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7-yr-old opens fire at boy, 10, in Bihar school

In a shocking incident, a seven-year-old boy managed to reach his school with a handgun on Wednesday and opened fire on another child studying in Class 3, injuring him.

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August 01, 2024
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HC notice on plea for ban on Pop idols

The Bombay High Court issued notice to the state government on Wednesday, over a plea seeking the implementation of the revised guidelines by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), which has mandated a complete ban on the use of Plaster of Paris (PoP) for religious idols that are to be immersed in water.

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August 01, 2024
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It's you or me, Uddhav dares Fadnavis

The controversial pen drive and the issue of audio and video clips involving former Maharashtra minister Anil Deshmukh and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis has now become personal.

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August 01, 2024
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Fadnavis: BJP boss buzz

Highly placed sources in the BJP told the FPJ on Wednesday night that the party high command has almost finalised Devendra Fadnavis' name for the position of BJP National President.

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August 01, 2024
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PUJA'S IAS SELECTION ANNULLED

The UPSC has cancelled the selection of Puja Khedkar, an IAS trainee, who allegedly faked her identity to take the exam multiple times. She has also been barred from taking the entrance exam for life.

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August 01, 2024
Privilege move against PM
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Privilege move against PM

For sharing and lauding Anurag Thakur's expunged remarks about Gandhi

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August 01, 2024
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BJP ends 8 yrs of 'Shinde Raj' in BMC

In a surprise move, Additional Municipal Commissioner Sudhakar Shinde was relieved from duty by the state government on Wednesday. An Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer, Shinde was on state deputation for the last eight years.

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August 01, 2024
AJIT 'GATECRASHES'
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AJIT 'GATECRASHES'

Not invited for MoU signing with Toyota Kirloskar, Ajit asks CM to abide by alliance dharma

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August 01, 2024
Not Meddling With November Polls, Google Tells Elon Musk
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Not Meddling With November Polls, Google Tells Elon Musk

Google has denied any accusations levelled by Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr over a "search ban" on Trump, claiming the search engine is interfering in elections through its autocomplete results.

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July 31, 2024
India Will Emerge As A Global Player In Sunrise Sectors: PM
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India Will Emerge As A Global Player In Sunrise Sectors: PM

Journey Towards Viksit Bharat

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July 31, 2024
Don't Bomb Beirut: US To Israel, Urges Restraint
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Don't Bomb Beirut: US To Israel, Urges Restraint

DIPLOMATIC EFFORTS | Push to prevent full scale war with Lebanese Iran-backed Hezbollah

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July 31, 2024
INDIA HAILS MANU-SARABJOT
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INDIA HAILS MANU-SARABJOT

EPIC! | Applause for the unprecedented feat of Manu Bhaker

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July 31, 2024
PCB to appoint Waqar as director
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PCB to appoint Waqar as director

The chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi is contemplating appointing former -captain Wagar Younis as the director of cricket affairs.

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July 31, 2024
INDIAN BATTING FLOUNDERS
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INDIAN BATTING FLOUNDERS

The total could be worth a fight in the dead rubber for India

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July 31, 2024
Basements of multiple coaching centres sealed
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Basements of multiple coaching centres sealed

RIPPLE EFFECT | Local administration inspects coaching institutes in city following fatal flooding incident at an institute in Delhi

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July 31, 2024
Chhattisgarh is a fast emerging state: Deka
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Chhattisgarh is a fast emerging state: Deka

NEW GOVERNOR'S PRIORITY | To be facilitator

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July 31, 2024
Cyber frauds target Home Minister Sanghavi
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Cyber frauds target Home Minister Sanghavi

MODUS OPERANDI | Fake FaceBook account created in his name, money demanded from victims

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July 31, 2024
TMC strongman gets bail, but still in jail
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TMC strongman gets bail, but still in jail

The Supreme Court Tuesday had granted bail to Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Anubrata Mondal in case registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection to cross border cattle smuggling scam.

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July 31, 2024
HELL IN GOD'S OWN COUNTRY
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HELL IN GOD'S OWN COUNTRY

NATURE'S WRATH | The initial landslide occurred around 2 am, the next one around 4.30 am, leaving hundreds trapped and many being swept away

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July 31, 2024
'India's 2047 goal of $35 tn economy offers Airtel big growth opportunities'
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'India's 2047 goal of $35 tn economy offers Airtel big growth opportunities'

India's strides towards the ambitious goal of being a USD 35 trillion economy by 2047, will provide Airtel tremendous growth opportunities and new avenues of business, Chairman Sunil Mittal has said.

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July 31, 2024
GAIL QI net profit jumps 77%
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GAIL QI net profit jumps 77%

GAIL (India) Ltd, the nation's largest gas transportation and distribution firm, on Tuesday reported a 77.5 per cent jump in its June quarter net profit after earnings from the gas marketing business doubled.

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July 31, 2024
'No rethinking on supporting Chinese investments in India'
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'No rethinking on supporting Chinese investments in India'

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said there is no rethinking in the government to support foreign direct investments (FDI) from China as was pitched by the Economic Survey recently.

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July 31, 2024
Release funds for water supply: High Court Bench
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Release funds for water supply: High Court Bench

NEW WATER SUPPLY SCHEME | So far, Centre has given ₹915cr and the state ₹508 cr

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July 31, 2024
'Taljai hill is a nuisance hotspot'
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'Taljai hill is a nuisance hotspot'

ALARMING SITUATION | Residents blame Pune municipal body for negligence

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July 31, 2024
Corruption deters big infra firms from road contracts
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Corruption deters big infra firms from road contracts

ROAD CONCRETISATION | BMC failing to attract companies with technology, experience, despite growing scale of projects

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July 31, 2024
20 spots under constant watch, BMC tells court
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20 spots under constant watch, BMC tells court

ILLEGAL HAWKING | Civic body says it is undertaking checks in all wards to ensure hawkers do not set up stalls without consent

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July 31, 2024
Road deaths dip 28% to 164
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Road deaths dip 28% to 164

Identifying danger areas and strengthening coordination between traffic police and BMC help save lives

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July 31, 2024
3 free gas cylinders a year for Ladki Bahins & Ujjwalas
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3 free gas cylinders a year for Ladki Bahins & Ujjwalas

WHAT'S COOKING? | In addition to Central govt's subsidy of ₹300 per cylinder, the state will directly deposit ₹530/cylinder into the beneficiaries' accounts

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July 31, 2024
Rahul responds to caste slur
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Rahul responds to caste slur

The Lok Sabha witnessed much din on Tuesday after BJP MP Anurag Thakur remarked that those whose caste is unknown are calling for an enumeration.

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July 31, 2024
Alarming rise in suicides in higher education
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Alarming rise in suicides in higher education

The increasing number of suicides by students in higher education is alarming and calls for immediate measures by all concerned, the Bombay High Court observed on Tuesday. The court added that wellbeing of every student, including mental well-being, was an integral component for every student in general.

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July 31, 2024