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A Quick Rewind Of 2024

Conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East continued to haunt global conscience As 2024 draws to a close; the world steps into 2025 with a mixture of hope and trepidation

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January 01, 2025
Myths about psychiatric medicines fuel misunderstandings
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Myths about psychiatric medicines fuel misunderstandings

Clearing misconceptions about psychiatric medications and their role in mental health recovery.

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January 01, 2025
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Rane's communal and baseless slur

Such statements violate his constitutional oath to uphold national unity. Maha Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis must demand a public apology; if Nitesh Rane refuses, he should be asked to resign

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January 01, 2025
Retired IAS officer Manoj Shrivastava becomes SEC
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Retired IAS officer Manoj Shrivastava becomes SEC

A 1987-batch retired IAS officer Manoj Shrivastava was appointed State Election Commissioner (SEC) on Tuesday.

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January 01, 2025
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New Year Brings Hope Of 1 Lakh Jobs, New Industries

The state has entered the New Year mode. Each year arrives with hopes of prosperity. This year's hope lies in job market.

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January 01, 2025
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Joint Commissioner Found Billionaire

The Lokayukta police conducted a raid on the premises of the joint commissioner, co-operatives, and found that he owns property worth more than 42% of his known sources of income, said officials here on Tuesday.

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January 01, 2025
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India Rises To Global Leadership In Hand Transplantation

In just nine years since performing its first hand transplant in 2015, India has emerged as a global leader, followed by the United States of America and the United Kingdom.

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January 01, 2025
Mantralaya to go digital from today
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Mantralaya to go digital from today

The Mantralaya will start working in e-file mode (digitally) from the first day of New Year.

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January 01, 2025
Ratlam rail divn set for major devpt
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Ratlam rail divn set for major devpt

As we step into 2025, Ratlam rail division has been striving significant advancements, building on the progress made in 2024.

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January 01, 2025
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Lokayukta fails to trace ex-RTO constable Sharma

The Lokayukta police once again conducted searches to find former RTO constable Saurabh Sharma, but returned empty-handed, officials said here on Tuesday.

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January 01, 2025
No shifting of Carbide waste due to New Year
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No shifting of Carbide waste due to New Year

Union Carbide Corporation (UCC)'s 337 MT chemical waste has not been transported to Ramky Enviro Engineers Limited (REEL), Pithampur, because of New Year.

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January 01, 2025
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MHA Cancels Ex-CBI Inspector's Award

The Central government has cancelled the Union Home Minister's Medal for Excellence in Investigation-2023 awarded to Rahul Raj, a former inspector of the Central Bureau of Investigation, following his arrest in an alleged bribery case in exchange for manipulating inspection reports for Nursing Colleges in the state.

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January 01, 2025
CM Okay's ₹1k cr for urban development
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CM Okay's ₹1k cr for urban development

To address the challenges posed by rapid growth in business, industry and population in urban areas

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January 01, 2025
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Woman duped of ₹15.32L

A woman from the Satellite area of Ahmedabad has lodged a police complaint against an acquaintance for allegedly defrauding her and her husband of ₹15.32 lakh under the pretense of lucrative investment returns.

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January 01, 2025
IPS officers, cricketers are among Jhala's victims
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IPS officers, cricketers are among Jhala's victims

Not just ordinary citizens but IPS officers, cricketers, and several high-profile personalities have fallen victim to the Ponzi scheme masterminded by BJP leader Bhupendrasinh Jhala, who has now earned the dubious title of North Gujarat's biggest scammer.

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January 01, 2025
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GJEPC pitches for natural over lab diamonds

The Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has said that the consumer education campaign is targeted for differentiating between lab-grown diamonds and natural diamonds in India.

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January 01, 2025
RBI Imposes ₹4L Fine on Prime Bank
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RBI Imposes ₹4L Fine on Prime Bank

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹4 lakh on The Prime Co-operative Bank Ltd., Surat, for failing to comply with key guidelines on customer protection and cybersecurity.

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January 01, 2025
Bright future for jewellery industry in 2025, says GJC
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Bright future for jewellery industry in 2025, says GJC

The gems and jewellery industry in India witnessed remarkable progress in 2024, navigating market challenges and emerging stronger.

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January 01, 2025
Man Who Killed Wife and Son, Attempts Suicide Again
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Man Who Killed Wife and Son, Attempts Suicide Again

Smit Jiyani, accused of killing his wife and four-year-old son and injuring his parents in a gruesome attack on December 27, attempted suicide again while undergoing treatment in a private hospital.

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January 01, 2025
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Should Ayurveda docs practice allopathy?

The Health and Family Welfare Department of the Gujarat government has scheduled a crucial meeting on January 3 to discuss the possibility of allowing doctors trained in Ayurveda to practice allopathy when necessary.

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January 01, 2025
RAIGAD FERRARI BEACH FIASCO
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RAIGAD FERRARI BEACH FIASCO

When you're rich, why settle for a regular joyride when you can turn a pristine beach into your personal racetrack?

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January 01, 2025
Kite markets buzz ahead of Uttarayan fest
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Kite markets buzz ahead of Uttarayan fest

As Uttarayan approaches, Gujarat's cities are alive with the colors and excitement of kite markets.

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January 01, 2025
CM Extends New Year Wishes to People
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CM Extends New Year Wishes to People

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the people of Chhattisgarh for the New Year 2025.

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January 01, 2025
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Cong Criticizes Over Deteriorating Law and Order

The Chhattisgarh Congress has sharply criticized the Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government for the declining law and order situation, and questioned the government for the cold-blooded murder of two youths in the state capital on the intervening night of December 30-31.

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January 01, 2025
Raid Recovers 2,500 Kg Adulterated Cheese in Factory
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Raid Recovers 2,500 Kg Adulterated Cheese in Factory

The sale of chemically manufactured fake cheese is thriving across several villages and cities in Chhattisgarh, deceiving unsuspecting customers into consuming substandard products.

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January 01, 2025
Fly Big Airlines Expands Inter-City Flights
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Fly Big Airlines Expands Inter-City Flights

In a move to promote air travel in Chhattisgarh, Fly Big Airlines has expanded its air service between Raipur, Bilaspur, and Ambikapur.

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January 01, 2025
Politics Heats Up Over Duty Imposition
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Politics Heats Up Over Duty Imposition

Ex-CM questions arrangements

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January 01, 2025
A strong anti-conversion law is need of hour to save Hindus: Prabal Pratap Judeo
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A strong anti-conversion law is need of hour to save Hindus: Prabal Pratap Judeo

651 families return to the Sanatan Dharma in Sakti district

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January 01, 2025
HC Halts Proceedings Against IIMB Faculty in Discrimination Case
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HC Halts Proceedings Against IIMB Faculty in Discrimination Case

The Karnataka High Court has issued an interim stay on the proceedings initiated against officials and faculty members of the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) following a notice from the Directorate of Civil Rights Enforcement (DCRE) cell.

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January 01, 2025
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Man held with drugs worth Rs 2.50 crore

A man has been arrested for allegedly storing drugs worth Rs 2.50 crore, meant for distribution during the new year celebrations in prominent areas of Bengaluru.

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January 01, 2025