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After Sunday inaugural run, state to have four Vande Bharat trains
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After Sunday inaugural run, state to have four Vande Bharat trains

The commercial services of Bharat Express train from Patna to Howrah are to start from 26 September while those between Howrah and Ranchi are to start from 27 September.

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September 23, 2023
Heartbreak, relief for Abhishek in court
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Heartbreak, relief for Abhishek in court

The Bench granted him an interim protection againstany coercive action byED

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September 23, 2023
Bengal ideal investment destination, says CM
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Bengal ideal investment destination, says CM

Bengal and Dubai share the same cultural diversity and there are skilled workers, industrious farmers and ease of doing business, which make Bengal the ideal destination for investment, said Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee this afternoon.

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September 23, 2023
Thakur cancels China trip after bar on athletes
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Thakur cancels China trip after bar on athletes

Asian Games: Entry denied to three from Arunachal

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September 23, 2023
ISRO Seeks To Revive Vikram, Pragyan As Day Breaks Again On The Moon
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ISRO Seeks To Revive Vikram, Pragyan As Day Breaks Again On The Moon

The Vikram lander and the Pragyan rover of Chandrayaan-3, which are currently in "sleep mode" near the Moon's South Pole after having completed their set tasks, are expected to awake on Friday (22 September).

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September 22, 2023
Canada urges India to ensure safety of diplomats, staff
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Canada urges India to ensure safety of diplomats, staff

The Canadian High Commission said some of its diplomats have received threats on social media

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September 22, 2023
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AP Assembly suspends TDP MLAS

The Business Advisory Committee also decided to discuss allthescam charges against Mr Naidu

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September 22, 2023
Kiriteshwari best tourism village in country
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Kiriteshwari best tourism village in country

The ministry of tourism has declared Kiriteshwari in Murshidabad district as the best tourism village in the country, bringing more laurels to the state.

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September 22, 2023
LoP files RTI seeking info on CM's overseas tour
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LoP files RTI seeking info on CM's overseas tour

Leader of Opposition (LOP) in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari has filed a petition under the Right to Information Act, 2005, on the amount spent from the state exchequer on chief minister Mamata Banerjee's ongoing Dubai and Spain visit to scout for investments.

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September 22, 2023
TMC to act against MLAs missing from Assembly
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TMC to act against MLAs missing from Assembly

CM Mamata to initiate disciplinary actions againstsuch erring legislators

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September 22, 2023
Kunur bridge restoration: SH-14 to be shut for four days
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Kunur bridge restoration: SH-14 to be shut for four days

The Panagarh to Illambazar state highway 14 will remain closed from 26-30 September due to repair work of the bridge upon Kunur river.

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September 22, 2023
Real heroes of Howrah-New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Express
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Real heroes of Howrah-New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Express

The Howrah - New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Express that has gained popularity among the hills-bound passengers of the state, a dedicated team of individuals, who are the real heroes who have made this engineering marvel and indigenously built high speed train a success, according to the Eastern Railway.

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September 22, 2023
CBI secures Bengal Guv's nod to include Partha Chatterjee's name in charge sheet
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CBI secures Bengal Guv's nod to include Partha Chatterjee's name in charge sheet

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) informed a court here on Thursday that it has secured permission from the office of West Bengal Governor C.V.

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September 22, 2023
Reservation for Women: Bengal has always shown the way
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Reservation for Women: Bengal has always shown the way

The Women's Reservation Bill has now been officially passed debated for approval in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of Parliament, it would be interesting to reflect on one aspect of the \"one-thirds quota\" issue which politicians in West Bengal are not going to let go and why should they? Before the Central government pats itself on the back for calling a Special Session of Parliament to discuss, debate and push through the historic bill, politicians in West Bengal, literally cutting across party lines, are pointing out how legislature or not, advertently or inadvertently, the state has been practicing a policy of as much as onethirds representation by women in positions of power.

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September 22, 2023
Space missions will be beneficial for common people, Rajnath says
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Space missions will be beneficial for common people, Rajnath says

Rejecting the notion that the achievements in space do not in any way benefit the people, defence minister Rajnath Singh said there are multidimensional uses of India's space missions which have a huge impact on the people as well.

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September 22, 2023
India suspends visa services in Canada
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India suspends visa services in Canada

India on Thursday suspended its visa services in Canada and asked Ottawa to reduce its diplomatic strength here, alleging Canadian diplomatic interference in the internal affairs of this country amidst an escalating row over the killing of 'Khalistan' supporter Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

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September 22, 2023
Parliamentary approval for women's reservation
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Parliamentary approval for women's reservation

RS passes Women's Quota Bill unanimously, with no abstentions and noopposition

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September 22, 2023
Siraj Becomes No. 1 Ranked Bowler In ODIs
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Siraj Becomes No. 1 Ranked Bowler In ODIs

In the batting rankings, S.Africa's Klaasen England's Dawid Malan are big movers

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September 21, 2023
LS: Women's Quota Bill Passed By 2/3rd Majority
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LS: Women's Quota Bill Passed By 2/3rd Majority

There were 454 votes in favour of the Bill Just two votes against

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September 21, 2023
SpiceJet flight makes precautionary landing at Kolkata int'l Airport
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SpiceJet flight makes precautionary landing at Kolkata int'l Airport

A SpiceJet aircraft made a precautionary landing at the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport here on Wednesday, after a crack was detected on a window glass of the flight.

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September 21, 2023
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Root aims to emulate 2019 WC success in India

England cricketer Joe Root is backing his team's application of the valuable insights they gained during the 2019 experience as they aim to retain their ICC Men's Cricket World Cup championship next month in India.

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September 21, 2023
Geeta Mukherjee: 1st MP to move Private Bill on Women's Reservation in 1996
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Geeta Mukherjee: 1st MP to move Private Bill on Women's Reservation in 1996

The seven-time CPILS MP from Panskura Constituency moved the Private Member's Bill on September 12, 1996 on the floor of the House

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September 21, 2023
SP, BSP question Modi govt's intention on Women's Reservation Bill
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SP, BSP question Modi govt's intention on Women's Reservation Bill

The two main Uttar Pradesh Opposition parties, Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party, have raised questions over the intention of the Narendra Modi-led government on the implementation of Women's Reservation Bill in the country.

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September 21, 2023
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Akasa Air gets nod for international operations

Akasa Air, a budget-friendly airline, has secured authorisation to operate international flights.

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September 21, 2023
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Indian markets decline sharply amidst global economic concerns

Sensex tanked 796 points, settling at 66,800.84; Nifty concluded below the 20,000 mark, closing at 19,901.40, down by 232 points

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September 21, 2023
Pak's Chief Justice asked to schedule early hearings of Imran Khan's cases
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Pak's Chief Justice asked to schedule early hearings of Imran Khan's cases

Imran Khan's party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has petitioned the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa to promptly schedule the hearing of all cases involving former prime minister Imran Khan and to authorize their live broadcast, The Express Tribune reported on Wednesday.

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September 21, 2023
Azerbaijan & ethnic Armenian forces reach cease-fire deal for breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh
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Azerbaijan & ethnic Armenian forces reach cease-fire deal for breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh

Talks between Azerbaijani officials and the region's ethnic Armenian authorities on its \"re-integration\" into Azerbaijan were scheduled to take place on Thursday

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September 21, 2023
Olympic Games are obviously a priority, says Iga Swiatek over French Open 2024 schedule blocking
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Olympic Games are obviously a priority, says Iga Swiatek over French Open 2024 schedule blocking

World No.2 Iga Swiatek shared her priority' to play in the 2024 Olympic Games, and also expressed disappointment with the World Tennis Association (WTA) for scheduling the Roland Garros 2024 just before the Paris Games.

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September 21, 2023
Chinese whispers suggest cause for alarm
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Chinese whispers suggest cause for alarm

To paraphrase Oscar Wilde, to lose one recently appointed senior cabinet minister could be construed as a misfortune; losing two seems like carelessness.

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September 21, 2023
Women's quota: Sonia for immediate implementation
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Women's quota: Sonia for immediate implementation

Rahul Gandhi says Bill incomplete as it lacks OBC quota, also calls for holding of caste census

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September 21, 2023