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Let truth come out, says Kharge on Adani issue
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Let truth come out, says Kharge on Adani issue

Kharge alleged that public money was used to give bribery

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November 26, 2024
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Jaishankar discusses Indo-Pacific, West Asia conflict with UK counterpart

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday held talks with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy in Rome on a range of issues, including the development in the Indo-Pacific and the conflict in West Asia.

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November 26, 2024
Uttar Pradesh govt spends ₹40,000 Crore on welfare schemes in 6 years
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Uttar Pradesh govt spends ₹40,000 Crore on welfare schemes in 6 years

The Uttar Pradesh government has implemented a range of welfare schemes aimed at uplifting every section of society, including the poor, deprived, women, and the elderly.

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November 26, 2024
Opposition MPs meet Speaker over Waqf Bill JPC report, seek extension
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Opposition MPs meet Speaker over Waqf Bill JPC report, seek extension

Ahead of the commencement of Parliament's Winter Session on Monday, Opposition MPs, who are members of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, urging him to extend the time for submitting the JPC report owing to the pendency of views being shared by various stakeholders.

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November 26, 2024
Tension prevails in Sambhal as toll climbs to 5
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Tension prevails in Sambhal as toll climbs to 5

The entire area near the Jama Masjid has turned into a fortress even as the internet services have been snapped

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November 26, 2024
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Two autopsy assistants of RG Kar arrested on extortion charges

Two autopsy assistants of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata were arrested on Monday on charges of illegally extorting money from the relatives of the victims of unnatural deaths whose bodies came to the hospital morgue for a post-mortem examination.

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November 26, 2024
Automatic fire detection at pantry cars and power cars
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Automatic fire detection at pantry cars and power cars

In a bid to augment fire safety, Eastern Railway has installed automatic fire detection and suppression system (FDSS) in power cars and pantry cars of LHB rakes.

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November 26, 2024
Bengal school jobs case: Arpita Mukherjee granted bail
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Bengal school jobs case: Arpita Mukherjee granted bail

Calcutta High Court Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam referred the matter pertaining to bail plea of Partha Chatterjee to a new Bench

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November 26, 2024
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SC orders SIT probe into torture of two women in police custody in West Bengal

The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the formation of a fresh Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the alleged torture of two women BJP activists in police custody in West Bengal.

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November 26, 2024
Raj Bhavan rejects media reports, clarifies on bust issue
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Raj Bhavan rejects media reports, clarifies on bust issue

Raj Bhaban on Monday rejected reports in connection with the West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose unveiling a bust of himself at his official residence, Governor House, on completion of two years in office.

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November 26, 2024
TMC forms different panels to check indiscipline
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TMC forms different panels to check indiscipline

Chandrima Bhattacharya, Firhad Hakim, Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay, Nirmal Ghosh, Malay Ghatak, Dr Manas Bhuniya, and Suman Kanjilal will be the members of the Assembly disciplinary committee

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November 26, 2024
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Govt plans ways to curb rash driving

Aiming to prevent unhealthy competition and rash driving among bus drivers, sometimes resulting in fatal accidents, the state transport department has decided to eliminate route clashes with the help of STAs and RTAs.

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November 26, 2024
National tennis tournament at Serampore
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National tennis tournament at Serampore

The first national-level men's singles and doubles, Rs 1 lakh prize money tournament was held at Serampore sub-divisional tennis club.

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November 26, 2024
Coal scam case: Next hearing on 10 December
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Coal scam case: Next hearing on 10 December

The charge framing is once again deferred in the high profile coal scam case in CBI Special Court in Asansol today as one of the main accused Bikash Mishra was not present in the court.

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November 26, 2024
Delhi Police arrest Siliguri man for fake ID cards
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Delhi Police arrest Siliguri man for fake ID cards

Delhi Police today arrested Jayanta Barman from Siliguri on charges of producing fake Indian voter ID cards.

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November 26, 2024
Int'l community apprised of city climate action plan
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Int'l community apprised of city climate action plan

Kolkata Municipal Corporation's (KMC) mayor in-council member and legislator Debasis Kumar also addressed another seminar organised by Climate Action Network South Asia (CANSA) on the sidelines of COP-29

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November 26, 2024
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Tension prevails in Sambhal as toll climbs to 5; internet snapped

A curfew-like situation prevailed in Sambhal district of Uttar Pradesh on Monday following the violence over a court-ordered survey of Shahi Jama Masjid which left five people dead.

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November 26, 2024
Task force vigil on vegetable price
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Task force vigil on vegetable price

Despite regular visits by the task force to local markets, following instructions from chief minister Mamata Banerjee, a section of traders continues to sell vegetables, especially potatoes, onions, and garlic, at inflated prices once officials leave the premises.

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November 26, 2024
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First Day, No Show: Both Houses of Parliament adjourned

There will however be no session on Tuesday, 26 November - the Constitution Day.

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November 26, 2024
BGT 2024-25: New-look India silence Aus with record-shattering win in Perth
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BGT 2024-25: New-look India silence Aus with record-shattering win in Perth

Unlike the tours of Australia in 2018-19 and 2020-21, India's arrival for the 2024-25 five-Test Border-Gavaskar trophy Down Under was marred by a 3-0 upset to New Zealand at home.

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November 26, 2024
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PM accuses Opp of not allowing Parl to function

In a stinging attack on the Opposition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said those who have been repeatedly rejected by the people do not allow Parliament to function even as he hoped the Winter Session of the two Houses will be highly productive and strengthen the country's global stature.

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November 26, 2024
TMC to press for Aparajita Bill, meet Prez Murmu
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TMC to press for Aparajita Bill, meet Prez Murmu

This was decided at the meet of national working committee of TMC

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November 26, 2024
India in touch with Israel, Iran to advocate restraint
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India in touch with Israel, Iran to advocate restraint

Expressing concern over the widening of conflict in West Asia, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said India has been in regular touch with both Israel and Iran at the highest levels to advocate restraint and enhance communication.

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November 26, 2024
Will Dollar Imperialism Survive Under Trump?
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Will Dollar Imperialism Survive Under Trump?

Dollar imperialism is the force that backs Uncle Sam's role as the world's policeman, ensuring that the U.S. maintains its influence over global trade, finance, and geopolitics.

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November 25, 2024
Elon Musk Praises India's Electoral System, Takes Dig At Counting In US
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Elon Musk Praises India's Electoral System, Takes Dig At Counting In US

Tesla CEO and American billionaire Elon Musk, who is a close aide of US President-elect Donald Trump, praised India's electoral system for its remarkable speed in delivering results in a single day and took a dig at counting of votes in the US since California is still yet to declare results of the presidential polls.

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November 25, 2024
Formula 1: Verstappen claims fourth drivers' title
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Formula 1: Verstappen claims fourth drivers' title

Red Bull's Max Verstappen sealed the Formula 1 Drivers' Championship for the fourth time with an assured drive to fifth place during the Las Vegas Grand Prix even as pole-sitter George Russell and the charging Lewis Hamilton earned a one-two finish for Mercedes.

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November 25, 2024
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I-League: Real Kashmir open account with win against Rajasthan United

Real Kashmir began their I-League 2024-25 season with a 2-0 victory over Rajasthan United FC at the TRC Ground on Sunday.

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November 25, 2024
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IPL 2025 auction: Rishabh Pant becomes most expensive player

Star India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL), being bought by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for a massive Rs 27 crores during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction at Jeddah on Sunday.

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November 25, 2024
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Unholy nexus against India

The volatility is almost synonymous with the northeastern region of India. This is not merely internal resentment but also a threat from external and transborder elements as well.

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November 25, 2024
BGT: Jaiswal, Kohli tons set up India for emphatic win over Oz
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BGT: Jaiswal, Kohli tons set up India for emphatic win over Oz

Captain Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj reduce Australia to 12/3 inside 26 balls

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November 25, 2024