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TMC leaving no stone unturned to create atmosphere of terror: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Bengal violence
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TMC leaving no stone unturned to create atmosphere of terror: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Bengal violence

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury hit out at the ruling party in West Bengal and said that the Trinamool Congress is leaving no stone unturned to create an atmosphere of terror.

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June 20, 2023
Santanu Sen slams Guv's decision to open 'Peace Room’ in Bengal
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Santanu Sen slams Guv's decision to open 'Peace Room’ in Bengal

He further alleged that the governor has started acting as a spokesperson and representative of the BJP

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June 20, 2023
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IPS officer Ravi Sinha appointed new RAW chief

Senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Ravi Sinha was on Monday appointed as the new Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) chief for the next two years, an official order said.

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June 20, 2023
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Gujarat judge blames 'pseudo secular’ media, acquits rioters

A lower court judge in central Gujarat has blamed what he called 'pseudo secular media' for prolonged prosecution of Hindu professionals like doctors, professors, teachers and businessmen in connection with the 2002 riots after killing of 58 passengers in the Sabarmati Express train fire at Godhra.

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June 20, 2023
All set for smooth conduct of annual Rath Yatra
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All set for smooth conduct of annual Rath Yatra

The Puri coast has come under a massive air and maritime security blanket to ensure the safety of lakhs of devotees during Tuesday's annual Rath Yatra in the pilgrim town, Coast Guard officials said here on Monday.

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June 20, 2023
Manipur CM warns Kuki militant groups against violating ground rules
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Manipur CM warns Kuki militant groups against violating ground rules

Singh visits relief camps in Imphal

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June 20, 2023
Jitan Ram Manjhi’s HAM announces withdrawal of support to Bihar govt
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Jitan Ram Manjhi’s HAM announces withdrawal of support to Bihar govt

Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) President Santosh Suman on Monday said that their party will be submitting a letter of withdrawal of support to the Bihar government and to the state Governor.

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June 20, 2023
Decision to observe West Bengal foundation Day unfortunate: CM
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Decision to observe West Bengal foundation Day unfortunate: CM

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly condemned the Governor’s decision to celebrate the Foundation Day of the State of West Bengal on June 20.

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June 20, 2023
‘PM Modi's state visit to US will be a milestone in bilateral ties’
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‘PM Modi's state visit to US will be a milestone in bilateral ties’

India and US saw high-level interactions ahead of the visit: Foreign Secy Vinay Kwatra

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June 20, 2023
FIH Hockey Pro League: Belgium men's beat Australia 5-4, Britain edge Germany 3-0
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FIH Hockey Pro League: Belgium men's beat Australia 5-4, Britain edge Germany 3-0

Belgium men's team defeated Australia 5-4 in a thrilling game of the FIH Hockey Pro League, here

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June 19, 2023
Virat Kohli's net worth crosses ₹1,000 cr mark
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Virat Kohli's net worth crosses ₹1,000 cr mark

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli's net worth has topped the Rs 1,000 crore mark making him one of the richest Indian celebrities

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June 19, 2023
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Netanyahu: Israel will move ahead on contentious judicial overhaul plan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday his government intends to move ahead on contentious plans to change the country’s judicial system after talks aimed at finding a compromise solution appeared to be crumbling

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June 19, 2023
Blinken kicks off high-stakes diplomatic talks in Beijing
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Blinken kicks off high-stakes diplomatic talks in Beijing

The US Secretary of State met with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang for an extended discussion

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June 19, 2023
Projections indicate Swiss approve climate bill as Alpine nation's glaciers succumb to warming
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Projections indicate Swiss approve climate bill as Alpine nation's glaciers succumb to warming

A majority of Swiss citizens on Sunday voted in favor of a bill aimed at introducing new climate measures to sharply curb the rich Alpine nation’s greenhouse gas emissions, first projections indicated

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June 19, 2023
After escaping the Taliban, hundreds of Afghans languish in Albania in a prolonged US visa process
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After escaping the Taliban, hundreds of Afghans languish in Albania in a prolonged US visa process

Almost two years since he fled Afghanistan to escape the Taliban takeover, Firooz Mashoof is still haunted by the memory of his last day in Kabul — the bus that took him to the airport, getting on a packed plane and taking off as gunfire echoed across the city

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June 19, 2023
Government shutdown warnings rise as Republicans seek deeper cuts in budget battle
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Government shutdown warnings rise as Republicans seek deeper cuts in budget battle

Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s bid to appease Republican hard-liners and get the House moving again after a recent party rebellion on the floor has some Democrats warning of a difficult road ahead when it comes to passing legislation that will keep the government running

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June 19, 2023
Belarus crackdown targets not just political activists but also their lawyers
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Belarus crackdown targets not just political activists but also their lawyers

For nearly three years, a harsh crackdown on dissent in Belarus by its authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko has filled the country’s penal colonies with thousands of political prisoners, with new arrests reported daily

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June 19, 2023
Putin meets with African leaders in Russia to discuss Ukraine peace plan, but no visible progress
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Putin meets with African leaders in Russia to discuss Ukraine peace plan, but no visible progress

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday met with a group of leaders of African countries who traveled to Russia on a self-styled “peace mission” the day after they went to Ukraine, but the meeting ended with no visible progress

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June 19, 2023
Heavy casualties as Ukraine strikes back against Russia
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Heavy casualties as Ukraine strikes back against Russia

Russian losses are probably at their highest level since the peak of the battle for Bakhmut in March

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June 19, 2023
Govt to push alternative plant nutrients to cut fertiliser subsidy load by 50%
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Govt to push alternative plant nutrients to cut fertiliser subsidy load by 50%

An ambitious scheme that aims to promote balanced use of fertilisers along with biofertilisers, called Promotion of Alternate Nutrients for Agriculture Management Yojana or PM PRANAM, is likely to be formally unveiled by the Centre at the end of this month

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June 19, 2023
Mobilise domestic & Int'l flows from retail to meet green finance needs: SBI chairman
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Mobilise domestic & Int'l flows from retail to meet green finance needs: SBI chairman

The State Bank of India, under the aegis of Department of Financial Services (DFS), hosted a seminar on ‘Climate Finance and Risk’ in New Delhi

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June 19, 2023
Chairman Emeritus and MD of large listed company diverted public money: SEBI reply to SAT in Zee matter
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Chairman Emeritus and MD of large listed company diverted public money: SEBI reply to SAT in Zee matter

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in its reply in the matter of Zee Enterprises to Securities and Appellate Tribunal (SAT) has pointed out that Chairman Emeritus Subhash Chandra and Managing Director and CEO Punit Goenka of this large listed company have diverted public money to private entities

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June 19, 2023
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Centre to hold meetings with stakeholders over glitches in MCA-21 portal

The Centre has called all stakeholders for consultations to address issues related to the MCA-21 version-3 portal on June 20 and 21

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June 19, 2023
Q4 results, return of Flls, improving macros drive market's record surge
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Q4 results, return of Flls, improving macros drive market's record surge

On Friday, the markets in India made new lifetime closing highs on both the BSE SENSEX and NIFTY

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June 19, 2023
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11 tremors in 6days in J&K, Ladakh revive of October 2005 earthquake memories

Eleven earthquakes in the past six days across the Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have created panic among the residents

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June 19, 2023
Farooq Abdullah advocates communal brotherhood for harmonious Amarnath pilgrimage
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Farooq Abdullah advocates communal brotherhood for harmonious Amarnath pilgrimage

Describing the Amarnath Yatra as a reflection of brotherhood in the Kashmir Valley, Member of Parliament and National Conference (NC) chief Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Sunday said those spreading hatred in the country should witness how Muslims and Hindus in Kashmir coexist and support each other for smooth conduct of the Amarnath pilgrimage

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June 19, 2023
World listens to India attentively now: Rajnath
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World listens to India attentively now: Rajnath

The idea of a developed India is not just a dream now but is fast becoming a reality under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said today

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June 19, 2023
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Modi govt is asleep at wheel, should allow all-party delegation to visit Manipur: Kharge

Questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence over violence in Manipur, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday said that \"his government is asleep at wheel.\"

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June 19, 2023
Is Mann Punjab CM or Kejriwal's pilot, asks Shah
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Is Mann Punjab CM or Kejriwal's pilot, asks Shah

He also questioned the state govt over its poll ‘guarantee’ of giving Rs1K per month to woman

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June 19, 2023
NIRF rankings do not determine funding of universities: UGC Chairman
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NIRF rankings do not determine funding of universities: UGC Chairman

Although the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is used as a preferred indicator to assess the performance of an educational institution, University Grants Commission (UGC) chairman Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar asserted that the rankings solely do not determine funding or other regulatory aspects of a university

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June 19, 2023