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2 US Marines assaulted in Turkiye

Two US Marines were assaulted by a group of young nationalists in Turkiye on Monday, officials in both countries said, with one attacker placing a bag over the head of one service member.

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September 04, 2024
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Mongolian govt ignores ICC, welcomes Russia prez

Russian President Vladimir Putin's arrival in Mongolia marks his first trip to an International Criminal Court (ICC) member state since the body issued a warrant for his arrest over the illegal deportations of Ukrainian children to Russia in March 2023.

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September 04, 2024
Marriage at stake after woman visits miracle healer
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Marriage at stake after woman visits miracle healer

After visit to Kale Kambal Wale Baba, woman puts precondition of Rs 50L, house for living with hubby, latter files for divorce | Couple married for 14 years, parents of 2 kids, fighting maintenance, dowry harassment, domestic violence, divorce cases

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September 04, 2024
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Committee members asked to tour state, not foreign locales

Assembly Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar asked the members of various assembly committees that instead of going on tour of foreign tourists places such as Maldives and Switzerland, they shall do tour of entire Madhya Pradesh to check that whether different government arrangements are in order or not.

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September 04, 2024
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Fire at trauma centre of Gwalior hosp; patient dies

A fire broke out in the ICU (Intensive Care Unit) ward of Government Jaya Arogya Hospital's trauma centre in Gwalior on Tuesday morning due to a short circuit in the central AC (Air Conditioning).

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September 04, 2024
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TB snuffs out six lives in Sehore every month

Disease has claimed 436 lives in past five-and-a-half yrs | Nearly 10,091 people were diagnosed with disease

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September 04, 2024
Govt following SC guidelines, says CM
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Govt following SC guidelines, says CM

In the previous government, helicopter was parked outside the houses of the rich, but present regime did so outside the residences of the poor, says Yadav

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September 04, 2024
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Burglar steals Rs 15 cr antiques from museum, gets injured in escape bid

A burglar tried to make off with antique pieces from state museum worth Rs 15 crore, but he fell into the hands of the cops before he could scale the outer wall of the museum on Tuesday, the police said.

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September 04, 2024
Desperate man drapes in Ik plaints against corruption
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Desperate man drapes in Ik plaints against corruption

QUEST FOR JUSTICE | With slippers on his head, Prajapati begs for justice, marking seven years of relentless struggle

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September 04, 2024
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Discrepancy in placement process leaves surplus teachers in limbo

Several issues reported at surplus teachers' management portal

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September 04, 2024
CM's father Poonam Chand passes away, funeral today
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CM's father Poonam Chand passes away, funeral today

Poonam Chand Yadav, the father of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, passed away at a private hospital after a brief illness here on Tuesday evening.

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September 04, 2024
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IIT-I develops powerful weapon against TB

Indian Institute of Technology Indore has developed new compounds that could help combat drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB), a major health issue in India and globally.

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September 04, 2024
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Health Minister on foreign tour

Chhattisgarh Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal has been invited to attend the EPPI Con 2024 conference, scheduled to be held at Stanford University from September 10 to September 22.

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September 04, 2024
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Amit Kataria returns, more in offing

After completion of the period of central deputation, IAS officer Amit Kataria has returned to Chhattisgarh.

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September 04, 2024
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Minister administers oath for literacy

Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma administered oath to officials to make 30,000 illiterate people of Kabirdham district literate.

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September 04, 2024
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Girl students asked to drink urine, Headmaster suspended

Girl students demanding potable water to drink were instructed to drink Urine.

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September 04, 2024
Former sarpanch begins hunger strike
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Former sarpanch begins hunger strike

Yogeshwari Sahu, former sarpanch of village Kopra in the district, is on hunger strike in front of the Collectorate office for the payment of construction materials and wages pending for eight months.

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September 04, 2024
CM takes party membership to launch drive in state
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CM takes party membership to launch drive in state

BJP LAUNCHES MEMBERSHIP DRIVE | Party hosts it every sixth year

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September 04, 2024
Sikh organisations to protest Kangana's film
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Sikh organisations to protest Kangana's film

The Sikh organisations which had come up in other states, in a meeting in Chhattisgarh, are opposing the BJP MP and film actress Kangana Ranaut's film 'Emergency'.

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September 04, 2024
SPEED TAKES TOLL OF YOUTUBER
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SPEED TAKES TOLL OF YOUTUBER

A YouTuber (motoblogger) from Urja Nagari died a tragic death as the skill of speeding which gave him a lot of recognition also led to his death.

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September 04, 2024
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Sao unveils booklet on Ratanpur

Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao unveiled the booklet 'Chhattisgarh ke Prasidh Teerth Sthal Ratanpur', which highlights the state's renowned pilgrimage site, Mahamaya Dham Ratanpur, at his residence in Civil Lines, Raipur.

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September 04, 2024
Torrential rains wreak havoc in state
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Torrential rains wreak havoc in state

NO LETUP | Met office predicts seven days of rainfall; ‘red alert' issued for Surat, Bharuch dists

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September 04, 2024
SC fines officer in contempt case
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SC fines officer in contempt case

The Supreme Court of India has declared Surat police officer RY Raval and the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate of Surat District and Sessions Court Deepaben Thakar guilty of contempt for remanding Surat builder Tushar Shah.

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September 04, 2024
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BJP launches membership drive in state

Gujarat BJP Chief and Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil on Tuesday launched the party's Sadasyata Abhiyan 2024 from the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Auditorium in the Bodakdev area of the city.

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September 04, 2024
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Prime accused may give leads

The investigation into the 2,300 crore dabba trading and cricket betting network known as the Madhavpura scam case has received a shot in the arm with the arrest of Deepak Thakkar, the alleged kingpin.

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September 04, 2024
AAP councillor held for demanding bribe
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AAP councillor held for demanding bribe

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Surat has apprehended Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councillor Vipul Suhagiya for allegedly demanding a bribe of 10 lakh from a contractor associated with the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC).

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September 04, 2024
Three Coast Guards missing in Arabian Sea
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Three Coast Guards missing in Arabian Sea

Three Indian Coast Guard (ICG) crew members are missing following an emergency landing of their helicopter during a rescue operation in the Arabian Sea on Monday.

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September 04, 2024
Repairs to start on roads damaged by rains
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Repairs to start on roads damaged by rains

After the heavy rains hit Gujarat and damaged the roads, the Roads and Buildings Department has begun repairing work across the state.

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September 04, 2024
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Get Surat municipal bills on WhatsApp

In a pioneering move towards digitalization, the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) is set to launch a service that will deliver tax bills directly to residents' Whatsapp number.

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September 04, 2024
Desilting of 12 historic water bodies in Cuncolim on cards
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Desilting of 12 historic water bodies in Cuncolim on cards

Water Resources Department Minister Subhash Shirodkar has promised to take up desilting of the historic 12 bundhs in Cuncolim and restore the water bodies to their pristine glory.

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September 04, 2024