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Abhishek to start rural campaign
The Statesman

Abhishek to start rural campaign

Trinamul Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee will leave Kolkata to start his two-month-long rural campaign, titled Trinamule Naba Joar to build mass contact tomorrow.

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April 24, 2023
Mamata, Bihar's Nitish Kumar expected to meet on Tuesday
The Statesman

Mamata, Bihar's Nitish Kumar expected to meet on Tuesday

Observers said it would be a major step to bring opposition parties together before 2024 Lok Sabha polls

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April 24, 2023
Gangtok reels under acute water shortage
The Statesman

Gangtok reels under acute water shortage

Sikkim's capital Gangtok has been facing a severe shortage of drinking water for the past few days.

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April 24, 2023
No one at NBMCH guilty, probe finds
The Statesman

No one at NBMCH guilty, probe finds

A report of the inquiry committee formed to investigate the theft of an infant from the North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (NBMCH) has not found anyone guilty of negligence of duty when the incident happened on 20 April.

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April 24, 2023
Praise as Siliguri cops bring back stolen infant
The Statesman

Praise as Siliguri cops bring back stolen infant

Police finally recovered the infant stolen from the North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (NBMCH), and arrested a woman and her daughter for their alleged involvement in the crime from Chopra in North Dinajpur district late last night.

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April 24, 2023
'Two IAF aircraft, INS Sumedha positioned to evacuate Indians from Sudan'
The Statesman

'Two IAF aircraft, INS Sumedha positioned to evacuate Indians from Sudan'

Two Indian Air Force C-130J have been positioned in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah and INS Sumedha has reached Port Sudan, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in an official statement on Sunday while giving details of preparations to evacuate Indians from Sudan.

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April 24, 2023
'We are getting threats': Topwrestlers at Jantar Mantar to protest against WFI chief
The Statesman

'We are getting threats': Topwrestlers at Jantar Mantar to protest against WFI chief

The country's top wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat along with other grapplers have reached Jantar Mantar to protest against the WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh yet again.

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April 24, 2023
The Statesman

Kochi man held for death threat to PM

Kerala Police on Sunday arrested a 53-year-old Kochi native, who wrote a letter warning of a suicide attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Kochi on Monday.

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April 24, 2023
Mamata, Bihar CM Nitish expected to meet on Tuesday
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Mamata, Bihar CM Nitish expected to meet on Tuesday

Nitish Kumar, the chief minister of Bihar, is expected to meet his West Bengal counterpart Miss Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday.

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April 24, 2023
Knights up against good old Dhoni
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Knights up against good old Dhoni

KKR have a problem of instability up top in the batting, their middle order is wobbly

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April 23, 2023
Man with gun in custody after standoff near Mall of America
The Statesman

Man with gun in custody after standoff near Mall of America

A man with a shotgun was taken into custody Friday after a standoff in a parking lot at the Mall of America, authorities said.

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April 23, 2023
Sudan army: Rescue of foreign citizens, diplomats expected
The Statesman

Sudan army: Rescue of foreign citizens, diplomats expected

The Sudanese army said Saturday it was coordinating efforts to evacuate American, British, Chinese and French citizens and diplomats from Sudan on military aircraft, as the bloody fighting that has engulfed the vast African nation entered its second week.

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April 23, 2023
Shehbaz stands firm on Parliament's supremacy
The Statesman

Shehbaz stands firm on Parliament's supremacy

The SC of Pakistan had halted implementation of the Bill to curtail the CJP's powers

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April 23, 2023
Minister: Ukraine will beat Russia in war of technologies
The Statesman

Minister: Ukraine will beat Russia in war of technologies

As Ukrainian and Russian troops fight conventional battles on the front lines, Europe’s first major war of the internet age has also sparked a war of technology as both sides vie for the advantage with their drones and satellite communications.

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April 23, 2023
Italy grants water rationing powers to 40 mayors to tackle summer drought
The Statesman

Italy grants water rationing powers to 40 mayors to tackle summer drought

Italy has authorised 40 northern towns to ration water supplies as Europe prepares for a second consecutive year of severe drought.

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April 23, 2023
Zelenskyy urges EBRD chief to speed up projects in Ukraine
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Zelenskyy urges EBRD chief to speed up projects in Ukraine

The EBRD investments in the private sector and the development projects of Ukraine, especially the housing segment, is a priority for Kiev, Zelensky said.

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April 23, 2023
US Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill for now
The Statesman

US Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill for now

The justices granted emergency requests from the Biden administration

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April 23, 2023
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Odisha BJP seeks NIA probe into Sambalpur riots

BJD hits back decrying divisive politics of BJP

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April 23, 2023
PNB cautions customers about fake message circulating on digital platforms
The Statesman

PNB cautions customers about fake message circulating on digital platforms

The Punjab National Bank (PNB) on Saturday issued an advisory to its customers related to fraudulent messages being circulated in PNB's name.

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April 23, 2023
RIL posts annual consolidated revenues at ₹9.76 lakh crore
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RIL posts annual consolidated revenues at ₹9.76 lakh crore

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has posted record annual consolidated revenues at Rs 9.76 lakh crore ($118.8 billion) for FY 2022-23, up 23.2 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) supported by continuing growth momentum across all businesses.

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April 23, 2023
ISRO to send up uncrewed test vehicle in 2024 as part of Gaganyaan Mission
The Statesman

ISRO to send up uncrewed test vehicle in 2024 as part of Gaganyaan Mission

Indian space agency ISRO will launch an uncrewed test module with its Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) rocket as a part of its Gaganyaan Mission, India's human space mission.

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April 23, 2023
People whose properties were grabbed by Atiq gang contacting police to get them back
The Statesman

People whose properties were grabbed by Atiq gang contacting police to get them back

After the killing of criminal-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf, several people who were harassed or their properties were grabbed illegally by the gangster during the past four decades are approaching police to get back their properties.

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April 23, 2023
PM Modi to travel over 5,000 km in 36 hours, attend 8 programmes in 7 cities
The Statesman

PM Modi to travel over 5,000 km in 36 hours, attend 8 programmes in 7 cities

PM Narendra Modi will travel from Delhi to Khajuraho, covering a distance of around 500 kms. From Khajuraho, he will travel to Rewa.

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April 23, 2023
Northern Army Commander, DG BSF visit Poonch terror attack spot & review situation along LOC
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Northern Army Commander, DG BSF visit Poonch terror attack spot & review situation along LOC

Lt. General Dwivedi exhorted the troops to be steadfast in their resolve against terrorism.

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April 23, 2023
No Khalistani wave in Punjab: Amit Shah
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No Khalistani wave in Punjab: Amit Shah

Says that AAP govt in Punjab had done good work and that Centre had cooperated

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April 23, 2023
Malaria elimination: Asia-Pacific Leaders' Conclave on 24 Apr
The Statesman

Malaria elimination: Asia-Pacific Leaders' Conclave on 24 Apr

As a precursor to World Malaria Day, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, will organise the Asia Pacific Leaders’ Conclave on Malaria Elimination, in partnership with the Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance (APLMA), here on Monday.

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April 23, 2023
EPS to meet Shah to discuss strains in parties' alliance
The Statesman

EPS to meet Shah to discuss strains in parties' alliance

On Wednesday, the AIADMK general secretary, Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) announced that it will contest one seat in the Karnataka assembly polls to be held on May 10.

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April 23, 2023
Assam Youth Cong chief Angkita Dutta expelled from party
The Statesman

Assam Youth Cong chief Angkita Dutta expelled from party

Two days ago, Ms Dutta had alleged that the national president of the Youth Congress, Srinivas B V, has been causing harassment and heckling her on more than one occasion based on her gender.

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April 23, 2023
The Statesman

Plot to reject Cong candidates' nominations, says Shivakumar

Chief minister's office directly involved, says Cong chief, asks for CM's phone call details to be probed

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April 23, 2023
Eid prayers peaceful at Rishra amidst tight security
The Statesman

Eid prayers peaceful at Rishra amidst tight security

The district administration and the police administration have successfully restored normalcy at Rishra. The common people of Rishra were gripped with panic soon after the unrest that took place during the Ram Navami procession while passing Jamma Masjid (Boro Masjid).

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April 23, 2023