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Charleston Open: Ons Jabeur clinches first title of season
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Charleston Open: Ons Jabeur clinches first title of season

The Tunisian world No. 5 battled from a break down in the first set and then held her nerve in set two to move to 15-4 in her Charleston career, beating the Swiss star 7-6(6) 6-4

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April 11, 2023
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King's coronation: 3 crowns, 2 carriages and a shorter route

King Charles III plans to take a shortcut and smoother ride to Westminster Abbey for his coronation, trimming the procession route his mother took in 1953 as he aims for a more modest event that will include some modern touches, Buckingham Palace said Sunday.

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April 11, 2023
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Health secretary slams abortion pill ruling as 'not America'

The nation's top health official said Sunday that a court ruling threatening the availability of a main drug used in medication abortion was \"not America\" and he did not rule out defying the judge's order if necessary.

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April 11, 2023
Avalanche kills 6, including mountain guides, in French Alps
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Avalanche kills 6, including mountain guides, in French Alps

One person was sent to the hospital with minor injuries. Eight other people were found unharmed

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April 11, 2023
Trump's response to criminal charges revives election lies
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Trump's response to criminal charges revives election lies

After being charged with 34 felonies by the Manhattan District Attorney he pleaded 'not guilty'

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April 11, 2023
Topjudge quits in legal dispute over elections
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Topjudge quits in legal dispute over elections

A vice president at Greece's Supreme Court resigned Monday in a legal dispute over an attempt by the government to ban a far-right political party from participating in a general election next month.

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April 11, 2023
China is 'ready to fight' after drills near Taiwan
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China is 'ready to fight' after drills near Taiwan

China's military sent several dozen warplanes and 11 warships toward Taiwan

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April 11, 2023
Global PC market shrinks 29 pc in Q1 over poor demand, global meltdown
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Global PC market shrinks 29 pc in Q1 over poor demand, global meltdown

Weak demand, excess inventory and a worsening macroeconomic climate resulted in the global shipments of traditional PCs recording 56.9 million in the first quarter of 2023, a huge 29 per cent drop compared to the same quarter last year, a report has shown.

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April 11, 2023
SC sets aside SAT's order in Marsh India vs Atkins Special Risks
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SC sets aside SAT's order in Marsh India vs Atkins Special Risks

The Supreme Court has set aside the Securities Appellate Tribunal's (SAT) order against the Indian insurance regulator and Marsh India Insurance Brokers Private Ltd and restored the sector regulator's order dated January 9, 2018.

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April 11, 2023
Stocks close steady
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Stocks close steady

Sensex and Nifty closed just about 15-25 points higher on Monday

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April 11, 2023
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No need to panic unnecessarily over Covid situation: Goa health minister

Amid a surge in new cases, Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane on Monday said that there was no need to panic unnecessarily over the Covid situation in the state.

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April 11, 2023
We need comprehensive & integrated approach to healthcare: VP Dhankhar
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We need comprehensive & integrated approach to healthcare: VP Dhankhar

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar today highlighted how Homoeopathy played a significant role in combating the Covid-19 pandemic.

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April 11, 2023
Citizens should have zeal to serve the nation: Prez Murmu
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Citizens should have zeal to serve the nation: Prez Murmu

She noted that the NIF has pooled a database of over 325000 technological ideas

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April 11, 2023
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BRS suspends two rebels for anti-party activities

BRS supremo K Chandrasekhar Rao today suspended former MP Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy and former MLA and minister Jupally Krishna Rao for anti-party activities.

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April 11, 2023
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TN adopts resolution to fix time frame for Guvs to approve Bills

The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Monday adopted a resolution urging the Union government and the President to 'fix a time frame' for the Governors to give assent to Bills that were passed by the House.

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April 11, 2023
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Rahul Gandhi to visit Wayanad, his former constituency in Kerala, today

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit his former constituency Wayanad in Kerala on Tuesday, for the first time after his disqualification as a Member of Parliament (MP).

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April 11, 2023
Kannada activists throw Amul products on street in protest
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Kannada activists throw Amul products on street in protest

The members of the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike on Monday staged a protest by throwing Amul products on a street here to oppose the direct sale of milk by Amul in the state.

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April 11, 2023
Telangana shows interest in RINL
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Telangana shows interest in RINL

CM's decision has thrown political parties of both Andhra and Telangana into a tizzy

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April 11, 2023
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With spurt in Covid cases, state to have mock drills in hospitals

With steady spurt in the number of Covid-19 cases, the state health department has decided to conduct mock drills in 31 government hospitals earmarked for coronavirus-affected patients on Tuesday.

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April 11, 2023
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Abhishek warns district leaders against violence in rural polls

Facing strong criticism from opposition parties for allegedly unleashing terror during pre and post-panchayat polls in the state in 2018, the ruling Trinamul Congress this time alerted its leaders and workers not to get involved in violence in rural polls likely to be held in May.

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April 11, 2023
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Union home minister Amit Shah likely to visit Bengal on Friday

He to visit Suri for a party rally, he may also hold a meeting with BJP state leadership to take stock of the party's organizational preparations for the forthcoming panchayat elections scheduled in May

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April 11, 2023
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Mamata: Fact-finding team here to disturb peace

Slamming the BJP on communal violence during Ram Navami processions in Shibpur, hardly two km away from state secretariat Nabanna in Howrah, the chief minister Mamata Banerjee said on Monday, \"The fact-finding committee has come to disturb peace in the area.

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April 11, 2023
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Mamata launches hi-tech ambulances for districts, city

There will be 35 such ambulances, which will carry critically ill patients, severely-injured victims in road accidents

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April 11, 2023
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Mayor raps SMC health wing; prepares for dengue fight

Siliguri Mayor Gautam Deb has expressed dissatisfaction over the role of the health wing. Mr Deb made such comments when he called for a fight against dengue this year.

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April 11, 2023
AIDSO wants three-year degree courses to remain at varsities
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AIDSO wants three-year degree courses to remain at varsities

The All-India Democratic Students' Organisation (AIDSO) has severed memorandums to universities across the state in protest against the new system of Four-Year Degree Courses to be introduced at the college level.

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April 11, 2023
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Ruckus in Sikkim Assembly; Chamling marshalled out

A debate ensued between members of the ruling SKM and the opposition SDF

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April 11, 2023
Covid surge: Nationwide mock drill held in hospitals
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Covid surge: Nationwide mock drill held in hospitals

Amid surge in COVID-19 cases, mock drills were conducted on Monday at several hospitals across the country to check COVID-19 preparedness.

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April 11, 2023
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Indian govt denies reports of halting trade talks with UK

India dismissed as \"baseless\" reports in British media stating that it had halted talks for a free trade agreement with the United Kingdom over the attack on the Indian high commission in London last month, government sources said on Monday.

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April 11, 2023
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China opposes Shah's Arunachal visit

China today objected to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's trip to Arunachal Pradesh, saying the visit violated its territorial sovereignty and was not conducive to peace and tranquility in border areas.

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April 11, 2023
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EC recognises AAP as national party; NCP, Trinamul Congress lose status

Once a party loses national party status, the party will not get a common symbol for its candidates in states where it's not recognised.

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April 11, 2023