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Trump could be indicted soon in Georgia

A Georgia prosecutor is expected to seek a grand jury indictment in the coming weeks in her investigation into efforts by Donald Trump and his Republican allies to overturn the then-president’s 2020 election loss.

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August 01, 2023
Jet Airways gets operator certificate renewed, JKC seeks clarity on transfer of ownership
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Jet Airways gets operator certificate renewed, JKC seeks clarity on transfer of ownership

In a sigh of relief for the debt-ridden airlines Jet Airways, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has renewed the operator certificate, Jalan-Kalrock Consortium said in an official statement on Monday.

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August 01, 2023
RBI won't revise repo rate, say economists
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RBI won't revise repo rate, say economists

They also said the benchmark repo rate will remain constant till the last quarter of FY24

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August 01, 2023
FPIs worth ₹5,000 crore sold during last two trading sessions might restrain bulls
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FPIs worth ₹5,000 crore sold during last two trading sessions might restrain bulls

In India even though the underlying strength of the market is strong, FPI selling of Rs 5,000 crore during the last two trading sessions might restrain the bulls, says V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services.

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August 01, 2023
Anju Thomas's Pak visit: MP police to probe int'l conspiracy angle, says Narottam Mishra
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Anju Thomas's Pak visit: MP police to probe int'l conspiracy angle, says Narottam Mishra

Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra on Monday said the Special Branch (SB) of state police have been directed to investigate the \"international conspiracy\" angle in Anju Thomas's visit to Pakistan.

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August 01, 2023
Won't let injustice happen to anyone: Yogi Adityanath
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Won't let injustice happen to anyone: Yogi Adityanath

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday instructed officials to take strict legal action against those who illegally encroach on people's land and try to harm, or destroy the weak, said an official statement from UP government.

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August 01, 2023
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SC declines PIL seeking CBI probe in Patna Police action resulting in death of BJP worker

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a PIL seeking CBI inquiry into the Patna Police action that allegedly resulted in the death of a BJP leader in Bihar.

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August 01, 2023
'Oppshould stop doing politics on Manipur'
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'Oppshould stop doing politics on Manipur'

Opp MPs have been demanding PM Modi's statement in Parliament over Manipur

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August 01, 2023
PM Modi has no time to address anguish of people of Manipur: Kharge
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PM Modi has no time to address anguish of people of Manipur: Kharge

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has time for poll rallies, seems to be too busy to address the anguish of the people of violence-hit Manipur and that the Centre appears \"clueless and rudderless\" in handling the situation. Taking to Twitter, Kharge wrote, \"While Manipur faced turmoil, the Modi Government appeared indifferent.

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August 01, 2023
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Veteran Congress leader, former Governor Vakkom Purushothaman passes away

Veteran Congress leader and former Governor Vakkom Purushothaman passed away at his residence in Kumarapuram in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday, following age-related illnesses. He was 96.

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August 01, 2023
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Conman posed as Andhra CM's personal secretary, held for smuggling ganja

A man, who had once impersonated Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy and Telangana Minister K. T. Rama Rao’s personal secretary, has been arrested by police in Srikakulam district for procuring, possessing and transporting ganja (cannabis).

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August 01, 2023
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BJP leader G Kishan Reddy leads rally over double-bedroom housing scheme

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state President G Kishan Reddy on Monday led a rally in Mahbubnagar over the double-bedroom housing scheme on Monday.

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August 01, 2023
Cong high command calls meeting of K'taka leaders to devise plan of action for LS polls
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Cong high command calls meeting of K'taka leaders to devise plan of action for LS polls

Karnataka Congress president D.K. Shivakumar stated on Monday that the Congress high command has called a meeting of state leaders to chalk out the strategy for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in 2024.

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August 01, 2023
DK Shivkumar corruption case: SC refuses to interfere with K'taka HC order
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DK Shivkumar corruption case: SC refuses to interfere with K'taka HC order

ASG Raju told Bench that CBI succeeded before single judge, which had initially stayed probe

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August 01, 2023
Malda women modesty outrage issue: NCW team reaches Kolkata
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Malda women modesty outrage issue: NCW team reaches Kolkata

A team from the National Commission for Women (NCW), including Chairperson Rekha Sharma, has arrived in Kolkata to probe the distressing incident of a woman who suffered brutal assault, molestation, and was paraded naked by individuals allegedly associated with the Trinamool Congress.

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August 01, 2023
Bengal to move SC against Guv's decisions on universities bypassing state govt
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Bengal to move SC against Guv's decisions on universities bypassing state govt

Governor took decisions bypassing the state government, education minister Bratya Basu said on Monday

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August 01, 2023
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Sundarbans tiger shifted to Alipore zoo not well: Minister

Whether the desire to quench in salinity attracts the big cats, shifted elsewhere from the Sunderbans, or it is something else is worth studying.

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August 01, 2023
Third air cargo to be a game changer: Min Sashi Panja
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Third air cargo to be a game changer: Min Sashi Panja

The inauguration of the third air cargo terminal at Andal today will be a game changer in the socio economic scenario in the industrial heartland of the state, said commerce and industry minister Dr Sashi Panja today.

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August 01, 2023
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State govt withdraws Section 144 in Bhangar

The government finally withdrew Section 144 in Bhangar on Monday, one of the most vulnerable hotspots of political violence after announcement of rural body polls

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August 01, 2023
BJP MLAs walkout accusing govt of hiding information
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BJP MLAs walkout accusing govt of hiding information

BJP MLAs today staged a walkout from the Legislative Assembly in protest against concealing data about dengue by the government.

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August 01, 2023
Assign Opp to restore peace in Manipur: CM
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Assign Opp to restore peace in Manipur: CM

She was addressing a motion tabled in the West Bengal Assembly on Monday

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August 01, 2023
Frail Buddha waves at Mamata in hospital
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Frail Buddha waves at Mamata in hospital

A frail Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee is supposed to have waved hands at Mamata on Monday afternoon at a premier private hospital in the Alipore area, where the former is undergoing treatment in a critical condition since Saturday.

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August 01, 2023
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Over 6 crore ITRs filed till 30 July: IT department

The Income Tax Returns (ITR) filing for the financial year 2022-23 (FY23) last day is on Monday (July 31).

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August 01, 2023
Manipur: Parliament adjourned as Opp adamant on PM's statement
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Manipur: Parliament adjourned as Opp adamant on PM's statement

Both Houses of Parliament were on Monday adjourned early as the Opposition resumed its slogan-shouting for a debate on Manipur, along with a statement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after putting off all other business.

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August 01, 2023
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Opp MPs brief INDIA floor leaders in Parliament on Manipur situation

Congress Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, who was part of the delegation that visited Manipur described the situation in Manipur as very serious.

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August 01, 2023
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SC puts both Centre and Manipur govt on mat

It also sought details of the relief package sent for rehabilitation purposes to Manipur

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August 01, 2023
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Dawn shock as RPF jawan kills in-charge, 3 passengers on Jaipur-Mumbai train

In a speeding train shocker at dawn, a disturbed Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable allegedly shot dead his immediate in-charge and three other passengers onboard a running train, Jaipur-Mumbai Superfast Express (No. 12956), officials said here on Monday.

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August 01, 2023
Ashes: Retiring Broad receives guard of honour
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Ashes: Retiring Broad receives guard of honour

Retiring veteran England fast-bowler Stuart Broad received a guard of honour from Australia while walking out to bat one for one last time in Test cricket during Day Four of the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval on Sunday.

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July 31, 2023
Indian women's hockey beat host Spain 3-0 to win title
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Indian women's hockey beat host Spain 3-0 to win title

The World No. 8 India started the tournament with a 1-1 draw against England and held Spain to a 2-2 stalemate in the next match

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July 31, 2023
France's Le Maire presses China on market access and lobbies for electric car investment
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France's Le Maire presses China on market access and lobbies for electric car investment

The French finance minister said Sunday he pressed Chinese leaders to open their markets wider to foreign companies and lobbied for investment in France's electric car industry, as the European Union's second-largest economy followed Washington in reviving post-COVID economic talks amid tension over Beijing's surging trade surpluses.

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July 31, 2023