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Post no big deal for me anymore, says Gehlot
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Post no big deal for me anymore, says Gehlot

Post no longer matters to him and he will continue to help the public with his years of experience, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said on Saturday.

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September 03, 2023
Rajasthan: Nadda flags off BJP's 'Parivartan Yatra'
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Rajasthan: Nadda flags off BJP's 'Parivartan Yatra'

If the image of Rajasthan is to be changed, then Gehlot government has to be rooted out: BJP chief

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September 03, 2023
Cauvery dispute: Siddaramaiah seeks Centre's intervention
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Cauvery dispute: Siddaramaiah seeks Centre's intervention

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday urged that the Central government to intervene regarding the Cauvery River dispute between the state and Tamil Nadu.

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September 03, 2023
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BRS's Kavitha takes a dig at Revanth Reddy over Sharmila

Telangana PCC chief A Revanth Reddy and BRS MLC K Kavitha got into an ugly spat on microblogging site ‘X’ after the latter took a dig at him for meeting Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar over the merger of YS Sharmila’s YSRTP in the party.

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September 03, 2023
Solar sex scandal case: Court accepts CBI's clean chit for Oommen Chandy
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Solar sex scandal case: Court accepts CBI's clean chit for Oommen Chandy

CBI sleuths informed the court that there was no evidence to prove charges levelled against Oommen Chandy

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September 03, 2023
Blind footballers from Bengal return from Birmingham, team reaches semi-finals
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Blind footballers from Bengal return from Birmingham, team reaches semi-finals

Indian blind football team for girls returned from Birmingham, UK recently after securing the fourth position after losing the third place match with Sweden Japan 01 in penalty shootout.

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September 03, 2023
Conservation, breeding of pangolins on anvil
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Conservation, breeding of pangolins on anvil

The forest department, in association with West Bengal Zoo Authority, has planned for conservation breeding of the pangolins or the spiny anteaters, who are endangered and has planned to conduct a survey and census study at the different forests of Purulia.

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September 03, 2023
Confusion persists over JU registrar's resignation
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Confusion persists over JU registrar's resignation

Threat letter states that prime accused in ragging death case should not be harmed

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September 03, 2023
On bypoll campaign, Abhishek Banerjee assures Dhupguri will become new subdivision
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On bypoll campaign, Abhishek Banerjee assures Dhupguri will become new subdivision

Demand for sub division status for Dhupguri a major issue in bypoll; Abhishek says this will be done by December 2023

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September 03, 2023
Jet Airways founder Goyal diverted bank funds to clear personal loans: ED
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Jet Airways founder Goyal diverted bank funds to clear personal loans: ED

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has contended that Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal, who was arrested late on Friday, had allegedly diverted around Rs 9.50 crore from a public sector bank loan to clear off his private loans.

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September 03, 2023
In Raj shocker, woman paraded naked by husband over alleged affair
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In Raj shocker, woman paraded naked by husband over alleged affair

In a shocking incident, a woman in Rajasthan’s Pratapgarh district was stripped and paraded naked by her husband and in-laws, in the wake of which police have arrested eight persons, including the husband.

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September 03, 2023
Odisha mishap: CBI files charge sheet against 3 arrested railway officials
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Odisha mishap: CBI files charge sheet against 3 arrested railway officials

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday filed a charge sheet against three railway officials -- Arun Kumar Mahanta, Mohammad Amir Khan and Pappu Kumar -- arrested in connection with the June 2 Odisha train tragedy on charges of culpable homicide not amounting to murder and destruction of evidence.

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September 03, 2023
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PM will attend ASEAN-India Summit in Jakarta

Ahead of the G-20 Summit in Delhi under India’s Presidency, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jakarta on 6-7 September to attend the 20th ASEANIndia Summit and the 18th East Asia Summit, being hosted by Indonesia as current Chair of ASEAN.

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September 03, 2023
Biden arriving on Thursday for G20
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Biden arriving on Thursday for G20

US President Joe Biden will travel to India on Thursday for the G20 Summit scheduled to be held in New Delhi on 9 and 10 September.

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September 03, 2023
'One Nation, One Election': Kovind panel to recommend amendments to Constitution
The Statesman

'One Nation, One Election': Kovind panel to recommend amendments to Constitution

The Centre on Saturday formally constituted an eightmember High-Level Committee under former President Ram Nath Kovind to examine the issue of “one nation, one election,” asking it to recommend what specific amendments to the Constitution, and relevant Acts, may be needed for the purpose.

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September 03, 2023
The Statesman

Solar mission Aditya-L1 launched successfully

India’s solar observatory has begun its journey to the Sun-Earth L1 point

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September 03, 2023
Focusis to stay injury-free for Diamond League final Asian Games, says Neeraj Chopra
The Statesman

Focusis to stay injury-free for Diamond League final Asian Games, says Neeraj Chopra

Reigning Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra said that the focus is on recovering from the fatigue after competing in three events in a span of six days and return to full fitness as he aims at defending his crowns at the Diamond League final in Eugene and the Asian Games in Hangzhou over the next few weeks.

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September 02, 2023
Asia Cup: Rain threat looms large on high-voltage India-Pak clash
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Asia Cup: Rain threat looms large on high-voltage India-Pak clash

The AsiaCup holds special significance to five of the six participating teams, looking forward to zero in on theirbest combinations before the showpiece event

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September 02, 2023
Pope Francis on first trip to Mongolia
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Pope Francis on first trip to Mongolia

Pope Francis arrived in Mongolia on Friday morning to encourage one of the world’s smallest and newest Catholic communities.

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September 02, 2023
Thailand’s king reduces former Prime Minister Thaksin’s 8-year prison term toa single year
The Statesman

Thailand’s king reduces former Prime Minister Thaksin’s 8-year prison term toa single year

Thailand’s king on Friday reduced former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s eightyear prison term to a single year following the divisive politician’s return last week from 15 years of self-imposed exile.

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September 02, 2023
President Arif Alvi contemplates polis in Pakistan during November
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President Arif Alvi contemplates polis in Pakistan during November

Pakistani President Arif Alvi is likely to notify the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and the Federal Law Ministry to hold general elections in the country during November, relating his decision on the basis of constitutional binding of holding polls within 90 days of the caretaker government's tenure.

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September 02, 2023
Hong Kong, Guangdong brace as Typhoon Saola nears landfall
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Hong Kong, Guangdong brace as Typhoon Saola nears landfall

Packing winds of more than 200 kph (125 mph), the typhoon could make landfall late on Friday

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September 02, 2023
Nifty makes significant gains on positive PMI, GDP data
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Nifty makes significant gains on positive PMI, GDP data

The robust economic outlook propelled the key manufacturing sectors to lead the rally

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September 02, 2023
The Statesman

Reflections on an ideal tramer

A police job is exacting and strenuous and so the object of training of IPS officers, leaders of the police force of tomorrow, is to make them tough and strong They have to protect society from crime and criminals.

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September 02, 2023
BJP's four-pronged 'Parivartan Yatra' to begin from Trinetra Ganesh Temple today
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BJP's four-pronged 'Parivartan Yatra' to begin from Trinetra Ganesh Temple today

Blowing the poll bugle two months ahead of Assembly elections in the state, BJP in Rajasthan will launch its four pronged 'Parivartan Yatra' (change of government) will begin tomorrow at Trinetra Ganesh Temple at Ranthambhore.

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September 02, 2023
August hottest driest since 1901, will September be hotter too?
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August hottest driest since 1901, will September be hotter too?

India experienced its hottest and driest August in recorded history, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

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September 02, 2023
Youth killed in Union minister's residence in Lucknow; pistol used belonged to minister's son
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Youth killed in Union minister's residence in Lucknow; pistol used belonged to minister's son

A BJP worker was shot dead inside the residence of Union Minister for housing and urban affairs, Kaushal Kishore, in Dubagga area of the state capital early Friday morning.

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September 02, 2023
INDIA alliance poised to sweep 2024 LS polls: Uddhav Thackeray
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INDIA alliance poised to sweep 2024 LS polls: Uddhav Thackeray

Withoutnaming the BJP, hereiterated that the INDIA blocwill unitedly figntagainstautocracy

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September 02, 2023
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Manipur violence: SC directs Centre, state to ensure distribution of basic supplies

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Centre and the Manipur government to ensure the distribution of basic supplies such as food, medicines, and other essentials to those affected by the Manipur violence so that no citizens are left without basic human facilities.

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September 02, 2023
CREDAIto hold 3rd annual realestate conference
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CREDAIto hold 3rd annual realestate conference

The Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India (CREDAI) in the state is all set to hold the third edition of CREDAI West Bengal STATECON-23 on 4 September at Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium with chief minister Mamata Banerjee attending the event.

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September 02, 2023