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Supreme Court tags Owaisi's plea on Places of Worship Act with pending matters

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the tagging of a plea filed by AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi seeking implementation of the Places of Worship Act, 1991 with a pending batch of matters.

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January 03, 2025
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Prashant Kishor to begin hunger strike over BPSC aspirants' concerns

Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor is set to begin an indefinite hunger strike on Thursday, demanding that the concerns of Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) aspirants be addressed.

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January 03, 2025
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My govt not facing pressure from PM or Home Minister: Omar Abdullah

In a significant statement, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said his government was functioning independently and dismissed reports of being under pressure from the Centre, Raj Bhawan, or any political leaders, including those from the BJP.

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January 03, 2025
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Never directed to end Dallewal's hunger strike: SC

Dallewal has been firm that he would take medical aid only if the Union govt was ready for talks

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January 03, 2025
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Centre denying funds, threatening and throttling state: TN school education minister

Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, on Thursday, charged the BJP-led Union Government with denying funds and 'threatening and throttling' the state to implement the New Education Policy (NEP).

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January 03, 2025
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Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar takes oath as Kerala Governor

Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar was sworn in as the new Governor of Kerala in a ceremony held at the Raj Bhavan here on Thursday.

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January 03, 2025
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Telangana Officials Seek Time From ED in Formula E Scam

Both senior IAS officer and special chief secretary Arvind Kumar and former HMDA chief engineer BLN Reddy have sought some time to appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the Formula E race scam.

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January 03, 2025
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TN sexual assault: HC slams political parties for protests

Protests by political parties just to attract media attention, not out of genuine concern, says judge

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January 03, 2025
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Probe on into video recording in women's washrooms at Hyderabad college after protests

After massive protests by female students of a private engineering college over alleged video recording in hostel bathrooms, police on Thursday registered a case and began investigations.

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January 03, 2025
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R G Kar financial scam: CBI video-records statements of witnesses

The investigating officials have identified Ghosh, Suman Hazra and Biplab Sinha as the biggest beneficiaries of the 'scam'

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January 03, 2025
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Government felicitates students with high scores in board exams

Fifteen students of West Burdwan district, who performed exceptionally well in the Madhyamik board and related examinations last year were felicitated by the state government today at their respective homes.

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January 03, 2025
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Mamata disapproves Semester System in primary education

Hardly five days after the West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) announced to introduce a semester system at the government and aided primary schools (from Classes I to V) on 28 December, chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday asked to withdraw the WBBPE's decision.

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January 03, 2025
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TMC Leader Dulal Sarkar Shot Dead

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her shock on social media while recalling the slain leader's association with the party; she also asked ministers Firhad Hakim and Sabina Yeasmin to visit Malda

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January 03, 2025
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Eastern Railway's Howrah division organises 100-day intensified campaign on TB elimination

The Divisional Railway Hospital, Howrah, under the Eastern Railway, organised an awareness programme as part of the 100-Day Intensified Campaign on TB Elimination today.

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January 03, 2025
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Primary teachers' job scam: Framing of charge sheet deferred again

The framing of the charge sheet on alleged primary teachers recruitment scam was deferred again on Thursday for three more days, owing to the illness of Sujoy Krishna Bhadra.

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January 03, 2025
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Online forgery: ED raids multiple locations in state

The officials of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) are conducting raids at multiple locations in West Bengal in connection with an alleged online forgery scam since Thursday morning, sources said.

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January 03, 2025
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Sebaashray health camps start working in Diamond Harbour

All the Assembly segments under Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha seat ~ Diamond Harbour, Falta, Bishnupur, Budge Budge, Satgachia, Metiabruz and Maheshtala ~ will have these health camps

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January 03, 2025
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Government Has Worked for the People of Bengal: Abhishek

Trinamul Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee said he believes that the Sebaashray initiative will show the way to not just Bengal, but the whole nation.

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January 03, 2025
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BGT 2024-25: Struggling Rohit doubtful starter for Sydney Test

Amid rumours of Rohit Sharma mulling at Test retirement after the completion of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series, India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Thursday refused to clear the uncertainty over the out-of-form skipper's participation for the fifth and final Test, starting Friday at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

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January 03, 2025
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Centre amends prison rules across states to address caste-based discrimination

In a step towards discouraging caste-based discrimination and addressing the issue with regard to prisoners, the Ministry of Home Affairs has amended the prison manual rules across the states and union territories.

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January 03, 2025
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Manu Bhaker, Gukesh D among four athletes to be awarded Khel Ratna

Double Olympic medallist shooter Manu Bhaker and chess world champion D Gukesh are among the four athletes finalised for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award, the Sports Ministry announced on Thursday.

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January 03, 2025
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Oz Optimistic About Starc's Availability for Sydney Test

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald remained optimistic about left-arm quick Mitchell Starc's availability for the crucial fifth and final Test in Sydney, starting 3 January. Starc has been battling through sore ribs from day three of the Boxing Day Test but still managed to bowl effectively, including claiming the prized wicket of Virat Kohli on the final day.

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January 01, 2025
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How Manu Bhaker Got Over Tokyo Heartbreak to Create History at Paris 2024

The year 2024 turned out to be a game-changing period for shooter Manu Bhaker, who created history at the Paris Olympics 2024 by winning two medals in shooting events, and becoming the first Indian athlete in the post-independence era to achieve this feat after Norman Pritchard in 1900.

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January 01, 2025
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All not lost, calculated risks may see India retain BGT

Despite being outplayed by Australia in three consecutive Tests, hope is still alive for the Men In Blue

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January 01, 2025
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Deepti breaks into top-5 of ICC Women's ODI rankings

India off-spinner Deepti Sharma rose a spot to break into the top 5 in the latest ICC Women's ODI rankings for bowlers, following her match-winning performances in the recently concluded home series against the West Indies.

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January 01, 2025
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Bumrah captain, Jaiswal other Indian in Cricket Australia's Test Team of 2024

India's pace maestro Jasprit Bumrah has been in sublime form during the ongoing 2024-25 edition of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.

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January 01, 2025
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United Cup: Fritz, Gauff Seal Quarter-Final Berth for USA

Taylor Fritz and Coco Gauff guided USA to the United Cup quarterfinals with a 3-0 win against Croatia on Tuesday.

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January 01, 2025
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Wolves Star Handed Two-Game Ban for 'Misconduct'

Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Matheus Cunha has been handed a two-game ban by the Football Association (FA) after he was charged with 'misconduct' for acting in an 'improper manner' following their 1-2 defeat against Ipswich Town at the Molineux Stadium on 14 December.

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January 01, 2025
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Wayne Rooney sacked by struggling Plymouth

England and Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has been sacked by Championship club Plymouth Argyle after the side sits at 24th place in the league table.

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January 01, 2025
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Attacking flair, defensive shifts define ISL 2024-25 first half

As the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season capped off its 14th match week, notable changes in attacking, defensive and overall tactical trends have emerged as compared to the previous season.

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January 01, 2025