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Russian forces continues to shell Ukraine amid grinding push in east
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Russian forces continues to shell Ukraine amid grinding push in east

Russian forces over the weekend continued to shell Ukrainian cities amid a grinding push to seize more land in the east of the country, with Ukrainian officials saying that Moscow is having trouble launching its much-anticipated large-scale offensive there.

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February 13, 2023
US jet shot down object over Canada: Trudeau
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US jet shot down object over Canada: Trudeau

Canadian PM says his country's military would recover the wreckage for study

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February 13, 2023
'Chinese century' is not likely to be a reality in decades
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'Chinese century' is not likely to be a reality in decades

The age of uncontested US primacy is over ~ it most certainly is- but rather China's halting progress to become America's equal, as per an article by independent think-tank Lowy Institute in its fifth edition of Asia Power Index.

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February 13, 2023
Iranian President Raisi to visit China to shore up ties
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Iranian President Raisi to visit China to shore up ties

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will meet with his counterpart Xi Jinping during his three-day trip in China starting Tuesday, as the two U.S. rivals seek further cooperation.

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February 13, 2023
Turkey arrests building contractors 6 days after quakes
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Turkey arrests building contractors 6 days after quakes

The focus turned to who was to blame for not better preparing people for disaster

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February 13, 2023
UP capable and ready to play role of growth engine of New India: President
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UP capable and ready to play role of growth engine of New India: President

President Droupadi Murmu, while addressing the Valedictory Session of UP Global Investors Summit 2023 here on Sunday, said Uttar Pradesh is capable and ready to play the role of growth engine of New India.

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February 13, 2023
'Post-retirement appt of judges threat to judiciary'
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'Post-retirement appt of judges threat to judiciary'

Cong expresses misgivings after appointment of retired Justice Abdul Nazeer as Governor of AP

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February 13, 2023
Service to poor, downtrodden is first yagya for country: PM
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Service to poor, downtrodden is first yagya for country: PM

PM Modi kicks off year-long celebrations of Swami Dayanand Saraswati's 200th birth anniversary

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February 13, 2023
KCR attacks Modi for silence on Adani Group fiasco
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KCR attacks Modi for silence on Adani Group fiasco

Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao today attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Adani fiasco and dubbed his regime as the \"silence raj\" for the latter's reticence to address the issue although several crores of people were affected by the brutal sell off of the stocks of the Adani Group.

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February 13, 2023
Three K'pong residents die in Siliguri car crash
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Three K'pong residents die in Siliguri car crash

Seven persons have died in road accidents in and around Siliguri in past 1 week

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February 13, 2023
Lakshman Prasad Acharya appointed new Sikkim Guv
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Lakshman Prasad Acharya appointed new Sikkim Guv

The President of India today appointed Lakshman Prasad Acharya as the new Governor of Sikkim. Mr Acharya is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and a member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council from the Varanasi Division Graduates Constituency in Varanasi district.

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February 13, 2023
In 'biggest recent haul', DRI nabs 4 Assam residents with 90 gold bars
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In 'biggest recent haul', DRI nabs 4 Assam residents with 90 gold bars

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 90 pieces of gold bars worth more than Rs 10.50 crore and arrested four Assam residents in this connection.

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February 13, 2023
7th OP Dost flight reaches quake-hit Syria
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7th OP Dost flight reaches quake-hit Syria

The seventh Operation Dost flight reached earthquake-hit Syria on Sunday with over 23 tons of relief material which was received by Deputy Minister of Local Administration & Environment Moutaz Douaji at Damascus airport.

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February 13, 2023
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Kharge's speech row: Opp to meet

After Mallikarjun Kharge's parts of speech were expunged and Congress MP Rajani Patil was suspended, the opposition parties are likely to meet on Monday to devise a strategy.

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February 13, 2023
Prez appoints Guvs of 12 states & LG in Ladakh; Koshyari quits
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Prez appoints Guvs of 12 states & LG in Ladakh; Koshyari quits

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday accepted the resignations of Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari and Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Radha Krishnan Mathur, and appointed Governors in 12 states and a new Lieutenant Governor for Ladakh.

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February 13, 2023
'Centre making huge investments in infra'
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'Centre making huge investments in infra'

PM Modi inaugurates 246-km Delhi-Dausa-Lalsot section of Delhi-Mumbai Expressway

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February 13, 2023
Prez calls for developing eco-friendly rice production system
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Prez calls for developing eco-friendly rice production system

The challenges in rice production is to balance traditional varieties while mainT taining the ecological balance, save the soil from undue and excessive chemical fertilizer and develop eco-friendly rice production systems, said President Droupadi Murmu.

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February 12, 2023
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India, US, Brazil to work together for Global Biofuels Alliance

With a view to facilitate cooperation and intensify the use of sustainable biofuels, Brazil, India, and the US, as leading biofuel producers and consumers, will work together during the next few months towards the development of a Global Biofuels Alliance along with other interested countries, an official statement said.

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February 12, 2023
Reserve Bank wants opinion of stakeholders: Shaktikanta Das
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Reserve Bank wants opinion of stakeholders: Shaktikanta Das

The Governor was speaking at a joint conference of the central bank and the Finance Ministry

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February 12, 2023
Pep Guardiola accuses other PL clubs of conspiracy
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Pep Guardiola accuses other PL clubs of conspiracy

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola broke his silence for the first time after the club was charged by the Premier League for alleged breaches of financial regulations and accused the other clubs of conspiring against the club, who are also the defending champions in the league.

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February 12, 2023
Women's T20 WC: Harmanpreet fit to play against Pakistan; injured Smriti doubtful, says coach Kanitkar
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Women's T20 WC: Harmanpreet fit to play against Pakistan; injured Smriti doubtful, says coach Kanitkar

On the eve of India's opening match in the Women's T20 World Cup against Pakistan, batting coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar on Saturday said that captain Harmanpreet Kaur is fit to play in Sunday's highly-anticipated game.

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February 12, 2023
Juggling three top-class spinners is challenging: Rohit
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Juggling three top-class spinners is challenging: Rohit

Ashwin, Jadeja and Axar starred both with the ball and bat as India won the test

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February 12, 2023
'Poor and middle class have shown their true potential'
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'Poor and middle class have shown their true potential'

People of India have shown they are capable of achieving new heights with adequate support: PM

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February 12, 2023
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Ayush sector: Govt calls for evidence-based scientific research

Explaining how India has taken the lead in the field of traditional medicine in the world, Union Minister of Ayush Sarbananda Sonowal today emphasised the need for bolstering evidence-based scientific research in the Ayush sector.

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February 12, 2023
New classified document found in FBI search of Pence home
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New classified document found in FBI search of Pence home

The FBI discovered an additional document with classified markings at former Vice President Mike Pence's Indiana home during a search Friday, following the discovery by his lawyers last month of sensitive government documents there.

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February 12, 2023
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Pence subpoena could set up fight over executive privilege

The subpoena to former US Vice President Mike Pence is a milestone moment in an ongoing Justice Department special counsel investigation.

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February 12, 2023
US jet shoots down unknown object flying off Alaska coast
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US jet shoots down unknown object flying off Alaska coast

A U.S. military fighter jet shot down an unknown object flying off the remote northern coast of Alaska on Friday on orders from President Joe Biden, White House officials said.

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February 12, 2023
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Biden to visit Poland for anniversary of Ukraine war

President Joe Biden will travel to Poland this month to rally allies one year after Russia's assault on Ukraine began, the White House announced Friday, as he aims to sustain a coalition that has supported Kyiv's defenses.

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February 12, 2023
UN draft resolution: Any peace must keep Ukraine intact
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UN draft resolution: Any peace must keep Ukraine intact

Dozens of speeches are expected to continue through most of Feb 23 the vote is late that day

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February 12, 2023
Afghan women's rights campaigner Seraj shortlisted for Nobel Peace Prize
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Afghan women's rights campaigner Seraj shortlisted for Nobel Peace Prize

When the Taliban seized power in August 2021, hundreds of women's rights activists fled Afghanistan, fearing reprisals from the militant group. But Mahbouba Seraj, one of the most prominent rights campaigners in the country, refused to leave, even though she holds a US passport, the media reported.

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February 12, 2023