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India Meteorological Department Issues Orange Alert in Himachal Pradesh for Cold Wave, Heavy Snowfall

Heavy snowfall and cold waves will continue to grip Himachal Pradesh, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday.

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December 28, 2024
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Sukhu expresses grief over Manmohan Singh's demise

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed grief over the passing of former Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh.

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December 28, 2024
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Development of rural areas a priority for Uttarakhand govt

The CM also announced the naming of the Landhaura-Laksar road after Raja Narendra Singh at the event

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December 28, 2024
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Bengal school job case: Central Bureau of Investigation files charge sheet, names Partha

The Central Bureau of Investigation, on Friday, filed a charge sheet in the multicrore cash-for-job case naming former education minister and Trinamul Congress secretary general Partha Chatterjee.

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December 28, 2024
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Properties of 3 terrorists operating from across border attached in Rajouri

Properties of three terrorists operating from across the Line of Control (LoC) have been attached in the border Rajouri district on the charges of anti-national activities, police said on Friday.

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December 28, 2024
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Supreme Court Notice to Punjab on Contempt Plea Over Non-Compliance of Medical Aid to Dallewal

Expressing concern over the life and safety of the agitating farmers leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal—who is on fast unto death—the Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to Punjab government on a contempt petition and directed the State government to take all measures to ensure that he is given medical aid.

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December 28, 2024
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Kejriwal, Atishi, Sanjay Singh Pay Respects to Dr. Singh

Paying last respects to former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said that Dr. Singh was a visionary leader whose economic reforms shaped modern India and whose humility touched countless lives.

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December 28, 2024
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Villagers in NW Delhi's Sanoth protest against garbage dump

Residents of Sanoth village near Bawana, falling under North West Delhi staged a strong protest amid rain on Friday against a garbage dumping pit, which they claim is going to be made in the village's area.

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December 28, 2024
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Gurugram Metro Set to Boost Development in Millennium City

A recent announcement by the Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini regarding the construction work of Metro expansion between Millennium City Centre to Cyber City will begin from May 1, 2025, will set to boost development in Gurugram.

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December 28, 2024
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BJP's efforts led to reduction of 50 per cent PPAC charge in power bills, Delhi residents to benefit: Sachdeva

Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva Friday claimed that the Energy Secretary Delhi has declared a reduction of over 50 per cent in the Power Purchase Adjustment Cost (PPAC) which had earlier been arbitrarily imposed on power bills in the city by the state government, allegedly in collusion with the private distribution companies.

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December 28, 2024
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Dr Singh Was a Distinguished Economist: Sachdeva

Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva expressed grief on the passing away of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, and said he was a distinguished economist whose leadership transcended political boundaries, earning him admiration and respect from all corners of the nation.

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December 28, 2024
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CAQM Revoked GRAP-III Curbs as Delhi's Air Quality Improves

Central government's Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) for NCR and adjoining areas on Friday revoked curbs under the anti-pollution Graded Response Action Plan GRAP Stage III across Delhi-NCR.

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December 28, 2024
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BJP MP Manoj Tiwari accuses AAP govt of fraud in development, neglecting areas of North East Delhi

North-East Delhi MP Manoj Tiwari on Friday released a 'chargesheet' against the AAP government over the plight of areas under his parliamentary constituency.

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December 28, 2024
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Delhi Police Deport Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrant

The anti narcotics unit of Delhi police deported a female Bangladeshi immigrant who was staying here illegally for the past six years, the police said on Friday.

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December 28, 2024
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Incessant rain throws life out of gear in Delhi

The IMD has forecast rainfall for Saturday too due to the interaction of Western Disturbance with easterly winds over Central parts, and hailstorm in the Northwest part of the country

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December 28, 2024
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LoP Gupta writes to LG over pending CAG reports

Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly Vijender Gupta wrote to Lt. Governor (LG) VK Saxena over the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports pending tabling in the Delhi Assembly.

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December 28, 2024
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Manmohan Singh: The tenant who became PM

A modest two-floor house in Guwahati's Sarumotoria locality stands as a silent witness to an extraordinary chapter in India's political history.

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December 28, 2024
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Singh's life teaches future generations how to rise above adversity and achieve great heights

Paying tributes to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the departed leader's life teaches future generations how to rise above adversity and achieve great heights.

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December 28, 2024
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Dr Manmohan Singh To Take Last Journey Today

President Murmu, VP, Prime Minister Lead Nation In Paying Homage To Former PM

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December 28, 2024
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When soft-spoken Dr Singh asserted himself in national interest

Everyone is heaping praise on Dr Manmohan Singh as a soft-spoken and mild-mannered technocrat-turned-politician who unleashed far-reaching reforms in the country but what is rarely talked about is how the former Prime Minister acted tough and asserted himself in the national interest when the situation demanded.

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December 28, 2024
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BGT: India, Australia gun for series lead in Boxing Day Test

With the series locked at 1-1, the fourth contest at the MCG is expected to see some exciting cricket

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December 26, 2024
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Bumrah equals Ashwin's record after Brisbane Test exploits

India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has achieved the joint-highest rating ever by an Indian player, equalling the record rating points held by recently-retired spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, and the 31-year-old has the chance of going one better during the Melbourne Test.

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December 26, 2024
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Not really child's play

The proliferation of kidfluencers raises legal and ethical questions, says Irmine Keta Rotimi

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December 26, 2024
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Lady Justice wears a uniform

Trial of civilians in military courts raises questions of fairness and transparency, argues Zahid Hussain

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December 26, 2024
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Need for judicial introspection

The tragic tale of Atul Subhash must lead to judicial and legal reforms, says Ravi Kumar Gupta

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December 26, 2024
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Year Ender 2024: Speedy processing of returns to amendments in GST

The year 2024 saw the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) prioritising the speedy processing of returns and refunds, with over Rs 2.35 lakh crore refunded and more than 3.87 crore Income Tax Returns (ITRs) processed within 7 days.

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December 26, 2024
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India's economy to grow by 6.5 percent in current, next FY: EY Report

A recent EY report said India's economy is likely to grow by 6.5 per cent in the current and the next financial year.

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December 26, 2024
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Not Only India, US, China, and Canada Also Fined Deloitte for Violating Audit Standards

Global audit firm Deloitte has been fined about Rs 2 crore by the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) for alleged lapses in auditing Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL).

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December 26, 2024
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NRI remittances surge to record $11.9 billion in April-Oct: RBI

Inflows into non-resident Indian (NRI) deposit accounts surged to $11.9 billion in April-October during the current financial year, which is nearly twice the corresponding figure of $6.1 billion for the same period last year, the latest figures compiled by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) showed.

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December 26, 2024
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Real Effective Exchange Rate of Rupee spikes in November

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its report highlighted that the Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) of the Indian Rupee increased to 108.14 in November 2024 from 107.20 in October 2024.

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December 26, 2024