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Minister's push for Misti Hub in N Bengal
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Minister's push for Misti Hub in N Bengal

Arup Roy, the minister in charge of food processing industries and horticulture, has instructed officials to initiate plans for establishing a Misti Hub to showcase the finest sweets from north Bengal.

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November 23, 2024
State's first green road in East Burdwan
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State's first green road in East Burdwan

After having the state's first blue road, East Burdwan now has a green road, a pioneering effort in Bengal, which is now set to be opened for public use.

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November 23, 2024
BSF intercepts Bangladeshi Woman Crossing border
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BSF intercepts Bangladeshi Woman Crossing border

Amid rising tensions in Bangladesh, reports suggest that some individuals are attempting to cross the India-Bangladesh border illegally, seeking to settle in India.

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November 23, 2024
Counting of votes for Maha, J'khand today
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Counting of votes for Maha, J'khand today

The counting across all the centres in both the states will begin at 8am

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November 23, 2024
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Delhi pollution: SC orders govt, police to set up 113 checkposts

Expressing dissatisfaction with the steps taken to control and combat toxic air pollution in the national capital, the Supreme Court on Friday directed the Delhi government and police to immediately set up checkpoints at all 113 entry points to the city to monitor the entry of trucks carrying only essential supplies.

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November 23, 2024
Canada denies linking PM Modi, Jaishankar, Doval with Nijjar killing
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Canada denies linking PM Modi, Jaishankar, Doval with Nijjar killing

Canada has denied media reports suggesting that it sought to link Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval with the killing of 'Khalistan' supporter Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

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November 23, 2024
Pat Cummins Affirms Australia Prepared To Face India In Perth
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Pat Cummins Affirms Australia Prepared To Face India In Perth

Australia captain Pat Cummins exuded confidence in his side's preparations and brushed away concerns of going against new faces in the Indian camp because of a sense of "familiarity".

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November 22, 2024
Bumrah Opens Up On Test Captaincy Ambitions Ahead Of BGT Opener In Perth
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Bumrah Opens Up On Test Captaincy Ambitions Ahead Of BGT Opener In Perth

Battle lines drawn for epic contest, India, Australia set to renew rivalry with WTC final berth up for grabs

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November 22, 2024
Revolutionising cardiac care with a leadless pacemaker
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Revolutionising cardiac care with a leadless pacemaker

Cardio health continues to be one of the most pressing concerns in global healthcare.

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November 22, 2024
Above politics
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Above politics

SIR, On Monday, Delhi witnessed an average AQI of 488, with some areas reporting over 1,000.

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November 22, 2024
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Why mind cultivation is essential foundation for Bhutan's Mindfulness City

The answer lies not merely in the architecture, green spaces, advanced infrastructure or people, but in its inhabitants' mindset or cultivation of mind.

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November 22, 2024
India strengthens defence ties with US, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand
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India strengthens defence ties with US, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held bilateral meetings with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin, South Korean Minister of National Defence Kim Yong Hyun, Australian Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy, and New Zealand Defence Minister Judith Collins during the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM)Plus in Vientiane, Lao PDR.

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November 22, 2024
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Result of UP Police constable recruitment exam declared

The result of the written examination for the largest constable recruitment in the history of Uttar Pradesh was announced here on Thursday.

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November 22, 2024
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Opposition seeks extension of duration of Parl panel on Waqf Bill

The Joint Parliamentary Committee on Thursday held a stormy meeting on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill at which Opposition members demanded the extension of the duration of the highpowered panel.

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November 22, 2024
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BGT 2024-25: India, Aus set to renew rivalry in Perth with one eye on WTC final

As riveting as it always is, a Test series between India and Australia can be best summarised by simple oneliner apprentices turning master, boys becoming men, and some nastiness.'

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November 22, 2024
USA indicts Gautam Adani for $265 mn bribery scheme
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USA indicts Gautam Adani for $265 mn bribery scheme

The AdaniGroup rejected the chargesas baseless, said it will pursue all possible legal recourse

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November 22, 2024
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Opposition seeks extension of duration of Parl panel on Waqf Bill

The Joint Parliamentary Committee on Thursday held a stormy meeting on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill at which Opposition members demanded the extension of the tenure of the high-powered panel.

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November 22, 2024
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Mental and physical freshness is key to perform well against India, says Ponting

Australia great Ricky Ponting reflected on the challenges of preparing for a high-stakes series like the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, emphasising mental clarity over excessive match practice and said that performing in the series will be more about \"making sure you're nice and fresh mentally and physically.\"

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November 22, 2024
Perth curator aims for °r0ck hard, pitch despite rain challenges
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Perth curator aims for °r0ck hard, pitch despite rain challenges

Perth's unusual weather has thrown a curve all at WACA head curator Isaac Mc Donald, who is working against time to prepare the pitch for the highly anticipated first Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy.

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November 22, 2024
Padikkal excited after joining Indian Test squad in Australia
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Padikkal excited after joining Indian Test squad in Australia

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that left-handed batter Devdutt Padikkal has been added to the Indian team ahead of the first Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.

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November 22, 2024
Shastri picks Jadeja as key spinner for India in first Test
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Shastri picks Jadeja as key spinner for India in first Test

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has picked Ravindra Jadeja as the key spinner for the visitors in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series opener Test against Australia in Perth.

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November 22, 2024
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F1 star Hamilton opens up on frayed ties with Mercedes

Lewis Hamilton has admitted that he briefly considered walking away from Mercedes before the season's conclusion following a disappointing Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

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November 22, 2024
Davis Cup: AJtmaier, Struff on song as Germany charge into last-eight stage
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Davis Cup: AJtmaier, Struff on song as Germany charge into last-eight stage

Jan-Lennard Struff and Daniel Altmaier won their respective matches as Germany defeated Canada 2-0 to storm into the semifinals for the Davis Cup Hnals.

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November 22, 2024
Nick Kyrgios disappointed with 'bland' modern tennis
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Nick Kyrgios disappointed with 'bland' modern tennis

As Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios prepares to step back onto the court after a two-year injury hiatus, he has said that modern tennis is a bit \"bland at the moment\" as new crop of players are each other's best mates.

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November 22, 2024
China Masters: Sindhu, Anupama crash out after losing second-round matches
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China Masters: Sindhu, Anupama crash out after losing second-round matches

PV Sindhu's poor form continues as she has failed to reach quarterfinals in the seventh consecutive tournament in 2024

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November 22, 2024
Women's Asian Champions Trophy triumph will inspire more girls to take up hockey: Salima Tete
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Women's Asian Champions Trophy triumph will inspire more girls to take up hockey: Salima Tete

The Indian Women's Hockey Team secured the Bihar Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) Rajgir 2024 title on Wednesday with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over China in the final.

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November 22, 2024
Laparoscopic diagnostic surgery device which promises to enhance surgeon's colour vision
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Laparoscopic diagnostic surgery device which promises to enhance surgeon's colour vision

The 20th World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery (WCES 2024) was held in October at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre.

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November 22, 2024
Advanced medical facilities available in five tribal districts of Manipur: CM Biren Singh
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Advanced medical facilities available in five tribal districts of Manipur: CM Biren Singh

Amid the Kuki-Zo bodies' claims of deprivation and lack of development in tribal areas, Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Thursday said that for the first time, five hill districts would have access to advanced medical facilities.

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November 22, 2024
Robot-assisted gallbladder surgery on woman with severespinal curvature
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Robot-assisted gallbladder surgery on woman with severespinal curvature

Fortis Hospital Anandapur has set a new clinical benchmark in the realm of GI and robotics surgery by successfully performing the first ever documented robot-assisted gallbladder surgery on a 74-year-old woman with severe spinal deformity.

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November 22, 2024
Inclusive development, peace and universal well-being while nurturing environment is at the heart of Indian philosophy: VP
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Inclusive development, peace and universal well-being while nurturing environment is at the heart of Indian philosophy: VP

The Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, has said that inclusive development, peace, and universal well-being while nurturing the environment is at the heart of Indian philosophy.

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November 22, 2024