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CM Mann busy serving Kejriwal, Punjab witnessing blasts in police stations: SAD

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Wednesday said that Chief Minister-cum-Home Minister Bhagwant Mann was busy serving his boss Arvind Kejriwal when Punjab was witnessing a series of blasts in police stations, particularly in the border belt of the state.

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December 19, 2024
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Call special session to table CAG reports in House: LoP to Atishi

Stepping up his attack on the AAP government over the pending Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports, Leader of the Opposition in the Delhi Assembly Vijender Gupta lamented that the ruling dispensation has not presented a single report in the House over the past five years.

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December 19, 2024
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Kejriwal leads protest over Shah's Ambedkar remark

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers, led by its national convenor, Arvind Kejriwal, on Wednesday staged a massive protest near the BJP headquarters over Home Minister Amit Shah's alleged remarks on Dr B R Ambedkar.

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December 19, 2024
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NSUI protests Amit Shah's remarks in DU

National Students' Union of India (NSUI), on Wednesday, organised a protest against Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution here at the Arts Faculty, Delhi University.

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December 19, 2024
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EC reviews preparedness for Delhi Assembly polls

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar along with election commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and S S Sandhu on Wednesday reviewed the poll preparedness for the forthcoming assembly elections in Delhi.

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December 19, 2024
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AAP: SDM offices responsible for fake caste certificates

Responding to allegations over the 'fake' caste certificates being made in Delhi, the AAP on Wednesday said that such documents are produced at the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) offices which fall under the Revenue Department.

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December 19, 2024
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Delhi Police, NCB launch joint operation to contain drug abuse and trafficking

In order to crack down on the illegal sale of narcotics and drug abuse, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force of Delhi Police in coordination with the Narcotics Control Bureau has launched a month-long joint operation.

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December 19, 2024
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No respite from toxic air as AQI remains 'severe' at 445

Delhi's average air quality continued to remain in the 'severe' category with the Air Quality Index (AQI) level measuring above the 400 mark to the discomfiture of the residents.

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December 19, 2024
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Fake caste certificate racket running under AAP govt: Sachdeva

Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva, on Wednesday, alleged that fake caste certificates are being issued under the Delhi government to grab the reservation benefits meant for Dalits.

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December 19, 2024
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LG Saxena asks Atishi to convene special assembly session for laying CAG reports

Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has written to Chief Minister Atishi to convene a special session of the Delhi Assembly to table CAG reports.

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December 19, 2024
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AAP's 'Sanjeevani Yojna' a poll stunt: Delhi Cong chief

Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav on Wednesday slammed the AAP after its national convener and former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal announced 'Sanjeevani Yojna' to provide free medical aid to elderly above 60 if re-elected, calling it a \"election stunt\" to woo the voters.

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December 19, 2024
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Kharge calls for Shah's resignation, HM says Cong distorted his remarks

Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar in Rajya Sabha turned into a major controversy on Wednesday with the Congress-led Opposition raising a storm in Parliament, causing both Houses to be adjourned without transacting any business.

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December 19, 2024
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₹14,131.6 crore recovered from sale of Vijay Mallya's assets: FM Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said Rs 14,131.6 crore has been recovered by public sector banks (PSBs) from the sale of assets belonging to fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya.

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December 19, 2024
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Priyanka Gandhi, Manish Tewari among Cong MPs in Joint Parliamentary Committee on 'ONOE' Bill

Congress MPs Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Manish Tewari, Sukhdev Bhagat and Randeep Singh Surjewala will be in the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for deliberations on the 'One Nation One Election' Bill, party sources said on Wednesday.

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December 19, 2024
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PM: Cong can't hide its insults to Ambedkar

Modi hits back after Oppn attack on Amit Shah over RS remarks

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December 19, 2024
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This will be my last day: Ashwin drops retirement bombshell after Gabba draw

Moments after the rain-marred Brisbane Test ended in a draw, India's star off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Wednesday shocked the cricketing world by announcing his immediate retirement from international cricket, midway through the Border-Gavaskar series.

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December 19, 2024
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NSA Doval in Beijing for talks on boundary issue

India is willing to strengthen strategic communication with China, expand mutually beneficial cooperation and inject new impetus into bilateral relations, national security Adviser Ajit Doval was quoted as saying on Wednesday during his meeting with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in Beijing.

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December 19, 2024
Ukraine Stands Firm On Crimea, Wants Russia Out Of All Areas
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Ukraine Stands Firm On Crimea, Wants Russia Out Of All Areas

Ukraine’s foreign minister said Thursday his country wouldn’t budge from its demand that Russia withdraw its forces from Crimea, as well as from other parts of Ukraine that Moscow illegally annexed more recently.

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April 14, 2023
Umesh Pal Case: Jailed Don Atiq's Son Asad, Another, Killed In Police Encounter
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Umesh Pal Case: Jailed Don Atiq's Son Asad, Another, Killed In Police Encounter

After evading police for the last 48 days, two prime accused in the Umesh Pal murder case, including jailed mafia don-turned politician Atiq Ahmed's son Asad, were gunned down by the Uttar Pradesh STF in an encounter on Thursday afternoon.

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April 14, 2023
Opp Parties Demand Probe Into Asad's Encounter In UP
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Opp Parties Demand Probe Into Asad's Encounter In UP

While the ruling BJP and the state ministers laud the STF for neutralising the criminals

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April 14, 2023
IPL 2023: Dhoni Nursing Knee Injury, Reveals CSK Coach Fleming
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IPL 2023: Dhoni Nursing Knee Injury, Reveals CSK Coach Fleming

During last match, Dhoni looked a bit uncomfortable while taking doubles and didn't run at full tilt

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April 14, 2023
China's Camp David Moment?
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China's Camp David Moment?

The Camp David Accord of 1978 was a diplomatic coup for President Jimmy Carter.

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April 14, 2023
'Pakistan to strike terrorists' hideouts inside Afghanistan'
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'Pakistan to strike terrorists' hideouts inside Afghanistan'

Defence minister asks de facto rulers in Kabul to rein in anti-Pakistan militants

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April 14, 2023
Sensex extends gains for ninth consecutive day
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Sensex extends gains for ninth consecutive day

Key indices of domestic equity markets ended in the positive territory after trading in the negative during the whole session today, tracking stronger cues from Asian markets.

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April 14, 2023
FM calls for debt restructuring to address global crisis
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FM calls for debt restructuring to address global crisis

She made the remark on the first day of the G20 Finance Ministers Central Bank Governors meeting

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April 14, 2023
BJP slams Opposition leaders over meeting on forging unity
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BJP slams Opposition leaders over meeting on forging unity

BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla terms Arvind Kejriwal India's 'Pinocchio'

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April 14, 2023
LG visits Qutabgarh village, reiterates making it a model village
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LG visits Qutabgarh village, reiterates making it a model village

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena visited Qutabgarh village in North West Delhi on Thursday and directed concerned officials to undertake all possible steps to develop it into a model village, said a release issued by the LG's office.

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April 14, 2023
AIIMS mandates masks amid surge in Covid cases
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AIIMS mandates masks amid surge in Covid cases

The AIIMS management in its advisory says, ‘Must use mask in the workplace’

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April 14, 2023
'Govt policies have opened new doors, opportunities for youths'
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'Govt policies have opened new doors, opportunities for youths'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India is witnessing unprecedented growth in employment and self-employment opportunities and has entered manufacture of drones and defence equipment when most countries are unable to come out of recession after the Covid pandemic.

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April 14, 2023
Nitish meets Left leaders amidst Oppn unity move
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Nitish meets Left leaders amidst Oppn unity move

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar met CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury, CPI leader D. Raja and other leaders here on Thursday amidst talk of opposition unity.

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April 14, 2023