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Culture & heritage in single big frame

A photography competition and exhibition by Bhavan's Photography Society is being held at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Navi Mumbai Kendra, Vashi.

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January 22, 2025
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Med Council to Hold Polls After 2 Years

After over two years without a governing body, the Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) is set to elect a new committee, with elections scheduled for April.

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January 22, 2025
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Out of WHO, Paris pact

On the first day at the Oval Office, Donald Trump signed a slew of executive orders that consigned a raft of policies pursued by his predecessor Joe Biden into the dustbin of history.

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January 22, 2025
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'Haven't rapes taken place in BJP regime?'

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday wondered whether there were no rapes during the BJP regime.

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January 22, 2025
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Political Parties Urged To Adhere To Election Code Of Conduct

Raipur Collector and District Election Officer Dr. Gaurav Singh has emphasized the importance of adhering to the Model Code of Conduct issued by the Election Commission for ensuring free and fair elections.

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January 22, 2025
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Farmers protest against adding severe charges

Protesting against the addition of severe charges including attempt to murder under Section 307 and issuance of arrest warrants against 25 farm leaders by the Punjab police in the case of breach of security during Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2022, farmers on Tuesday held a demonstration in Ferozepur district.

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January 22, 2025
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Trump 2 Kicks Off With Legal Battle

Immigration Groups File Lawsuit Hours After Executive Order on Ending Birthright Citizenship

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January 22, 2025
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Haphazard' underground cabling work leaves Curtorim roads in disarray

The ongoing underground cabling work has caused significant inconvenience to Curtorim residents, as roads are being dug up for cable laying.

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January 22, 2025
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The fast lane: Gadkari gives Goa roads a booster shot

INAUGURATES INDIA'S 1ST CURVED FLYOVER BRIDGE AT VASCO

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January 22, 2025
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Dusharla Satyanarayana, LVPI among Awardees of Governor's Excellence Awards

A total of 594 applications were received across the four categories, reflecting widespread enthusiasm for these prestigious awards

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January 22, 2025
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Sebi Plans Pre-Listing Trading in IPO Shares to Curb Grey Market

In a bid to curb grey market activity and ensure transparency in price discovery, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is planning to allow trading in shares issued during initial public offerings (IPOs) before they are listed.

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January 22, 2025
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Man held with foreign cash, diamonds worth ₹1.18 crore

The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of Airport Customs on Tuesday arrested a man who was allegedly trying to smuggle out foreign cash and diamonds worth Rs1.18 crore to Muscat.

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January 22, 2025
Job market in India needs boost: Rajan
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Job market in India needs boost: Rajan

Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan on Tuesday lauded the Modi government for doing a lot of good work on the infrastructure front in India and hoped there would be some concrete steps in the upcoming Budget to boost the job market.

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January 22, 2025
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RBI Cancels Registration of X10 Financial Services

The Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday said it has cancelled registration of X10 Financial Services Ltd, a non-banking financial company (NBFC), due to irregularity in its digital lending operations.

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January 22, 2025
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CM Patel Inaugurates Oxygen Park in Bopal

Ahmedabad, known for its commitment to environmental sustainability, has added another feather to its cap with the inauguration of a new Oxygen Park at Bopal by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.

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January 22, 2025
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Gaming addiction on the rise among Bengaluru's youth

Recent studies indicate that video game addiction is increasingly affecting young people in Bengaluru, with the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (Nimhans) reporting a sharp rise in cases seeking treatment for excessive gaming.

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January 22, 2025
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JNPA Among Top Global Ports; ₹2,000 Cr Expansion Launched

JNPA Has Crossed 10+ Million TEUs in January 2025

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January 22, 2025
Palestinian govt ready to rule
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Palestinian govt ready to rule

Hamas official Taher al-Nunu has confirmed to Agence France-Presse (AFP) that four female Israeli hostages will be freed in return for Palestinian prisoners on Saturday, in the second such release under a ceasefire deal.

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January 22, 2025
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Former Excise Minister Lakhma Sent to Judicial Remand

Former Excise Minister Kawasi Lakhma, arrested in connection with the Rs 2,161 crore liquor scam in Chhattisgarh, was presented before the court on Tuesday following the conclusion of his first remand.

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January 22, 2025
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BMC seeks 10-15 ha for mangrove restoration

VERSOVA-BHAYANDAR LINK ROAD PROJECT

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January 22, 2025
Possibility of more US energy coming to India: Puri
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Possibility of more US energy coming to India: Puri

There is a possibility of more US energy coming to India in the wake of the new administration under President Donald Trump announcing plans to maximize oil and gas production, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday said.

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January 22, 2025
MP CM to meet tycoons in Pune
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MP CM to meet tycoons in Pune

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is working overtime to make Madhya Pradesh the first choice for investors.

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January 22, 2025
PCB bowled over by jersey directive
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PCB bowled over by jersey directive

Ah, cricket: the gentleman's game, a harmonious symphony of sport and camaraderie. Unless, of course, it involves India and Pakistan, where even inscriptions on jerseys can create political commotion.

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January 22, 2025
QUOTA 'CUT': AAP FACES CONGRESS' CHIN MUSIC
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QUOTA 'CUT': AAP FACES CONGRESS' CHIN MUSIC

Delhi Dangal | Arvind Kejriwal party weakened reservation by outsourcing most jobs, made few regular appointments, alleges Cong Dalit leader Udit Raj

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January 22, 2025
Police reconstruct night of attack that shook the city
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Police reconstruct night of attack that shook the city

Shariful Islam entered the country illegally seven months ago; stayed for a few weeks in West Bengal and used the Aadhaar card of a local man to procure a SIM card

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January 22, 2025
Video of Karad, other accused in Beed extortion case surfaces
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Video of Karad, other accused in Beed extortion case surfaces

A video clip has surfaced on social media showing Valmik Karad, Sudarshan Ghule and Vishnu Chate – three accused in an extortion case linked to the murder of sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh – walking together.

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January 22, 2025
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Three persons held in 'digital arrest' scam

Three men were arrested for cheating a software engineer Rs 11.8 crore through 'digital arrest' scam in November last year, police said on Tuesday.

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January 22, 2025
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STAR BACK HOME, MAY SHIFT LATER

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, 54, was discharged from Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital on Tuesday evening, five days after being stabbed during a robbery attempt at his home.

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January 22, 2025
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66 Dead, 51 Hurt in Türkiye Hotel Fire

A fire raged through a 12-storey hotel at a popular ski resort in northwestern Turkey early Tuesday during a school holiday, killing at least 66 people—at least two of them when they jumped from the building to escape the flames, officials said.

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January 22, 2025
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Apple sets record with BKC office lease

Apple India Private Limited has secured an office space at Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), marking the highest-ever commercial lease rental recorded in India.

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January 22, 2025