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BJP Accuses K'taka Congress Of Tweeting A Distorted Map Of India

The BJP on Thursday accused the Karnataka Congress of tweeting a distorted map of India, excluding Aksai Chin and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), as part of the grand old party's Working Committee event in Belagavi.

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December 27, 2024
Legendary writer-filmmaker MT Vasudevan Nair passes away at 91
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Legendary writer-filmmaker MT Vasudevan Nair passes away at 91

His works drew inspiration from the agrarian life along the banks of the river Nila

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December 27, 2024
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Sexual assault of student at Anna University campus triggers outrage; Opposition corners DMK govt

The sexual assault on a girl student at the prestigious state-run Anna University in the heart of Chennai, on the night before Christmas eve, has sent shockwaves across the state.

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December 27, 2024
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Naveen Patnaik questions credibility of EVMS

The BJD joined the list of Opposition parties who distrust the functioning of the EVM with its president and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressing serious concerns over discrepancies in voting and counting figures, suggesting these irregularities contributed to his party's defeat in the 2024 elections.

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December 27, 2024
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Chh'garh HC allows abortion for pregnant rape survivor

Chhattisgarh High Court held a rare winter vacation hearing to address the plea of a young rape survivor seeking a medical termination of her pregnancy.

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December 27, 2024
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2024: Amidst controversies surrounding former CJI Chandrachud, SC batted for the rule of law, personal liberty and transparency

Amidst controversies surrounding the former Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud arising from his public statements particularly relating to seeking divine guidance for writing the Ayodhya judgment, handling of the politically sensitive cases, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending the Ganpati poojan at his residence and its video going viral, and so on, the Supreme Court by and large continued its march upholding the rule of law and transparency in the actions of the government both at the Centre and in the States.

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December 27, 2024
Visionary leader who steered the transformation of India's economy
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Visionary leader who steered the transformation of India's economy

Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, who passed away on Thursday, was an acclaimed thinker, economist and scholar who ushered in a comprehensive policy of economic reforms and steered the country for 10 years as the head of Congress-led UPA government during which India witnessed a high growth rate, averaging at 7.7 per cent to become a nearly two trillion-dollar economy.

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December 27, 2024
Maha Dy CM Shinde Meets Modi, Shah, Others in Delhi
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Maha Dy CM Shinde Meets Modi, Shah, Others in Delhi

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Thursday for an hour, sources said.

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December 27, 2024
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Credits PM Modi and Gadkari for Poll Victory
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Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Credits PM Modi and Gadkari for Poll Victory

'Whatever I am is because of the BJP, Devendra Fadnavis does not exist without the BJP... This party is everything to me'

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December 27, 2024
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PM to lead historic E-Distribution of 58 Lakh SVAMITVA property cards on Friday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will preside over the e-Distribution of SVAMITVA Property Cards on Friday via video conferencing, marking a monumental milestone in India's rural empowerment and governance journey.

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December 27, 2024
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₹44,605 Crore Ken-Betwa Link Project Set to Transform Bundelkhand Region

Renowned for its valour and rich cultural heritage, the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh is on the cusp of a significant transformation, driven by a series of ambitious projects including the much-talked about Ken-Betwa Link Project, which stands out as a significant initiative.

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December 27, 2024
Manipur Chief Minister to police families: Avoid politics
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Manipur Chief Minister to police families: Avoid politics

Prefabricated shelters being set up for families displaced by violence, says Biren Singh

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December 27, 2024
JPC Holds Meeting With Representatives Of Karnataka, Rajasthan, MP Govt On Waqf Bill In Delhi
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JPC Holds Meeting With Representatives Of Karnataka, Rajasthan, MP Govt On Waqf Bill In Delhi

The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 held a meeting here on Thursday to record oral evidence from state representatives as part of its deliberations on the proposed legislation.

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December 27, 2024
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Manmohan Singh passes away

The two-time Prime Minister and architect of India's economic reforms had been in poor health for the past few months

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December 27, 2024
Starc About To Become 4th Aussie To Achieve Massive Milestone
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Starc About To Become 4th Aussie To Achieve Massive Milestone

As Team India takes on Australia during the fourth Test of the series at the Boxing Day Test, they would have to be cautious against lethal left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc, who is not only in a fantastic form in the series but is also approaching a big milestone.

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December 26, 2024
Ponting optimistic about uncapped Australia opener
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Ponting optimistic about uncapped Australia opener

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting believes 19-year-old rookie opener Sam Konstas has what it takes to make a mark in the remaining Border-Gavaskar trophy Tests against India.

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December 26, 2024
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Bumrah equals Ashwin's India record after Brisbane exploits

India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has achieved the joint-highest rating ever by an Indian player, equalling the record rating points held by recently-retired spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, and the 31-year-old has the chance of going one better during the upcoming Melbourne Test.

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December 26, 2024
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BGT: India, Australia gun for series lead in Boxing Day Test

With the series locked 1-1, the fourth contest at the MCG is expected to see some exciting cricket

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December 26, 2024
Not really child's play
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Not really child's play

The proliferation of kidfluencers raises legal and ethical questions, says Irmine Keta Rotimi

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December 26, 2024
Need for Judicial Introspection
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Need for Judicial Introspection

The tragic tale of Atul Subhash must lead to judicial and legal reforms, says Ravi Kumar Gupta

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December 26, 2024
Lady Justice wears a uniform
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Lady Justice wears a uniform

Trial of civilians in military courts raises questions of fairness and transparency, argues Zahid Hussain

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December 26, 2024
Year Ender 2024: Speedy processing of returns to amendments in GST
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Year Ender 2024: Speedy processing of returns to amendments in GST

The year 2024 saw the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) prioritising the speedy processing of returns and refunds, with over Rs 2.35 lakh crore refunded and more than 3.87 crore Income Tax Returns (ITRs) processed within 7 days.

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December 26, 2024
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Indian Markets to Deliver Positive Returns for Ninth Year in a Row, Outperform US

Driven by strong fundamental and robust economic growth, the domestic benchmark indices are set to give positive returns in 2024 for the ninth consecutive year.

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December 26, 2024
Not Only India, US, China, and Canada Also Fined Deloitte for Violating Audit Standards
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Not Only India, US, China, and Canada Also Fined Deloitte for Violating Audit Standards

Global audit firm Deloitte has been fined about Rs 2 crore by the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) for alleged lapses in auditing Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL).

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December 26, 2024
India's economy to grow by 6.5 percent in current, next FY: EY Report
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India's economy to grow by 6.5 percent in current, next FY: EY Report

A recent EY report said India's economy is likely to grow by 6.5 percent in the current and the next financial year.

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December 26, 2024
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NRI remittances surge to record $11.9 billion in April-Oct: RBI

Inflows into non-resident Indian (NRI) deposit accounts surged to $11.9 billion in April-October during the current financial year, which is nearly twice the corresponding figure of $6.1 billion for the same period last year, the latest figures compiled by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) showed.

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December 26, 2024
Real Effective Exchange Rate of Rupee spikes in November
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Real Effective Exchange Rate of Rupee spikes in November

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its report highlighted that the Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) of the Indian Rupee increased to 108.14 in November 2024 from 107.20 in October 2024.

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December 26, 2024
'Reforms must begin at grassroots level'
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'Reforms must begin at grassroots level'

Jitendra Singh emphasised grassroots reforms will have long-lasting & meaningful change

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December 26, 2024
Pope Calls for World to Silence Arms and Overcome Divisions in Christmas Address
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Pope Calls for World to Silence Arms and Overcome Divisions in Christmas Address

Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message on Wednesday urged \"all people of all nations\" to find courage during this Holy Year \"to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions\" plaguing the world, from the Middle East to Ukraine, Africa to Asia.

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December 26, 2024
Cities Worldwide Hold Subdued Christmas Eve Celebrations Amid Conflicts
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Cities Worldwide Hold Subdued Christmas Eve Celebrations Amid Conflicts

Bethlehem marked another somber Christmas Eve on Tuesday in the traditional birthplace of Jesus under the shadow of war in Gaza.

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December 26, 2024