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Social media will get more polarised

Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced big changes in how the company addresses misinformation across Facebook, Instagram and Threads.

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January 15, 2025
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Does Mr Trump really want to annex Canada?

\"AGA,\" standing for \"Make America Great Again,\" is one of the new words Merriam-Webster added this October.

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January 15, 2025
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Burnish the shine

As wages rise in urban centers like Bengaluru and Hyderabad—India's primary IT hubs—companies may look to other countries for cheaper alternatives or expand into smaller Indian cities with lower costs. Additionally, geopolitical tensions and protectionist policies in key markets like the United States could pose risks to India's export-driven growth model. Visa restrictions or changes in outsourcing regulations could impact the flow of business from these regions

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January 15, 2025
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Việt Nam News

The current planning system includes three main groups of plans: national master plans, national sectoral plans and local plans.

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January 15, 2025
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Rahul to visit Patna on 18 Jan on 'Save Constitution' mission

Extending his mission 'Save Constitution' to Bihar, former president of the Congress Party Rahul Gandhi will visit Patna on 18 January.

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January 15, 2025
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Kumbhalgarh Attracts Investment Proposals of ₹1,000 Cr at Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit

The 15th-century historic fort town of Kumbhalgarh, renowned as the birthplace of Maharana Pratap and a refuge for the rulers/Maharanas of Mewar during times of strife, is now aspiring to emerge as a prominent destination for tourists from India and abroad.

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January 15, 2025
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10 Special Trains for Mahakumbh Travellers from Ranchi

Ten special trains will be operated from the Ranchi Railway Division for the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj.

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January 15, 2025
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Thackeray-led Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut asks RSS chief to avoid doing politics in the name of Lord Ram

Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut has criticised the statement made by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat that Bharat (India) got its \"true independence\" on the consecration ceremony day of the Ram temple at Ayodhya, by saying that Bhagwat must avoid doing \"politics\" in the name of Lord Ram.

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January 15, 2025
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J&K CM Omar under fire from rivals for praising PM Modi

Omar praised Modi for implementing two of the three promises he made to the people of J&K

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January 15, 2025
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Meta to Get Parliamentary Panel Summons Over Zuckerberg's Remarks on 2024 LS Polls

Social media behemoth Meta is set to be summoned by a Parliamentary panel over \"incorrect and irresponsible\" remarks by its founder Mark Zuckerberg on the 2024 General Elections in India.

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January 15, 2025
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Goyal Launches National Turmeric Board in Telangana's Nizamabad

When Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal today virtually inaugurated the National Turmeric Board at Nizamabad, it not only brought hope for scores of turmeric farmers of the region but also ended the long political battle between the BJP and BRS that stretched over several elections.

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January 15, 2025
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Defence Secy visits INS Rajali to review operational preparedness

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Tuesday visited INS Rajali, the Indian Navy's Naval Air Station, situated near Arakkonam in Tamil Nadu.

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January 15, 2025
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Indian Navy's 2nd Multi-Purpose vessel Utkarsh launched

The second of the two Multi-Purpose Vessels being constructed by M/s L&T Shipyard for the Indian Navy was at L&T's Kattupalli facility in Chennai.

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One bull tamer killed; scores injured in Jallikattu at TN's Avaniyapuram

One bull tamer was gored to death and scores injured, including spectators, at the famed Jallikattu, the ancient bull taming sport held as part of the Pongal festival, at Avaniyapuram in Madurai district on Tuesday.

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Kerala High Court grants bail to Boby Chemmanur in sexual harassment case

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday granted bail to businessman Boby Chemmanur, who was arrested in a sexual harassment case filed against him by a female Malayalam actor for allegedly making comments laced with sexual innuendos during a public event.

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Centre, UGC destabilising higher education sector

Kerala CM asked the Centre & UGC to respect the autonomy of universities

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Guides, photographers at Konark UNESCO heritage site must have ASI license: HC

The Orissa High Court, refusing to interfere in the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, has issued direction saying that \"the persons who seek to operate as photographers or guides in Archeological Survey of India (ASI) protected monuments are liable to obtain license from the ASI after participating in the prescribed selection process\".

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MLA paints himself as Prince to encourage Artists in Pushpuni at Jeypore

On the occasion of Pusha Punei and Makar Sankranti, Koraput district is filled with joy and happiness.

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Heritage Walk Explores Lighthouse, Gurdwara at Abode of Lord Jagannath

The sixth edition of Puri Heritage Walk (PHW) explored the maritime marvel of the lighthouse town and historic Gurdwara at the pilgrim town, the abode of Lord Jagannath.

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Odisha's Health Assurance with Modi's Guarantee

In the history of Odisha's healthcare, 13 January will be recorded in golden letters.

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January 15, 2025
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CM Inaugurates Bridge, Iterates Mega Steel Mill Proposal

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday inaugurated a bridge in Jhumpura during the first day of his three-day visit to his home district of Keonjhar.

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Govt to Probe BSKY Irregularities: Law Minister Harichandan

Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan on Tuesday said that the government will conduct a probe into allegations of irregularities in the Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY) launched by the previous BJD government.

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Bhitarkanika Shut From Today For Croc, Bird Census

With the annual headcount exercise of estuarine crocodiles and migratory birds getting underway, Bhitarkanika national park would remain out of bounds for nine days from Monday for visitors.

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January 15, 2025
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21 Crew Members Detained for Over 1 Year Released

All 21 crew members who had been confined on the MV Debi vessel have finally been released from the custody of the Customs Department on Monday.

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January 15, 2025
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Sukanta Sounds 2026 Poll Bugle From Gangasagar

JP state president and Union minister Sukanta Majumdar virtually sounded the bugle for the 2026 Assembly elections at Gangasagar on the auspicious Makar Sankranti day, where he took the dip.

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January 15, 2025
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Ghumura begins on a colorful note

The 27th version of the 4-day-long Kalahandi utchav 'Ghumura-2025' started in a colourful note with traditional flavour showcasing rich tradition, culture and heritage of Kalahandi.

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Mahakumbh organiser lauds Mamata for preserving Kapil Muni's legacy

The state government has taken several steps to keep the heritage alive of sages Maharshi Kapil Muni, Bhagirath and Maa Ganga, Swami Paramatmananda at Sagar Island said today.

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Railways Achieves Breakthrough of Tunnel in Rugged Terrains in Odisha

Overcoming challenges, the Khurda Road-Bolangir New Rail Line Project has recorded the successful breakthrough of Tunnel No T3, located between Buguda and Banigochha in Nayagarh District.

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January 15, 2025
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Every nation wants to have good ties with India now

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that India has successfully taken its slogan of 'sabka saath, sabka vikas and sabka vishwas' to the world.

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January 15, 2025
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Police Solve School Bomb Hoaxes Case

The investigation into the bomb threats received by schools across Delhi from the past one year has led Delhi Police to a teenager who sent 400 bomb-related threats, and in the backdrop, a connection of the boy's guardian to an NGO which has links with a political party.

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