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Fadnavis Ministry wins trust vote as Thackeray snipes at Maha Speaker
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Fadnavis Ministry wins trust vote as Thackeray snipes at Maha Speaker

The Devendra Fadnavis-led Ministry won the trust vote in the 15th Maharashtra legislative assembly on Monday in what could be called an 'easier done than said' affair.

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December 10, 2024
Extending POSH Act to political parties: Approach the ECI, Supreme Court tells petitioner
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Extending POSH Act to political parties: Approach the ECI, Supreme Court tells petitioner

The Supreme Court on Monday asked a PIL petitioner seeking to extend the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) to the political parties across the country, to first approach the Election Commission of India (ECI) with the grievance.

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December 10, 2024
Six advanced fireboats for fire safety at Mahakumbh
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Six advanced fireboats for fire safety at Mahakumbh

Preparations for Mahakumbh 2025 are in full swing, with the Uttar Pradesh Fire and Emergency Services Department making significant strides to ensure the safety of millions of devotees.

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December 10, 2024
New Jharkhand Assembly's first session begins; Hemant Soren, other members sworn in
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New Jharkhand Assembly's first session begins; Hemant Soren, other members sworn in

The first session of the newly formed sixth Jharkhand Assembly began on Monday with Protem Speaker Prof Stephen Marandi initiating the proceedings by reading the Governor's message, marking the formation of the new house.

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December 10, 2024
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PM Modi has accomplished Sardar Patel's unfinished tasks, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that many tasks like abrogation of Article 370, Ram Mandir and UCC that remained unfinished in Sardar Patel's short lifetime, were now being accomplished by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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December 10, 2024
Parliament deadlocked: Both Houses adjourned for day after amid continuous disruptions
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Parliament deadlocked: Both Houses adjourned for day after amid continuous disruptions

Proceedings of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha were disrupted on Monday when members of treasury and opposition benches traded charges over the alleged George Soros-Congress link and Adani issues.

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December 10, 2024
INDIA Bloc to move no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar
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INDIA Bloc to move no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar

The INDIA bloc parties are likely to move a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar over alleged partisan functioning in the House, sources said on Monday.

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December 10, 2024
India's success reflects power of democracy, demography, digital data, and delivery: PM
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India's success reflects power of democracy, demography, digital data, and delivery: PM

India's economy and exports have nearly doubled in the last 10 years, PM Modi pointed out.

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December 10, 2024
IMA HQ puts on hold its earlier stand terming suspension of Bengal doc 'illegal'
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IMA HQ puts on hold its earlier stand terming suspension of Bengal doc 'illegal'

Indian Medical Association (IMA) headquarters in Delhi withheld its decision to announce the suspension order served to Dr Birupakshma Biswas as 'illegal'.

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December 10, 2024
Three die in Murshidabad bomb explosion
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Three die in Murshidabad bomb explosion

A powerful bomb explosion rocked Khoyertala village in the Sagarpara police station area of Murshidabad on Sunday night, claiming the lives of three individuals.

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December 10, 2024
BJP membership drive in Bengal: Crucial meeting of party MPs
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BJP membership drive in Bengal: Crucial meeting of party MPs

Attendees will include 12 Lok Sabha members and two Rajya Sabha members from the state

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December 10, 2024
Citizens forum, Math members meet Guv on violence in B'desh
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Citizens forum, Math members meet Guv on violence in B'desh

Members of Nagendra Math and Mission and Bengal Citizens Forum met Governor C V Ananda Bose and urged him to take up with the Centre the issues relating to the atrocities in Bangladesh.

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December 10, 2024
Goan food festival ends
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Goan food festival ends

Two-day Goan Food Festival ended in the city with great enthusiasm among the foodies.

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December 10, 2024
Ishita from Chinsurah qualifies for Kho kho world cup
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Ishita from Chinsurah qualifies for Kho kho world cup

It is a matter of great pride for Ishita of Chinsurah to get qualified to get a place in the Indian kho kho team participating in the World Cup kho kho championship.

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December 10, 2024
SC directs central cover for polls in Contai cooperative bank
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SC directs central cover for polls in Contai cooperative bank

In an apparently unheard-of move, the Supreme Court (SC) on Monday directed that the elections in the Contai Cooperative Bank (CCB) in East Midnapore district would be conducted under the central paramilitary force's supervision instead of West Bengal Police.

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December 10, 2024
Refrain from making provocative statements on B'desh crisis: CM
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Refrain from making provocative statements on B'desh crisis: CM

Last week the CM sought the intervention of the United Nations in the current crisis in neighboring Bangladesh

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December 10, 2024
ER embraces advanced interlocking systems for punctuality
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ER embraces advanced interlocking systems for punctuality

Aiming at smoother operations and enhanced punctuality, the Eastern Railway commissioned state-of-the-art electronic interlocking systems, coupled with supporting infrastructure to ensure faster, safer, and more efficient services.

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December 10, 2024
Indian Oil partners with Tata Medical Center
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Indian Oil partners with Tata Medical Center

Reaffirming its commitment to community welfare, Indian Oil Corporation Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Tata Medical Center, Kolkata, as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

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December 10, 2024
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Trainee rescued from 16,500 feet in marathon Himalayan operation

In a remarkable display of grit, coordination and resolve, a trainee from the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) was rescued in a grueling 24-hour operation from the Base Camp at 16,500 feet in Kanchenjunga National Park.

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December 10, 2024
Hotel owners' body in Darj decide against lodging to B'deshi guests
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Hotel owners' body in Darj decide against lodging to B'deshi guests

Doors of the hotels in the entire Darjeeling district of West Bengal, which include both plains and hills, will be closed for Bangladeshi visitors for an indefinite period, according to a decision taken by a hoteliers' body.

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December 10, 2024
CBI named coal mafia's pic with ZP chief goes viral, stirs controversy
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CBI named coal mafia's pic with ZP chief goes viral, stirs controversy

The sabhadhipati of West Burdwan zilla parishad, Biswanath Bauri was handed a bouquet at a function by a coal mafia, named in the coal scam case by CBI.

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December 10, 2024
Decision on plaints against Mahua at district-level meeting: Mamata
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Decision on plaints against Mahua at district-level meeting: Mamata

Chief minister and Trinamul Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on Monday made it clear that a decision on the complaints registered against the party MP from Krishnanagar Mahua Moira by six party legislators, will be taken at a district-level organisational meeting in Nadia in due course.

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December 10, 2024
Mamata's strong reply to 'occupy Bengal' remark
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Mamata's strong reply to 'occupy Bengal' remark

CM reassured that her state would support any decision taken by the Indian government

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December 10, 2024
FS Misri visits Dhaka, conveys concern over attacks on minorities
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FS Misri visits Dhaka, conveys concern over attacks on minorities

Amid strain in bilateral ties, India on Monday conveyed to Bangladesh its concern over the recent attacks on Hindus and other minorities in the neighboring country while underlining that New Delhi desires a positive, constructive and mutually beneficial bilateral relationship.

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December 10, 2024
Hamas Releases New Video Of Israeli Hostage, Says Ending Gaza War Key To Any Truce Deal
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Hamas Releases New Video Of Israeli Hostage, Says Ending Gaza War Key To Any Truce Deal

The Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, released a new video showing an Israeli hostage alive and held in Gaza, in which he called for a prisoner exchange deal.

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December 09, 2024
PKL Season 11: Maninder's heroics in vain as Telugu Titans reign supreme against Bengal Warriorz
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PKL Season 11: Maninder's heroics in vain as Telugu Titans reign supreme against Bengal Warriorz

Maninder Singh finished with 14 points for the Bengal Warriorz, but his effort went in vain as the Telugu Titans won their clash 34-32 in a close and thrilling contest in Season 11 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) at the Badminton Hall of the Balewadi Sports Complex on Saturday evening.

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December 09, 2024
India slip to third in WTC25 standings
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India slip to third in WTC25 standings

India's hopes of making it to a third consecutive ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final have taken a massive hit after suffering a 10-wicket humiliation against Australia in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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December 09, 2024
Door open for Shamito join for BGT, says Rohit
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Door open for Shamito join for BGT, says Rohit

Pat Cummins' sensational five-wicket haul helps the hosts to a comprehensive 10-wicket triumph inside the first session of play at the Adelaide on Sunday

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December 09, 2024
Bangladesh beat India to lift 2nd consecutive U19 Asia Cup title
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Bangladesh beat India to lift 2nd consecutive U19 Asia Cup title

Riding on the performances of Iqbal Hossain Emon and Azizul Hakim, who clinched three wickets each, Bangladesh defeated India by 59 runs in the final to lift their second consecutive U19 Asia Cup title at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

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December 09, 2024
Stokes credits England's 'dominant cricket' for historic Test series win in New Zealand
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Stokes credits England's 'dominant cricket' for historic Test series win in New Zealand

England captain Ben Stokes has credited their dominating style of cricket for securing the first Test series win in New Zealand since 2008 with an emphatic 323-run win in the second Test at the Basin Reserve on Sunday.

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December 09, 2024