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OTT shows required to carry mandatory anti-tobacco warnings

The Union health ministry took the decision after discussions with the Information & Broadcasting ministry and other stakeholders.

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June 01, 2023
Allahabad HC dismisses plea against suit seeking regular worship of deities inside Gyanvapi mosque
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Allahabad HC dismisses plea against suit seeking regular worship of deities inside Gyanvapi mosque

The single Bench of the Allahabad High Court comprising Justice J J Munir rejected the revision petition filed by the Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee.

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June 01, 2023
Manipur: Shah visits 2 more violence-hit districts
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Manipur: Shah visits 2 more violence-hit districts

Amit Shah visited the border town of Moreh in the Tengnoupal district and the Kangpokpi district and was greeted by thousands, officials said.

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June 01, 2023
Mamata walks in support of protesting wrestlers, seeks arrest of WFI chief
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Mamata walks in support of protesting wrestlers, seeks arrest of WFI chief

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee joined the Trinamool Congress march held in solidarity with the wrestlers who are protesting against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

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June 01, 2023
Rahul makes remarks on minorities, PM in US
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Rahul makes remarks on minorities, PM in US

Union minister accuses Mr Gandhi of insulting India during his visits abroad

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June 01, 2023
NK says it will launch its first military spy satellite in June
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NK says it will launch its first military spy satellite in June

Claims it is crucial for monitoring United States’ ‘reckless’ military exercises with South Korea

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May 31, 2023
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MPID court orders EOW to probe ex-FMC chief Ramesh Abhishek's role in NSEL crisis

The National Spot Exchange Limited (NSEL) on Tuesday said the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (MPID) Court has directed the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Mumbai Police to probe the involvement of former Forward Markets Commission (FMC) Chairman Ramesh Abhishek in the Rs 5,600 crore NSEL crisis and submit its report within 40 days.

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May 31, 2023
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FM seeks states' cooperation in development of industrial corridors, says issues shouldn't be politicised

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday urged states that there should be no politicisation of economic development and that they should all work collectively as Team India to iron out the issues in developing industrial corridors.

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May 31, 2023
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Power to withdraw banknotes lies with Centre, petitioner to Delhi HC on Rs 2,000 note issue

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday reserved its judgement on a plea filed against the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)'s decision to withdraw Rs 2,000 notes from circulation.

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May 31, 2023
India to remain in advantageous position in 2023-24, says RBI
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India to remain in advantageous position in 2023-24, says RBI

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said that domestic economic activity does face challenges from an uninspiring global outlook going forward, but resilient domestic macroeconomic and financial conditions, expected dividends from past reforms and new growth opportunities from global geo-economic shifts place India at an advantageous position in the current fiscal.

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May 31, 2023
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MP CM legalises handcarts and street vendors

Just a week after endorsing more than 8500 illegal colonies in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has now declared that no handcart or street vendor would be deemed illegal and government authorities would not confiscate any handcart or charge any daily fees from street vendors.

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May 31, 2023
PM Modi to address BJP Public meeting in Ajmer
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PM Modi to address BJP Public meeting in Ajmer

Ahead of the upcoming Assembly polls in Rajasthan later this year, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a public meeting being organised by the State BJP unit at Ajmer tomorrow afternoon.

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May 31, 2023
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Shiv Sena-UBT claims 22 MLAS, 9 MPS 'unhappy' with CM Shinde's Shiv Sena

Shiv Sena-UBT leaders Sanjay Raut and Vinayak Raut on Tuesday claimed that at least Shiv Sena 22 MLAs and 9 Lok Sabha MPs are disgruntled with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and the ruling ally Bharatiya Janata Party and are keen to sever links.

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May 31, 2023
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Manipur govt to take action against those spreading fake information

The Manipur government has announced to take action against those found to be generating, sharing or publishing any wrong information which can worsen the current law and order situation in the state.

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May 31, 2023
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Eight Bangladeshis arrested in Gujarat, to be deported

The Gujarat Police have arrested as many as eight Bangladeshis who had illegally entered India and were working at a garment factory in Himatnagar, 80 kilometres northeast of here.

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May 31, 2023
After meeting Kharge, Gehlot hopes to work together with Sachin Pilot
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After meeting Kharge, Gehlot hopes to work together with Sachin Pilot

A day after meeting Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday said that he hoped to work together with former Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot in an effort to resolve the political crisis in the state.

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May 31, 2023
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CPM supports CMKejriwal over ordinance row

CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury today sharply attacked the Centre for bring in an ordinance on control of administrative services in Delhi, and extended his party's support to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in opposing it in Parliament when a Bill is brought to replace it.

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May 31, 2023
Cong team meets President, demands judicial inquiry into Manipur violence
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Cong team meets President, demands judicial inquiry into Manipur violence

‘Constitutional provisions related to state should be protected, trust restored among communities’

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May 31, 2023
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YSRCP celebrates 4 years in office with rallies, meetings

Andhra Pradesh's ruling party YSR Congress on Tuesday completed four years in office with the party rank and file celebrating the occasion by conducting rallies and meetings across the state.

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May 31, 2023
Kerala CM and team to leave for US, Cuba next week
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Kerala CM and team to leave for US, Cuba next week

The Lok Kerala Sabha American Regional Conference will be held on 9, 10 and 11 June at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square

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May 31, 2023
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Will take a decision which benefits all: K'taka education minister on hijab ban

In connection with the hijab ban in schools and colleges in Karnataka, state Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa on Tuesday said the Congress government will take a decision which would benefit all students.

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May 31, 2023
Delimitation: KTR worried that southern states will lose out
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Delimitation: KTR worried that southern states will lose out

He said cutting across political affiliations leaders & people need to raise their voice against injustice

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May 31, 2023
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Push for translation: Authors discuss books and themes

In an attempt to encourage literature in various regional languages, Bank of Baroda has decided to honour authors and translators to provide a wide readership to lesser-known works of litterateurs by awarding them with the Bank of Baroda Rashtrabhasha Samman Award.

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May 31, 2023
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Jairam Ramesh slams TMC ahead of anti-BJP meet

The Trinamul Congress, led by Mamata Banerjee serves BJP’s objectives by doing politics of ‘poaching’ in West Bengal and other states, said Congress leader Jairam Ramesh.

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May 31, 2023
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KMC sends comparative study on parking fees to Nabanna

If all goes as planned, vehicle owners might have to pay revised charges for parking in the limits of Kolkata Municipal Corporation.

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May 31, 2023
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Decision on new SEC at appropriate time: Bose

A decision on the appointment of new state election commissioner in West Bengal will be taken at appropriate time, Governor CV Ananda Bose said on Tuesday.

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May 31, 2023
Eye on rural polls, govt announces 1.25L jobs
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Eye on rural polls, govt announces 1.25L jobs

Process for filling up vacancies would begin within next two months: Mamata

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May 31, 2023
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Cops find ganja in coffin, 4 held

The Special Task Force (STF) of the police has busted a racket that smuggled narcotics in a coffin being carried in an ambulance.

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May 31, 2023
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State BJP prez criticises Abhishek's yatra'

State BJP president Dr Sukanta Majumdar, who is an MP from Balurghat, during his visit to Coochbehar today, termed AITC national secretary Abhishek Banerjee's Jana Sanyog Yatra as \"nothing but to mobilize the people so that they can hit the streets after the CBI and ED will take appropriate action against him.\"

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May 31, 2023
Bhaichung slams clampdown on wrestlers in Delhi
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Bhaichung slams clampdown on wrestlers in Delhi

Former Indian football captain Bhaichung Bhutia has regretted that most sports personalities, especially cricketers, have remained silent over the police crackdown on wrestlers in New Delhi on Sunday.

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May 31, 2023