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Brain drain: The complex tale of India's talent exodus

India invests heavily in subsidised higher education, only to see a substantial portion of this investment benefit foreign economies

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October 22, 2024
In shadow of tradition, village stands untouched by colour
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In shadow of tradition, village stands untouched by colour

Nestled in Alot tehsil, village of Kachaliya is known for its age-old customs that have remained untouched by the passage of time. In this village of 1,450 people, a unique and somewhat mysterious tradition governs the way villagers live- no homes are painted, and no rangoli decorates doorsteps, even during the most festive time of the year, Diwali.

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October 22, 2024
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Leopard attacks picnickers in Shahdol, leaves many injured

A picnic party turned out to be a nightmare for a group of people in Shahdol district as a leopard attacked them, leaving many injured on Sunday.

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October 22, 2024
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Engineer from Sidhi killed in J&K

An engineer from Sidhi district of the state was killed by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal.

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October 22, 2024
Dengue cases reach 4-year high amid mosquito menace surge
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Dengue cases reach 4-year high amid mosquito menace surge

Second highest cases in decade as highest cases were recorded in 2021 i.e. 1,201

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October 22, 2024
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Alliance fails in MP, SP to fight from Budhni

Arya peeved after Patel gets ticket; decides to contest on SP ticket

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October 22, 2024
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High-end apps used to keep dealings under wraps

NCB yet to make breakthrough

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October 22, 2024
Farmers queue up for manure, return home empty-handed
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Farmers queue up for manure, return home empty-handed

Shortage of fertiliser is causing problems to the farmers in the district these days and delaying the sowing of Rabi crops.

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October 22, 2024
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BJP to get new state president in December

Names of Khandelwal, Bhadoria, and Mishra are doing the rounds for the post

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October 22, 2024
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MP's electricity demand to hit 33,700 MW in 2033-34

Energy department's SPC estimates state power need up to next decade

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October 22, 2024
Gangs of Bhopal steal valuables over ₹1 cr
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Gangs of Bhopal steal valuables over ₹1 cr

Railway police recover goods worth ₹1.10 lakh

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October 22, 2024
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Woman loses ₹5 lakh in cyber scam

A woman in Ahmedabad fell victim to a cyber scam where fraudsters posed as cyber cell officers, extorting ₹5 lakh.

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October 22, 2024
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Guj CM lays foundation for technical training centre

Chief Minister of Gujarat Bhupendrabhai Patel and A.M. Naik, Chairman Emeritus, L&T, laid the foundation for the Anil Naik Technical Training Centre (ANTTC) in Gujarat at Kharel village of Gandevi taluka in Navsari district.

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October 22, 2024
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Man duped of ₹25 lakh in online fraud

A complaint has been registered by Apurva Patel, a resident of Vastral, with the Cyber Crime Cell of Ahmedabad, against an unknown individual regarding the matter.

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October 22, 2024
Ahmedabad leads state in numbers of TB cases
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Ahmedabad leads state in numbers of TB cases

Gujarat has reported a significant surge in Tuberculosis (TB) cases this year, with over 1.11 lakh cases registered across the state. On average, approximately 380 new cases are being reported daily, reflecting a persistent health challenge.

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October 22, 2024
Gujarati culture on show in Belgium
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Gujarati culture on show in Belgium

navratri overseas

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October 22, 2024
Prozeal Green Energy bags deal for 50 MWp solar PV plant at Leh
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Prozeal Green Energy bags deal for 50 MWp solar PV plant at Leh

Prozeal Green Energy Pvt. Ltd., a pioneer of green energy solutions in India, has been awarded a major tender by the Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd. (SECI), a government of India enterprise.

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October 22, 2024
The Dawoodi Bohras' legacy of learning
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The Dawoodi Bohras' legacy of learning

The seeds of Islamic knowledge in Surat were sown by Syedna Abdeali Saifuddin in 1810

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October 22, 2024
Sports icon Saina Nehwal attends Chiripal Group's foundation day
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Sports icon Saina Nehwal attends Chiripal Group's foundation day

Chiripal Group, a diversified conglomerate headquartered in Ahmedabad, celebrated its foundation day with renowned sports icon and international badminton player Saina Nehwal as Chief Guest.

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October 22, 2024
BJP gets 50L membership
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BJP gets 50L membership

The Saffron Party achieves its target

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October 22, 2024
National Award to Masulpani Panchayat
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National Award to Masulpani Panchayat

Masulpani Gram Panchayat in Kanker district has achieved national recognition for its remarkable water conservation initiatives and will be honoured with the prestigious National Water Award.

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October 22, 2024
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Political parties witness randomization of EVM

In preparation for the Raipur South Assembly by-election, the first randomization of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) units was conducted in the presence of political party representatives.

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October 22, 2024
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Chhattisgarh Police's bravery recognized with 'President's Colour'

Chhattisgarh Police has achieved a historic milestone by receiving approval to receive the prestigious 'President's Colour' award.

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October 22, 2024
Jal Jeevan mission must operate on mission mode: Sao
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Jal Jeevan mission must operate on mission mode: Sao

Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister and Public Health Engineering Minister Arun Sao on Monday urged officials to operate in 'mission mode' and ensure that the goal of providing clean and safe drinking water to every household, a key initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is met.

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October 22, 2024
Bhavya, Bhavishya gets name in World Record
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Bhavya, Bhavishya gets name in World Record

Six-year-old Bhavya Kotadiya and her three-year-old sister Bhavisha Kotadiya, along with their parents, met Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai at his residential office.

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October 22, 2024
Baghel to attend Priyanka's nomination in Wayanad
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Baghel to attend Priyanka's nomination in Wayanad

Former Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Bhupesh Baghel, will participate in the nomination filing rally of Congress National General Secretary and Wayanad Lok Sabha candidate Priyanka Gandhi.

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October 22, 2024
Businesses suffer on account of roadwork delay
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Businesses suffer on account of roadwork delay

Business owners have voiced concerns over the significant drop in customers due to the ongoing construction

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October 22, 2024
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100 police stations to be set up for ₹200 cr

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday announced that 100 new police stations would be established in the state, while 10,000 police quarters would be constructed by 2025.

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October 22, 2024
Navigating health risks in B'luru this monsoon could well be a tall order
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Navigating health risks in B'luru this monsoon could well be a tall order

With heavy rains leading to a rise in viral infections, health experts emphasise the importance of hygiene to protect yourself during the rainy season

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October 22, 2024
Bypoll: BJP's Yogeeshwara resigns as MLC
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Bypoll: BJP's Yogeeshwara resigns as MLC

The last date for filing nominations is Oct 25, and the final date for withdrawal of papers is Oct 30

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October 22, 2024