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Lessons from Singapore amidst the Coldplay ticket controversy

India's approach has often been characterised by grassroots regulations that complicate rather than facilitate

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October 01, 2024
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As electioneering nears end, J&K stands on the cusp of history

The vast majority of ordinary Kashmiris badly resent the loss of special status and statehood

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October 01, 2024
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NHRC takes cognizance of death of 2 Dhar hostellers

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of an incident in which two students, belonging to a Scheduled Tribe, got electrocuted while cleaning a water tank on the instructions of the Superintendent of a government-run hostel in Dhar district September 25, said officials.

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October 01, 2024
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Magisterial inquiry into supervisor's death due to gunshot

Nearly a week after the death of a construction supervisor due to a gunshot under mysterious circumstances close to Reoti Range of the BSF, the district administration has set up a magisterial inquiry on Monday.

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October 01, 2024
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Child sex abuse survivors battle to heal scars

Shalini (name changed), the five-year-old daughter of a school-teacher mother and shopkeeper father, used to stay for around 45 minutes after returning from her school at the home of their neighbour, till her mother was back from work.

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October 01, 2024
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Tiger killed by lightning in Bandhavgarh

What could be described as a rare case, a young tiger died after lightning struck it in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve.

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October 01, 2024
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Chouhan meets CM Yadav

Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan met Chief Minister Mohan Yadav at his residence on Monday.

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October 01, 2024
Officials of three states discuss management of Cheetah landscape
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Officials of three states discuss management of Cheetah landscape

In the future, cheetah management will encompass the entire cheetah landscape, which includes parts of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, alongside Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park.

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October 01, 2024
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5-yr-old complains of 'bad touch' in school, watchman's minor son held

Police have detained a teenage boy for allegedly sexually assaulting a five-year-old girl on the premises of a school in Ratlam city, an official said.

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October 01, 2024
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Anurag Jain is new CS of state

Hits jackpot amid change of events

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October 01, 2024
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BP Singh takes retirement before govt issues order for new incumbent

State Election Commissioner (SEC) BP Singh formally took retirement on Monday.

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October 01, 2024
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Bank a/cs sold to foreign-based cyber crooks for commission

CYBER FRAUD | Overseas trail surfaces

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October 01, 2024
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Now, MP SSEBA Act to be enforced from Nov 1

The enforcement of MP Sudharatmak Sevayen Evam Bandigrah Adhiniyam 2024, which is going to replace Prisoners Act-1894, has been deferred by a month.

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October 01, 2024
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Chhattisgarh HC prioritizes Child's wishes

In a significant ruling, the High Court of Chhattisgarh has rejected a habeas corpus petition filed by a mother seeking custody of her daughter, prioritizing the child's expressed desire to live with her grandmother.

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October 01, 2024
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Five CRPF soldiers injured in Bijapur IED

Five CRPF soldiers were injured in an IED blast planted by Naxalites in Bijapur and have been transferred to hospitals in Raipur for advanced treatment.

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October 01, 2024
Chhattisgarh sets target of 160 MT paddy
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Chhattisgarh sets target of 160 MT paddy

Chhattisgarh has focused for an estimated 160 lakh metric tonnes of paddy to be procured in the 2024-25 Kharif marketing year.

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October 01, 2024
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Wildlife smuggling racket busted, Pangolin rescued

The Forest and Climate Change Department of Chhattisgarh as part intensified efforts to conserve and protect wildlife in the state busted a wildlife smuggling racket.

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October 01, 2024
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Chhattisgarh to host 1st Green Summit from Oct 3

Chhattisgarh's Forest and Climate Change Department, in partnership with Vibgyor N.E. Foundation, Prajna Pravah, NIT Raipur, and Amity University, is organizing the 1st Chhattisgarh Green Summit from October 3-5, 2024, at the Deendayal Auditorium in Raipur.

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October 01, 2024
Focus on transparency, fairness in poss: CEO
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Focus on transparency, fairness in poss: CEO

Chief Electoral Officer, Chhattisgarh Reena Babasaheb Kangale emphasized on the importance of transparency and fairness.

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October 01, 2024
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74 villagers fall ill due to alleged food poisoning

Seventy-four villagers in Khambhata, Balod district, Chhattisgarh, fell ill after a repast held at Chain Singh's house following a funeral.

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October 01, 2024
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Surat diamond firms face ₹500 crore cyber fraud allegations

A number of diamond companies and jewellery firms in Surat, the world’s largest diamond cutting and polishing hub, have reportedly damaged the reputation of the Indian gems and jewellery sector.

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October 01, 2024
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Surat emerges as key player in country's Info-Tech sector

Traditionally recognized for its thriving diamond and textile industries, Surat is now making waves in the world of technology.

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October 01, 2024
Chhattisgarh receives ₹10,000cr for NH Projects
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Chhattisgarh receives ₹10,000cr for NH Projects

REVIEW MEETING AT NEW DELHI | Boost infrastructure

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October 01, 2024
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Hazira port workers get special eye check-up camps

Adani Foundation, in collaboration with the Shri Vallabhbhai Patel Vichar Manch (SVMM), recently organized a series of special eye check-up camps for truck drivers and laborers working at the Adani Hazira port.

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October 01, 2024
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Gas leak at pharma firm, high alert in Panoli GIDC

The Panoli GIDC in Ankleshwar was on high alert after a gas leak at a pharmaceutical firm on Monday.

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October 01, 2024
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India Research Tour 2024 arrives at CUG

The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Springer Nature, is organizing the India Research Tour 2024 from September 19 to October 17, 2024.

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October 01, 2024
New centre for nomadic students inaugurated at Central University
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New centre for nomadic students inaugurated at Central University

The Dr. Ambedkar Centre of Excellence (DACE) for Scheduled Castes and Other Backward Classes students has been operational at the Central University of Gujarat.

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October 01, 2024
Diamond traders in crisis after merchant defaults
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Diamond traders in crisis after merchant defaults

MORE MISERY| Hong Kong merchant failed to honor payments of over ₹55Cr

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October 01, 2024
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Doctor found dead, foul play suspected

Gynaecologist S Vidyadhare (42) attached to Cheluvamba Hospital, was found dead at her apartment under mysterious circumstances in Laxmipuram in the city.

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October 01, 2024
Karnataka HC stays probe of Nirmala Sitharaman
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Karnataka HC stays probe of Nirmala Sitharaman

The Karnataka High Court on Monday stayed investigation against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and others over alleged irregularities concerning the now scrapped electoral bond scheme.

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October 01, 2024