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MP CM launches Laadli Behna Yojana on birthday
The Statesman

MP CM launches Laadli Behna Yojana on birthday

With the State Assembly elections scheduled at the end of this year, the ruling BJP is considering this scheme, which is very close to the heart of the Madhya Pradesh CM, as a very positive initiative.

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March 06, 2023
Congress calls for K'taka bandh on 9 March against corruption
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Congress calls for K'taka bandh on 9 March against corruption

Stating that during the bandh, it will be ensured that the public are not disturbed, the KPCC chief said, schools, colleges, transport services, hospitals won't be affected.

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March 06, 2023
Kerala Lokayukta has become an enigma: KPCC president
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Kerala Lokayukta has become an enigma: KPCC president

The senior Congress leader said the Kerala Lokayukta is not following the directives of the apex court as regard to the delivery of judgments after the hearing of the cases.

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March 06, 2023
T'gana Guv-minister spat spills over on Twitter
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T'gana Guv-minister spat spills over on Twitter

Row was over Centre not sanctioning a single medical college for the state

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March 06, 2023
Six new bi-directional gates installed at Kavi Subhash Metro Station
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Six new bi-directional gates installed at Kavi Subhash Metro Station

The new gates would enable a smooth interchange at Kavi Subhash Metro station for commuters without purchasing separate tickets at the station.

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March 06, 2023
ED, Asansol jail authorities engaged in tussle over who will make arrangements to shift Anubrata to Kolkata
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ED, Asansol jail authorities engaged in tussle over who will make arrangements to shift Anubrata to Kolkata

The correctional home authorities informed the ED today that the Central agency would have to make arrangements to take Mr Mondal to Kolkata, apparently after the Asansol police said they were unable to provide a security escort for Mr Mondal’s transfer to the state capital.

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March 06, 2023
CM seeks detailed report on TMC loss in Sagardighi
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CM seeks detailed report on TMC loss in Sagardighi

Cong candidate Bayron Biswas, backed by CPI-M, defeated TMC by over 22,000 votes

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March 06, 2023
'Documentation of all of Satyajit Ray's works extremely essential'
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'Documentation of all of Satyajit Ray's works extremely essential'

The 95th edition of the Academy Awards is knocking on the doors in Los Angeles.

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March 06, 2023
Women benefit from Sikkim scheme
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Women benefit from Sikkim scheme

The socio-economic welfare scheme was launched by Mr Golay on 15 August 2022, under the Women & Child Development Department, Government of Sikkim.

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March 06, 2023
After Sagardighi by-poll results, CPI-Miterates its unity call
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After Sagardighi by-poll results, CPI-Miterates its unity call

According to party secretary Md Salim, they were apprehending that the BJP and TMC would play roles to subvert the possibility of the rural elections, and that the CPI-M had been making preparations and calling for unity of political parties, mass organisations, social organisations, and individuals to fight the BJP and TMC.

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March 06, 2023
INTTUC keeps up its tea protests
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INTTUC keeps up its tea protests

The demonstrations are being held under the banner of the Trinamul Cha Bagan Sramik Union, affiliated to INTTUC.

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March 06, 2023
Naval commanders' conference begins today aboard INS Vikrant, to discuss maritime issues
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Naval commanders' conference begins today aboard INS Vikrant, to discuss maritime issues

The first edition of the Naval Commanders' Conference of 2023 is scheduled to commence on 6 March 2023 where defence minister Rajnath Singh will be addressing the conference on board India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant.

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March 06, 2023
Take appropriate decision to ban cow slaughter, declare cow protected national animal: HC to Govt
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Take appropriate decision to ban cow slaughter, declare cow protected national animal: HC to Govt

Dismissing the plea, the Bench held that from the facts on record, prima facie case was made out against the petitioner.

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March 06, 2023
EAM doesn't understand China threat: Rahul
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EAM doesn't understand China threat: Rahul

In a conversation with members of the Indian Journalists' Association in London, the Wayanad MP also said that he supports Indian foreign policy and doesn't have a huge disagreement with it with regard to India's position on the Russia-Ukraine war.

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March 06, 2023
PM to attend swearing-in of 3 N-Echief ministers
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PM to attend swearing-in of 3 N-Echief ministers

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President J.P. Nadda and a few Union ministers are likely to attend these events in three state capitals.

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March 06, 2023
9 Opp leaders write to PM on Sisodia's arrest
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9 Opp leaders write to PM on Sisodia's arrest

Allege blatant misuse of central agencies against the members of Opposition

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March 06, 2023
I miss you, my best friend: Tendulkar
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I miss you, my best friend: Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar gets emotional on Shane Warne's death anniversary, shares heartfelt post.

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March 05, 2023
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China's He Xianghong breaks men's 35 km racewalk Asian record

Chinese racewalker He Xianghong dominated the men's 35km race at the opening leg of the Chinese National Race Walk Grand Prix, improving the Asian record by 20 seconds here on Saturday.

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March 05, 2023
Medvedev ends Djokovic's unbeaten run, sets Andrey Rublev clash in final
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Medvedev ends Djokovic's unbeaten run, sets Andrey Rublev clash in final

Daniil Medvedev ended Novak Djokovic's perfect start to the season at the Dubai Tennis Championships as he defeated world number on Friday to set up a title clash with Russian star Andrey Rublev.

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March 05, 2023
Shami to play in XI for final test
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Shami to play in XI for final test

After being rested for workload management during the Indore game.

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March 05, 2023
WPL will be landmark in women's cricket history: Mandhana
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WPL will be landmark in women's cricket history: Mandhana

Smriti Mandhana, RCB women’s team captain, on Saturday excluded confidence of her team doing well in the inaugural edition of the Women Premier League (WPL).

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March 05, 2023
WPL 2023: Mumbai post 207/5 against Gujarat Giants in tournament opener
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WPL 2023: Mumbai post 207/5 against Gujarat Giants in tournament opener

Gujarat Giants were guilty of committing several errors in the field, including bowling plenty of deliveries on the leg side, after winning the toss and opting to field.

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March 05, 2023
Alarm in Iran after reports schoolgirls being poisoned
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Alarm in Iran after reports schoolgirls being poisoned

Nearly 900 students across country poisoned, claims Iranian MP

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March 05, 2023
Storms roll east after slamming South; 10 deaths reported
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Storms roll east after slamming South; 10 deaths reported

A large storm system took aim at the Northeast on Friday, threatening heavy snow and coastal flooding after heavy winds and possible tornadoes damaged homes and buildings, left thousands without power and caused 10 deaths in a wide swath of the South and Midwest.

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March 05, 2023
Ukraine, Latvia sign declaration on support for Ukraine's European Euro-Atlantic integration
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Ukraine, Latvia sign declaration on support for Ukraine's European Euro-Atlantic integration

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his visiting Latvian counterpart, Egils Levits, have signed a joint declaration confirming Latvia's support.

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March 05, 2023
Civilians flee embattled town as Ukrainian pullout looms
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Civilians flee embattled town as Ukrainian pullout looms

Bakhmut has for months been a key target of Moscow’s grinding eastern offensive

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March 05, 2023
Rural India now $1 trillion economy, says study
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Rural India now $1 trillion economy, says study

There are now 20 million non-agricultural enterprises operating in rural areas compared to only 16 million in urban India, the report said

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March 05, 2023
Making India a 'clean nation' is responsibility of all citizens: President Murmu
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Making India a 'clean nation' is responsibility of all citizens: President Murmu

President Droupadi Mumru today said making India a ‘clean nation’ was not the government's responsibility alone but the collective responsibility of all citizens.

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March 05, 2023
Final nod for construction of Ayodhya mosque
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Final nod for construction of Ayodhya mosque

Construction of the mosque, which is to take place as per the decision of the apex court was delayed as for the last two years due to pending clearance and issues relating to change of land use.

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March 05, 2023
Excise case: Court extends Manish Sisodia's CBI remand
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Excise case: Court extends Manish Sisodia's CBI remand

Rouse Avenue court issues notice to CBI on bail plea filed by Sisodia, lists matter for 10 March

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March 05, 2023