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'Bullying' powers' call for talks with Iran not aimed at solving issues: Khamenei

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said that certain \"bullying\" powers' insistence on holding talks with Iran is not aimed at resolving issues but rather at imposing their own expectations.

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March 10, 2025
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'Spinners bowled well...': Rohit Sharma's childhood coach Dinesh Lad

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma's childhood coach Dinesh Lad lauded spinners for their bowling and said Men in Blue will win the ICC Champions Trophy by beating New Zealand in Dubai.

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March 10, 2025
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Jharkhand shaken by NTPC officer's murder; organised crime again under scrutiny

The murder of NTPC Deputy General Manager Kumar Gaurav in Hazaribag has raised serious concerns about law and order in Jharkhand.

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March 10, 2025
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Barcelona Match Postponed After Death of Club Doctor; Celta, Alaves, Valencia Win

FC Barcelona's La Liga game at home to Osasuna that was scheduled to be played on Saturday night was postponed after a member of the FC Barcelona medical team, Carles Minarro, died.

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March 10, 2025
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WSDS 2025 calls for collaborative and inclusive approach for climate action

An urgent collective action, leading to partnerships among various stakeholders is the need of the hour to address the multifaceted challenges facing the world today, an international summit organised by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) here this week has underscored.

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March 10, 2025
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As Hindutva's trinity gathers in Bihar, RJD returns to Mandal politics

As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is trying to set the political battlefield through visits of Hindutva leaders ahead of Bihar assembly elections, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has given clear indication of returning to Mandal politics to counter the BJP's plan.

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March 10, 2025
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First body recovered in Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel accident

The body of one of the workers found trapped in TBM; three more suspected to be buried nearby

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March 10, 2025
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Karnataka Govt to Step Up Security at Tourist Spots After Gang Rape of Foreign Tourist

Aware of the adverse impact of the horrific rape of a foreign national and a domestic homestay owner in Koppal on tourism, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Sunday said security will be stepped up at all tourist attractions in the state.

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March 10, 2025
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Olive turtles reemerge at idyllic beach for mass nesting after 33-year break

Endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles have reappeared at Eakakulanasi Island of Gahirmatha marine sanctuary for mass nesting after a gap of 33 years, in a refreshing turn of event in the turtle conservation programme.

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March 10, 2025
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Khadi Products Achieve Record 12 Cr Sales at Mahakumbh-2025

The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), under the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), organized a national-level exhibition during the Mahakumbh from 14 January to 27 February, 2025.

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March 10, 2025
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TN BJP Slams Minister for 'Unwanted Criticism' of Annamalai

Tamil Nadu BJP spokesperson and senior leader ANS Prasad slammed DMK leader and state minister Sekar Babu for his \"unwarranted criticism\" of state BJP president Annamalai.

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March 10, 2025
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Market valuation of seven of top 10 most valued cos surges by over ₹2 lakh crore

The combined market valuation of seven of the top 10 most valued companies surged by Rs 2,10,254.96 crore last week.

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March 10, 2025
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Sitharaman says GST rates to be reduced further, rationalised

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates will be reduced further as the process of rationalising tax slabs is nearing completion.

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March 10, 2025
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Union Home Secy reviews security in J&K, LG orders inquiry after killing of 3 civilians by terrorists

In a bid to formulate the strategy to counter the new wave of terrorism in the Jammu region of the union territory of J&K, the Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan chaired high-level meetings with security forces officers here on Sunday.

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March 10, 2025
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Panama releases dozens of detained deportees from US into limbo following human rights criticism

After weeks of lawsuits and human rights criticism, Panama on Saturday released dozens of migrants who were held for weeks in a remote camp after being deported from the United States, telling them they have 30 days to leave the Central American nation.

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March 10, 2025
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Telangana CM alleges conspiracy to block 42 pc reservation for BCs

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Sunday alleged that there is a deliberate conspiracy to block 42 percent reservations for backward classes.

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March 10, 2025
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Free livelihood skill development courses for youth in southern Chhattisgarh

The NMDC, under its CSR program, has partnered with the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET) to provide free skill development training courses for 500 youth from Dantewada and Bastar districts.

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First Rear Fuselage for LCA Mk1A Handed Over to HAL by Indian Private Industry in Bengaluru

The first rear fuselage for Light Combat Aircraft Mk1A, produced by Indian Private Industry, Alpha Tocol Engineering Services Private Ltd, was handed over on Sunday to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at Aircraft Division in Bengaluru.

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Budget Session: Fireworks on Cards Over Delimitation, Trump Tariffs, and Waqf Bill

The second leg of the Budget session of Parliament is set to resume on Monday and is expected to be a stormy one with both the Opposition and the government ready to outdo each other on multiple issues.

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March 10, 2025
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Thousands in Nepal Want Abolished Monarchy Back as Public Frustration With Politics Grows

Thousands of supporters greeted Nepal's former king in capital Kathmandu on Sunday and demanded his abolished monarchy be reinstated and Hinduism brought back as a state religion.

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March 10, 2025
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Trade With Pakistan Can Help Achieve 2047 Goal

Much of the effect of the economic reforms established by Narasimha Rao and Manmohan Singh has been stunted by creeping over-regulation. Modi must ensure that he gets the best people in positions that concern the economy. If he can leave power by attaining double-digit growth, his legacy in Indian history would be cemented.

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Women's Day Special Fit India Sundays on Cycle Organised Across Nation

The national capital witnessed a surge of energy and enthusiasm as over 400 riders gathered at the Major Dhyanchand National Stadium for the special Women's Day pink cyclothon edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle on Sunday.

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March 10, 2025
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India will always be at the forefront of protecting animals: Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that blessed with wildlife diversity, India would always be at the forefront of protecting animals and contributing to the sustenance of the planet.

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March 10, 2025
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FPIs Withdraw ₹24,753 Crore in First Week of March

Foreign investors continue to pull back money from the Indian equity market, withdrawing Rs 24,753 crore in the first week of March.

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March 10, 2025
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Govt Ushers In Paradigm Shift In Higher Education: CM Majhi

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday launched development projects worth over ₹160 crore in his home district of Keonjhar.

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March 10, 2025
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BJP-BJD wrangle over implementation of PMAY-U in Bolangir

A heated political battle has erupted between the BJP and BJD over the sluggish execution of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) scheme in Bolangir district, particularly in the Bolangir assembly constituency.

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March 10, 2025
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ISL: Mohun Bagan Super Giant Bamboozle FC Goa With 2-0 Win

Mohun Bagan Super Giant edged past FC Goa with a 2-0 victory at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Saturday.

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March 10, 2025
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Annpurna Devi to lead India at UNCSW session starting from Monday in New York

An Indian delegation, led by Union Minister for Women and Child Development (WCD) Annpurna Devi, will participate in the 69th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW), which is starting from Monday at the UN Headquarters in New York.

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March 10, 2025
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Tariff Chaos

The recent back-and-forth on tariffs imposed by the US on Canadian and Mexican goods underscores the unpredictability of President Donald Trump's trade policies.

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March 10, 2025
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UP govt's MDA campaign sees 90 per cent participation, converts 93 pc of initial refusals

The Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign for filariasis eradication, spearheaded by the Uttar Pradesh government, concluded successfully with the administration of medicine to 90 per cent of the targeted population.

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