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SC to Hear on 25 March Pleas Against Koli's Acquittal in Nithari Killings

The Supreme Court on Monday posted for hearing on 25 March a batch of appeals against the Allahabad High Court order acquitting Surendra Koli - a death row convict - in 12 cases of rape and murder that took place in Nithari village, Noida bordering Delhi in 2005/2006.

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January 07, 2025
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Surya Kiran 18: Indo-Nepal joint military exercise strengthens counter terrorism skills

The 18th Indo-Nepal Joint Exercise, Surya Kiran, is currently underway in Nepal, highlighting the enduring partnership between the two armies.

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January 07, 2025
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Will stay in NDA, removed those suggesting changing alliance, says CM Nitish Kumar

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has reiterated that he will remain in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) dismissing any possibility of aligning with other political groups.

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January 07, 2025
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Prashant Kishor's arrest ignites protests against Bihar govt, supporters vow to intensify stir

The arrest of Jan Suraj Party founder Prashant Kishor, during his hunger strike at city's Gandhi Maidan on Monday morning has sparked widespread protests and criticism of Bihar police's alleged excesses.

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January 07, 2025
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HC Gives 6 Weeks to MP Govt for Bhopal Gas Tragedy Waste Disposal

High Court asks state government to clear all doubts, take public into confidence

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January 07, 2025
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Protesting farmers to meet SC-appointed Committee's chairperson Justice Nawab Singh

The Supreme Court on Monday was informed by the Punjab government that the farmers agitating for their demands including legally guaranteed Minimum Support Price for their agricultural produce would be meeting Justice Nawab Singh, the Chairperson of the High-Powered Committee that was constituted by the top court to negotiate with the protesting farmers.

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January 07, 2025
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T'gana CM Urges PM to Sanction Regional Ring Rail for Hyderabad

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Monday requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to sanction a Regional Ring Rail, like the Regional Ring Road, for the state.

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January 07, 2025
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Atul Subhash suicide case: K'taka HC rejects wife's plea to quash FIR

Karnataka High Court on Monday rejected the plea for quashing of FIR against Nikita Singhania in connection with the alleged suicide case of Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash.

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January 07, 2025
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ACB Serves KTR With Fresh Notice To Appear Before It On 9 January

BRS working president KT Rama Rao asked the Anti-Corruption Bureau probing the Formula E race scam to defer his interrogation till the Telangana High Court gives its verdict on his petition to quash the FIR against him.

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January 07, 2025
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TN Governor Ravi boycotts Assembly, leaves House in a huff

This is the second time that Ravi had boycotted the Assembly in the first session of the year

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January 07, 2025
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Kerala High Court Refuses to Order CBI Probe into Death of ADM Naveen Babu

The Kerala High Court on Monday refused to order a CBI probe into the death of former Kannur Additional District Magistrate Naveen Babu.

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January 07, 2025
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Naveen Patnaik Slams BJP Govt in Massive Show of Strength by BJD

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) staged a massive public gathering on Monday, its first major show of strength since the party's 2024 electoral setback, to deliver scathing criticism of the BJP-led state government and its failure to curb rising prices.

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January 07, 2025
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H&UD Minister unveils three parks & musical fountain in Bhubaneswar

Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, inaugurated three parks and a Musical Fountain here on Monday in the presence of MLA Babu Singh, Vice Chairman of BDA, Dr N Thirumala Naik and others.

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January 07, 2025
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Death of 2 BJP leaders in road 'accident' is a case of murder: Sambalpur SP

Sambalpur SP Mukesh Kumar Bhamoo on Monday confirmed that the 'accident' in which two BJP leaders were killed on Sunday was a case of murder as the tripper truck deliberately crashed into the car.

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January 07, 2025
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Odisha Poised To Become An Aviation Hub With Focus On MRO Development

The Odisha Government, in a step towards establishing the State as a key aviation hub in India, on Monday hosted a high-level stakeholder consultation to deliberate on the development of Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facilities.

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January 07, 2025
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Mob torches two houses following murder of sanitation worker

The murder of a leader of 'safei karmacharis', Babuli Kak led to tension in the Gandhi Para area of Sundargarh town.

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January 07, 2025
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Odisha Organizes Bird Festival To Showcase Avian Treasures

In an attempt to showcase its avian treasures, Odisha government on Monday organized the fifth edition of Chilika Bird Festival to attract tourists and bird lovers to relish the rich biodiversity of the wetland sites of the lake.

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January 07, 2025
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Christian community petitions Governor on rising attacks on minorities

The functionaries of Christian community here expressed grave concern over the increasing attack on their community members and submitted a memorandum to the Governor through the district collector here.

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January 07, 2025
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Odisha shines as countdown to 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas begins

The stage is set, the countdown has begun, and Odisha is putting its best foot forward as it gears up to host the grand 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) celebrations with unparalleled splendor.

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January 07, 2025
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Industrial Projects Worth Rs 44,793 Approved

The state government on Monday approved investments worth 44,793.03 crore of five industrial projects.

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January 07, 2025
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Odisha Has Potential To Be A Hub Of International Trade: PM

Foundation stone for new Rayagada Railway Division laid CM Majhi says new division will be key to industrial development

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January 07, 2025
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Workshop on research methodology begins at SOA

A 10-day long workshop on Research Methodology in Social Sciences, aimed at enhancing the capabilities of research scholars, began at the Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA) here on Monday.

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January 07, 2025
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Farmers will get compensated for crop loss soon: Dy CM Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo

Farmers affected by last month's unseasonal rainfall, which led to significant paddy crop losses, will soon receive compensation as the state government has announced a relief package of Rs 291 crores, stated Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo at a meeting in Balikuda on Monday.

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January 07, 2025
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Rajarani, Mukteswar and Intl Odissi Dance Festival from 7 January

The Rajarani Music Festival, Mukteswar Odissi Dance Festival and International Odissi Dance Festival will be held in Bhubaneswar from 7th January to 11th January.

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January 07, 2025
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Vedanta's stall showcases tribal heritage at Chaiti fest

Vedanta Aluminium's stall at the 'Chaiti Mahotsav', organised in Rayagada district, was a major attraction at the festival that featured a captivating fusion of heritage art showcasing Saura paintings, Dokra art forms, traditional tribal art and crafts alongside products from self-help groups (SHGs) prepared by the Project Sakhi which empowers women as micro-entrepreneurs.

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January 07, 2025
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Odisha Receives 'Achiever' Award at LEADS-2024

In LEADS 2024, Odisha has regained its status as 'Achiever' within the coastal group, advancing significantly from 'Aspirer' in 2023.

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January 07, 2025
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Bengal fishermen talk of torture on return from Bangladesh

The fishermen were reunited with their families at Gangasagar on Monday

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January 07, 2025
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Justin Trudeau to step down as Canada PM

Justin Trudeau on Monday announced that he will step down as Canadian Prime Minister and Liberal leader once his party has chosen a new leader.

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January 07, 2025
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India's First Bullet Train Is Not Far Off: PM Modi

PM lays foundation stone for Rayagada Railway Division, says the new division will strengthen Odisha's railway infrastructure

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January 07, 2025
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US Finalising Steps To Strengthen Nuclear Energy Cooperation With India

The United States is now finalising the necessary steps to remove long-standing regulations that have prevented civil nuclear cooperation between India's leading nuclear entities and US companies, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said here on Monday.

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January 07, 2025