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BJP MLAs Stage Sit-In Protest Over Pending CAG Reports

Delhi BJP MLAs under the leadership of Leader of Opposition in Assembly Vijender Gupta on Tuesday staged a sit-in protest at Assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel's office, demanding a special session of the Assembly to present the 14 Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports.

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January 01, 2025
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Delhi Police Embrace New Criminal Laws

The passing year was a transformative one for the Delhi police as it embraced the new criminal laws – Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Bharatiya Nagarika Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) replaced Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and Bharatiya Sakshya Bill (BSB) replaced Indian Evidence Act (IEA).

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January 01, 2025
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NDMC to host 'Suvidha Camp' on January 4

The New Delhi Municipal Council announced on Tuesday that it will organise its next 'Suvidha Camp' on January 4 to provide information, facilitation, and grievance redressal services for its stakeholders.

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January 01, 2025
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Bansuri Asks Kejriwal To Implement All Promised Schemes Before Polls

BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj on Tuesday slammed Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal over his party's \"Pujari Granthi Samman Yojna\", calling it an appeasement move ahead of the Delhi legislative assembly elections.

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January 01, 2025
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AAP Govt Failed in Delhi, Didn't Provide Benefits of Welfare Schemes to People: Sehrawat

BJP MP from West Delhi, Kamaljeet Sehrawat on Tuesday hit out at the AAP Government and highlighted the alleged failures of the ruling dispensation across the assembly segments, which are part of her parliamentary constituency.

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January 01, 2025
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Kejriwal Launches Pujari-Granthi Samman Yojana; Takes Dig at BJP

AP convener Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday claimed that the BJP, despite governing 20 states and ruling Gujarat for 30 years, did not honor 'pujaris' and 'granthis'.

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January 01, 2025
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Delhi Congress Chief Welcomes Several AAP Leaders, Workers into Party Fold

Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee President Devender Yadav, on Tuesday, welcomed several AAP leaders into party fold ahead of the Delhi legislative assembly elections.

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January 01, 2025
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CBDT Extends Deadline for Taxpayers Under Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme to 31 Jan

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) extended the deadline for taxpayers participating in the Vivad Se Vishwas scheme to 31 January 2025.

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January 01, 2025
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Manipur CM Apologises For Ethnic Violence, Calls For Unity In The Year 2025

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday issued a heartfelt apology to the people of the state for the ethnic violence and unrest that erupted in May 2023 and continues to persist, leading to loss of hundreds of lives, widespread displacement, and prolonged tension.

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January 01, 2025
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We are determined to work even harder in 2025: PM Modi

2024 was a year of progress, unity and steps towards a Vikshit Bharat: MyGovIndia

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January 01, 2025
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Quad now a vital force for stability in Indo-Pacific: Jaishankar

In a social media post on 'X' marking the 20th anniversary of the Quad partnership, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said the four-nation grouping now stands as a vital force for stability, progress and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.

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January 01, 2025
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Govt Extending All Assistance to Indian Nurse on Death Row in Yemen

The government on Tuesday confirmed that it is aware of the death sentence awarded to Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse, in Yemen and said it is extending all possible assistance in the matter.

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January 01, 2025
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Rewind 2024: Year of disappointments and controversies for Indian wrestling

Since the legendary Sushil Kumar emerged triumphant at the 2012 Olympics in Beijing, Indian wrestlers have had a massive impact at the international level.

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December 31, 2024
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Most influential player: Cummins praises Bumrah

Australia captain Pat Cummins showered praise on the talisman pacer Jasprit Bumrah and said that the 31-year-old has been the \"most influential player\" for India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.

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December 31, 2024
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After MCG debacle, Rohit looks forward to Sydney redemption

The 184-run defeat in the Boxing Day Test has put India in a must-win situation ahead of the New Year's Test in Sydney, to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which they have held for more than a decade now.

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December 31, 2024
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Bumrah in Shortlist for ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year

India's pace maestro among the nominees following an impressive run across all formats in 2024

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December 31, 2024
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AC Milan Appoint Sergio Conceicao as Head Coach

AC Milan have appointed Sergio Conceicao as the head coach of the club on a contract valid until June 2026.

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December 31, 2024
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Santosh Trophy: West Bengal, Kerala gear up for final frontier

A month and a half, and 87 matches later, it all comes down to 90, or possibly 120 minutes or more at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Hyderabad, where West Bengal take on Kerala in the 78th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy 2024-25 final on Tuesday.

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December 31, 2024
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'No chance': Guardiola unsure of City's chances

Even after marking his 500th game in charge of Manchester City with a much-needed victory, Pep Guardiola insisted his team has \"no chance\" of winning a fifth straight Premier League title.

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December 31, 2024
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Britain star Wallace extols HIL's role in shaping Indian hockey

After the highly anticipated return of the Hockey India League (HIL), the excitement surrounding Indian hockey is palpable.

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December 31, 2024
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Djokovic, Kyrgios Light Up Brisbane With Stunning Doubles Win

Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios teamed up to defeat Alexander Erler and Andreas Mies 6-4, 6-7(4), 10-8 in the men's double of Brisbane International, an ATP 250 event at Pat Rafter Arena on Monday.

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December 31, 2024
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We will raise $2 to 3m to expand pan India & beyond, open research & clinical trials, develop cellular therapy

Going by international Agency for Research on Cancer, 1.7 million new cancer cases would be detected annually by 2030 in India.

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December 31, 2024
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Premier League: Salah stars as Liverpool overpower West Ham

Egyptian forward shines bright as former European champions increase their lead at the top of the points table

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December 31, 2024
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Market Resumes Downward March

Market reflected broad-based selling pressure as foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows, global cues, and a weakening rupee weighed on investor sentiment

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December 31, 2024
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2024: India's Key Rankings and Achievements on Global Landscape

In 2024, India has registered growth in the economic landscape with key rankings and achievements.

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December 31, 2024
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Health insurers disallow claims worth ₹15,100 crore in FY24: Irdai

During the financial year 2023-24, the health insurers disallowed claims worth Rs 15,100 crore or 12.9 per cent of the total claims filed, data released by Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) said.

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December 31, 2024
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Ramdev's firm inks deal with 3 FPOs to buy 50,000 tonnes of high-quality turmeric annually from Uttar Pradesh

In a significant development, Yoga Guru Swami Ramdev has stepped forward to purchase high-quality turmeric from Bahraich in Uttar Pradesh, renowned for its exceptional quality and high demand.

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December 31, 2024
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SBI Bhubaneswar Circle donates school bus and pick-up vehicle under CSR initiative

Under the Corporate Social Responsibility initiative of State Bank of India Bhubaneswar Circle, a school bus and pick-up vehicle have been donated to open learning systems Bhubaneswar and Govind Godham Goshala Puri respectively.

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December 31, 2024
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S Korea: Foreign Minister Cho extends condolences to plane crash victims

The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and aviation experts were quick to distinguish Sunday's incident from the company's earlier safety problems

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December 31, 2024
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45 Killed in Israel's Violations of Ceasefire Deal With Lebanon

At least 45 people have been killed between 27 November and 22 December in Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement, according to a source from the Lebanese army.

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December 31, 2024