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Maha Governor erred but Shinde to stay: SC
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Maha Governor erred but Shinde to stay: SC

But court refuses to turn clock back, reinstate Uddhav Thackeray as CM

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May 12, 2023
BJP Will Not Be Allowed An Inch Of Land In Bengal: Abhishek
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BJP Will Not Be Allowed An Inch Of Land In Bengal: Abhishek

Trinamul Congress will not allow the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to establish its control over an inch of land despite its effort to let loose the Enforcement Directorate and Central Bureau of Investigation against the ruling party, said Trinamul's national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee today.

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May 11, 2023
'Unacceptable Breach And Violation Of Privacy': MOS IT Warns Big Tech
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'Unacceptable Breach And Violation Of Privacy': MOS IT Warns Big Tech

Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Wednesday warned Big Tech like Metaowned WhatsApp over the alleged breach of personal data privacy of users.

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May 11, 2023
Same-Sex Marriage: Centre Says SC Declaration Not Best Course Of Action
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Same-Sex Marriage: Centre Says SC Declaration Not Best Course Of Action

The Centre on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that the court's hinting on Tuesday at a possibility of declaration being made of something less than marriage but something more than the present status of same-sex couples may not be the correct course of action.

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May 11, 2023
Zelenskyy Urges EU Chief To Start Membership Talks
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Zelenskyy Urges EU Chief To Start Membership Talks

EU leaders had accepted Ukraine as a candidate for membership in the bloc

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May 11, 2023
Former AIFF vice-president AR Khaleel passes away at 91
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Former AIFF vice-president AR Khaleel passes away at 91

The former All India Football Federation (AIFF) Vice-President, Treasurer and Executive Committee member AR Khaleel passed away on Wednesday at the age of 91 due to illness.

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May 11, 2023
India's opening match in WC to be against Australia, clash against Pakistan on 15 October: Report
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India's opening match in WC to be against Australia, clash against Pakistan on 15 October: Report

With the Men's ODI world Cup set to be held in India later in the year, it has now emerged that the hosts' opening match of the competition will be against five-time winners Australia.

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May 11, 2023
Snakes, ladders and last-over thrills
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Snakes, ladders and last-over thrills

Knights need to win all their league games now to make the play-offs

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May 11, 2023
Ukraine's occupied nuke plant faces possible staffing crunch
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Ukraine's occupied nuke plant faces possible staffing crunch

Russia plans to relocate around 2,700 Ukrainian staff from Europe's largest nuclear plant, Ukraine's atomic energy company claimed Wednesday, warning of a potential \"catastrophic lack of qualified personnel\" at the Zaporizhzhia facility in Russia-occupied southern Ukraine.

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May 11, 2023
After Imran, ex-provincial governor arrested
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After Imran, ex-provincial governor arrested

A day after the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan, former Governor of Punjab province Omar Sarfaraz Cheema was taken into custody on Wednesday during a raid at his house by the Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE).

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May 11, 2023
Pakistani judge rules Imran Khan can be held for 8 days
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Pakistani judge rules Imran Khan can be held for 8 days

At least 4 people have died in clashes between Imran's supporters and police; angry protesters set fire to a building housing Radio Pakistan in the northwest

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May 11, 2023
GRSE secures deal for 30 double lane bridges
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GRSE secures deal for 30 double lane bridges

Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE), one of the leading Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) and Mini Ratna category has achieved another momentous milestone by securing a groundbreaking deal with the Border Road Organisation (BRO) for fabrication, supply, erection and launching of additional 30 double lane Class 70 modular steel bridges in border areas.

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May 11, 2023
Cisco CEO meets PM, doubles down on local manufacturing
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Cisco CEO meets PM, doubles down on local manufacturing

Global networking giant Cisco Chair and CEO Chuck Robbins on Wednesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and discussed how the company has doubled down on manufacturing to boost exports from the country.

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May 11, 2023
With bankruptcy protection, can Go Air return to air in two weeks?
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With bankruptcy protection, can Go Air return to air in two weeks?

NCLT admitted the voluntary insolvency petition filed by Go Airlines & appointed Abhilash Lal as the IRP

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May 11, 2023
UP:36 more students return from Manipur
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UP:36 more students return from Manipur

Stepping up its efforts to bring back students from Manipur, the Yogi government was able to successfully bring back 36 more students on Wednesday.

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May 11, 2023
Nitish, Tejashwi in Ranchi to meet Hemant Soren for Oppn unity
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Nitish, Tejashwi in Ranchi to meet Hemant Soren for Oppn unity

In a bid to strengthen opposition unity, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav went to Ranchi on Wednesday to meet Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren.

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May 11, 2023
Raids lead Haryana Police to over ₹100 crore fraud in 28,000 cases of pan-India cyber crime
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Raids lead Haryana Police to over ₹100 crore fraud in 28,000 cases of pan-India cyber crime

Days after coordinated raids at cybercrime hot-spot villages in Nuh district, Haryana Police on Wednesday said pan-India cyber frauds of about Rs 100 Crore has been unearthed on the basis of the interrogation of 66 cybercriminals arrested during the crackdown.

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May 11, 2023
Maharashtra political crisis: SC likely to pronounce verdict today
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Maharashtra political crisis: SC likely to pronounce verdict today

A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court is likely to pronounce on Thursday (11 May) two judgments on the Shiv Sena-rooted Maharashtra political crisis and dispute between Delhi government and the Centre relating to control over the transfer and posting of senior bureaucrats posted in the Delhi government.

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May 11, 2023
Kashmir G20 meet: Army holds drills against possible attacks
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Kashmir G20 meet: Army holds drills against possible attacks

The drills focussed on possible chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear attacks

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May 11, 2023
Woman doctor stabbed to death by police detainee, HC slams govt for its failure to protect doctors
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Woman doctor stabbed to death by police detainee, HC slams govt for its failure to protect doctors

In a shocking incident, a 22-year-old woman doctor was stabbed to death by a detainee who was brought for medical treatment by police at the Government Taluk hospital Kottarakkara in Kerala's Kollam district early on Wednesday morning.

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May 11, 2023
Sporadic violence reported as Manipur limps back to normalcy
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Sporadic violence reported as Manipur limps back to normalcy

People are running out of cash as banks/ATMs shut, prices of essential items spiralling

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May 11, 2023
Limelight on women achievers working against all odds
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Limelight on women achievers working against all odds

As a tribute to women achievers from diverse fields in the city, Swayam Siddhas will be felicitated for fighting against all odds and coming up triumphs.

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May 11, 2023
Celebrating victory against fascismin WW-II
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Celebrating victory against fascismin WW-II

Commemorating victory over fascism in World War-II, the Russian Centre for Science and Culture in Kolkata conducted an exhibition to observe the event at Gorky Sadan from 4-10 May.

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May 11, 2023
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PM likely to flag-off Vande Bharat, Metro trains next week

After a long wait, the PuriHowrah Vande Bharat and New Garia-Ruby Metro trains are expected to see the green signal next week. The two stretches could be flagged-off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 15 May.

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May 11, 2023
Politicians enjoy musical event
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Politicians enjoy musical event

It was altogether a different sight when MPs, MLAs and political office bearers had gathered not to run around for a rally or a debate but to enjoy music. Yes, on Wednesday they assembled at the Trinamul Bhavan for a musical and cultural programme.

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May 11, 2023
Fire near Raj Bhavan; Guv, CM reach site
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Fire near Raj Bhavan; Guv, CM reach site

A major fire broke out at Saraf House, close to the Raj Bhavan area, on Wednesday causing severe traffic disruptions and panic among employees of different office buildings beside the fire-ravaged multistoried house.

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May 11, 2023
CM harps on state's rich culture driving women edn
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CM harps on state's rich culture driving women edn

She mentioned names of Raja Ram Mohun Roy and Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar

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May 11, 2023
Sanitation milestone achieved-50 pc of villages now ODF Plus
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Sanitation milestone achieved-50 pc of villages now ODF Plus

The country has achieved yet another major milestone under the Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin (SBM-G) with 50 percent of the total villages in the country achieving ODF Plus status under phase II of the mission.

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May 11, 2023
Jury finds Trump liable for sexual abuse, awards accuser $5 million
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Jury finds Trump liable for sexual abuse, awards accuser $5 million

A jury found Donald Trump liable Tuesday for sexually abusing advice columnist E Jean Carroll in 1996, awarding her $5 million in a judgment that could haunt the former US president as he campaigns to regain the White House.

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May 11, 2023
What kind of govt is this? PM takes swipe at feuding Cong leaders in Raj
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What kind of govt is this? PM takes swipe at feuding Cong leaders in Raj

Taking a swipe at the feuding Congress leaders in Rajasthan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said a game of 'loot the chair, and save the chair' has been running for the last five years, and no one cares about Rajasthan's development.

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May 11, 2023