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One Nation One Election: Does India require a referendum?
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One Nation One Election: Does India require a referendum?

ONOE impacts teachers, students, governance, and democratic principles. A single election cycle would ease these pressures

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December 19, 2024
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Uddhav, Fadnavis meet causes a political flutter

How long can the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) survive such opposing views on Savarkar?

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December 19, 2024
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No Common Ground in Parliament

Shah hammered home saying, \"Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar... itna naam bhagwan ka lete toh janmo tak swarg mil jata.\"

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December 19, 2024
Cong MLAs stage kettle protest over unemployment
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Cong MLAs stage kettle protest over unemployment

Congress MLAs demonstrated carrying kettles and tea cups on Assembly premises alleging rising unemployment in the state, here on Wednesday.

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December 19, 2024
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CAG unhappy with urban bodies' work

Expresses anger over waste management system and single-use plastic

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December 19, 2024
Govt fails to appoint doctors, specialists as sanctioned
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Govt fails to appoint doctors, specialists as sanctioned

CRISIS: CAG report on public health infrastructure and management of health services

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December 19, 2024
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Uproar in Assembly over Shah's Ambedkar remarks

The state Assembly on Wednesday plunged into pandemonium when the Opposition members trooped to the well over Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar and demanded an apology for his act.

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December 19, 2024
PKC, Ken-Betwa project will stop migration: CM
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PKC, Ken-Betwa project will stop migration: CM

Parvati Kalisindh Chambal (PKC) link project and Ken Betwa river link projects are not only going to increase the irrigation area but will also prevent migration.

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December 19, 2024
Congress running govt in Sagar, says Bhupendra Singh
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Congress running govt in Sagar, says Bhupendra Singh

He also targets VD Sharma

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December 19, 2024
Man hides identity, rapes woman on marriage pretext
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Man hides identity, rapes woman on marriage pretext

In a case of love jihad, a Muslim man concealed his identity and raped a woman for four years while promising to marry her.

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December 19, 2024
I-T sleuths raid 52 premises linked to 3 builders, dealer
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I-T sleuths raid 52 premises linked to 3 builders, dealer

Raid covered 52 premises—49 in Bhopal, 2 in Indore and 1 in Gwalior

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December 19, 2024
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In 7 yrs, school enrolment dips by 22L

In the past seven years, over 22 lakh children have been reduced in the schools of the state. On the other hand, the expenditures on school education increased by 80 per cent in the said period.

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December 19, 2024
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City airport to be country's first zero-waste airport

Union civil aviation minister to inaugurate recycle plant on Sunday

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December 19, 2024
Now, 'Amdavad no chhokro' Unni a Malayalam film star
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Now, 'Amdavad no chhokro' Unni a Malayalam film star

From the pols of Ahmedabad to becoming a star in Malayalam films, Unnikrishnan Mukundan is all set to release his Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film, Marco.

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December 19, 2024
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TEDx Conference in Surat to focus on life-changing ideas

Here's an unmissable event for the people of Surat. The TEDx conference, which focuses on game-changing ideas and insights into business and life, will take place in the city on December 22.

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December 19, 2024
NIFT breaks free from traditional examinations
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NIFT breaks free from traditional examinations

Inherited from the British Raj, traditional written examinations encourage memorization over comprehension, yielding little practical knowledge.

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December 19, 2024
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PMJAY scam: 2 hospitals suspended, two fined

The Gujarat government today announced that it has suspended two hospitals and penalised two others for irregularities under the Prime Minister Jan Aarogya-Ma Yojana.

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December 19, 2024
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Property tax defaulters to be named, shamed

In an unconventional move to recover overdue property taxes, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) launched a public campaign on Tuesday, targeting chronic defaulters by announcing their names in their neighborhoods accompanied by drumbeats.

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December 19, 2024
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Amdavadis share wishlist for AMC's 2025 Budget

As part of its citizen engagement initiative, the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has invited suggestions from residents to shape the upcoming 2025 budget.

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December 19, 2024
Ayushman card fraud busted
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Ayushman card fraud busted

CRIME BRANCH UNEARTHED | Fake cards sold for ₹1,500-₹2,000 each, 8 arrested

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December 19, 2024
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Woman accuses 'unfaithful' hubby of harassment

A woman from Danilimda, Ahmedabad, has lodged a complaint with the Chandkheda police, accusing her husband and in-laws of harassment and forcing her to file for divorce after she discovered her husband's extra-marital affair.

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December 19, 2024
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Simplified licensing rules for small medical institutions

In a significant move to boost healthcare accessibility, the Chhattisgarh government has amended the Chhattisgarh State Hospital and Treatment Related Establishments Licensing Rules, 2013, providing major relief to medical institutions with up to 30 beds.

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December 19, 2024
Health Minister visits Pandwani legend Teejan Bai
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Health Minister visits Pandwani legend Teejan Bai

Chhattisgarh Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal, accompanied by local MLAs, visited Padma Vibhushan awardee and Pandwani folk singer Teejan Bai at her residence in Ganiyari, Patan block, Durg district, to inquire about her health and well-being.

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December 19, 2024
Subodh Kumar Singh (IAS) set to return to C'garh
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Subodh Kumar Singh (IAS) set to return to C'garh

The Centre has approved the return of IAS officer Subodh Kumar Singh to Chhattisgarh after a five-year deputation in Delhi.

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December 19, 2024
Raipur residents embrace 'Khushhal Ek Saal'
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Raipur residents embrace 'Khushhal Ek Saal'

Residents of Raipur enthusiastically participated in the Khushhal Ek Saal event held at Marine Drive, Telibandha, and at Katora Talab premises on Wednesday.

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December 19, 2024
Congress organizes protest march to Raj Bhavan
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Congress organizes protest march to Raj Bhavan

Acting on directives from the All India Congress Committee (AICC), the Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee, under the leadership of its President Deepak Baij, staged a protest march to Raj Bhavan on Wednesday.

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December 19, 2024
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Chhattisgarh BJP MPs get party notice

The highly anticipated 'One Nation, One Election' Bill, officially titled the 'Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill 2024', was introduced in the Lok Sabha by Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal amidst uproar from the opposition.

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December 19, 2024
ED conducts raid on Houses of Rafique, Iqbal
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ED conducts raid on Houses of Rafique, Iqbal

Both are close aide of Anwar Dhebar, accused of multi-crore rupees liquor scam

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December 19, 2024
'Guru Ghasidas' message of equality remains relevant'
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'Guru Ghasidas' message of equality remains relevant'

CELEBRATIONS ACROSS STATE | Birth Anniversary

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December 19, 2024
Allegations of civilian casualties, injured children
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Allegations of civilian casualties, injured children

The December 12 encounter in the Abujhmad area of Chhattisgarh, where police claimed to have killed seven Naxalites, has sparked controversy after reports emerged of injuries to four children, including a minor girl with a severe bullet injury.

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December 19, 2024