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BJP moves ECI over Sonia's sovereignty remark in K'taka
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BJP moves ECI over Sonia's sovereignty remark in K'taka

The BJP has filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India (ECI) against Congress leader Sonia Gandhi for her reported remark that \"Congress will not allow anyone to pose a threat to Karnataka's reputation, sovereignty or integrity\".

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May 09, 2023
Centre suppressing death toll: Mamata
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Centre suppressing death toll: Mamata

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee today accused the Centre of suppressing the figure of the death toll in the Manipur violence.

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May 09, 2023
Deeply concerned about loss of life, property: SC on Manipur violence
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Deeply concerned about loss of life, property: SC on Manipur violence

The top court noted the Centre's submissions that no violence was reported in Manipur in the past two days and the situation is gradually returning to normalcy

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May 09, 2023
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GT clinch 56-run win against LSG

IPL2023: GT has strengthened its hold at the top spot, with 8 wins, 3 losses & 16 points

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May 08, 2023
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Wagner group signals it will stay in Bakhmut after threat to quit

The head of Russia's Wagner mercenary group appeared on Sunday to ditch plans to withdraw his forces from Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine after receiving promises overnight that they would get the arms needed to capture the devastated city.

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May 08, 2023
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8 killed in Texas outlet mall shooting

The shooting in Allen, Texas, on Saturday was the latest eruption of what has been an unprecedented pace of mass killings in the USA

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May 08, 2023
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Fighting in Khartoum as mediators seek end to Sudan conflict

Fighting could be heard in south Khartoum on Sunday as envoys from Sudan’s warring parties were in Saudi Arabia for talks that international mediators hope will bring an end to a three-week-old conflict that has killed hundreds and triggered an exodus.

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May 08, 2023
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Yoon says he feels responsibility to improve S.Korea-Japan ties

Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived in Seoul earlier on Sunday for a two-day working visit

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May 08, 2023
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No FEMA violations found so far after ED searches at BYJU'S

The initial investigation after the recent searches at BYJU'S have so far found no Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) violations by the edtech firm, according to sources.

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May 08, 2023
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Elon Musk credits father for teaching 'physics, engineering & construction

Billionaire Elon Musk on Sunday credited his father for teaching fundamentals of \"physics, engineering and construction\".

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May 08, 2023
Sugar prices rise as output likely to be 9% lower than last year
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Sugar prices rise as output likely to be 9% lower than last year

With sugar production expected to be 9 per cent lesser than last year, prices of the sweetener have already started rising, as they have gone up by Rs 1.25 per kg in the last one month in the retail market.

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May 08, 2023
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Sitharaman to hold FSDC meeting today to review economy

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday is likely to hold a meeting to review the status of the economy, sources in the know of things said on Sunday.

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May 08, 2023
Go Airlines to evaluate legal options to attach Pratt & Whitney India assets: CEO
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Go Airlines to evaluate legal options to attach Pratt & Whitney India assets: CEO

The airline is also identifying jurisdictions in Japan, Singapore, Europe and the US to file cases against Pratt & Whitney

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May 08, 2023
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India can lead technology driven diabetes care: Jitendra Singh

India is ready to lead technology-driven diabetes care, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said today.

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May 08, 2023
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'The AAP Story': BJP alleges 'sex for job' scandal, demands sacking of Punjab minister

The BJP on Sunday alleged that the National Commission for Scheduled Castes issued a notice to the Punjab government in connection with a complaint of alleged \"sexual misconduct\" of a boy by a state minister, and demanded his sacking from the cabinet.

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May 08, 2023
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India carrying out reforms in military attaches deployment abroad for expanding defence exports

In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's directive to increase exports, the centre is carrying out a major change in their deployments as they would be posted to countries where they can help in expanding domestic defence exports.

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May 08, 2023
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States take steps to evacuate people stranded in violence-hit Manipur

At least 100 students from Andhra Pradesh, 22 from Maharashtra stuck in Manipur amidst ethnic violence

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May 08, 2023
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'DMK govt in TN failed to manage law & order'

Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) general secretary TTV Dhinakaran on Sunday said the DMK government has failed to maintain law and order situation in the state in the last two years since it came to power,

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May 08, 2023
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T'gana govt owes explanation on ORR leasing: Kishan Reddy

Union Minister for Tourism and Culture G. Kishan Reddy on Sunday found fault with the Telangana government for leasing out Outer Ring Road (ORR) to a private party for just Rs 7,380 crore for a period of 30 years, saying this deprived the state of Rs 75,000 crore revenues.

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May 08, 2023
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Rahul Gandhi taking classes on China from Chinese ambassador, says EAM Jaishankar

External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Saturday took a jibe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and said that he was taking classes on China from the Chinese ambassador.

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May 08, 2023
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BJP's double engine govt indulged in double loot: Rahul

Addressing a huge gathering, he said the BJP govt in K’taka has broken world record for corruption

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May 08, 2023
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Boro Ghori of Howrah Station turns 97

Standing the test of time, the iconic Boro Ghori of Howrah Station completed 97 years in 2023.

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May 08, 2023
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British Deputy High Commission celebrated Coronation with a carbon neutral reception

As London celebrated the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla the British Deputy High Commission Kolkata also marked the occasion yesterday with a celebratory evening reception.

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May 08, 2023
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Job fair held at RKM ITI, Asansol

A job cum apprenticeship mela was recently held at Ramakrishna Mission Private ITI at Asansol.

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May 08, 2023
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CID takes charge of alleged hit-and-run case of Suvendu's Convoy

In a significant development, the CID today took charge of investigating the case pertaining to the incident of the alleged hit-and-run case of the convoy of the opposition leader of the state Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari.

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May 08, 2023
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Manipuris in Kolkata pray for peace in home state

People from Manipur living in Kolkata gathered on Sunday evening at Salt Lake to pray for a return to peace in their violence-hit home state.

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May 08, 2023
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Abhishek: TMC to intensify stir against Centre for dues

The TMC leader was addressing a mammoth rally in Murshidabad

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May 08, 2023
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Panjwar's is 3rd suspicious death of a Khalistani in Pak

Khalistan Commando Force chief Paramjit Singh Panjwar’s killing is the third suspicious killing on Pakistani soil.

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May 08, 2023
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Farmers, khaps at Jantar Mantar in support of wrestlers

In a show of solidarity, farmers and khaps on Sunday gathered at Delhi's Jantar Mantar to extend their support to the wrestlers who have been protesting against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh accusing him of sexual harassment.

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May 08, 2023
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'Women officers of Territorial Army to be posted along LoC'

The women officers of the Territorial Army (TA) with Engineer Regiments of the TA will be posted along the Line of Control (LoC), an official said on Sunday.

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May 08, 2023