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SC requests President to decide Rajoana's mercy plea in two weeks
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SC requests President to decide Rajoana's mercy plea in two weeks

A special bench headed by Justice B.R. Gavai requested President Murmu to consider Rajoana's plea

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November 19, 2024
Rajnath Singh to attend ADMM-Plus Summit in Lao PDR
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Rajnath Singh to attend ADMM-Plus Summit in Lao PDR

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to participate in the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus), scheduled from November 20-22 in Vientiane, Lao PDR.

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November 19, 2024
Kappatralla wants assembly resolution against Uranium mining
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Kappatralla wants assembly resolution against Uranium mining

Sustained agitation by villagers of Kappatralla and surrounding villages in the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh has forced the state government to declare that there would be no exploration for uranium in this area.

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November 19, 2024
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Foreign organisations require Centre govt nod to do surve V in India: Kerala HC

The Kerala High Court has recently ruled that if any foreign organisation wants to conduct a survey in India, permission from the central government is necessary.

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November 19, 2024
Enhance states' share to 50 pc: Stalin tells Finance Commission
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Enhance states' share to 50 pc: Stalin tells Finance Commission

He pointed out that the average age of the population as of now stood at 36.4 years

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November 19, 2024
BRS social media activist Konatham Dileep arrested for allegedly criticising Cong govt
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BRS social media activist Konatham Dileep arrested for allegedly criticising Cong govt

The Telangana police today arrested former digital media director, Konatham Dileep, apparently for spreading misinformation against the state government.

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November 19, 2024
Three elephants electrocuted in Sambalpur
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Three elephants electrocuted in Sambalpur

Three elephants were allegedly electrocuted after coming in contact with live wire traps laid by poachers in forest areas of Sambalpur district, a senior forest official said on Monday.

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November 19, 2024
Nigeria COnferring national award On Modi i S recognition Of his leadership: Jaishankar
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Nigeria COnferring national award On Modi i S recognition Of his leadership: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday that the conferment of Nigeria's national award 'Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger' on Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a recognition of his leadership in furthering partnerships with the Global South.

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November 19, 2024
Jhansi hospital fire toll now 12; probe on
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Jhansi hospital fire toll now 12; probe on

Another newborn has died in the fire that broke out at Jhansi Maharani Lakshmibai Medical College on Friday last. With this he number of newborns killed in the fire has reached 12. On the other hand, a government team has also arrived to investigate the incident here on Monday.

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November 19, 2024
Kailash Gahlot joins BJP
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Kailash Gahlot joins BJP

A dayafter quittingasaminister in the Delhi Cabinet as well as fromthe Aam Aadmi Party, Kailash Gahlot joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday.

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November 19, 2024
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High-decibel campaign for Maha, Jharkhand polls ends

The campaigning for the Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly polls and by-elections in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, ended on Monday, bringing to culmination rallies and programs by a galaxy of politicians.

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November 19, 2024
MHA to send 50 more companies of central forces to Manipur
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MHA to send 50 more companies of central forces to Manipur

The MHA last week provided 20 companies of CAPF 15 companies of the CRPF and five of the BSF

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November 19, 2024
Kanyashree University hosts felicitation ceremony
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Kanyashree University hosts felicitation ceremony

Kanyashree University, established in 2020, held its third felicitation programme today at Rabindra Bhawan in Krishnagar.

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November 19, 2024
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KMC sets deadline for pending developmental works

Taking a stern stand against delayed projects in added areas, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation has issued a December deadline to the agencies working under Kolkata Environmental Improvement Investment Program (KEIIP) for completing works that were said to have been pending with unnatural delay.

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November 19, 2024
Defence officials discuss ways to enhance welfare measures for ex-servicemen
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Defence officials discuss ways to enhance welfare measures for ex-servicemen

Dr Niten Chandra, secretary, department of ex-servicemen welfare (DESW), ministry of defence, along with Brig. D S Basera, secretary, Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB), visited Kolkata on 17-18 November.

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November 19, 2024
Prime accused in Trinamul leader's murder in cop net
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Prime accused in Trinamul leader's murder in cop net

West Bengal Police on Monday arrested Sujal Prasad, the prime accused behind the murder of Ashok Sau, a local Trinamul Congress leader in North 24 Parganas district.

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November 19, 2024
CM Mamata Stresses On homestavs in tribal lands
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CM Mamata Stresses On homestavs in tribal lands

CM al SO pr Op OSed t O imparttraining t O the tribal people f Ore COn Omngr OWth

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November 19, 2024
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Rape plaint by deaf & dumb woman

A deaf and dumb woman was raped at a village in Katwa and a local youth was arrested in connection with the incident.

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November 19, 2024
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RG Kar scam case whistleblower to move court against irregularities in another Bengal govt hospital

Former deputy superintendent of R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital Akhktar Ali, regarded as the whistleblower in the case of financial irregularities at the same hospital, has now started the process of moving the Calcutta High Court against similar irregularities at another state-run hospital.

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November 19, 2024
Inspiring: Painter with hearing impairment gives message of hope
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Inspiring: Painter with hearing impairment gives message of hope

Any physical limitations cannot be the end of life. Deepan Sarkar, a painter having hearing impairment issues sent out the message of optimism and resilience amid adversities at his debut today.

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November 19, 2024
Fire services to expand with ₹376 cr allocation: Sujit Bose
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Fire services to expand with ₹376 cr allocation: Sujit Bose

The fire services department of West Bengal is set for a major infrastructure upgrade with an allocation of Rs 376 crore from the 15th Finance Commission, minister in-charge Sujit Bose announced today.

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November 19, 2024
21 arrests till Monday in Bengal tablet scam: Police
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21 arrests till Monday in Bengal tablet scam: Police

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee had already assured that students who did not receive the money because of the cyber fraud will surely receive it

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November 19, 2024
After mayor twq more TMC leaders slam po!!ee for cr!mes
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After mayor twq more TMC leaders slam po!!ee for cr!mes

Hardly a couple of days after city mayor Firhad Hakim slammed Kolkata Police for its alleged inaction to prevent crimes in Kolkata, Veteran MP Saugata Roy and MLA Humayun Kabir, both belonging to ruling party also attacked the police administration on the issue of its intelligence failure.

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November 19, 2024
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Central delegation visits Kanksha, inspects gram panchayat

The BJP MLA of Durgapur West, Lakshman Ghorui said that everywhere the scams have been unearthed and in this connection the various central teams are investigating the works here and have come to Kanksha today

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November 19, 2024
Illegal work on Chapra pond continues despite govt orders
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Illegal work on Chapra pond continues despite govt orders

Defying administrative orders, illegal construction is continuing on a pond behind Chapra Girls High School in Nadia, sparking outrage among local residents.

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November 19, 2024
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Coal scam case: Next hearing on 25 November

The process of framing charges in the coal scam will start in CBI Special Court at Asansol on 25 November.

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November 19, 2024
Nurse, constable accuse TMC councillor of heckling
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Nurse, constable accuse TMC councillor of heckling

A sitting councillor of ward 7 of Dubrajpur Municipality allegedlymanhandledanurse on duty at the local hospital and has also heckled a police constable on duty at wee hours today.

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November 19, 2024
Bengal lottery scam: Dubious entity was under IT Dept scanner since 2012
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Bengal lottery scam: Dubious entity was under IT Dept scanner since 2012

Sources added, at the point of time when the Income Tax department was carrying out actions against the lottery entity, the charges were just related to tax evasions

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November 19, 2024
Amul clean fuel rally to celebrate National Milk Day
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Amul clean fuel rally to celebrate National Milk Day

India celebrates 26 November, the birth anniversary of Dr Verghese Kurien, the father of India's milk revolution, as the National Milk Day.

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November 19, 2024
Debate OVer naming Of Ne W Bagdegra terminal
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Debate OVer naming Of Ne W Bagdegra terminal

What will be the name of the new Bagdogra Airport terminal? This question has sparked widespread discussions ever since Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually laid its foundation stone.

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November 19, 2024