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TMC refutes BJP's charge of disrespecting Netaji

BJP leader RS Prasad slams Mamata, Abhishek for not visiting Netaji statue when in Delhi

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August 10, 2023
Buddhadebreturns home after 12 days in hospital
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Buddhadebreturns home after 12 days in hospital

Former chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee came back home at 59, Palm Avenue in the Ballygunge area on Wednesday after 12 day-long round-the-clock treatment at a premier private hospital at Alipore.

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August 10, 2023
HPCM visits calamity-hit areas of Shimla district
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HPCM visits calamity-hit areas of Shimla district

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday inspected the various areas of Shimla district affected by rain fury.

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August 10, 2023
Four suspected members of Bambiha gang held in Punjab
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Four suspected members of Bambiha gang held in Punjab

The Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) in a joint operation with Barnala Police has nabbed the key operative of the Bambiha gang identified as Sukhwinder Khan and his three aides after a brief exchange of fire, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Wednesday.

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August 10, 2023
State's scroll painters get cottages from govt
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State's scroll painters get cottages from govt

The homeless painters community members, carrying the legacy of ancient scroll painting, finally were offered a roof over their head by the government on a newly-built exclusive village dedicated to the artisans on the foothills of Susunia height here in Bankura.

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August 10, 2023
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Cuffs on UP resident for role in admission scam

The Dum Dum police station has apprehended a man allegedly running a racket that promised medical college admissions in exchange of money.

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August 10, 2023
Barla gives shelter to 45 BJP members facing death threats
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Barla gives shelter to 45 BJP members facing death threats

The members have been facing threats since they got elected in the recent polls for the three- tier panchayat system

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August 10, 2023
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EDwithdraws objection to Sujay Bhadra's surgery at private hospital

Sujay Bhadra was arrested by the ED sleuths on 30 May for his alleged involvement with the multicrore cash for school job case in Bengal.

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August 10, 2023
Cal HC orders Finance Ministry to investigate 'shocking' collusion by Railways in ₹4,000 crore arbitration case
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Cal HC orders Finance Ministry to investigate 'shocking' collusion by Railways in ₹4,000 crore arbitration case

Calcutta High Court on Tuesday stayed the operation of an arbitration award in a dispute between South Eastern Railway and Rashmi Metaliks Limited, a private company, amounting to Rs 1,301 crore, on grounds of fraud perpetrated by collusion between the parties in obtaining the award.

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August 10, 2023
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71 pc of Indian professionals seek flexibility as top parameter, finds survey

Even after three years of the pandemic, when the Work From Home culture was practised aggressively due to Covid norms, employees are still far from ready to return to working in an office five days a week like in pre-pandemic days.

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August 10, 2023
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AIM committee moves court afresh to stop Gyanvapi survey

Even as the ASI survey of Gyanvapi complex continued for the sixth day, the Anjuman Intezamia Masjid (AIM) Committee, which manages the mosque, on Wednesday once again approached the court to stop the ASI survey.

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August 10, 2023
BJP has betrayed people, has no right to remain in power in Delhi: Mamata
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BJP has betrayed people, has no right to remain in power in Delhi: Mamata

Paying homage to the revolutionaries who had laid down their lives while taking part in the Quit India movement in 1942, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said the BJP has betrayed the people and has no right to remain in power in Delhi any more.

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August 10, 2023
Women NDA MPs accuse Rahul of 'inappropriate gesture' towards Irani
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Women NDA MPs accuse Rahul of 'inappropriate gesture' towards Irani

More than 20 women MPs of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) have written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla demanding \"stringent action\" against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi accusing him of making an \"inappropriate gesture\" towards Union Minister Smriti Irani while she was addressing the Lower House during the debate on the noconfidence motion against the Union government.

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August 10, 2023
Centre'murdered India in Manipur', state is broken up, says Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha
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Centre'murdered India in Manipur', state is broken up, says Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused the NDA government of having “murdered” India in Manipur and said the State was today “broken” up, and appeared a distant picture from the way it was.

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August 10, 2023
HM pledges to restore peace in Manipur
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HM pledges to restore peace in Manipur

Shah appeals to both Meitei and Kuki communities to engage in dialogue

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August 10, 2023
Rohit Sharma Reveals India's World Cup Plan
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Rohit Sharma Reveals India's World Cup Plan

Rohit believes his side can emulate the 2011 success of his compatriots in 2023 world cup

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August 09, 2023
Inflation Effect: Price Of Veg Thali Rises 34pc Due To Tomato Prices
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Inflation Effect: Price Of Veg Thali Rises 34pc Due To Tomato Prices

Riding on the rising prices of tomatoes, the price of a vegetarian thali in India rose by 34 per cent in July as compared to June. As per CRISIL's monthly indicator of food place cost, 25 per cent of the price rise in vegetable thali can be attributed to the inflation in tomatoes.

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August 09, 2023
Ukraine Says Russia Targeted Rescue Workers With A 'Double Tap' Missile Strike
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Ukraine Says Russia Targeted Rescue Workers With A 'Double Tap' Missile Strike

The Iskander missiles, which have an advanced guidance system that increases their accuracy, hit within 40 minutes of each other

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August 09, 2023
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BJP women elected members take shelter in minister's house to avoid alleged threats, attacks

Nearly 45 elected women members on the BJP ticket have taken shelter in the house of Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs, John Barla to avoid alleged threats and attacks on them before formation of Gram Panchayat board in different areas in Alipurduar district.

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August 09, 2023
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SJDA chairman, CP visit spots where traffic management is imperative ahead of schools

Taking cue from Behala accident Chairman Siliguri Jalpaiguri Development Authority (SJDA) and Siliguri Police Commissioner visited some spots where traffic management is imperative ahead of several secondary and higher secondary schools in Siliguri.

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August 09, 2023
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Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port debate and quiz competitions

Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMPK) has been organising multiple events amongst students of prominent schools and colleges in Kolkata from 31 July, in line with the awareness campaign advised by Central Vigilance Commission, in run-up to the 3rd Meeting of G20 Anti-Corruption Working Group (ACWG) 2023, scheduled to be held in Kolkata from 9-11 August.

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August 09, 2023
Leagues Cup: Messi's Inter Miami to face Charlotte in last eight
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Leagues Cup: Messi's Inter Miami to face Charlotte in last eight

Charlotte came from behind to secure a 2-1 away victory over Houston Dynamo and set up a Leagues Cup quarterfinal with Lionel Messi's Inter Miami.

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August 09, 2023
India finish FISU World University Games campaign with record 26 medals
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India finish FISU World University Games campaign with record 26 medals

India finished seventh in the FISU World University Games campaign with a best-ever haul of 26 medals - 11 gold, five silver and 10 bronze.

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August 09, 2023
Govt to fund 28 Indian athletes for World Athletics Championship in Budapest
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Govt to fund 28 Indian athletes for World Athletics Championship in Budapest

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) is funding the participation of the Indian contingent for the upcoming World Athletics Championships, which will be held in Budapest, Hungary from 19th August 2023 onwards.

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August 09, 2023
WC: Colombia women's teammake football history by moving into last 8
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WC: Colombia women's teammake football history by moving into last 8

Colombia made football history in FIFA Women's World Cup as they built on the momentum to reach the quarterfinals by knocking out Jamaica 1-0 in a Round of 16 match here on Tuesday.

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August 09, 2023
Asian Games: Indian men's hockey team to start off against Uzbekistan
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Asian Games: Indian men's hockey team to start off against Uzbekistan

Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) and the Organising Committee of the 19th Asian Games on Tuesday jointly announced the pools and competition schedule for the men's and women's hockey competitions.

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August 09, 2023
Football: India to face Malaysia in Merdeka Tournament 2023 semifinal
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Football: India to face Malaysia in Merdeka Tournament 2023 semifinal

The Indian men's football team have been drawn to face hosts Malaysia in the semifinals of the 2023 Merdeka Tournament which is scheduled to take place in Kuala Lumpur from October 13-17, 2023.

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August 09, 2023
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Rapid increase in vegetable prices can push headline CPI-inflation for July much higher at 7.5 per cent

Apart from tomatoes, prices of green chili, ginger, and garlic (G3) have also more than doubled in YoY terms in July 23.

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August 09, 2023
India ranks sixth in South Asia region for Internet Resilience
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India ranks sixth in South Asia region for Internet Resilience

India achieved an overall score of 43 per cent in the Internet Resilience Index (IRI), ranking sixth in the South Asian region, a report said on Tuesday.

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August 09, 2023
Coal India Limited reports 10 pc decline in net profit at ₹7,941.4 cr
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Coal India Limited reports 10 pc decline in net profit at ₹7,941.4 cr

Coal India Limited (CIL) recorded a 10% decline YoY in consolidated net profit at Rs 7,941.4 crore. For the same quarter last year, CIL reported a profit worth Rs 8,834.22 crore.

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August 09, 2023