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Fire destroys shanties at Lord's Crossing
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Fire destroys shanties at Lord's Crossing

A massive fire broke out in the shanties near Lord's crossing this afternoon.

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November 14, 2024
Bypolls: Trinamul confident of win in all six seats in state
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Bypolls: Trinamul confident of win in all six seats in state

According to the Election Commission, till 5 pm the total percentage of vote polled was 69.29

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November 14, 2024
Relaxed day for candidates on polling day in Taldangra
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Relaxed day for candidates on polling day in Taldangra

By-election day seemed like a festive day here in Taldangra of Bankura, where the opposition candidates either were busy cooking at home or gossiping far away from polling booths, today.

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November 14, 2024
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Enhanced CCTV coverage for women's safety at stations

With special emphasis on the security of women passengers, Eastern Railway's Railway Protection Force (RPF) has intensified routine patrols and CCTV surveillance at various stations.

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November 14, 2024
Darjeeling MP Raju Bista accuses state of neglect
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Darjeeling MP Raju Bista accuses state of neglect

After chief minister Mamata Banerjee's criticism of Darjeeling MP Raju Bista, the latter hit back with a strong counterattack, responding to her remarks.

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November 14, 2024
Bypolls peaceful in Sitai & Madarihat; a few allegations of irregularities
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Bypolls peaceful in Sitai & Madarihat; a few allegations of irregularities

The bypolls in Sitai and Madarihat Assembly segments of Cooch Behar and Alipurduar districts were largely peaceful, barring a few stray incidents.

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November 14, 2024
Soon new system to curb sale of fake Darjeeling tea: Mamata
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Soon new system to curb sale of fake Darjeeling tea: Mamata

The CM, inaugurating the 7th SARAS Mela in Darjeeling, expressed concern over the misuse of the Darjeeling tea brand

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November 14, 2024
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Kirnahar PS OC removed after departmental probe

The controversial officer in-charge of Kirnahar police station in Birbhum district, sub-inspector (SI) Ashraful Sheikh, has been removed from his post last by Birbhum superintendent of police Rajnarayan Mukherjee.

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November 14, 2024
India, China begin weekly patrols in Ladakh, eye further troop reductions
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India, China begin weekly patrols in Ladakh, eye further troop reductions

Days after successfully completing a de-escalation process in the eastern Ladakh areas of Demchok and Depsang, India and China have commenced weekly patrols along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

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November 14, 2024
CCPA issues guidelines to maintain transparency in coaching sector
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CCPA issues guidelines to maintain transparency in coaching sector

In a measure intended to protect the rights of consumers and maintain transparency in the coaching sector, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued a set of comprehensive guidelines to address the issue of misleading advertisements by coaching centres.

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November 14, 2024
India backs early ceasefire in Gaza, says Jaishankar
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India backs early ceasefire in Gaza, says Jaishankar

Describing Saudi Arabia as an important factor of stability in the region, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday expressed deep concern over the continuing conflict in Gaza and called for an early ceasefire.

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November 14, 2024
Supreme Court reins in bulldozer justice
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Supreme Court reins in bulldozer justice

Top court terms it unconstitutional, arbitrary and high-handed

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November 14, 2024
Under JMM-Cong govt, every wrong thing done to make infiltrators permanent residents: Modi
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Under JMM-Cong govt, every wrong thing done to make infiltrators permanent residents: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the JMM-Congress on the issue of infiltration in Jharkhand, saying that the biggest worry in the state was about Bangladeshi infiltrators and asserted that the protection of 'Roti, Beti and Maati' (livelihood, daughters, and land) is the biggest issue in the Assembly elections in the state.

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November 14, 2024
Vijay's political conference a great success: Rajinikanth
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Vijay's political conference a great success: Rajinikanth

Congratulating actor-turned neta Vijay on the grand success of his party's first political conference, south Indian superstar Rajinikanth, however, refrained from commenting on the criticism of the DMK as corrupt and the BJP as communal.

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November 01, 2024
Canadian allegations against Amit Shah 'concerning': USA
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Canadian allegations against Amit Shah 'concerning': USA

The United States has said that Canada's allegations against Union home minister Amit Shah over a plot to target Khalistani separatists in Canada are \"concerning\".

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November 01, 2024
Crorepati taxpayers in India rise 5x to 2.2 lakh in AY24
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Crorepati taxpayers in India rise 5x to 2.2 lakh in AY24

India's tax collection data (both personal and corporate) has come up with some interesting economic indicators.

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November 01, 2024
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Tim Paine backs Dhruv Jurel to shine in Australian conditions

Impressed by rookie wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel's performance in the unofficial Test between India A and Australia A, former Australia skipper Tim Paine believes he can make a big impact for India during the upcoming Border-Gavaskar series, starting in Perth from 22 November.

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November 13, 2024
PCB seeks clarification from ICC over India's refusal to visit Pakistan for Champions Trophy
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PCB seeks clarification from ICC over India's refusal to visit Pakistan for Champions Trophy

India's refusal to tour Pakistan for next year's ICC Champions Trophy has put the Pakistan Cricket Board in a spot of bother, and as a result the PCB has sought clarification from the International Cricket Council, the global governing body of the sport, regarding the issue.

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November 13, 2024
India get likely boost before BGT as Md Shami cleared for Ranji Trophy
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India get likely boost before BGT as Md Shami cleared for Ranji Trophy

Mohammed Shami, one of the architects of India's series win in Australia in 2018-19, could well be in the flight to Australia for the Border-Gavaskar trophy, after the star quick was cleared for competitive return after being out of action for nearly a year.

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November 13, 2024
Argentina to miss injured Pezzella during FIFA World Cup qualifiers
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Argentina to miss injured Pezzella during FIFA World Cup qualifiers

Central defender German Pezzella has been ruled out of Argentina's squad for the FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Paraguay and Peru due to injury, the Argentine Football Association said.

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November 13, 2024
ATP Finals: Bopanna-Ebden lose to Bolelli-Vavassori in campaign opener
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ATP Finals: Bopanna-Ebden lose to Bolelli-Vavassori in campaign opener

Indo-Australian duo off to poor start in men's doubles competition, face must-win situation in next match

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November 13, 2024
India chief coach Manolo Marquez voices confidence ahead of Malaysia friendly, urges players to 'believe in our style of play'
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India chief coach Manolo Marquez voices confidence ahead of Malaysia friendly, urges players to 'believe in our style of play'

The Indian men's football team are expected to come up against a tough challenge when they take on Malaysia in an international friendly on 18 November.

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November 13, 2024
BFC coach Zaragoza credits Officials for ISL performance
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BFC coach Zaragoza credits Officials for ISL performance

Bengaluru FC have been on an absolute roll in Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25, topping the league table at the end of the second international break with 17 points from eight matches, thanks to five victories and two draws to their name.

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November 13, 2024
PKL: Coach Manpreet heaps praise on Haryana Steelers defence after U Mumba win
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PKL: Coach Manpreet heaps praise on Haryana Steelers defence after U Mumba win

The Haryana Steelers secured an impressive 48-39 victory over U Mumba, with young raiders Shivam Patare and Vishal Tate ruling the roost.

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November 13, 2024
Villa star Morgan Rogers gets first senior England call-up
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Villa star Morgan Rogers gets first senior England call-up

Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers has received his first senior call-up after being included in England's 23-man squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures against Greece and Ireland.

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November 13, 2024
How genes and a single oxygen atom are responsible towards the changing colour of a bird, explain experts
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How genes and a single oxygen atom are responsible towards the changing colour of a bird, explain experts

Across the animal kingdom, birds are some of the most colourful creatures of all. But how did all the amazingly coloured different bird species arise? Nearly all birds with bright red, orange, and yellow feathers or bills use a group of pigments called carotenoids to produce their colours.

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November 13, 2024
The UNFCCC COP29 Climate talks: A walk down of day one
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The UNFCCC COP29 Climate talks: A walk down of day one

This year's climate summit comes in the backdrop of a year marked by record-breaking heat waves, influential elections, and intense global tensions.

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November 13, 2024
North-East by-elections: Key contests in Meghalaya, Assam as Sikkim's SKM secures uncontested seats
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North-East by-elections: Key contests in Meghalaya, Assam as Sikkim's SKM secures uncontested seats

In Assam, five legislative assembly seats are set for bypolls, with four previously held by the ruling BJP and one by the Congress

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November 13, 2024
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Maharashtra polls: Rahul's rally at Chikhli cancelled

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi's public rally in Maharashtra's Chikhli was cancelled on Tuesday due to a technical glitch in the aircraft he was on board.

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November 13, 2024
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Cong and Shiv Sena struck common ground in Maharashtra to foster brotherhood: Sandeep Dikshit

Senior Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit on Tuesday said that the Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT), despite their ideological differences, joined forces to foster the feeling of love and brotherhood among the state residents.

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November 13, 2024