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Bengaluru FC Ride Sunil Chhetri Strike to Hold Hyderabad FC, Climb to Second Spot

Former champions manage to rescue a point from the away match after veteran star striker scores in the second half

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January 19, 2025
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Over 1,000 women to receive 'diksha'; gain entry into Akhadas

The Mahakumbh is set to make history not only as a spiritual event but also as a testament to women's empowerment and inclusiveness.

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January 19, 2025
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Assam Rifles seizes heroin in Champhai district of Mizoram

The Assam Rifles has seized heroin worth Rs 34.5 lakh in Champhai district of Mizoram.

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January 19, 2025
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Teenage sensation Romain Esse joins Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace have completed the signing of exciting teenage talent Romain Esse from Millwall, the Premier League club announced on Saturday.

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January 19, 2025
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Relationships lend a purpose to life

In the tapestry of human existence, relationships form the intricate threads that bind us together, creating patterns of meaning, purpose, and profound joy.

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January 19, 2025
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INS Mumbai joins multinational exercise La Perouse to enhance maritime cooperation

The indigenously designed and built guided missile destroyer INS Mumbai is participating in the fourth edition of the Multinational Exercise La Perouse.

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January 19, 2025
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Indian, Bangladeshi villagers clash along Indo-Bangla border

Trouble erupted once again along the India-Bangladesh border at Sukhdevpur in West Bengal's Malda district on Saturday after Bangladeshi villagers allegedly entered Indian territory, destroyed crops and chopped down trees in a mango orchard.

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January 19, 2025
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The Rise - and Potential Fall - of TikTok in the USA

The possibility of the U.S. outlawing TikTok kept influencers and users in anxious limbo during the four-plus years that lawmakers and judges debated the fate of the video-sharing app.

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January 19, 2025
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Rahul says Bihar has become centre of paper leak, terms Bihar's caste census fake

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said Bihar has become the centre of paper leak, unemployment and poverty.

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January 19, 2025
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NEHUTA accuses NEHU VC of financial mismanagement in Tura campus projects

The North-Eastern Hill University Teachers' Association (NEHUTA) has alleged serious financial irregularities against Vice-Chancellor Prof. Prabha Shankar Shukla, accusing him of bypassing established norms in awarding contracts for development projects at the university's Tura campus in Meghalaya.

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January 19, 2025
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Jharkhand Steps Up Fight Against Malnutrition With Enhanced Nutrition Scheme

The Government of Jharkhand is ramping up its efforts to eliminate malnutrition and improve the health of children and mothers across the state.

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January 19, 2025
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Dimitrios Petratos: The X-factor for ISL defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant

Mohun Bagan Super Giant stand tall as one of the season's remarkable success stories.

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January 19, 2025
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Mumbai Marathon: Bugatha, Man Singh bank on high-altitude training

Defending Indian elite men's champion Srinu Bugatha and fellow Armyman Man Singh are hoping their high-altitude training in Ooty will give them an edge in the landmark 20th edition of the Mumbai Marathon to be held on Sunday.

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January 19, 2025
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On-the-run murder accused Sajjak Alam killed in police encounter

Sajjak Alam (25), who recently escaped custody after injuring two policemen during a shooting incident in Panjipara, North Dinajpur, was killed in a police encounter this morning near the Indo-Bangladesh border under the jurisdiction of Goalpokhar police station.

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January 19, 2025
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HM Amit Shah to Hold Discussions on Disaster Management in Vijayawada Today

To encourage a zero-casualty approach in disaster management, Home Minister Amit Shah will on Sunday interact with top officials of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) at Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh.

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January 19, 2025
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Russia and Iran sign a partnership treaty to deepen their ties in the face of Western sanctions

Russian President Vladimir Putin (photo, right) and his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian (photo, left), signed a broad cooperation pact Friday as their countries deepened their partnership in the face of stinging Western sanctions.

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January 19, 2025
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Trinamul praises police for prompt arrest of Sanjay Roy

Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar expressed skepticism about the ongoing investigation, stating they welcome the judgment but believe several others may be involved

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January 19, 2025
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DMK legal wing meet: 'One Nation, One Election' will not benefit states, say Sibal, Quraishi

Senior Supreme Court advocate Kapil Sibal and former Chief Election Commissioner of India, S.Y. Quraishi, have criticised the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal, asserting that it would harm the states and erode their regional significance.

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January 19, 2025
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India Has Let Down Afghan Women

SIR, After reading Lt Gen Bhopinder Singh's article 'Ties with Afghanistan' in The Statesman today, I feel that the Indian government by engaging with the Taliban has let down the women of Afghanistan as well as votaries and advocates of democracy across the globe.

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January 19, 2025
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ONOE is designed to make Modi the dictator, not good even for BJP: Stalin

Sharpening Tamil Nadu's opposition to the One Nation One Election (ONOE) push of the Union Government, Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin on Saturday charged that it was designed to make Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the country's dictator, which is not good even for the BJP.

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January 19, 2025
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India Continues to Outpace Global Peers on Economic Growth: Centre

As the fastest-growing large economy, with steady growth projected at 6.7 per cent over the next two fiscal years, India continues to outpace global peers and cement its position as a leader in economic resilience and progress, the government said on Saturday.

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January 19, 2025
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Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Starts Sunday at 0630 GMT

Israel's Cabinet approved the deal early on Saturday; the ceasefire will see the first hostages released

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January 19, 2025
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Eastern Naval command hosts first-ever Veterans' Day parade in Visakhapatnam

To mark the 9th Armed Forces Veterans Day, the Eastern Naval Command hosted its inaugural Veterans' Day Parade at RK Beach, Visakhapatnam, today.

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January 19, 2025
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K'taka Has Become a Haven for Robbers, People Living in Fear: BJP

Reacting to the recent incidents of bank robberies, shootouts, and other serious crimes in the state, Karnataka BJP said on Saturday that the state has become a haven for robbers and also criticised the deteriorating law and order situation, claiming that there is no one to ensure the safety of citizens.

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January 19, 2025
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Mamata Banerjee Set to Visit Malda During Her North Bengal Visit

Dulal Sarkar's Wife Chaitali Sarkar is Expected to Meet the CM During Her Visit, Seeking Justice in Her Husband's Killing

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January 19, 2025
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Oz Open: Sinner beats Giron, keeps title defence on track

Defending champion cruises into fourth round with another straightsets victory in Melbourne

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January 19, 2025
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Assam now a good place for investment: Minister Bimal Borah

Assam Industry Minister Bimal Borah, who has been in London to attract investors for the upcoming 'Advantage Assam 2.0' summit in Guwahati, asserted that the state is now a good place for investment as the law and order situation has drastically improved in the last few years.

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January 19, 2025
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RJD to hold national convention in Patna on 5 July

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) will hold its national convention in Patna on 5 July, which will also mark the party's Foundation Day, Tejashwi Yadav told the media after the party's National Executive Meeting in Patna on Saturday.

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January 19, 2025
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Russian Attack Kills 4 People in Kyiv as Ukrainian Drone Strikes Set Russian Fuel Stores Alight

Russia attacked the Ukrainian capital with a barrage of drones and missiles Saturday, leaving at least four people dead, while industrial sites in Russia were set ablaze by Ukrainian strikes.

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January 19, 2025
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Fortunate to take the holy dip at Sangam during Mahakumbh, says Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Prayagraj on Saturday to attend the Mahakumbh.

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January 19, 2025