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BJP organises protests in Bengal over recent attacks on Hindu places of worship in B'desh

The state BJP has organised protests across West Bengal today in response to recent attacks on Hindu places of worship in Bangladesh and the murder of a temple trustee.

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December 22, 2024
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UP archaeologists visit Sambhal survey to inspect well and temple

A team of the Uttar Pradesh archaeological department visited Sambhal for a survey on Saturday as part of an ongoing exercise to assess the age and historical significance of 19 wells and five pilgrimage sites in the city that witnessed communal tension last month.

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December 22, 2024
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Guard against people with evil designs towards our progress: Vice President

Cautioning against elements looking to harm the country, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday said citizens must \"guard against people who have evil designs towards our progress\".

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December 22, 2024
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AAP trying to deflect attention from its failure: JD(U) leader on Kejriwal's letter to Bihar CM

JD(U) Working President Sanjay Jha on Saturday launched a scathing attack on AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal, saying that by writing a letter to the Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over the Ambedkar row, the latter was trying to divert attention from the \"failures\" of his party-led government in the national capital.

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December 22, 2024
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PM invites adventure lovers to experience Rann Utsav

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited everyone to Gujarat's famous Rann Utsav, which will go on till March 2025.

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December 22, 2024
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100 per cent digitised ration cards under NFSA; 80 cr beneficiaries under ONOR

It has been a remarkable year for the Department of Food and Public Distribution, with the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKAY) extended for five years, starting January 1. Cent per cent digitised ration cards under the National Food Security Act are now in use across India, and 99.8 per cent of fair price shops (FPSs) are automated, using electronic points of sale.

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December 22, 2024
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Peace has returned to NE in last 10 years: Amit Shah

The Union Home Minister assured that all ongoing projects would be completed within 3 years

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December 22, 2024
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J&K's Chenab Bridge designed for a life of about 120 years

Chenab Bridge, an engineering marvel of the Indian Railway and the world's highest Arch Railway bridge, has been designed for a life of about 120 years.

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December 22, 2024
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Himachal's Bhubu Jot tunnel receives strategic importance clearance: CM

The construction of the much-awaited Bhubu Jot Tunnel in Himachal Pradesh has got strategic importance clearance.

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December 22, 2024
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Speed up hydroelectric projects in Kishtwar, says Union Minister

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, on Saturday called for expediting the speed of ongoing hydroelectric power projects in the Kishtwar district, saying that these plants will generate an estimated capacity of 8,000 MW thus enabling J&K to emerge as the biggest power hub of North India.

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December 22, 2024
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Himachal will knock SC's door if Centre fails to release aid: CM

Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu has said that he will meet the Union Ministers to release the aid to Himachal under the Post Disaster Need Assessment (PDNA).

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December 22, 2024
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Police nab over 600 criminals, seize illicit firearms, drugs

In a major crackdown on crime and criminals as part of a special operation launched by Delhi Police's Southern Range, the cops have arrested over 600 wanted criminals with a seizure of firearms and ammunition.

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December 22, 2024
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Atishi inaugurates 'Lehar-2024' art exhibition

Chief Minister Atishi on Saturday inaugurated the two-day 'Lehar-2024' art exhibition at the Shankar Children's Center, Chanakyapuri, showcasing the exceptional artistic talent of students from Dr BR Ambedkar Schools of Specialized Excellence (ASOSE) in Performing and Visual Arts (PVA).

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December 22, 2024
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AAP govt anti-labour, says Vijender Gupta

Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly Vijender Gupta accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of being anti-labor by denying financial aid to construction workers.

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December 22, 2024
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Manoj Tiwari challenges AAP on illegal votes and alleged disrespect towards Purvanchalis

BJP MP from North-East Delhi and former Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari on Saturday accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leadership of showing only pretentious respect toward the Purvanchal community.

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December 22, 2024
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AAP refutes reports on ED getting prosecution nod against Kejriwal

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday refuted reports claiming that Lt. Governor (LG) has granted prosecution sanction to the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) against former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the excise policy case.

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December 22, 2024
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Kejriwal's scholarship scheme a gimmick to woo voters: Yadav

Delhi Congress President Devender Yadav on Saturday slammed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) after its national convener Arvind Kejriwal announced Dr Ambedkar scholarship for the higher education of Dalit students, calling it a \"gimmick\" to woo the voters ahead of the forthcoming Assembly polls.

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December 22, 2024
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Ex-AAP MLA Dalal & DGMC member Balbir join BJP

Dalal lambasts Kejriwal alleging that the AAP chief and the party have neglected the rural belt

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December 22, 2024
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AAP attempting to divert attention from its failures: MCD Oppn leader

Leader of Opposition in Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and former Mayor Sardar Raja Iqbal Singh on Saturday slammed the AAP after its MP Sanjay Singh accused the BJP of conspiring to uproot Purvanchalis in the national capital, saying the ruling dispensation is attempting to divert attention from its failures.

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December 22, 2024
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Over 2,000 cases of violence reported against Hindus, minorities in B'desh'

Nearly 2,200 cases of violence against Hindus and other minorities were reported in Bangladesh till 8 December, according to Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh.

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December 22, 2024
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LG highlights dilapidated conditions in Rangpuri area, assures of swift action

Delhi Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Vinai Kumar Saxena, during his visit to Rangpuri Pahari area in South Delhi on Saturday, expressed deep concern over the appalling civic conditions, criticizing the lack of basic amenities provided to residents.

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December 22, 2024
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PM in Kuwait to deepen ties with Gulf nation

This is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Kuwait

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December 22, 2024
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Congress to hold nationwide protest against Shah's remarks on Ambedkar

The Congress on Saturday announced plans to hold a nationwide protest over Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent remarks on Babasaheb Ambedkar on 24 December.

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December 22, 2024
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Rewind 2024: India's bittersweet campaign in Paris - Olympics & Paralympics

Last minute preparations, exposure camps abroad, TOPS funding, overlooking administrative mess-ups to pick the crème de la crème of Indian sports for the biggest show on earth that unfolded in Paris three years after Covid-19 pushed the Tokyo edition of the Olympics by a year.

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December 21, 2024
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What stands out was Ashwin's desire to evolve all the time: Ravi Shastri

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri said that the recently-retired Ravichandran Ashwin's constant drive to evolve was one of the reasons that made him stand out.

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December 21, 2024
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India to host Para Athletics World Championships 2025

The world's largest single Para sport event will take place from 26 September to 5 October 2025 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, which will also host a World Para Athletics Grand Prix for the first time next March.

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December 21, 2024
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Oz replace McSweeney with Konstas; Richardson recalled

Australia make changes to squad for last two Tests of Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India

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December 21, 2024
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Goyal calls for 100 pc integration onto govt platforms to improve logistics sector

Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal called for a 100% integration of industry stakeholders onto the Government platforms to improve the logistics sector.

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December 21, 2024
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'Non-tariff barriers impeding trade': Piyush Goyal to EU Trade Commissioner

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, in a conversation with European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, underlined that non-tariff barriers were impeding trade and emphasized the need to address long-pending issues as a confidence-building measure.

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December 21, 2024
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Urban sector investments in India surge 16-fold: Centre

The investments in the urban sector in India have increased 16-fold as the government aims to achieve the 'Viksit Bharat' goal by 2047, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs said on Friday.

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December 21, 2024