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RG Kar Case: SC declines to transfer trial outside Bengal

The Supreme Court on Thursday said that it would not pass any direction to transfer the trial of the ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor at Kolkata's R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital outside the state of West Bengal.

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November 08, 2024
Supreme Court orders liquidation of Jet Airways
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Supreme Court orders liquidation of Jet Airways

The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the liquidation of the cash-strapped Jet Airways, saying that the resolution plan, approved five years ago, is no longer capable of implementation.

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November 08, 2024
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India cancels consular camps in Toronto over security issue

Amid the ongoing chill in India-Canada ties, the Indian Consulate in Toronto announced the cancellation of some of its scheduled consular camps after the Canadian authorities failed to provide minimum security protection.

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November 08, 2024
Abrogation of Article 370 passed by Parliament will not be reversed: BJP
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Abrogation of Article 370 passed by Parliament will not be reversed: BJP

Condemning the Congress-led INDIA Alliance for the passage of a resolution seeking to reinstate Article 370 of the Constitution in the Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly, the BJP on Thursday reiterated that the abrogation of Article 370 will not be rolled back and \"the INDIA Alliance's efforts to separate Jammu and Kashmir from India will not succeed\".

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November 08, 2024
Bengal will always uphold tradition of communal peace & harmony: Mamata
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Bengal will always uphold tradition of communal peace & harmony: Mamata

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Thursday that Bengal will always uphold its long-cherished tradition of communal peace and harmony.

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November 08, 2024
Centre to frame National Counter-Terrorism Policy
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Centre to frame National Counter-Terrorism Policy

HM said the policy will help states and central agencies to work in close coordination

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November 08, 2024
India asks Bangladesh to rein in extremist elements targeting Hindu minority
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India asks Bangladesh to rein in extremist elements targeting Hindu minority

India on Thursday again asked Bangladesh to take steps against extremist elements indulging in violence against the minority Hindu community and ensure adequate security for the community.

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November 08, 2024
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Ponting predicts 3-1 triumph for Oz in Border-Gavaskar series

Former captain Ricky Ponting predicted a 3-1 victory for Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India as he feels the visitors will find taking 20 wickets in a Test as the \"biggest challenge\" in the absence of Mohammed Shami.

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November 07, 2024
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Days after CA lifts leadership ban, David Warner named Sydney Thunder captain

Days after Cricket Australia lifted the leadership ban on David Warner due to his role in 'Sandpaper-gate' during the Newlands Test in 2018, the former Australia batter was appointed captain of Big Bash League (BBL) team Sydney Thunder.

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November 07, 2024
ISL: Kerala Blasters FC, Hyderabad FC strive to boost struggling campaigns
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC, Hyderabad FC strive to boost struggling campaigns

Both Kerala Blasters FC and Hyderabad FC will aim to give their struggling campaigns some much needed boost when they meet in an Indian Super League (ISL) clash in Kochi on Thursday.

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November 07, 2024
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For first time in a decade, Kohli slips out of top-20 in Test rankings

Former Team India captain suffers dramatic fall in ICC rankings after poor New Zealand series

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November 07, 2024
Luis Enrique heaps praise on Atletico coach Simeone
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Luis Enrique heaps praise on Atletico coach Simeone

Paris Saint Germain head coach Luis Enrique has expressed great admiration towards Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone, having played against the Argentine 14 times during his stint as FC Barcelona manager.

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November 07, 2024
Martinez returns to Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers
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Martinez returns to Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers

Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is set to return to Argentina's national squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers after serving a suspension.

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November 07, 2024
Champions League: Real Madrid head coach Ancelotti laments lack of 'solidity' after AC Milan humiliation
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Champions League: Real Madrid head coach Ancelotti laments lack of 'solidity' after AC Milan humiliation

After his side's disappointing defeat against AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) at the Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti said that they are struggling to find that solidity.

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November 07, 2024
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Nikhat Zareen hails bid to host 2036 Olympics

After India made a formal bid to host the 2036 Olympics, two-time world champion boxer Nikhat Zareen said the bid would motivate sportspersons but called for the need to establish Sports Authority of India (SAI) centres in every state to foster overall sports development, essential for staging such a prestigious event in the country.

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November 07, 2024
AC Milan thrash Real Madrid 3-1; Sporting CP, Liverpool also win
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AC Milan thrash Real Madrid 3-1; Sporting CP, Liverpool also win

Milan puts defending champion's chances for knockout stage in doubt while Sporting, Liverpool also win big

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November 07, 2024
Assam government suspends five officers for dereliction of poll duties
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Assam government suspends five officers for dereliction of poll duties

In a move to uphold administrative discipline, the Assam government has suspended five Assam Civil Services (ACS) officers for allegedly neglecting their assigned election duties.

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November 07, 2024
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Manipur CM Biren Singh welcomes Thadou convention's support for NRC and anti-drug campaign

Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh expressed strong support for the resolutions passed at the Thadou Convention, which endorsed both the National Register of Citizens (NRC) and the state's ongoing 'War on Drugs' initiative.

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November 07, 2024
SC asks Ajit Pawar led NCP to publish disclaimers in newspapers on 'clock' symbol within 36 hours
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SC asks Ajit Pawar led NCP to publish disclaimers in newspapers on 'clock' symbol within 36 hours

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) to publish within 36 hours disclaimers in newspapers, including Marathi dailies, stating that the use of the 'clock' symbol by the NCP remains a sub-judice matter.

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November 07, 2024
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Assam: 4 Rhino poachers arrested in Darrang; arms, ammunition recovered

The Assam Police on Wednesday arrested four suspected rhino poachers at Orang National Park and recovered arms, ammunition and other materials from their possession, a top police official said.

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November 07, 2024
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Tripura State Rifles to provide security in poll-bound Jharkhand

The Tripura State Rifles (TSR), the state's elite counter-insurgency force, as part of the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF), would move to Ranchi on Thursday to provide security during Jharkhand Assembly elections, an official said on Wednesday.

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November 07, 2024
MVA kicks off campaign for Maha Assembly polls
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MVA kicks off campaign for Maha Assembly polls

The MVA's key poll guarantees are likely to be farm loan waiver and caste census

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November 07, 2024
Trump's Second Win May Hurt Indian Exports to USA, But More Energy Cooperations Likely
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Trump's Second Win May Hurt Indian Exports to USA, But More Energy Cooperations Likely

Whether the newly elected US President Donald Trump can bring in a \"golden age\" to the United States, as pledged soon after his second victory, remains to be seen, but there are more potential impacts than one, of a Trump win on the India Market, for sure.

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November 07, 2024
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Indian stock market hails Trump win

Sensex was up 901.50 points or 1.13 per cent at 80,378.13, and the Nifty was up 270.75 points or 1.12 per cent at 24,484

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November 07, 2024
Paytm launches UPI statement download service
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Paytm launches UPI statement download service

Paytm on Wednesday has announced the launch of a new UPI statement download service.

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November 07, 2024
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Automobile retail sales spike 32 per cent in October due to festival demand

In October, the automobile retail sales spiked 32% from the year before, helped by festival demand, especially for two wheelers and passenger vehicles.

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November 07, 2024
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Q2 real GDP growth to slow down to 6.5 per cent in Sept quarter: SBI Economists

Domestic passenger vehicle sales which is an indicator of urban demand as well as other indicators of consumption and demand as diesel consumption, electricity demand and bitumen consumption have eased

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November 07, 2024
Cabinet Okays ₹10,700 crore equity infusion in FCI
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Cabinet Okays ₹10,700 crore equity infusion in FCI

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved infusion of equity of Rs 10,700 crore for working capital in financial year 2024-25 in Food Corporation of India (FCI).

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November 07, 2024
Inflation for October likely to be higher, RBI prepared to act: Governor Das
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Inflation for October likely to be higher, RBI prepared to act: Governor Das

Inflation for October is likely to be higher than the 5.5% recorded in September, warned the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das.

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November 07, 2024
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Russia ratifies North Korea pact after US says up to 10,000 North Korean troops deployed to Kursk

The upper house of Russian parliament on Wednesday ratified a treaty with North Korea envisioning mutual military assistance, a move that comes as the U.S. has confirmed the deployment of 10,000 North Korean troops to Russia.

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November 07, 2024