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Russia's "inhuman attacks" on Christmas day

Russia launched a massive missile and drone barrage targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Wednesday, striking a thermal power plant and prompting Ukrainians to take shelter in metro stations on Christmas morning.

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December 26, 2024
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Greenland's Def Budget Up After Trump Comment

The Danish government has announced a huge boost in defence spending for Greenland, hours after US President-elect Donald Trump repeated his desire to purchase the Arctic territory.

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December 26, 2024
Ex-rebel groups agree to unite under Syria's defence ministry
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Ex-rebel groups agree to unite under Syria's defence ministry

Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has reached an agreement with rebel factions to come together as one force under the Defence Ministry, according to the new Syrian general administration.

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December 26, 2024
Trump to pursue death penalty
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Trump to pursue death penalty

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to \"vigorously pursue\" capital punishment following President Joe Biden's commutation of most federal death row sentences.

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December 26, 2024
Need to meet PTI team before talks with govt
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Need to meet PTI team before talks with govt

Nominating Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) chief Sahibzada Mohammad Hamid Raza as the spokesperson for his party's committee for negotiation with the Pakistan government, jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan has demanded a meeting with his negotiating team to make the process meaningful.

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December 26, 2024
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UK min Tulip denies Bangla claims of brokering N-deal

Ever since Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, and her niece Tulip Siddiq, who is a Labour MP and UK's Treasury Minister, have been implicated in the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant kickback scam to the tune of $5 billion, there have been protests and calls for accountability.

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December 26, 2024
Ukraine War Veterans Forgotten and Shunned
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Ukraine War Veterans Forgotten and Shunned

On a freezing drizzly day in central Kyiv, Evhen Lomsky hobbled uneasily on crutches near a subway exit wearing a sign that read: \"I'm starving.\"

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December 26, 2024
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Say 'No' to Popcorn-like GST Rationale

Given the increasing digitization of the economy and rising vigilance against tax evasion, the GST Council should focus on reducing tax slabs, rationalizing taxation

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December 26, 2024
Leadership failure, political inertia stoke Manipur crises
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Leadership failure, political inertia stoke Manipur crises

A fractured state suffers ethnic strife, systemic neglect, and worsening instability under BJP governance

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December 26, 2024
Can India's creative economy rise despite regional, global challenges?
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Can India's creative economy rise despite regional, global challenges?

Bollywood's global appeal highlights India's potential, but skill gaps and competition persist.

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December 26, 2024
4 agencies probing Saurabh case, row bound to crop up
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4 agencies probing Saurabh case, row bound to crop up

It has happened for the first in the state that four agencies have swung into action to investigate a single case.

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December 26, 2024
IMC team removing illegal enclosures attacked; 3 employees injured
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IMC team removing illegal enclosures attacked; 3 employees injured

Three civic body employees were injured and some official vehicles were damaged as a group of around 100 people led by a saffron outfit attacked Indore Municipal Corporation's team, which went to remove illegal enclosures located in Satyadev Nagar and Dutt Nagar areas and shift cows from there to Hatod Gaushala on Wednesday morning.

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December 26, 2024
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Man Arrested for Raping Married Woman

Gandhi Nagar police on Wednesday arrested a person for allegedly raping a woman.

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December 26, 2024
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Complaint made to CBI a year ago, but agency kept mum over probe

SAURABH SHARMA CASE

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December 26, 2024
Don't come back till you find a job; techie throws hubby out of home
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Don't come back till you find a job; techie throws hubby out of home

Woman seeks maintenance; ignores his sorry, pleas

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December 26, 2024
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Lookout circular issued against Saurabh

Wanted by the income tax (IT) department, a lookout circular has been issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs against ex-RTO constable Saurabh Sharma, officials said here on Wednesday.

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December 26, 2024
Vayu camping in Sheopur for past three days
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Vayu camping in Sheopur for past three days

Kuno Cheetah strays out of National Park, movement being monitored by forest team

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December 26, 2024
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Cong skipped Ambedkar's role in water projects: PM

VISION UNFOLDS | Modi lays foundation of Ken-Betwa project

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December 26, 2024
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Man trapped in debris rescued

A dramatic and life-saving rescue operation unfolded on Wednesday morning at Shantivan Society in Ahmedabad, where demolition work at house E34 took a dangerous turn.

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December 26, 2024
Cold wave in Saurashtra
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Cold wave in Saurashtra

Saurashtra is once again in the grip of a severe cold wave as temperatures across the region have plummeted.

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December 26, 2024
Vadodara's 1st int'l flight by mid-'25
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Vadodara's 1st int'l flight by mid-'25

Vadodara is set to make its debut on the international aviation map with the launch of the Vadodara-Dubai flight service by Air India Express, tentatively scheduled for mid-2025.

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December 26, 2024
Special branch for VIP, VVIP security
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Special branch for VIP, VVIP security

HOW WILL IT FUNCTION? Team comprising 60 police personnel, including a deputy superintendent of police, will exclusively handle high profile visitors without disrupting regular police operations

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December 26, 2024
ITC Narmada Unveils Festive Offerings
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ITC Narmada Unveils Festive Offerings

ITC Narmada, a luxury chain hotel in Ahmedabad is all set to make this festive season unforgettable for patrons of Ahmedabad and those visiting here, with a series of exclusive events and indulgent dining experiences.

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December 26, 2024
CM Patel Opens Kankaria Carnival in Ahmedabad
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CM Patel Opens Kankaria Carnival in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad's much-awaited Kankaria Carnival 2024 commenced on Wednesday with a vibrant inauguration by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.

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December 26, 2024
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Man Files Habeas Corpus for Daughter

Alleges ISKCON Has Hand in Her Disappearance

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December 26, 2024
Banas FPC earns ₹ 7.4 cr in a year
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Banas FPC earns ₹ 7.4 cr in a year

For over eight years now, the farmers of Radhanpur in Patan district, Gujarat have been seeing steady improvement in their lives and livelihoods.

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December 26, 2024
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10 Yrs On, Villagers Yet To Get Power Bills

In a perplexing turn of events, 300 residents of Turkheda and Hanfeshwar villages in Gujarat's Chhota Udepur district have not received electricity bills for the past decade.

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December 26, 2024
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Woman Attempts Suicide With Infant Outside Police Station

A tragic incident unfolded in the Tilda Nevra police station area when 22-year-old Nandani Dewar attempted suicide along with her three-month-old daughter after allegedly receiving an unsatisfactory response from the police regarding a domestic dispute.

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December 26, 2024
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Chhattisgarh Polls Preparation Underway, Issues Special Order

The State Election Commission, Chhattisgarh has finalized arrangements for the upcoming urban body and panchayat elections in Chhattisgarh.

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December 26, 2024
Rajnandgaon Police Recruitment Put on Hold
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Rajnandgaon Police Recruitment Put on Hold

The constable recruitment process in Rajnandgaon district has been postponed following allegations of serious irregularities.

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December 26, 2024