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Social fencing: An effort to preserve forests, wildlife

Many of us believe that the life we live today is modern and more advanced than ever.

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March 07, 2025
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RBI asks fintech firms and digital payment companies to ensure responsible innovation

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra asked fintech firms and digital payment companies to ensure responsible innovation and better compliance.

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March 07, 2025
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Putting India under pressure boosted our confidence, warns Santner ahead of CT final

Despite suffering a loss in their final group stage match against India in the ICC Champions Trophy, New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner believes that putting Rohit Sharma's side under pressure in that encounter boosted his team's confidence ahead of their upcoming title clash in Dubai on Sunday.

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March 07, 2025
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'Inspiring' mothers sit for HS exams in Bankura

Five housewives, who missed out on their education due to family problems, are appearing in this year's Higher Secondary examination.

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March 07, 2025
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Trump Says Zelenskyy Wants Peace and Is Ready to Accept a Minerals Deal After White House Blowup

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy had written to him to say he appreciates U.S. support for his country in its war with Russia and is ready to sign a deal that could ensure future American support.

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March 06, 2025
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ISL: Punjab FC, Hyderabad FC Hope to End Listless Season on High Note

Hyderabad FC will hope to stretch their undefeated home streak to six games when they host Punjab FC for an Indian Super League (ISL) at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium on Thursday.

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March 06, 2025
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Students' body condemns police action

The AIDSO demanded punishment of all the guilty police officers, including the OC of Midnapore Kotwali women's police station involved in the brutal atrocities committed in police custody of students, who supported the college-university student strike.

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March 06, 2025
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Services Sector Witnesses Strong Rebound in Feb with PMI at 59.0

Strong underlying demand, and higher new business intake were key factors driving output growth.

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March 06, 2025
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8 Men Arrested in Rajasthan for Raping, Threatening Woman

The Rajasthan police on Wednesday claimed to have arrested eight men from Bhilwara district of the state for allegedly sexually abusing a woman and threatening her since the last one year.

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March 06, 2025
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LeBron Becomes First to Score 50k Career Points in NBA History

The three-time Olympic gold medalist LeBron James has become the first NBA player in history to score 50,000 career points.

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March 06, 2025
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Yatri Sathi app cab offers service with mobile-free booking at airport

In a groundbreaking move to enhance passenger convenience, the West Bengal government has launched the Yatri Sathi app cab service at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport, Kolkata.

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March 06, 2025
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Will fight legally, says advisor to CM Siddaramaiah on MUDA case review plea

Responding to the development of filing an appeal writ petition against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and others in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam, the Legal Advisor to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, legislator C.S. Ponnanna on Wednesday said the petitioner has the right to appeal in the case and they will fight it legally.

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March 06, 2025
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'I was not feeling desperate': Kohli on gritty knock against Australia

Star batter Virat Kohli once again displayed why he's rated so highly in white-ball cricket, more so in big-ticket tournaments, and as the master of run-chases, with his gritty half century helping India beat Australia by four wickets in the high-pressure semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai on Tuesday.

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March 06, 2025
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TVK Chief Vijay Calls For Freezing Number Of Lok Sabha Seats Based On 1971 Census

Tamil actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President Vijay, on Wednesday called for the indefinite freezing of Lok Sabha seats based on the 1971 Census.

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March 06, 2025
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Darjeeling Aims To Revive Orange Glory

Once renowned for its high-quality Mandarin oranges, Darjeeling has seen a decline in orange cultivation over the past few years due to climate change and pest attacks.

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March 06, 2025
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Champions Trophy 2025: New Zealand thrash South Africa to storm into final

Kiwis ride tons by Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson as Proteas live up to 'chokers' tag

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March 06, 2025
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JU stakeholders hold protest, demand normality inside campus

Calcutta High Court on Wednesday directed Kolkata Police to register an FIR based on the complaint filed by Indranuj Roy, the student of Jadavpur University (JU) during the ruckus within the university campus on 1 March after being hit allegedly by the vehicle of education minister Bratya Basu.

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March 06, 2025
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Violence Disrupts Higher Secondary Exams in Malda

Students attacked teachers over security checks; 11 students involved identified

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March 06, 2025
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National Safety Week Observed at Kolkata Port

The 54th National Safety Week was kicked off today at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMP Kolkata).

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March 06, 2025
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Women forced to mortgage their gold jewellery under Modi govt, alleges Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday said women have been forced to \"mortgage\" their gold jewellery under Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre.

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March 06, 2025
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Pawan Kalyan Names Naga Babu as Jana Sena Candidate for MLC Polls

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has announced his brother K. Naga Babu as his Jana Sena's candidate for the Legislative Council election.

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March 06, 2025
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India's table tennis veteran Sharath Kamal to retire after Chennai event

Five-time Olympian and India's most celebrated paddler Achanta Sharath Kamal has announced his retirement from table tennis, with the upcoming WTT Star Contender in Chennai set to be his last outing in India colours.

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March 06, 2025
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A World Gone Horribly Wrong

Orbán. He and the bunch of reprobates he has recruited have sowed chaos at both the domestic and international levels during the first 50 days of the second Trump regime.

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March 06, 2025
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Congress Aiding BJP's Rise, Says Kerala CM

Satheesan said Cong has always maintained an uncompromising stance against the Sangh Parivar

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March 06, 2025
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ICC CT 2025: Oz skipper Steve Smith retires from ODIs, to continue in Tests, T20Is

Australian batting great Steve Smith announced his retirement from ODI cricket effective immediately following Australia's semi-final loss to India at the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai on Tuesday.

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March 06, 2025
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Meghalaya Budget 2025-26: Major push for tourism sector

The budget was presented by Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Wednesday

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March 06, 2025
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Tamil Nadu all-party meet demands freeze on delimitation for 30 years

Demanding a freeze on the delimitation exercise for the next three decades, the all-party meeting convened by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday, resolved to form a Joint Action Committee comprising MPs from southern states to create awareness on the adverse impact of delimitation based on population.

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March 06, 2025
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Replying to Trump, Democrats warn US friendships fraying, trade war threatening economy

In the customary rebuttal to the President's address to Congress, the Democrats have warned that US friendships with allies are fraying, while the trade war is threatening the economy.

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March 06, 2025
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Indian consumers want best of both worlds-seamless digital convenience & in-store experience:PwC

KOLKATA, 5 MARCH

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March 06, 2025
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Gambhir praises 'phenomenal' Virat Kohli as India reach CT final

India head coach Gautam Gambhir was effusive in his praises for his side's achievements at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, thus far, after beating Australia to reach the summit clash of the tournament.

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March 06, 2025