4,500 Personnel Will Be on Duty for New Year Celebrations: Top Cop

City police commissioner Manoj Verma today warned of stern action on rogue drivers during the New Year's Eve.

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December 29, 2024
Mamata Set To Visit Sandeshkhali On Monday
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Mamata Set To Visit Sandeshkhali On Monday

An administrative meeting will be held at the Rishi Aurobindo Mission Ground in Sandeshkhali

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December 29, 2024
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ER hosts FoSTaC training session to promote eating right at stations

As part of the nationwide 'Eat Right Campus and Station' initiative led by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), the medical department of Eastern Railway conducted a comprehensive FoSTaC (Food Safety Training and Certification) training session at the office of the joint food safety commissioner, Old Koilaghat Building recently.

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December 29, 2024
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Ultra Cycle Race in Eastern India

An 830-km journey from Digha to Darjeeling, symbolising the transition from the Bay of Bengal to the Himalayas, began early on Saturday.

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December 29, 2024
IISCO old-timers heap praises on Manmohan Singh for its revival
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IISCO old-timers heap praises on Manmohan Singh for its revival

Burnpur is celebrating the remarkable contributions of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh to the revival of IISCO.

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December 29, 2024
Police Nab 13 for Cyber Fraud in Nightlong Raids
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Police Nab 13 for Cyber Fraud in Nightlong Raids

In a major drive against cyber fraud cases, Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate (ADPC) has arrested 13 persons from five different police station areas, and seven FIRs have been lodged.

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December 29, 2024
Locals press for hospital, airport at Alipurduar
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Locals press for hospital, airport at Alipurduar

Hundreds of DUSS members, temporarily shutting down their business establishments, took out a protest rally and submitted a memorandum to the Alipurduar divisional railway manager

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December 29, 2024
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Darts fired at Zeenat for the first time: Forest officials

In 19 days, the first tranquiliser shots were fired at Zeenat, the tigress deep inside the Ranibandh Range jungles here late this afternoon, within hours of the tigress intruding into Bankura's land with deer population.

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December 29, 2024
TN Varsity Sexual Assault Case: HC Constitutes SIT, Orders 25 Lakh Compensation
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TN Varsity Sexual Assault Case: HC Constitutes SIT, Orders 25 Lakh Compensation

Pulling up the police over the investigation into the rape of a girl student of Anna University inside the varsity campus, Madras High Court on Saturday constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to take over the probe and ordered an interim compensation of Rs 25 lakh to the victim besides directing the state government to take action against the Greater Chennai City Police Commissioner.

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December 29, 2024
Nation bids farewell to Manmohan Singh
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Nation bids farewell to Manmohan Singh

The mortal remains of India's 14th PM were consigned to the flames with full state honours at Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat

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December 29, 2024
Delhi LG asks CS to probe alleged collection of data in the name of Mahila Samman scheme
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Delhi LG asks CS to probe alleged collection of data in the name of Mahila Samman scheme

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Saxena has asked the Chief Secretary to conduct an inquiry regarding alleged collection of data by some non-government people by getting forms filled by women with regard to the controversial Mahila Samman Yojna.

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December 29, 2024
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Jaishankar Meets Trump's Key Aide in Washington

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held talks in Washington with Mr Michael Waltz, US President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for the post of National Security Adviser.

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December 29, 2024
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Shyam Benegal's cinema was daringly different, and witty too

It is commonly believed that Shyam Benegal, who died on 23 December 2024, pioneered the New Indian Cinema.

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December 28, 2024
Anuranan in Kolkata
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Anuranan in Kolkata

Ami Arts Festival presented Anuranan—a traditional Kathak recital by Sudip Chakraborty at KCC amphitheatre on 18 December.

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December 28, 2024
History rhymes, it doesn't repeat: William Dalrymple
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History rhymes, it doesn't repeat: William Dalrymple

Author-historian William Dalrymple's latest book, The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World, explores India's historical role in shaping global trade, science and religion.

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December 28, 2024
Ras al Khaimah in 10 ways
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Ras al Khaimah in 10 ways

Situated in the northernmost part of the United Arab Emirates, Ras al Khaimah, often referred to as RAK, is one of the seven emirates that come together to make up the UAE. But what sets RAK apart is that, while its more high-profile siblings like Dubai and Abu Dhabi prefer the glitz and glamour with their flashy skyscrapers and shiny malls, RAK treads a different path.

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December 28, 2024
India fuels for a quantum future
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India fuels for a quantum future

From sensing brain activities to big data, quantum technologies have an impact on various domains, affecting our daily lives in many different ways.

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December 28, 2024
From compliance to protection: How cloud computing ensures data security for businesses
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From compliance to protection: How cloud computing ensures data security for businesses

Today, data has become the foundation of modern businesses. Whether it's about consumer insights, diverse operations, or financial records, data drives decision-making and innovation.

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December 28, 2024