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Wolf Injures 22 in E Burdwan, Killed by Locals

A wolf that had caused havoc in two adjacent human settlements of Ausgram in East Burdwan early this morning was beaten to death by the panicky villagers.

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December 28, 2024
Justice for sexual assault victim in TN: Whiplash protest by BJP state chief Annamalai
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Justice for sexual assault victim in TN: Whiplash protest by BJP state chief Annamalai

In a novel protest to seek justice for the sexual assault victim of the prestigious Anna University in Chennai and to highlight women's security, BJP state president K Annamalai flogged himself in front of his residence in Coimbatore.

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December 28, 2024
Another B'deshi intruder arrested from city hotel
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Another B'deshi intruder arrested from city hotel

After the recent crisis in Bangladesh, the hotels are under constant check by the city police

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December 28, 2024
Manmohan Singh: The tenant who became PM
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Manmohan Singh: The tenant who became PM

A modest two-floor house in Guwahati's Sarumotoria locality stands as a silent witness to an extraordinary chapter in India's political history.

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December 28, 2024
Dr Singh's life teaches future generations how to rise above adversity and achieve great heights
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Dr Singh's life teaches future generations how to rise above adversity and achieve great heights

Paying tributes to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the departed leader's life teaches future generations how to rise above adversity and achieve great heights.

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December 28, 2024
Dr Manmohan Singh to take last journey today
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Dr Manmohan Singh to take last journey today

President Murmu, VP, Prime Minister lead nation in paying homage to former PM

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December 28, 2024
When soft-spoken Dr Singh asserted himself in national interest
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When soft-spoken Dr Singh asserted himself in national interest

Everyone is heaping praise on Dr Manmohan Singh as a soft-spoken and mild-mannered technocrat-turned-politician who unleashed far-reaching reforms in the country, but what is rarely talked about is how the former Prime Minister acted tough and asserted himself in the national interest when the situation demanded.

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December 28, 2024
Kohli Penalised for Heated Altercation with Konstas
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Kohli Penalised for Heated Altercation with Konstas

Former India skipper Virat Kohli has been docked 20 percent of his match fee and awarded one demerit point for his heated exchange with Australia debutant Sam Konstas on the opening day of the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday.

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December 27, 2024
10 Years of KL Rahul in International Cricket: A Journey of Grit and Adaptability
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10 Years of KL Rahul in International Cricket: A Journey of Grit and Adaptability

When Team India takes on Australia in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Thursday, batter KL Rahul, one of the sport's most intriguing, talented, versatile and puzzling figures, will be completing 10 years in international cricket.

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December 27, 2024
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Odisha swimmers win multiple medals in South Africa tourney

Odisha swimmers Shristi Upadhaya and Mannata Mishra recently created waves in the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Short Course Swimming Championships, South Africa where they created new best Indian Performance in women's 100m butterfly and 100m breaststroke categories respectively.

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December 27, 2024
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Aussie top order delivers Boxing Day punch at MCG

Four batsmen register half-centuries to put hosts on top on the opening day of the fourth Test

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December 27, 2024
Konstas becomes second youngest Aussie to score half-century in Test cricket
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Konstas becomes second youngest Aussie to score half-century in Test cricket

Debutant Sam Konstas on Thursday achieved an elusive feat for Australia during the Boxing Day Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

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December 27, 2024
Looking forward to contributing to Soorma's success: Harmanpreet
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Looking forward to contributing to Soorma's success: Harmanpreet

Indian men's hockey team captain and star drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh has expressed his excitement as he prepares to lead Soorma Hockey Club in the upcoming Hockey India League (HIL) season, set to commence on 28 December.

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December 27, 2024
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Pak legend Jahangir Khan praises Indian players

\"I have been watching Indian players in the circuit and they are progressing by leaps and bounds.

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December 27, 2024
Man City at risk of missing out on Champions League: Guardiola
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Man City at risk of missing out on Champions League: Guardiola

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has admitted that the club are at risk of missing out on a place in the Champions League next season.

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December 27, 2024
Brazilian forward Dorielton Gomes joins OFC squad
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Brazilian forward Dorielton Gomes joins OFC squad

Odisha FC have bolstered their attacking lineup with the signing of seasoned Brazilian forward Dorielton Gomes Nascimento, popularly known as Dori.

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December 27, 2024
ISL: Odisha FC face struggling MSC in search of top four spot
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ISL: Odisha FC face struggling MSC in search of top four spot

In-form eastern outfit will jump two places to third if they manage to clinch their sixth win of the season in Kolkata

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December 27, 2024
Bengal down Odisha to enter Santosh Trophy semifinals
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Bengal down Odisha to enter Santosh Trophy semifinals

West Bengal edged out Odisha 3-1 to qualify for the semifinals of the 78th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy 2024-25 at the Deccan Arena on Thursday.

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December 27, 2024
Cash, gold found at Arpita's residence belonged to Partha: ED to court
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Cash, gold found at Arpita's residence belonged to Partha: ED to court

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday informed a special Kolkata court that the huge cash and gold recovered from the twin residences of Arpita Mukherjee in July 2022, in connection with the multi-crore cash-for-school job case, actually belonged to her mentor and former education minister and Trinamul Congress secretary general Partha Chatterjee.

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December 27, 2024
Mayor assures help to Siliguri resident over railways' boundary wall construction
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Mayor assures help to Siliguri resident over railways' boundary wall construction

Siliguri mayor Goutam Deb (photo) convened a meeting with the railways and IOC officials today to address complaints raised by locals during the 'Talk to Mayor' programme on Saturday.

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December 27, 2024
Veer Bal Diwas Observed in Bagdogra
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Veer Bal Diwas Observed in Bagdogra

BJP leaders and RSS activists commemorated Veer Bal Diwas in the region today, paying tribute to the Sahibzadas, the young sons of Guru Gobind Singh, whose sacrifice and courage stand as a testament to India's struggle for justice and faith.

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December 27, 2024
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City filmmaker documents farmers' movements in US, India

2024 witnessed farmers' movements across the world. In India too, the farmers organised their march to Delhi with MSP as their primary demand, early this month.

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December 27, 2024
Local TMC Leader Found Dead Under Mysterious Circumstances
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Local TMC Leader Found Dead Under Mysterious Circumstances

BJP's West Bengal president and Union minister of state Sukanta Majumdar vehemently denied the TMC allegations blaming the BJP and claimed that the infighting in Trinamul Congress in Nandigram might have led to the death

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December 27, 2024
SER Celebrates Railway Week
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SER Celebrates Railway Week

South Eastern Railway celebrated the 69th Railway Week Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar, 2024 at Kolkata on Thursday.

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December 27, 2024
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Efforts still on to catch straying tigress

Rahamdah village has been surrounded from different sides like a fortress to prevent the three-and-a-half-year-old tigress Zeenat from entering at night to kill cattle.

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December 27, 2024
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3 in cop net for extortion using Abhishek Banerjee's name

According to police, a complaint was filed against Kaushik Sarkar, alleging that he collected crores of rupees using a fake letterhead in the name of Abhishek Banerjee.

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December 27, 2024
Govt to allow construction of more shopping malls in city, districts
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Govt to allow construction of more shopping malls in city, districts

Mamata Banerjee to visit Sandeshkhali on 30 December, Gangasagar on 5 January

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December 27, 2024
Police Deny Permission for Extension of Protest by Doctors
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Police Deny Permission for Extension of Protest by Doctors

Kolkata Police have denied permission to a doctors' association seeking an extension of their protest in the R G Kar rape and murder case.

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December 27, 2024
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Micro insurance premium in life segment tops ₹10k cr in FY24

The new business premium (NBP) in life insurance's micro-insurance segment in 2023-24 surpassed Rs 10,000 crore for the first time, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) said.

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December 27, 2024
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Housing sales to fall by 4 pc in seven major cities: Report

A recent report by housing brokerage firm, Anarock, said the housing sales are estimated to fall 4 per cent this year in seven major cities to nearly 4.6 lakh units on lower launches.

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December 27, 2024