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Inflation Woes

India's inflationary pressures are back in the spotlight, as food prices surge amid unpredictable weather patterns and shifting global dynamics.

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November 11, 2024
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Global Reset

Donald Trump's return to the White House is expected to bring seismic shifts in US foreign policy, with implications for regions already grappling with escalating conflicts and complex geopolitical rivalries.

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November 11, 2024
Shah confident of Mahayuti's victory in Maharashtra polls
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Shah confident of Mahayuti's victory in Maharashtra polls

Mahayuti will return to power after the Assembly elections; no need for Shiv Sena (UBT), says HM

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November 11, 2024
Many countries nervous about USA after presidential elections, India not one of them
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Many countries nervous about USA after presidential elections, India not one of them

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday emphasized India's confidence in its ties with the US despite global concerns, highlighted PM Narendra Modi's rapport with successive US Presidents and his ability to build strong relationships ranging from Barack Obama to Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

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November 11, 2024
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Jharkhand: Matrize opinion polls forecast landslide victory for BJP-led alliance

Amid the heated electioneering for the upcoming Assembly elections in Jharkhand, an opinion poll conducted by a leading pollster has forecasted a thumping victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led alliance in the tribal state and crushing defeat for INDIA Bloc alliance.

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November 11, 2024
One more security personnel takes own life in Chhattisgarh; raises alarm over mental health
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One more security personnel takes own life in Chhattisgarh; raises alarm over mental health

A Bastar Fighters personnel died of suicide at his Barada village home, Kondagaon.

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November 11, 2024
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India set to test over 1,000 km strike range anti-ship ballistic missile

At a time when defence forces are looking at creating a rocket force, India is all set to soon test fire a new long-range anti-ship ballistic missile which would be able to hit moving warships or aircraft carriers at distances of over 1,000 kms.

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November 11, 2024
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Not the way justice should work: Rashid Alvi faults SC's approach on AMU minority status

Congress leader Rashid Alvi criticised the Supreme Court's handling of the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) minority status issue, saying its approach \"is not the way justice should work\", as he expressed his disappointment that the decision was referred to a three-judge bench instead of being finally resolved by the larger seven-judge bench.

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November 11, 2024
20 landmark verdicts delivered by CJI Chandrachud
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20 landmark verdicts delivered by CJI Chandrachud

After a two-year-long stint, Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud formally demits the highest judicial office of the country on Sunday.

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November 11, 2024
Former Kerala minister alleges secretary's role in controversial deep-sea fishing deal controversy
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Former Kerala minister alleges secretary's role in controversial deep-sea fishing deal controversy

CPI-M leader and former fisheries minister J Mercykutty Amma launched a scathing attack on Agriculture Department Special Secretary N Prasanth, accusing him of a role in a political conspiracy along with Congress.

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November 11, 2024
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Baba Siddique murder: Main shooter along with 4 associates arrested from UP's Bahraich

In a joint operation with Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF), a team from the Mumbai Crime Branch arrested the shooter in the Baba Siddique murder case along with four other accused from Nanpara in UP's Bahraich on Sunday.

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November 11, 2024
For your arrogance, people handing out successive defeats: Stalin tells EPS
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For your arrogance, people handing out successive defeats: Stalin tells EPS

Stung by the persistent criticism of AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS), Chief Minister MK Stalin said the Opposition party had been facing successive electoral defeats only because of his arrogance.

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November 11, 2024
...very happy campaigning here': Priyanka Gandhi conducts roadshow in Wayanad
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...very happy campaigning here': Priyanka Gandhi conducts roadshow in Wayanad

Congress leader and candidate from Wayanad Lok Sabha by-elections, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra conducted a roadshow in the constituency on Sunday and said that she has met people from the Christian community.

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November 11, 2024
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Tiger poisoned to death in Chhattisgarh's Guru Ghasidas National Park

A tiger, poisoned to death in the orange zone of Chhattisgarh's Guru Ghasidas National Park, has left wildlife authorities in shock and raised serious questions about the ongoing conflict between villagers and wildlife.

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November 11, 2024
TN farmers association to protest against Land Consolidation Act on 19 November
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TN farmers association to protest against Land Consolidation Act on 19 November

CPI(M)-affiliated Tamil Nadu Farmers' Association will conduct a statewide protest on November 19 against the Tamil Nadu Land Consolidation (for Special Project) Act 2023.

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November 11, 2024
Seaplane tourism takes off in Kerala after first plane touches down
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Seaplane tourism takes off in Kerala after first plane touches down

With the first seaplane landing in the Kochi backwaters on Sunday, seaplane tourism is set to take off in Kerala.

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November 11, 2024
Stage Set for By-elections in Six Assembly Constituencies
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Stage Set for By-elections in Six Assembly Constituencies

By-elections will be held in Sitai and Madarihat in north Bengal and Taldangra, Midnapore, Haroa and Naihati in south Bengal on 13 November

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November 11, 2024
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Jadavpur University professor found dead in Uttarakhand hotel, investigation underway

Months after a faculty member from the Mechanical Engineering department of Jadavpur University died by suicide, another professor of the university was found dead in a hotel in Uttarakhand.

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November 11, 2024
Karnataka halts property mutation to Waqf board
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Karnataka halts property mutation to Waqf board

No action should be initiated against the farmers, an order issued by the Karnataka administration said

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November 11, 2024
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RG Kar: Trial to start in special Kolkata court from today

The trial in the ghastly rape and murder of a woman junior doctor of the R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital here in August will start at a special court on Monday.

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November 11, 2024
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Man falls victim to digital arrest scam, loses ₹ 9 lakh

A few days ago, Prime Minister Narendra Modi alerted the nation's citizens about digital arrest scams. However, Biswajit Nayak, a resident of Ananda Pally in the Raniganj Police Station area of West Burdwan district, has fallen victim to a cybercrime, losing Rs. 9 lakhs.

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November 11, 2024
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Bomb scare on Indigo flight, declared non-specific after probe

KOLKATA, 10 NOVEMBER:

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November 11, 2024
Fraud prevention solution
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Fraud prevention solution

Quick Heal Technologies Limited, a global cyber security solutions provider has launched the Anti Fraud AI.

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November 11, 2024
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Services on Metro Green Line to be partially curtailed from today

Metro services in the Howrah-Esplanade section of Kolkata Metro's Green Line are being curtailed partially from tomorrow on account of ongoing work on the still-incomplete Esplanade-Sealdah section of the East West Line.

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November 11, 2024
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Cops yet to arrest culprits who killed former Purulia criminal

Thirty-six hours after the crime, Purulia Police are yet to arrest the culprits who murdered a former notorious criminal, Qurban Ansari (43), in Benadola under the Adra Police Station area.

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November 11, 2024
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Durgapur youth arrested by Maharashtra police for ₹16 crore fraud

A youth from Durgapur, Pranavananda Mondal, was arrested by the Maharashtra Police today. He is accused of defrauding people of Rs 16 crore by promising to erect wireless internet towers on their land in Nagpur.

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November 11, 2024
Tension in Birbhum village after youth killed in gas cylinder blast
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Tension in Birbhum village after youth killed in gas cylinder blast

Bipadtaran Bagdi (36) died when a gas cylinder burst during the refilling of gas balloons in Ahmedpur in Sainthia of Birbhum district.

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November 11, 2024
Urdi Bazar Jagadhatri Puja Committee spreads message of environmental conservation
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Urdi Bazar Jagadhatri Puja Committee spreads message of environmental conservation

The Urdi Bazar Jagadhatri Puja Committee has adopted the theme of saving greenery to protect our environment.

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November 11, 2024
BJP's Darj MP Raju Bista welcomes CM ahead of visit
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BJP's Darj MP Raju Bista welcomes CM ahead of visit

Mr Bista urged the Chief Minister to address local issues during her visit.

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November 11, 2024
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Asansol police register complaint against TMC leader for vandalism at petrol pump

Asansol South Police Station, under the Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate (ADPC), has initiated a case under non-bailable sections against Rabiul Islam, the current legal advisor of the Asansol Municipal Corporation (AMC) and a former MMIC of the AMC.

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November 11, 2024