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2024 Was a Year of Triumphs and Setbacks for Russian Leader Vladimir Putin

In 2024, President Vladimir Putin further cemented his grip on power and sought to counter Russia's isolation from the West over the war in Ukraine.

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December 30, 2024
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Trump Appears To Side With Musk, Tech Allies In Debate Over Foreign Workers Roiling His Supporters

President-elect Donald Trump appears to be siding with Elon Musk and his other backers in the tech industry as a dispute over immigration visas has divided his supporters.

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December 30, 2024
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Year-ender: LWE Sees Significant Decline in 2024 as India Sets Sights on Eradication by 2026

The year 2024 saw a significant decline in Maoist activities, with the Central government setting a deadline to finish off Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) by March 2026.

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December 30, 2024
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People Are Fed Up With Both Cong & BJP: Kavitha

Bharat Rashtra Samithi MLC K Kavitha received a welcome as she returned to her constituency, Nizamabad, after a gap of 10 months.

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December 30, 2024
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NHAI Invites Tenders for Telangana's Regional Ring Road

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has invited tenders for the construction of the northern part of the Regional Ring Road (RRR) in Telangana with a total estimated cost of Rs 5,554.02 crore.

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December 30, 2024
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Investigations on in Sandhya Theatre stampede case: Telangana DGP

Investigations are on in the 4 December stampede at Sandhya Theatre which claimed the life of a woman during the premiere show of \"Pushpa 2: The Rule\" and law would take its own course, Telangana Director General of Police Dr Jitender said on Sunday.

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December 30, 2024
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YSRCP alleges police excesses against social media activists

The Opposition party has claimed that 336 cases have been filed against its social media activists

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December 30, 2024
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Andhra's former minister alleges state govt borrowed ₹1,12,750 cr in 6 months, warns of financial instability

Buggana Rajendranath Reddy, former finance minister of Andhra Pradesh, criticised the TDP-led coalition government, accusing it of driving the state into a financial crisis through reckless borrowing and unfulfilled promises, according to a press statement issued on Sunday.

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December 30, 2024
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Outgoing Governor Arif Mohammad Khan bids a heartfelt farewell to Kerala

Outgoing Governor Arif Mohammed Khan left Kerala bidding a farewell to the state with heartfelt remarks that Kerala would hold a special place in his heart and his association with it is lifelong.

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December 30, 2024
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Telangana Initiates Process to Bring Back Accused in Phone-Tapping Case from US

Telangana Police have initiated the process to bring back two accused, including the former chief of Special Intelligence Bureau (SIB) T. Prabhakar Rao, to India from the United States in the phone-tapping case.

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December 30, 2024
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Getting ready

India's defence sector is undergoing a pivotal transformation with the Ministry of Defence launching a detailed review of tri-service procurement priorities.

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December 30, 2024
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Touching the Sun

The Sun, the fiery heart of our solar system, has fascinated humanity for centuries.

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December 30, 2024
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60 Per Cent Terrorists Killed By Security Forces In J&K In 2024 Are Pakistanis

Notwithstanding the economic issues faced by it back home, the Pakistan Army is fully backing the terrorist infrastructure as 60 per cent of terrorists killed in Jammu and Kashmir this year were Pakistanis.

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December 30, 2024
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Boy Dies After Falling Into Borewell in MP

A 10-year-old boy fell into an open borewell in a village in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday evening, and was declared dead by doctors after rescuers finally retrieved him on Sunday morning from a depth of about 40 feet after a 16-hour-long rescue operation.

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December 30, 2024
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Maha CM asks CID to seize properties of accused involved in Beed Sarpanch murder case

After an all-party protest against the brutal murder of Massajog Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has cracked the whip directing the CID to seize properties of the accused involved in the ghastly incident.

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December 30, 2024
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Ayush Ministry Committed to Advancing Ayurveda as Universal Health Solution: Minister

The Ministry of Ayush remains steadfast in its commitment to advancing Ayurveda as a universal health solution and strengthening its global presence, Minister of State for Ayush and Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav (photo), said on Sunday.

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December 30, 2024
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Congress' campaign demanding Amit Shah's resignation to start after 3 January: Jairam Ramesh

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday slammed the BJP after it accused the party of politicising the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, saying those in the ruling dispensation singing praises of Dr Singh, have criticised him.

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December 30, 2024
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58 Railway Projects Worth ₹88,875 Crore Sanctioned in Big Boost to 3 Economic Corridors

A total of 58 railway projects have been sanctioned across three economic corridors, with a combined completion cost of about Rs 88,875 crore and a total track length of about 4,107 kilometers during 2024 as part of the Centre's strategy to spur economic growth in the country through big infrastructure projects, according to the year-end review of the Indian Railways.

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December 30, 2024
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Police Inspector Suspended in MP Over Custodial Death of Dalit Man

The inspector of a police station has been suspended with immediate effect after the suspicious death of a Dalit man inside the police station and consequent protest against the police by the family members and villagers of the deceased in the Dewas district of Madhya Pradesh.

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December 30, 2024
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Stay Vigilant Against External and Internal Threats: Rajnath to Army

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Sunday, called upon the Armed Forces to continue keeping a vigilant eye on the current geopolitical scenario, and always remain alert and ready to deal with any kind of threats.

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December 30, 2024
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BPSC Aspirants Continue Their Protest in Patna Gandhi Maidan

Jan Suraj chief Prashant Kishore joined the aspirants of the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) in their protest in Gandhi Maidan on Sunday.

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December 30, 2024
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All India Muslim Jamaat issues fatwa discouraging New Year celebrations

Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, the National President of All India Muslim Jamaat on Sunday issued a fatwa against New Year celebrations, discouraging Muslims from celebrating it, instead urged them to focus on religious practices that align with their faith.

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December 30, 2024
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'Kalpwas' to witness confluence of restraint, meditation and penance in Mahakumbh 2025

The confluence of penance, meditation, and restraint is flowing at the largest religious and cultural gathering at the Sangam coast of Prayagraj.

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December 30, 2024
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A Year After Losing Power, KCR Family Faces Heat of Probe Agencies

Two months ago a senior Minister in Telangana had predicted political fireworks before Diwali. This did not happen, prompting the opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) to ridicule the ruling Congress party over its 'empty threat'.

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December 30, 2024
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Manipur: Civilian worker at military station remains untraced for 35 days, search on

Despite hectic search by Army and other security forces, the 56-year-old man who was working as a supervisor for a contractor at a Military station in Manipur went missing and remains untraced for 35 days, officials said on Sunday.

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December 30, 2024
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Ayodhya's Ram Temple to Be Ready by June 2025, Says Construction Committee Chairman

Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Mishra announced the completion of the temple by June 2025, with rampart and shoe racks until September, with rising tower construction being checked for aviation safety.

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December 30, 2024
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Manmohan Singh deserved much better in both life & death: Assam CM hits back at Cong

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hit back at Congress following the allegation by opposition leaders that the state government had shown disrespect towards former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during his final journey.

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December 30, 2024
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Pune Rural Police Prepare for Bhima-Koregaon Anniversary Celebrations

The Pune Rural Police on Sunday formally announced their comprehensive preparations for the upcoming 207th Bhima Koregaon Anniversary celebrations, set to take place on January 1, 2024.

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December 30, 2024
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PM Modi Calls For Unity At Mahakumbh, End To Hatred

‘The specialty of the Mahakumbh is not only in its vastness, but also in its diversity’

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December 30, 2024
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Akhilesh questions frenzied excavations, invite to Kumbh

Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav castigated the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh for the frantic excavations in the state and inviting political leaders to Mahakumbh.

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December 30, 2024