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CM Heaps Praise on PM, Seeks J&K Statehood's Restoration

Giving much ammunition to his rivals in Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday heaped praises on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and while crediting him for free and fair Assembly polls, pitched for restoration of J&K's statehood.

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January 14, 2025
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BSF Foils Smuggling Bid in Tripura; 3 Bangladeshis Apprehended

The Border Security Force has successfully thwarted smuggling attempts and apprehended three Bangladeshi nationals in Tripura.

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January 14, 2025
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American Role in Targeting India

Two recent reports emerging in the American media are intended to lower India's image at a time when there is a government change in the US.

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January 14, 2025
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Treading on dangerous waters

The words of the late President Ramon Magsaysay might well apply to the fisherfolk adversely affected by a Supreme Court ruling that affirmed a lower court's decision to grant commercial fishing companies access to municipal waters that, under the Fisheries Code, is restricted to small-scale fishers.

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January 14, 2025
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Fraught Aspirations

The H-1B visa programme has long symbolised opportunity for skilled professionals worldwide, particularly Indians, who form the majority of its recipients.

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January 14, 2025
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German divide ~ II

When Merkel stepped down in 2021, she was hailed for saving the European Union but many hold her responsible for having destabilized Germany and the politics of the continent. Gavin Mortimer points out that Merkel primarily is responsible for the resurgence of right-wing and nationalist parties across Europe. 'The AfD as well as Marine Le Pen, Geert Wilders and Giorgia Meloni all owe a debt of gratitude to Angela Merkel'

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January 14, 2025
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UP Congress in the process of revival: Avinash Pandey

Congress's National General Secretary and Uttar Pradesh in-charge Avinash Pandey, announced on Monday that a churning was underway within the party to strengthen it at the grassroots level for a major political fight in future.

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January 14, 2025
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No troop reduction along LAC during winters: Gen Dwivedi

Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi today firmly stated that India will not reduce its troop deployment along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) during the winter months.

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January 14, 2025
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Muslim names of 11 villages changed to Hindu ones in MP

CM reasoned that the names of villages have been changed in keeping with the sentiments of the villagers and the demands of the local public representatives

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January 14, 2025
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Calling Uddhav Thackeray a traitor is insult to Balasaheb and Maharashtra: Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Monday criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah for terming Uddhav Thackeray a traitor during a BJP rally, calling it an insult to Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray and Maharashtra.

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January 14, 2025
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Modi to Dedicate Three Naval Ships to the Nation in Mumbai

The commissioning of three major naval combatants marks a significant leap

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January 14, 2025
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Keralite, who sought rescue from Russian mercenary force, dies in warzone in Ukraine

Binil TB, a native of Kerala's Thrissur, who was trapped in a Russian mercenary force since last June and suffered critical gunshot wounds in Ukraine, passed away on Monday.

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January 14, 2025
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Kerala Teenager Sexual Assault: 43 Arrested, 29 Cases Registered as Police Step Up Probe

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the repeated sexual assault of a teenage girl in Kerala's Pathanamthitta district has registered 29 cases across five police stations in the state and arrested 43 individuals in connection with the case so far.

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January 14, 2025
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Keel-laying ceremony for new training ship for Indian Coast Guard conducted

The keel-laying ceremony for a new training ship (Yard 16101) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) was conducted at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL), Mumbai on Monday.

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January 14, 2025
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Estranged independent legislator PV Anvar resigns from Kerala Assembly

Estranged Left-backed independent legislator PV Anvar resigned from the Kerala Assembly on Monday.

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January 14, 2025
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India Now Among Top 25 Global Arms Exporters

Sitharaman Said India Needs to Build Tech-Savvy Forces to Protect its Digital World

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January 14, 2025
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Complaint Against BRS MLA Reaches Telangana Speaker

Following yesterday's war of words between two legislators, Jagtial MLA M Sanjay Kumar has complained to Telangana Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar against BRS MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy, who had allegedly used abusive language against him and tried to stop him from speaking during a district review meeting at Karimnagar.

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January 14, 2025
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Neeraj Kumar slams Tejashwi Yadav over latter's 'DK tax' jibe

The political discourse in Bihar has intensified after Leader of Opposition (LoP), Tejashwi Yadav brought up the issue of \"DKTax\", with the JD-U's chief spokesperson using social media to draw attention to what he alleges were various forms of \"taxes\" during the Lalu-Rabri regime.

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January 14, 2025
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Helicopter joy rides to cost visitors ₹1,296 at Mahakumbh

Mahakumbh 2025 is all set to offer new and exciting experiences to the visitors and one of the highlights is the helicopter joyride, which will now cost just Rs 1,296 per person, significantly reduced from the earlier fare of Rs 3,000.

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January 14, 2025
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Rule of three in Delhi politics: A persistent phenomenon

The \"rule of three,\" a literary concept where groups of three are deemed more effective and memorable, seems to have an intriguing parallel in the political history of Delhi.

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January 14, 2025
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PM participates in Lohri celebration programme in Delhi's Naraina area

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday participated in a Lohri celebration programme in Naraina in the national capital.

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January 14, 2025
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7 Solar Projects Of 72 MW To Be Allotted Soon In HP, Says Sukhu

The Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said here on Monday that the state government was trying to harness green energy on a large scale in the state.

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January 14, 2025
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Will Make Every Haryana Youth Skilled By 2030: CM

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has said that the state government is fulfilling the dreams of youth by following the footsteps of Swami Vivekananda.

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January 14, 2025
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CDS Gen Anil Chauhan Highlights Youth's Role in India's Future

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Monday emphasized the significant role India's youth will play in shaping the country's future, noting that 27% of India's population is composed of young minds.

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January 14, 2025
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AAP blaming BJP after failing to hand over homes to Delhi's slum dwellers: Parvesh

BJP leader and party's candidate from New Delhi assembly seat Parvesh Verma on Monday accused the AAP government of failing to deliver on its promise to provide houses to slum dwellers of the city.

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January 14, 2025
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Kejriwal Thanks ECI For Assuring Action On Fake Voters

AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal said on Monday that the Election Commission of India (ECI) has assured an appropriate action on the alleged fake votes in the New Delhi assembly constituency ahead of polls.

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January 14, 2025
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‘Way you dragged your feet raises doubts’: HC questions Delhi govt over delay in action on CAG reports

The Delhi High Court on Monday criticised the Delhi Government for its delay in addressing the CAG reports, stating, \"The way you have dragged your feet raises doubts about your bona fides.\"

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January 14, 2025
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AAP MLA Goyal to File Defamation Case Against BJP Leaders Over Allegations

AAP MLA from Rithala, Mohinder Goyal, announced on Monday that he will file a defamation case against BJP leaders Sudhanshu Trivedi and Smriti Irani.

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January 14, 2025
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Items worth ₹21 cr confiscated ahead of Delhi Assembly polls

The MCC is a set of guidelines which are issued by the ECI to regulate the candidates and political parties in order to ensure the conduct of free and fair elections.

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January 14, 2025
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Sachdeva Says Atishi Has No Moral Authority To Continue After HC's CAG Report Remarks

Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva on Monday said the Atishi-led city government has lost all moral authority to remain in power following remarks by the High Court during the CAG matter hearing.

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January 14, 2025