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If you have capacity, finish me off, Siddaramaiah dares ruling BJP
The Statesman

If you have capacity, finish me off, Siddaramaiah dares ruling BJP

Ashwath Narayan had later expressed his regrets over the statements and clarified that his intention was to defeat Siddaramaiah in elections.

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February 22, 2023
Naga peace talks will be successful, says Amit Shah
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Naga peace talks will be successful, says Amit Shah

AFSPA will be withdrawn from the whole of Nagaland in three or four years: Union home minister

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February 22, 2023
CBI freezes Anubrata's servant's account
The Statesman

CBI freezes Anubrata's servant's account

CBI sources claim that Rs 15 lakh have been deposited in the bank account of Bijoy Rajak.

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February 22, 2023
Secondary board will ensure students from Hills have hassle-free exams: Ramanuj Ganguly
The Statesman

Secondary board will ensure students from Hills have hassle-free exams: Ramanuj Ganguly

WBBSE president Ramanuj Ganguly assured that he had a word with Mr Tamang and there has been assured by the leader that there would be no hindrance for madhyamik examinees.

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February 22, 2023
Govt launches Apon Bangla for NRIS
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Govt launches Apon Bangla for NRIS

The portal will be available on an online platform.

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February 22, 2023
CM tribute's to martyrs on Mother Tongue Day
The Statesman

CM tribute's to martyrs on Mother Tongue Day

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee urged to make Bengali language enriching with its usage as much as possible

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February 22, 2023
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IAS vs IPS: Warring K'taka women civil servants transferred

Senior IPS officer D Roopa Moudgil and senior IAS officer Rohini Sindhuri have been transferred without postings.

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February 22, 2023
The Statesman

A first: Live transcription of SC hearings begins

The transcribed proceedings will be given to the arguing advocate before they are uploaded on the apex court website.

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February 22, 2023
Breach of privilege issue: RS Privilege Committee to meet on 27, 28 February
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Breach of privilege issue: RS Privilege Committee to meet on 27, 28 February

Dhankhar had referred the matter of alleged breach of privilege by 12 members of the Upper House arising out of non-adherence to the directions of the Chair vis-a-vis repeated submission of identical notices under Rule 267 to the Privilege Committee.

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February 22, 2023
SC to hear Thackeray's plea today
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SC to hear Thackeray's plea today

The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear on Wednesday the plea by former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray against the Election Commission’s decision recognising the Shiv Sena faction led by the Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as the real Shiv Sena and allotting him the party’s election symbol of ‘Bow and Arrow’.

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February 22, 2023
'Who sent Army to LAC... Rahul Gandhi? It was Narendra Modi'
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'Who sent Army to LAC... Rahul Gandhi? It was Narendra Modi'

The opposition party should have the honesty to look at what happened in 1962, Mr Jaishankar said.

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February 22, 2023
India, S'pore launch P2P payment facility
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India, S'pore launch P2P payment facility

India's top priority to encourage innovation, modernisation, says PM

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February 22, 2023
Adani-Hindenburg Issue: SC Refuses To Take On Record Forbes Report
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Adani-Hindenburg Issue: SC Refuses To Take On Record Forbes Report

"No no we will not take it on record", the bench said. On February 10, the apex court had said the interests of Indian investors need to be protected against market volatility.

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February 21, 2023
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Messi, Nadal, Curry, Swiatek lead all-star nominations for Laureus world sports awards

Six Nominees have been selected across seven nominated Laureus categories, with six inspirational programmes also shortlisted for the Laureus Sport for Good Award.

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February 21, 2023
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'Wheels within wheels' of hockey fracas

The fans, mostly Mohun Bagan loyalists, told *** The Statesman *** today that you would have to arrive at your own conclusion on whether the fracas only meant to whip up intetest in Sunday's Indian Super League Kolkata derby in view of shockingly falling attendance at football matches of the Big Two in the city.

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February 21, 2023
Meghalaya stun Bengal 2-1, enter Hero Santosh Trophy semi-finals for first time
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Meghalaya stun Bengal 2-1, enter Hero Santosh Trophy semi-finals for first time

Meghalaya have never previously progressed to this stage of the tournament and will now vie for the title when the knockouts take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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February 21, 2023
Golf: Vani, Amandeep Drall start favourites, Sneha a strong contender
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Golf: Vani, Amandeep Drall start favourites, Sneha a strong contender

The fourth leg of the 2023 season will see 32 players and carry a purse of Rs.10 lakhs.

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February 21, 2023
BGT: Big blow for Australia as Hazlewood ruled out
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BGT: Big blow for Australia as Hazlewood ruled out

Meanwhile, Cameron Green has been declared fit for the third Test in Indore

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February 21, 2023
'People's court' tries Vladimir Putin for war in Ukraine
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'People's court' tries Vladimir Putin for war in Ukraine

“This is a crime that belongs in the annals of infamy. It is a crime that demands accountability,” said Drew White, a Canadian lawyer acting as one of the court’s prosecutors.

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February 21, 2023
Netanyahu advances judicial changes despite uproar
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Netanyahu advances judicial changes despite uproar

Thousands of demonstrators were expected to gather outside the parliament, or Knesset, for a second straight week to rally against the plan as lawmakers prepared to hold an initial vote.

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February 21, 2023
Biden in Ukraine ahead of war anniv
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Biden in Ukraine ahead of war anniv

Visit comes at a crucial moment in war as Biden looks to keep allies unified in support of Ukraine

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February 21, 2023
Employees' Provident Fund Organisation added 14.93 lakh net members in December
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Employees' Provident Fund Organisation added 14.93 lakh net members in December

The provisional payroll data of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) released today, highlights that it added 14.93 lakh net members in the month of December 2022.

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February 21, 2023
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India releases its report on rating of buildings or areas for digital connectivity
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Telecom Regulatory Authority of India releases its report on rating of buildings or areas for digital connectivity

Digitial Connectivity Infrastructure (DCI) may become an intrinsic part of building development plans in near future, just like water, electricity and fire safety systems, at present.

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February 21, 2023
Govt to ensure efficient eco-friendly coal transportation in future
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Govt to ensure efficient eco-friendly coal transportation in future

The coal ministry is working on the National Coal Logistic Plan to ensure efficient environmentally friendly coal transportation in future.

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February 21, 2023
FM Sitharaman refuses to provide NPS funds for old pension scheme
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FM Sitharaman refuses to provide NPS funds for old pension scheme

Sitharaman said the inflation rate was below 6 per cent in November last year under a 'tolerance band'

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February 21, 2023
The world responds to a rising India
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The world responds to a rising India

The US deployed two of its latest F-35 aircraft at the show, in a sign of growing bonhomie and security cooperation, though there were no inputs on these being offered to India. The recent signing of the iCET (initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology) is another display of growing proximity.

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February 21, 2023
The Statesman

A multi-faceted genius Pandit Vijay Kichlu

People from all walks of elite circles thronged Rabindra Sadan to bid adieu to the phenomenon called Vijay Kichlu.

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February 21, 2023
The Statesman

Govt submits new list of babus for Raj Bhavan

Nabanna has recommended three names-Atri Bhattacharya, additional chief secretary (ACS) in charge of Sundarban affairs department, Ajit Bardhan, ACS in the north Bengal development department and Barun Roy, ACS in labour department, it’s learnt.

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February 21, 2023
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Assembly passes resolution for a unified Bengal

Heated debateon partition of N.Bengal

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February 21, 2023
The Statesman

Don't fall prey to fake websites, mobile apps offering passport services: Government

It has come to the notice of the authorities that many fraudulent websites and mobile applications are collecting data from applicants and also levying additional hefty charges, a government alert said.

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February 21, 2023