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A witness to history: 47 years of Congress' rise and fall

SAME time, same chill in the air. Delhi is witnessing a 'historic reoccurrence' of sorts on Wednesday; the Congress is moving to its new headquarters - Indira Gandhi Bhawan on Kotla Road.

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January 15, 2025
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Haryana khap panchayats to back farmers' stir

AS the farmers' protests continue without any immediate resolution, particularly in the Punjab and Haryana border areas, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan has stepped in to prevent the agitation from spreading to other states.

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January 15, 2025
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Draft regulation 2025 designed to prioritise merit: UGC chief

UNIVERSITY Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar has said the new draft regulation on recruiting assistant professors and vice-chancellors is designed to uphold merit and strengthen the governance of universities.

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January 15, 2025
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Send back Indians duped into fighting war, Russia told

NEW DELHI on Tuesday reiterated its demand that Russia should send back the Indian nationals who were duped into serving in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

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January 15, 2025
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End terror network in PoK: Rajnath

Says terror camps running in areas adjacent to border, warns Pak against 'nefarious designs'

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January 15, 2025
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Dam-Building Spree Is A Zero-Sum Game

It has been widely reported that China has approved the construction of the world's largest hydropower dam in Tibet on the Yarlung Tsangpo river.

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January 15, 2025
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The Changing Skies Of Our Weather Office

As it turns 150, the India Meteorological Department can look back at a legacy of continuous evolution. In the future, it needs to grow its observation network and sharpen its city forecasts

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January 15, 2025
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Harivarasanam, the lullaby of the Lord

FOR THE past five decades, the Sabarimala hill shrine has been closing by playing the song Harivarasanam through loud speakers.

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January 15, 2025
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Conflict Over Waste Management Puts Pig Farmers in a Spot

Tussle Between Kerala and TN Leads to Arrests & Increased Checks

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January 15, 2025
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Will Transform State Into Int'l Hub Of Higher Edu: CM

Inaugurates International Conclave on Next-gen Higher Education at Cusat • Says state committed to transforming itself into people-centric knowledge society

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January 15, 2025
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Sexual assault of teen: 44 arrested in four days

FOUR days after the shocking revelation of a teen Dalit girl, who was sexually abused by over five dozen people over the past five years, police have recorded the arrest of 44 accused out of a total of 58 names the survivor stated.

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January 15, 2025
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Boby still in jail; didn't get bail order, say authorities

EVEN as a large crowd gathered outside the Ernakulam District Jail in Kakkanad, businessman Boby Chemmanur, who was granted bail by the High Court around 4 pm, failed to secure release from the jail on Tuesday.

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January 15, 2025
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Body shaming unacceptable, says HC while granting bail to Boby Chemmanur

THE Kerala High Court on Tuesday granted bail to businessman Boby Chemmanur who was arrested in a sexual harassment case filed against him by a Malayalam actor.

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January 15, 2025
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Tvm airport records 18.5% passenger growth in '24

OVER 49 lakh passengers used the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in 2024, according to data released by the airport authorities.

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January 15, 2025
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2 RPF officers booked for taking bribe

THE Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau has registered cases against two Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel for allegedly taking a bribe from a West Bengal native, who was arrested for illegal possession of railway tickets.

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January 15, 2025
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Sewage-contaminated water flows through taps, residents in a bind

Multiple sections of pipeline running through sewers broken, requires full replacement: KWA

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January 15, 2025
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Solar stoves to be installed in 250 anganwadis under 'Anganjyothi'

IN A bid to improve working conditions for cooks at anganwadis and achieve zero carbon emissions, solar-powered smokeless stoves will be installed in 250 anganwadis across the district under the Anganjyothi project.

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January 15, 2025
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UDF remains non-committal on Anvar's entry bid

A DAY after P V Anvar made clear his intentions to associate with the UDF, the opposition front remains non-committal.

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January 15, 2025
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Army Day fete: Weapons display at Kanakakunnu turns crowd puller

HUNDREDS of people gathered at Kanakakunnu on Tuesday to witness the weapons display organised by the Pangode Military Station in connection with the Army Day celebrations.

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January 15, 2025
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Protest Against SilverLine Rail Project Survey Completes 1,000 Days

The protest that began against the survey for the SilverLine semi-high-speed rail corridor project (K-Rail) in Kerala at Madappally in Changanassery and spread across the state against the government's attempt to suppress it through police action completed 1,000 days.

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January 15, 2025
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Waterbird survey in Cherthala taluk reports decline in bird numbers

A RECENT waterbird survey conducted in the Cherthala taluk of Alappuzha recorded 12,463 birds across 94 species.

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January 15, 2025
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DB College Presents Kathir Library to Tribal Village

JOINING hands with the Kathir project of the Kerala State Forest Development Agency, the Devaswom Board College in Thalayolaparamp presented a 'Kathir' library to Adichilthotti tribal village under Malayattoor Forest Division.

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January 15, 2025
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At Pullumedu, Thousands Witness Makarajyothi

7,245 devotees gathered on the hill top to witness the auspicious light

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January 15, 2025
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People Are True Masters In Citizen-Centric Governance

AGRICULTURE Minister P Prasad said that people are the true masters in a citizen-centric governance.

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January 15, 2025
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Maha Kumbh: Akhadas Get Right of Way to Sangam

The day of the first Shahi Snan of Maha Kumbh, 2025, was, like always, primarily the day of the akhadas.

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January 15, 2025
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House panel to summon Meta over Zuckerberg election claims

Will seek an apology from the social media giant for 'factually incorrect' statements

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January 15, 2025
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Make India climate-smart, predict quakes better: PM

PM Narendra Modi called on the scientists on Tuesday to focus on innovating early-warning systems for earthquakes and launched initiatives to make India \"climate-smart\".

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January 15, 2025
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VOMITING AFTER EATING OR DIFFICULTY IN SWALLOWING?

Difficulty in swallowing or pain during swallowing (odynophagia) are the main symptoms - some may experience food not easily passing through the oesophagus or a sensation of something sticking in the throat. Severe cases can result in excessive drooling, regurgitation (often confused with vomiting), or even choking and coughing, which may lead to aspiration pneumonia.

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January 14, 2025
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UTI infection can spread to kidneys if not treated on time

Uncomfortable urinating in public places, 17-year-old Laxmi (name changed) always held on for long hours. Her tendency to avoid taking bathroom breaks harmed her bladder and her overall health. This resulted in her getting a urinary tract infection (UTI), not once, but repeatedly.

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January 14, 2025
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Pat in CT squad despite injury concerns

PAT Cummins was on Monday named captain of Australia for next month's Champions Trophy while fellow pacer Josh Hazlewood too was included in the squad despite lingering injury concerns surrounding both players.

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January 14, 2025