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Nine cattle rescued, two persons detained

Soro police in Balasore district rescued nine cattle and detained the driver and helper for illegal transportation of cattle from Odisha to West Bengal on Friday night.

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December 29, 2024
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Ultra Cycle Race in Eastern India

An 830-km journey from Digha to Darjeeling, symbolising the transition from the Bay of Bengal to the Himalayas, began early on Saturday.

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December 29, 2024
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IISCO old-timers heap praises on Manmohan Singh for its revival

IISCO old-timers heaped praises on former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh for his pivotal role in the revival of the steel plant.

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December 29, 2024
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Locals press for hospital, airport at Alipurduar

Hundreds of DUSS members, temporarily shutting down their business establishments, took out a protest rally and submitted a memorandum to the Alipurduar divisional railway manager

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December 29, 2024
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Darts fired at Zeenat for the first time: Forest officials

In 19 days, the first tranquiliser shots were fired at Zeenat, the tigress deep inside the Ranibandh Range jungles here late this afternoon, within hours of the tigress intruding into Bankura's land with deer population.

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December 29, 2024
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PM Modi meets World Chess Champion D. Gukesh, calls him 'India's pride'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met the newly-crowned World Chess Champion D. Gukesh, during which he also held an interaction with the 18-year-old Chennai resident, who scripted history earlier this month by becoming the youngest-ever World Champion in chess.

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December 29, 2024
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Jaishankar Meets Trump's Key Aide in Washington

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held talks in Washington with Mr Michael Waltz, US President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for the post of National Security Adviser.

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December 29, 2024
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TN Varsity Sexual Assault Case: HC Constitutes SIT, Orders 25 Lakh Compensation for Victim

Pulling up the police over the investigation into the rape of a girl student of Anna University inside the varsity campus, Madras High Court on Saturday constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to take over the probe and ordered an interim compensation of Rs 25 lakh to the victim besides directing the state government to take action against the Greater Chennai City Police Commissioner.

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December 29, 2024
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Nation bids farewell to Manmohan Singh

The 14th Prime Minister of India was consigned to the flames with full state honours at Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat

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December 29, 2024
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Delhi LG asks CS to inquire alleged collection of data in the name of Mahila Samman scheme

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Saxena has asked the Chief Secretary to conduct an inquiry regarding alleged collection of data by some non-government people by getting forms filled by women with regard to the controversial Mahila Samman Yojana.

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December 29, 2024
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'Energy is very good': Sundar on team's mood after final session

India's mini batting collapse at the end of the second day's play that saw the dismissals of the set pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli, could be the turnaround the Australians wanted to go 2-1 up in the Border-Gavaskar series, but India's off-spinning all-rounder Washington Sundar believes that the tourists will bounce back strongly despite losing half their side at the MCG on Friday.

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December 28, 2024
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Smith rewrites record books with 5th Boxing Day Test ton, continues domination vs India

Australian star Steve Smith continued to find his way back into consistent runs as he slammed a record-breaking century against India during the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), continuing his love affair with the venue and the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023 runners-up.

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December 28, 2024
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BGT: Kohli-Jaiswal mix-up derails strong Indian response on Day 2

Horrendous faux pas denies Yashasvi Jaiswal a possible century as visitors struggle in first innings

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December 28, 2024
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India Ride Deepti's All-Round Show to Floor West Indies

The Indian women's team rode on star all-rounder Deepti Sharma's heroics with the ball to wrap up their 3-0 ODI series win against the West Indies at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara.

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December 28, 2024
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Bumrah bowls most expensive spell of Test career at MCG

In a rare bad day at work, Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah delivered the most expensive over of his Test career during the second day of the fourth Test against Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday.

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December 28, 2024
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East Bengal meet Hyderabad FC in battle of strugglers

East Bengal FC will aim to continue their recent run of good form when they take on struggling Hyderabad FC in an Indian Super League (ISL) clash at the G.M.C Balayogi Athletic Stadium on Saturday.

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December 28, 2024
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Goalkeeper Pathak Wants to Use HIL as Stepping Stone for International Glory

As he gears up for the Hockey India League (HIL) starting in Rourkela on Saturday, India's international goalkeeper Krishan Pathak has one mission -- to establish himself as India's best-ever goalkeeper and represent the country in the Olympics.

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December 28, 2024
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PKL 11: Clinical Haryana Steelers struggle hard to beat UP Yoddhas, clinch berth in final

Shivam Patare, Vinay, Rahul, and Mohammadreza Shadloui played the starring roles as the Haryana Steelers showed nerves of steel and secured their berth in the final of the Season 11 of the Pro Kabaddi League, with a narrow 28-25 victory at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, here on Friday.

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December 28, 2024
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Premier League: Leaders Liverpool continue winning run; nightmare continues for Manchester City, Man United

Erling Haaland's failure from the penalty spot and Bruno Fernandes' latest red card compounded the woes of Manchester City and Manchester United on another tough day for the two Premier League giants.

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December 28, 2024
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ISL: Bengaluru FC take on Chennaiyin FC, aim to reduce gap with Mohun Bagan

Currently in second place on the points table, former champions aim to catch up with top-placed Kolkata Giants

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December 28, 2024
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Farmers Stage Protest Demanding Assessment of Crop Damage

Irate farmers staged protests at tehsil and revenue inspector offices in various parts of the district, demanding an assessment of crop damage caused by the recent incessant rainfall.

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December 28, 2024
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CM Majhi Assigns District Responsibility to Ministers

In a move aimed at strengthening district-level administration, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has assigned responsibilities for all 30 districts in the state to Ministers, including his two Deputy Chief Ministers.

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December 28, 2024
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CS Ahuja gets 1-year extension

The Appointment Committee of the Cabinet has granted a one-year extension to Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja.

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December 28, 2024
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OMBADC Oversight Authority Justice AK Patnaik inspects projects in Mayurbhanj

Former Supreme Court Judge and Odisha Mineral Bearing Areas Development Corporation (OMBADC) oversight authority Justice Anang Kumar Patnaik was on a 3-day visit to Mayurbhanj to take stock of the progress of various developmental initiatives in the district.

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December 28, 2024
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Hisense to link up with Indian soccer, to emerge as complete home appliances brand

With a rich 55-year legacy of excellence, Hisense has established itself as a global leader, dominating the Chinese market and securing the top position in countries like Japan and South Africa.

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December 28, 2024
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India's Rural Consumption Rises, Gap With Urban Areas Narrows: Survey

The sustained momentum in rural consumption in India continues with the urban-rural gap narrowing down further in 2023-24 from the level of 2022-23, according to the household consumption survey released by the Ministry of Statistics on Friday.

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December 28, 2024
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Forex reserves fall to over 7-month-low, current account deficit moderates: RBI

The foreign exchange reserves fell for a third consecutive week as of 20 December, data from the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday.

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December 28, 2024
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Gains drive market to end high; Auto Index led gains

The domestic market witnessed low volatility in the absence of fresh triggers

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December 28, 2024
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FTA negotiations, initiatives for MSMEs, digital transformations remained key focus in 2024

In 2024, the Department of Commerce recorded a range of achievements from Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, initiatives for MSMEs to digital transformations.

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December 28, 2024
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Manmohan Singh's association with Manipur remembered

Singh's first visit to Manipur came at a crucial time when the state was grappling with ethnic violence and unrest

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December 28, 2024