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Gangster, on the run for 3 yrs, held at IGI

Gangster Joginder Geong was arrested at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on Saturday, six months after he was held in Philippines and later deported to India, police said on Sunday, adding that Geong has been on the run for three years and was involved in over 25 cases in Delhi-NCR.

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February 03, 2025
Minorities Hold the Keys to Okhla Constituency
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Minorities Hold the Keys to Okhla Constituency

Situated along the Yamuna floodplains in southeast Delhi, the last stretch of the river in the national capital, the densely populated Okhla assembly constituency offers a window to the unique microcosm of political and religious dynamics at play with regard to minority voters in this election.

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February 03, 2025
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8 Maoists killed in C'garh carried ₹16 lakh bounty

THE MAOISTS KILLED IN THE ENCOUNTER BELONGED TO THE GANGLOOR AREA COMMITTEE OF THE WEST BASTAR DIVISION

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February 03, 2025
5 Killed, 35 Injured as Bus Falls into a Gorge
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5 Killed, 35 Injured as Bus Falls into a Gorge

Five people were killed and 35 others were injured after a bus carrying pilgrims fell into a 35-foot-deep gorge in Dang district of Gujarat on Sunday, police said.

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February 03, 2025
Pvt firms may help revive MP's degraded forests
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Pvt firms may help revive MP's degraded forests

The Madhya Pradesh government plans to hand over degraded forest land, which accounts for about 38% of the state's total forest cover, to private investors for afforestation with the right to sell 50% of the minor forest produce, a senior government official said.

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February 03, 2025
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Congress raps AAP on Delhi education claims, pollution

The Congress on Sunday hit out at the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP's) education model, alleging the tall claims made by the government were an eyewash and that the number of Class 12 graduates declined under the current regime, when compared to Sheila Dikshit's tenure as Delhi chief minister.

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February 03, 2025
Pragg defeats Gukesh to emerge Tata Steel champ
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Pragg defeats Gukesh to emerge Tata Steel champ

It came down to two Indian co-leaders in the final round of the Tata Steel Masters – reigning world champion D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa.

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February 03, 2025
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2 Indian Students Killed in Ireland Car Accident

Two Indian students in their 20s have been killed and two others remain in hospital with serious injuries after the car they were travelling in struck a tree in County Carlow, southern Ireland, according to the Irish police.

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February 03, 2025
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Home Guards, Police Start Casting Postal Ballot Votes

Personnel from the Delhi Police and the Delhi Home Guards began casting their votes through postal ballots for the Delhi assembly elections on Sunday, the office of Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has said in a statement.

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February 03, 2025
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Davis Cup: India Blank Togo 4-0, Secure Place in World Group I

Spectators had barely filled up the 4,000-seater RK Khanna Tennis Stadium when India won the Davis Cup World Group I playoff against Togo, blanking the African nation 4-0 here on Sunday.

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February 03, 2025
As obesity cases rise, focus grows on preventive steps
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As obesity cases rise, focus grows on preventive steps

India is witnessing a concerning rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and obesity, with recent interventions from the highest levels of government highlighting the urgency of addressing these health challenges — a position experts also backed.

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February 03, 2025
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BJP Says Budget 'Revolutionary', AAP Calls It 'Deceptive'

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday took on one another over the merits of the Union Budget 2025-26 in multiple press conferences over the day.

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February 03, 2025
Low Visibility Persists in Delhi, Rain Likely Today
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Low Visibility Persists in Delhi, Rain Likely Today

Parts of the Capital witnessed dense fog in the early hours of Sunday, reducing visibility to just 50 metres in certain areas.

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February 03, 2025
Netanyahu to Begin Talks on Second Phase of Ceasefire in Gaza
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Netanyahu to Begin Talks on Second Phase of Ceasefire in Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will begin talks on a second phase to the Gaza ceasefire in Washington on Monday, his office said hours after the completion of the fourth hostage-prisoner exchange of the truce.

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February 03, 2025
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35-Year-Old Woman Kidnaps Baby From Hospital, Arrested

A 35-year-old woman allegedly kidnapped a three-month-old boy from the Safdarjung Hospital last week, took him home, and told the family that she had delivered the baby, all after months of faking pregnancy.

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February 03, 2025
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Congo Embassy Asks Indians To Urgently Depart As Tensions Rise

India on Sunday urged its citizens living in Bukavu in Congo to move to safer locations by \"whatever means available\" as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels closed in on the city.

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February 03, 2025
Arsenal Crush Man City To Stay In Premier League Race
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Arsenal Crush Man City To Stay In Premier League Race

Arsenal delivered a statement of intent in the Premier League title race with a 5-1 hammering of champions Manchester City to close the gap at the top to six points on Sunday.

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February 03, 2025
U-19 T20 WC: India women retain title with flawless run
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U-19 T20 WC: India women retain title with flawless run

India women defend title beating South Africa by nine wickets in one-sided final in Kuala Lumpur

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February 03, 2025
Engaged with US, expect no tariff threat: Officials
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Engaged with US, expect no tariff threat: Officials

The Trump administration's decision to impose higher tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China is unlikely to have any immediate direct impact on India's external economy, and as India and America are closely engaged to resolve differences through dialogue, no direct future threat is expected, people aware of the development said.

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February 03, 2025
Kerala Court Issues Warrant To Ramdev
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Kerala Court Issues Warrant To Ramdev

Palakkad

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February 03, 2025
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SC to Hear Today Petition Seeking Safety Measures for Devotees

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a plea seeking implementation of specific guidelines and regulations to ensure the safety of devotees attending the Maha Kumbh where at least 30 people were killed and 60 injured in a stampede on January 29.

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February 03, 2025
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Zelensky Says Excluding Ukraine From U.S.-Russia Talks Is 'Dangerous'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that excluding his country from talks between the US and Russia about the war in Ukraine would be \"very dangerous\" and asked for more discussions between Kyiv and Washington to develop a plan for a ceasefire.

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February 03, 2025
Higher insurance FDI may attract $12 billion
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Higher insurance FDI may attract $12 billion

Allowing 100% foreign direct investment in insurance could bring up to $8-12 billion worth of capital flow into the country in three to five years, encourage expertise and niche products, and possibly help normalize premiums due to increased competition, according to insurers.

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February 03, 2025
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Three Labourers Die in Kolkata Sewage Drain

Three labourers died after allegedly inhaling toxic gas while cleaning a sewage drain pipe in Kolkata, West Bengal, police officers said on Sunday.

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February 03, 2025
Agnipath budget up 32% as recruitment scheme expanded
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Agnipath budget up 32% as recruitment scheme expanded

The government has allocated ₹11,039 crore for the Agnipath scheme for short-term induction of soldiers in the three services in the defence budget 2025-26, an increase of more than 32% over the revised estimates last year to cater for the growing numbers, documents show.

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February 03, 2025
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Destabilising the global economy

Trump may have set off a tariff war that will trigger chaos & disruption that affects the world

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February 03, 2025
US firm replaces Indian Navy's crashed drone
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US firm replaces Indian Navy's crashed drone

US firm General Atomics has replaced the MQ-9B SeaGuardian remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) that crashed into the Bay of Bengal on September 18, under the lease agreement it had signed with the Indian Navy, people aware of the matter said on Sunday.

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February 03, 2025
Schniederjans Runs Away With Title; Lahiri Finishes Tied 10th
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Schniederjans Runs Away With Title; Lahiri Finishes Tied 10th

The US player shot 10-under 278 to beat tournament's biggest calling card Bryson DeChambeau by four shots in Gurugram

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February 03, 2025
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Higher Budget Allocation For CAQM Must Be Used Properly

The Union Budget has increased the allocation to the Commission of Air Quality Management (CAQM) from ₹16 crore to nearly ₹39 crore this year.

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February 03, 2025
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J&K Enter Ranji Trophy Quarters With 182-Run Victory Over Baroda

Jammu and Kashmir, who recently shocked 42-time champions Mumbai by five wickets in their backyard, progressed to the Ranji Trophy quarter-finals with a memorable 182-run win over Baroda in Vadodara.

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February 03, 2025