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Targeting terrorists, hitting the people
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Targeting terrorists, hitting the people

The government of Sri Lanka published its proposed AntiTerrorism Act (ATA) on 17 March 2023.

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April 12, 2023
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DA crisis: Joint forum 'upset' SC hearing postponed, to continue stir

The joint forum of the West Bengal government employees, spearheading the movement against non-payment of dearness allowance arrears by the state government, was upset over postponement of a crucial hearing in the matter at the Supreme Court on Tuesday.

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April 12, 2023
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250 youths to get central govt jobs at Rozgar Mela

Aspirants of central government jobs in the city have good news.

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April 12, 2023
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E-vehicle charging centre comes up at New Town

Housing and Infrastructure Development Corporation (HIDCO), in partnership with Powerbank, has set up the state's largest public fast-charging hub for electric vehicles at New Town.

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April 12, 2023
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TMC on back foot after losing national party status

Losing the status of a national party, ruling Trinamul Congress seems to be in a disadvantageous position, particularly ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in 2024.

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April 12, 2023
CM to open plush auditorium at Alipore on Thursday
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CM to open plush auditorium at Alipore on Thursday

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee will inaugurate Dhanadhanye auditorium at Alipore on Thursday.

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April 12, 2023
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'I love Keoratala' pic and caption fake: Mamata

A visibly annoyed chief minister Mamata Banerjee has asked the city commissioner of police Vineet Kumar Goyal to find out whether an individual or a group had uploaded a picture in the social media showing a photo with caption: \"I love Keoratala.\"

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April 12, 2023
Govt advisory to civic bodies after Met heat alert
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Govt advisory to civic bodies after Met heat alert

Advisory notes maximum temperature expected to rise by 2-3 Celsius in next 5 days

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April 12, 2023
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Anti-national forces put Sisodia, Satyendar Jain in jail: Delhi CM Kejriwal

Anti-national forces worked together to put former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia and former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain in jail, Aam Aadmi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal said on Tuesday.

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April 12, 2023
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Gadkari reviews work on 4-laning of strategic Jammu-Srinagar highway

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday reviewed work on 4-laning of the 250 kms Jammu-Srinagar highway and also participated in the breakthrough ceremony of Sitaram Passi-Marog Tunnel NT-1 on Ramban-Banihal section of the highway.

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April 12, 2023
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Sexual harassment during college fest: DCW seeks report from police, DU by 18 April

Following the reports of alleged sexual harassment of girls during college fests, Delhi Commission for Women chairperson Swati Maliwal on Tuesday asked the police, Delhi University and the colleges concerned to submit an Action Taken Report by April 18.

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April 12, 2023
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New Data Protection Bill likely in Monsoon Session of Parliament, Centre tells SC

The Central government on Tuesday informed the Supreme Court that the new Digital Personal Data Protection Bill will be introduced in the Monsoon session of Parliament commencing in July.

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April 12, 2023
'Deep-rooted disdain for democracy disturbing'
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'Deep-rooted disdain for democracy disturbing'

PM blaming past leaders for today's ills, ignores pressing issues, writes Sonia

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April 12, 2023
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IMD predicts normal monsoon

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday said that the country will witness normal rainfall during the monsoon season, adding that there are 67 per cent chances of normal to above-normal rainfall this year.

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April 12, 2023
Sachin Pilot stages fast, piles pressure on Gehlot for action against Raje'graft'
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Sachin Pilot stages fast, piles pressure on Gehlot for action against Raje'graft'

Former Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan Sachin Pilot on Tuesday staged a five-hour fast against alleged corruption in the previous Vasundhara government the at the Shaheed Smarak from 11 am here, in a move intended to pile pressure on his rival, Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot.

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April 12, 2023
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SC rejects challenge to Madras HC order allowing RSS marches

In a set-back to the Tamil Nadu government, the Supreme court on Tuesday rejected its appeal against the State High Court's order permitting the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to hold its public programmes including route marches in the State in the open areas.

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April 12, 2023
Muslims in India doing much better: Sitharaman
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Muslims in India doing much better: Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, speaking in Washington, has asserted that Muslims in India are doing much better than those in Pakistan, in a strong rebuttal of negative 'Western perception' of India.

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April 12, 2023
'Modi will become PM again with 300+ seats'
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'Modi will become PM again with 300+ seats'

Cong wants to dig grave of that PM who had made India famous: Shah

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April 12, 2023
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Djokovic targets fast start to clay-court season as he heads to Monte Carlo after break

After missing the action in the USA last month, Novak Djokovic is targeting a strong start to the clay season when he leads the field as the top seed at the Monte Carlo Masters.

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April 11, 2023
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Aussies Purcell-Thompson win Houston doubles title in match tie-break

Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson dropped their first set at the Fayez Sarofim & Co US Men's Clay Court Championship in final, but the Aussies regrouped after a wild opener to claim their first title as a team.

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April 11, 2023
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Super Cup: East Bengal FC settles for draw against Odisha FC

East Bengal FC and Odisha FC played out an entertaining stalemate as the two Hero Indian Super League (ISL) sides put on a spirited display at the Payyanad Stadium on Sunday evening.

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April 11, 2023
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HI to revive Hockey India League

In a move to give big boost to the sport in the country Hockey India (HI) on Monday announced that it will revive the Hockey India League (HIL) \"I am delighted that we are moving towards the launch of a new era of the Hockey India League.

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April 11, 2023
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