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MAN SMUGGLES ₹17 LAKH GOLD IN CANDY WRAPPERS, DETAINED AT IGI

A 22-year-old man was apprehended at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport by the customs department on Wednesday after he tried to smuggle gold worth ₹17 lakh from Doha, Qatar by concealing it in toffee wrappers.

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December 13, 2024
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Ban on firecrackers to be permanent, SC told

On Nov 11, the court had asked Delhi and NCR states to decide on a permanent ban on firecrackers in the interest of citizens who have a right to breathe clean air

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December 13, 2024
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Thalassemia patients at govt hospitals reel under shortage of life-saving drug

WHILE PATIENTS LOOK FOR VIALS OF DEFEROXAMINE, HOSPITALS INSIST THEY HAVE ORAL IRON CHELATORS IN STOCK AND ARE PROVIDING THEM TO PATIENTS

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December 13, 2024
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₹1K/month for women cleared, will be ₹2.1K if we win: Kejriwal

Transfer of money for beneficiaries will only begin after elections, says AAP supremo

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December 13, 2024
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LG SAXENA MAKES 11 TEMPORARY POSTS IN WCD PERMANENT

Lieutenant governor VK Saxena on Thursday approved the conversion of 11 temporary posts of welfare officers and probation officers in the Women and Child Development (WCD) department into permanent positions.

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December 13, 2024
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KEJRIWAL WRITES TO ECI CHIEF OVER 'MASS DELETION' OF VOTER NAMES

A day after an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) delegation visited the Election Commission of India (ECI) to lodge a complaint about alleged attempts at \"mass deletion of voter names\" ahead of the Delhi assembly elections, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday wrote to Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, thanking the poll panel for addressing the concerns raised by the party.

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December 13, 2024
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Have forwarded CAG reports to LG, Delhi govt's counsel tells high court

The Delhi government on Thursday told the Delhi high court that it has forwarded the reports prepared by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) to lieutenant governor (LG) V.K. Saxena for tabling before the Delhi assembly.

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December 13, 2024
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ECI officials meet Delhi CEO, discuss election readiness

The Election Commission of India on Thursday held a meeting with the chief electoral officer of Delhi, district election officers, deputy commissioners of police, and other nodal officials to review the progress of the ongoing Special Summary Revision 2025 and preparedness for the forthcoming Delhi assembly elections.

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December 13, 2024
It's another empty promise made before elections: BJP
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It's another empty promise made before elections: BJP

Following the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) announcement on Thursday to give monthly financial aid to eligible women beneficiaries in Delhi, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) termed it as an \"empty promise\" made to the public before the Delhi assembly elections scheduled to be held early next year.

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December 13, 2024
Sandeep Dikshit to contest mother's seat - New Delhi
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Sandeep Dikshit to contest mother's seat - New Delhi

CONG'S FIRST LIST The lineup features a mix of experienced leaders and new entrants.

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December 13, 2024
He had a dream: Watching a title slip away lit a spark
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He had a dream: Watching a title slip away lit a spark

It's an incredible achievement... You can say all you will about Ding and the way he played, but he did raise his level... Gukesh has overall, deserved it, including the way that he got here (to the championship)....

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December 13, 2024
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Reliance signs record $13bn oil supply deal with Russia's Rosneft

Russia's state oil firm Rosneft has agreed to supply nearly 500,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude to Indian private refiner Reliance in the biggest ever energy deal between the two countries, three sources familiar with the deal said.

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December 13, 2024
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Nov retail inflation in line with expectations at 5.48%

The latest macro numbers brought some good news for the Indian economy on Thursday as retail inflation measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) came in at 5.5% in November, a moderation from 6.2% in October when the headline number went outside the central bank's target band of 2%-6% for the first time since August last year.

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December 13, 2024
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Youngest Indian GM to youngest chess champ

There's a now viral video of an 11-year-old Gukesh saying that he wants to become the youngest world champion. A short seven years later, Gukesh is living the dream.

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December 13, 2024
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SC halts all mandir-masjid cases until 1991 Act verdict

The Supreme Court on Thursday issued a nationwide directive restraining all courts from entertaining fresh suits or passing orders to survey mosques to determine whether temple structures lie beneath them.

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December 13, 2024
Muslim side hails directive, Hindu petitioner says 'small impediment'
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Muslim side hails directive, Hindu petitioner says 'small impediment'

SC issues directive in crucial matter

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December 13, 2024
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SC quashes claim to get land back as recipients didn't do 'lifelong service'

A MAN GIFTED LAND TO 3 PEOPLE ON THE CONDITION THAT THEY AND THEIR KIN SERVE THE DONOR, HIS LINEAGE FOR LIFE

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December 13, 2024
This will have huge impact on Indian chess, says Anand
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This will have huge impact on Indian chess, says Anand

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand on Thursday credited D Gukesh's win in the World Chess Championship to the 18-year-old's exemplary skills and temperament, adding that the victory will help chess grow in the country.

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December 13, 2024
GUKESH, KING AT 18
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GUKESH, KING AT 18

It's hard to imagine that his mind-boggling journey started less than two decades ago.

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December 13, 2024
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Cabinet nod to 'one nation, one poll' plan

BILLS MAY BE TABLED IN THE ONGOING WINTER SESSION, WILL LIKELY BE EXAMINED BY A JOINT HOUSE COMMITTEE

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December 13, 2024
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Centre inks ₹13k-cr deal for 12 Sukhoi-30 fighters

The defence ministry on Thursday inked a ₹13,500-crore contract with Bengaluru-based Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for 12 Sukhoi-30 fighter aircraft along with associated equipment for the Indian Air Force, in a push for the country's self-reliance drive, the ministry said.

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December 13, 2024
The Curious Case Of Rohit Bal's Will
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The Curious Case Of Rohit Bal's Will

Has Rohit Bal left his assets to close friend Lalit Tehlan or to his family? Both parties claim they have the legitimate will

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December 12, 2024
Solving Ukraine Crisis My Top Priority: Trump
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Solving Ukraine Crisis My Top Priority: Trump

PARIS/BUDAPEST: Donald Trump said solving the Ukraine crisis would be his top priority once he assumes office next month, describing the Middle East as a "less difficult situation".

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December 12, 2024
Freeze Frame: Winter Skincare Secrets To Lock Your Glow
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Freeze Frame: Winter Skincare Secrets To Lock Your Glow

The world of beauty and skincare is buzzing with experimental hacks.

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December 12, 2024
Shatrughan on Luv-Kussh skipping Sonakshi-Zaheer wedding
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Shatrughan on Luv-Kussh skipping Sonakshi-Zaheer wedding

Actors Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal got married in June after seven years of dating.

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December 12, 2024
CEO murder accused objects being taken to NY for trial
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CEO murder accused objects being taken to NY for trial

ALTOONA, PENNSYLVANIA: The man charged with murder in the killing of the CEO of UnitedHealthcare made it clear he wasn't going to make things easy for authorities, shouting unintelligibly and writhing in the grip of sheriff's deputies as he was led into court and then objecting to being taken to New York to face trial.

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December 12, 2024
Motwane criticises Pushpa 2 for monopolising screens
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Motwane criticises Pushpa 2 for monopolising screens

Allu Arjun-starrer Pushpa 2: The Rule might be creating ripples at the box office, but filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane is not happy with the screen distribution of the film.

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December 12, 2024
Andrew finds Shraddha 'very lovely', says he loves Zoya
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Andrew finds Shraddha 'very lovely', says he loves Zoya

Andrew Garfield and Shraddha Kapoor's meeting on the red carpet at the Red Sea International Film Festival has already bowled over fans. And now, the actor has called Kapoor \"very, very lovely and kind and gentle\". \"We had a lovely, very brief meeting at the red carpet,\" the actor said in an interview.

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December 12, 2024
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Saudi Arabia confirmed as 2034 World Cup hosts

LAUSANNE: FIFA on Wednesday confirmed that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup, underlining the Gulf kingdom's growing influence in world sport despite criticism of the country's human rights record.

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December 12, 2024
Bye Fergie Time, hello Alonso Time
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Bye Fergie Time, hello Alonso Time

KOLKATA: The second season, according to Manolo Marquez, can be more difficult. \"Now, they are the surprise of the league; next year all the people will know these players,\" he had said after getting Hyderabad FC to punch above their weight in his first Indian Super League season. Next season, Marquez won ISL with Hyderabad.

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December 12, 2024