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Security forces continue search operation in Chhattisgarh's Bastar for third consecutive day
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Security forces continue search operation in Chhattisgarh's Bastar for third consecutive day

Security forces continued their joint search operation in the jungles of Abujhmad at Kanker in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region for the third consecutive day on Sunday, a day after five Naxals were killed in an encounter in the area.

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November 18, 2024
Nadda accuses Hemant Soren govt of 'fraud, exploitation, loot'
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Nadda accuses Hemant Soren govt of 'fraud, exploitation, loot'

Nadda thanked the people for celebrating Jharkhand Diwas and Birsa Munda's birth anniversary

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November 18, 2024
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When people choose wrong

In 1947 the British were finally driven out of India after 200 years of rapacious colonial rule: steady pilferage of raw materials, wrecking of local industry, neglect of education and healthcare, indifference to economic growth.

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November 18, 2024
Kerala Governor defends Centre's stance on Wayanad landslide relief funding
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Kerala Governor defends Centre's stance on Wayanad landslide relief funding

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Sunday defended the central government's position on the delay in releasing relief for the victims of the Wayanad landslides, stating that assistance would be provided once the state submits proper accounts to the Centre.

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November 18, 2024
Indian concepts
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Indian concepts

Management curriculums in Indian B-schools are based on Western thoughts, concepts and corporate experiences. Today's students become managers of tomorrow. Thriving on Western management concepts, they come across the problems of 'Indianizing' their knowledge. Ignoring Indian sentiments and culture makes management students confused in actual work situations

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November 18, 2024
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Sri Lanka's Reset

Sri Lanka has taken a decisive step toward reshaping its political and economic trajectory. The resounding victory of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's Marxist-leaning National People's Power (NPP) coalition in this week's general election signals a clear rejection of entrenched family dynasties and a hunger for transformative governance.

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November 18, 2024
FBI-wanted Vikash Yadav seeks court exemption, cites grave security threat to his life
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FBI-wanted Vikash Yadav seeks court exemption, cites grave security threat to his life

Vikash Yadav, accused of attempting to murder Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun (photo) in the United States, has filed an application before a Delhi court requesting exemption from attending his case hearing.

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November 18, 2024
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NHRC successfully holds six-day programme on human rights for eight countries from Global South

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) successfully concluded its six-day Executive Capacity Building Programme on Human Rights for over 30 participants of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) of eight countries of Global South.

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November 18, 2024
Minister's praise of PM Modi sparks controversy in Chhattisgarh
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Minister's praise of PM Modi sparks controversy in Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh's Tribal Welfare Minister, Ramvichar Netam, has ignited a political storm by declaring Prime Minister Narendra Modi a \"divine incarnation\" and the \"God of the tribal community.\"

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November 18, 2024
No one feels safe in India under BJP's 'politics of bias', claims Priyanka Gandhi
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No one feels safe in India under BJP's 'politics of bias', claims Priyanka Gandhi

AICC General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi alleged that under the Bharatiya Janata Party rule, \"no women, farmers, youth or workers are feeling safe\" and it's only the businessman friends of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who are secure.

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November 18, 2024
Engineers in MP suspended for disrespect to Scindia's statue
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Engineers in MP suspended for disrespect to Scindia's statue

Four engineers, two from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and two from a private construction company, have been suspended with immediate effect for allegedly removing the statue of former Congress Union minister late Madhavrao Scindia in an objectionable manner from a road construction project in Katni district of Madhya Pradesh.

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November 18, 2024
Na Manipur ek hai, na Manipur safe hai: Mallikarjun Kharge
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Na Manipur ek hai, na Manipur safe hai: Mallikarjun Kharge

Hitting out, the Congress president accused the BJP of 'divisive politics', saying 'BJP deliberately wants Manipur to burn, for it serves its hateful divisive politics'

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November 18, 2024
Karhal assembly bypoll an all-Yadav affair
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Karhal assembly bypoll an all-Yadav affair

The crucial assembly by-election for the Karhal assembly seat in Uttar Pradesh that has attracted all eyes turned out to be a family affair contested between the sons-in-law of late Mulayam Singh Yadav, and RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav.

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November 18, 2024
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Campaigning to end Monday evening in 9 Assembly bypolls in UP

The campaign for the nine assembly byelections has intensified in Uttar Pradesh with just 24 hours left to end electioneering before the elections on Wednesday.

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November 18, 2024
Akhilesh Yadav claims BJP's internal survey shows party losing all nine seats in bypolls
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Akhilesh Yadav claims BJP's internal survey shows party losing all nine seats in bypolls

Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav fiercely attacked the Yogi Adityanath government on Sunday, claiming that the BJP's internal survey indicates the party is losing all nine seats in the Uttar Pradesh assembly by-elections on November 20.

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November 18, 2024
Fire safety verification to start in UP hospitals from Monday
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Fire safety verification to start in UP hospitals from Monday

In the wake of the death of 11 newborns in a fire that broke out in the Maharani Lakshmibai Medical College in Jhansi, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to launch safety checks in every hospital in the state afresh.

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November 18, 2024
Jhansi Hospital fire: Toll rises to 11, negligence suspected
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Jhansi Hospital fire: Toll rises to 11, negligence suspected

The tragedy unfolded late Friday night when a short circuit sparked a fire in the NICU, claiming the lives of 10 newborns initially; later the DM confirmed the death of another child, making it 11 infants

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November 18, 2024
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Late-night car accident in Howrah: Two dead, three injured

A late-night car accident in Howrah has resulted in two fatalities, including the driver.

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November 18, 2024
State government to launch drive to promote safer helmets for two-wheeler riders
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State government to launch drive to promote safer helmets for two-wheeler riders

In an effort to prevent loss of life in road mishaps involving two-wheelers, the state government will introduce a state-of-the-art helmet.

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November 18, 2024
464th Ras Mela in Moynagarh celebrates centuries of culture and communal harmony
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464th Ras Mela in Moynagarh celebrates centuries of culture and communal harmony

The historic 464th Ras Mela, a centuries-old celebration of communal harmony and cultural heritage, has officially begun in Moynagarh.

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November 18, 2024
TMC counters BJP's Litti Chokha festival with Phuchka Utsav
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TMC counters BJP's Litti Chokha festival with Phuchka Utsav

To counter the Litti Chokha festival of the BJP, the TMC has resorted to a Phuchka Utsav in West Burdwan district.

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November 18, 2024
Councillor murder bid: Cops search for second weapon
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Councillor murder bid: Cops search for second weapon

Divers were employed to search a canal near the home of ward no 108 councillor Sushanta Ghosh

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November 18, 2024
Tension in Murshidabad over clashes between two groups
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Tension in Murshidabad over clashes between two groups

Tension has erupted in Beldanga in West Bengal's Murshidabad following clashes between two groups of people as a result of which train services were disrupted in the area for some time.

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November 18, 2024
Ten-day Durgapur Utsav to be held from 6 Dec
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Ten-day Durgapur Utsav to be held from 6 Dec

The Durgapur Chamber of Commerce and Industries will organise the second Durgapur Utsav from 6 December.

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November 18, 2024
Two neighbours injured in clash over land dispute
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Two neighbours injured in clash over land dispute

Two neighbours were injured after they fought each other with swords and firearms in Monoberia, Barakar, under the Kulti Police Station area of the Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate this morning.

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November 18, 2024
Lakhs of devotees visit four-century-old Radhaballav Temple at Serampore during Rashyatra
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Lakhs of devotees visit four-century-old Radhaballav Temple at Serampore during Rashyatra

Lakhs of devotees, filled with faith and belief, are drawn to the more than four-century-old Radhaballav Temple at Serampore during Rashyatra.

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November 18, 2024
Labour minister intervenes in tea gardens bonus dispute
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Labour minister intervenes in tea gardens bonus dispute

Moloy Ghatak assured trade union leaders of another meeting within 15 days

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November 18, 2024
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway resumes toy train service on NJP-Darjeeling route
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Darjeeling Himalayan Railway resumes toy train service on NJP-Darjeeling route

Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) resumed its Toy train regular services from New Jalpaiguri station to Darjeeling on Sunday after a long gap.

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November 18, 2024
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Bengal lottery scam: Lucky draws on unsold tickets, ED unearths fraud

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials probing the alleged financial fraud and money laundering through lottery tickets in West Bengal are probing three particular angles in the alleged scam.

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November 18, 2024
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Husband won't allow hospital delivery, woman dies in childbirth

A woman tragically died in Basirhat last night after her husband defied government directives and chose to deliver their child at home.

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November 18, 2024