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Israeli strike kills five Palestinian journalists in Gaza, officials say

An Israeli strike killed five Palestinian journalists outside a hospital in the Gaza Strip overnight, the Health Ministry said early Thursday.

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December 27, 2024
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UP govt accelerates land allocation for Mahakumbh

With Mahakumbh 2025 fast approaching, preparations in the Mela area are gaining momentum.

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December 27, 2024
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₹44,605 crore Ken-Betwa Link project set to transform Bundelkhand region

Renowned for its valour and rich cultural heritage, the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh is on the cusp of a significant transformation, driven by a series of ambitious projects including the much talked about Ken-Betwa Link Project, which stands out as a significant initiative.

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December 27, 2024
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Jagdeep Dhankhar to address Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University students today

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will be in Jammu & Kashmir on Friday to preside as Chief Guest at the 10th convocation of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University at Matrika Auditorium Campus in Jammu.

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December 27, 2024
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Bangladesh incidents reminiscent of sacrifices of Sikh gurus: Yogi Adityanath

Highlighting the rich legacy of the Sikh tradition with focus on their resilience in adverse circumstances, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath praised the community for not only preserving their traditions but also inspiring others through their sacrifices for the nation and their faith.

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December 27, 2024
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Manipur Chief Minister to police families: Avoid politics

Prefabricated shelters being set up for displaced families, says Biren Singh

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December 27, 2024
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No promotion of UP employees if they do not submit their asset details by 31 January

Uttar Pradesh government has strictly warned its employees to submit their assets details by 31 January, 2025 or they will not be considered for promotion in their service.

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December 27, 2024
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JPC Holds Meeting With Representatives Of Karnataka, Rajasthan, MP Govt On Waqf Bill In Delhi

The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 held a meeting here on Thursday to record oral evidence from state representatives as part of its deliberations on the proposed legislation.

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December 27, 2024
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Debating the 'Dalit' word

On December 19, 2024, veteran Nepalese communist leader and upper-house parliamentarian Bamdev Gautam caused quite a stir in the Dalit community by suggesting that the word 'Dalit' must be removed from official documents, including the constitution and the law.

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December 27, 2024
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Informal Sector Can Be Made Competitive

The informal sector comprises a sizable percentage of the workforce, especially in developing countries.

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December 27, 2024
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Legal Transformation - Anchoring the Diamond Strategy

His Majesty's Royal Address on the 117th National Day unveiled a visionary \"Diamond Strategy,\" centred on the establishment of the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) as a Special Administrative Region.

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December 27, 2024
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Inflation's Reckoning

The year 2024 will be remembered as a period of

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December 27, 2024
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2024: Amidst controversies surrounding former CJI Chandrachud, SC batted for the rule of law, personal liberty and transparency

Amidst controversies surrounding the former Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud arising from his public statements particularly relating to seeking divine guidance for writing the Ayodhya judgment, handling of the politically sensitive cases, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending the Ganpati poojan at his residence and its video going viral, and so on, the Supreme Court by and large continued its march upholding the rule of law and transparency in the actions of the government both at the Centre and in the States.

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December 27, 2024
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Bhankrota gas tanker fire toll rises to 19

With four more victims succumbing to grave burn injuries at the SMS Hospital here since Wednesday morning, the death toll in the Bhankrota gas tanker fire so far has risen to 19.

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December 27, 2024
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Maha Dy CM Shinde Meets Modi, Shah, Others in Delhi

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Thursday for an hour, sources said.

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December 27, 2024
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Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Credits PM Modi and Gadkari for Poll Victory

'Whatever I am is because of the BJP, Devendra Fadnavis does not exist without the BJP... This party is everything to me'

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December 27, 2024
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Chhattisgarh HC holds winter vacation hearing, grants abortion to pregnant rape survivor

The Chhattisgarh High Court held a rare winter vacation hearing to address the plea of a young rape survivor seeking a medical termination of her pregnancy.

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December 27, 2024
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PM to lead historic E-Distribution of 58 Lakh SVAMITVA Property cards on Friday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will preside over the e-Distribution of SVAMITVA Property Cards on Friday via video conferencing, marking a monumental milestone in India's rural empowerment and governance journey.

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December 27, 2024
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BJP Accuses K'taka Congress of Tweeting a Distorted Map of India

The BJP on Thursday accused the Karnataka Congress of tweeting a distorted map of India, excluding Aksai Chin and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), as part of the grand old party's Working Committee event in Belagavi.

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December 27, 2024
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Sexual Assault of Student at Anna University Campus Triggers Outrage; Opposition Corners DMK Govt

The sexual assault on a girl student at the prestigious state-run Anna University in the heart of Chennai, on the night before Christmas eve, has sent shockwaves across the state.

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December 27, 2024
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SLINEX 24: India & Sri Lanka strengthen maritime ties

The 2024 edition of the bilateral naval exercise between India and Sri Lanka, SLINEX 24, was held from 17 to 20 December at Visakhapatnam under the auspices of the Eastern Naval Command.

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December 27, 2024
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Legendary writer-filmmaker MT Vasudevan Nair passes away at 91

His works drew inspiration from the agrarian life along the banks of the river Nila

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December 27, 2024
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No Benefit Shows: Revanth to Tollywood

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy stuck to his guns and said benefit shows will not be permitted during a meeting with the bigwigs of the Telugu film industry held today.

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December 27, 2024
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Despite ESMA BJP workers resorted to blockade in Talcher

Despite the enforcement of Essential Services maintenance Act (ESMA) in Talcher industrial belt, ruling BJP workers resorted to an economic blockade at Jindal India Thermal Power Plant on Thursday.

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December 27, 2024
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Student Union elections will be held from next academic session: CM Majhi

Students' union elections in colleges and universities will be held in the coming academic year, said Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday while adding that he failed to understand why the BJD government had stopped conducting elections for over six years.

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December 27, 2024
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BJD Is The Only Party Fighting For People Of Odisha: Naveen

The 27th Foundation Day of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) turned into a stage for a resolute and well-crafted pep talk by party president Naveen Patnaik, aimed at lifting the spirits of party workers and leaders grappling with the aftermath of their electoral defeat.

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December 27, 2024
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Odisha Loses 857 Elephants in Last Decade

With as many as 857 elephants perishing in the last decade, the State has virtually turned into a graveyard for elephants, although accorded national heritage animal status.

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December 27, 2024
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Insurance companies must be sensitive to crop insurance claims of farmers: Suresh Pujari

Concerned over farmers' distress over crop damage due to unseasonal rains, Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari on Thursday asked insurance companies to ensure expeditious processing of claims and disbursement.

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December 27, 2024
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Tribal Students Imparted Freshwater Aquaculture Training

ICAR-CIFA organized a training program on freshwater aquaculture for tribal students here recently.

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December 27, 2024
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ISTD Eastern Regional Conference-2024 Ended at Puri

The ISTD Bhubaneswar Chapter organised the Eastern Regional Conference on Disruptive Human Resource Management: People, Technology & Strategy\" at Puri with more than 120 delegates from different Companies, Universities and Management Institutions across the country participating in it.

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December 27, 2024