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KCCI Expresses Concern Over Inadequate Preparedness to Meet Snow Challenge in J&K

The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) on Saturday expressed deep concern over the Government's \"inadequate preparedness\" in responding to snowfall that has severely disrupted daily life across the Kashmir Valley.

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December 29, 2024
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Gandhi family has not given respect to any big leader of the country: Nadda

Accusing Congress of trying to politicise the demise of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, BJP National President and Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Saturday alleged that the grand old party never showed respect to the former prime minister when he held the office.

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December 29, 2024
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Himachal Govt to Set Up Potato Processing Plant in Una: Sukhu

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Saturday that the state government is planning to establish a potato processing plant in Una district, with an investment of approximately Rs 20 crore.

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December 29, 2024
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Dr Singh Made Big Contribution to Haryana's Development: Hooda

Former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda said that Dr Manmohan Singh always had a special affection towards Haryana, and made a significant contribution to its development during the 10 years in which he was the Prime Minister.

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December 29, 2024
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'AAP govt makes hollow promises'

Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav on Saturday criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for waterlogging in various parts of the national capital following recent rainfall.

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December 29, 2024
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Delhi Cong, BJP Welcome Probe Ordered by LG into Data Collection by AAP

Delhi unit of Congress and BJP on Saturday welcomed a probe ordered by Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena against the illegal collection of women's data by AAP volunteers.

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December 29, 2024
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AAP Refutes Allegations on Scheme Registrations, Calls Them Baseless

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has strongly refuted allegations regarding the registration process for government schemes in Delhi, asserting that these are part of its electoral promises and will only be implemented if the party comes to power.

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December 29, 2024
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Atishi attends Mega PTM in Kalkaji

Chief Minister Atishi on Saturday attended the Mega PTM at Delhi government school in Kalkaji, and advised parents to become partners in their children's education.

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December 29, 2024
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Delhiites brave cold; air quality turns 'moderate'

Delhi experienced cold weather conditions on Saturday, with overcast skies and light rain in several areas of the national capital.

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December 29, 2024
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AAP Manipulating Voter Lists in Delhi to Win Polls, EC Must Probe Fake Voter Registrations: Sachdeva

Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva on Saturday accused AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal of trying to rig the upcoming assembly polls in Delhi, with the AAP government promoting fake schemes and, on the other hand, the Saffron party leader said, fake voter IDs were being created using fraudulent Aadhaar cards.

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December 29, 2024
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AAP's Women's Wing Protests Cash Disbursal by BJP's Pravesh Verma

The Delhi state women's wing of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday staged a massive protest against BJP leader Parvesh Verma over allegedly distributing cash in the New Delhi Assembly constituency to the female voters in exchange for votes.

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December 29, 2024
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Jaishankar Meets Trump's Key Aide in Washington

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held talks in Washington with Mr Michael Waltz, US President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for the post of National Security Adviser.

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December 29, 2024
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Nation bids farewell to Manmohan Singh

The 14th Prime Minister of India was consigned to the flames with full state honours at Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat

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December 29, 2024
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PM Modi Meets World Chess Champion D. Gukesh, Calls Him 'India's Pride'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met the newly-crowned World Chess Champion D. Gukesh, during which he also held an interaction with the 18-year-old Chennai resident, who scripted history earlier this month by becoming the youngest-ever World Champion in chess.

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December 29, 2024
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TN Varsity Sexual Assault Case: HC Constitutes SIT, Orders ₹25 Lakh Compensation to Victim

Pulling up the police over the investigation into the rape of a girl student of Anna University inside the varsity campus, Madras High Court on Saturday constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to take over the probe and ordered an interim compensation of Rs 25 lakh to the victim besides directing the state government to take action against the Greater Chennai City Police Commissioner.

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December 29, 2024
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Conduct probe into alleged data collection in the name of Mahila Samman scheme: LG to CS

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Saxena has asked the Chief Secretary to conduct an inquiry regarding alleged collection of data by some non-government people by getting forms filled by women with regard to the controversial Mahila Samman Yojana.

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December 29, 2024
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'Energy is very good': Sundar on team's mood after final session

India's mini batting collapse at the end of the second day's play that saw the dismissals of the set pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli, could be the turnaround the Australians wanted to go 2-1 up in the Border-Gavaskar series, but India's off-spinning all-rounder Washington Sundar believes that the tourists will bounce back strongly despite losing half their side at the MCG on Friday.

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December 28, 2024
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Smith rewrites record books with 5th Boxing Day Test ton, continues domination against India

Australian star Steve Smith continued to find his way back into consistent runs as he slammed a record-breaking century against India during the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), continuing his love affair with the venue and the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023 runners-up.

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December 28, 2024
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BGT: Kohli-Jaiswal mix-up derails strong Indian response on Day 2

Horrendous faux pas denies Yashasvi Jaiswal a possible century as visitors struggle in first innings

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December 28, 2024
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India Ride Deepti's All-Round Show to Floor West Indies

The Indian women's team rode on star all-rounder Deepti Sharma's heroics with the ball to wrap up their 3-0 ODI series win against the West Indies at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara.

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December 28, 2024
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Bumrah bowls most expensive spell of Test career at MCG

In a rare bad day at work, Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah delivered the most expensive over of his Test career during the second day of the fourth Test against Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday.

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December 28, 2024
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East Bengal meet Hyderabad FC in battle of strugglers

East Bengal FC will aim to continue their recent run of good form when they take on struggling Hyderabad FC in an Indian Super League (ISL) clash at the G.M.C Balayogi Athletic Stadium on Saturday.

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December 28, 2024
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Goalkeeper Pathak Wants to Use HIL as Stepping Stone for International Glory

As he gears up for the Hockey India League (HIL) starting in Rourkela on Saturday, India's international goalkeeper Krishan Pathak has one mission -- to establish himself as India's best-ever goalkeeper and represent the country in the Olympics.

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December 28, 2024
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PKL 11: Clinical Haryana Steelers struggle hard to beat UP Yoddhas, clinch berth in final

Shivam Patare, Vinay, Rahul, and Mohammadreza Shadloui played the starring roles as the Haryana Steelers showed nerves of steel and secured their berth in the final of the Season 11 of the Pro Kabaddi League, with a narrow 28-25 victory at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, here on Friday.

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December 28, 2024
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Premier League: Leaders Liverpool Continue Winning Run; Nightmare Continues for Manchester City, Man United

Erling Haaland's failure from the penalty spot and Bruno Fernandes' latest red card compounded the woes of Manchester City and Manchester United on another tough day for the two Premier League giants.

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December 28, 2024
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ISL: Bengaluru FC take on Chennaiyin FC, aim to reduce gap with Mohun Bagan

Currently in second place on the points table, former champions aim to catch up with top-placed Kolkata Giants

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December 28, 2024
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Hisense to link up with Indian soccer, to emerge as complete home appliances brand

With a rich 55-year legacy of excellence, Hisense has established itself as a global leader, dominating the Chinese market and securing the top position in countries like Japan and South Africa.

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December 28, 2024
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India's Rural Consumption Rises, Gap With Urban Areas Narrows: Survey

The sustained momentum in rural consumption in India continues with the urban-rural gap narrowing down further in 2023-24 from the level of 2022-23, according to the household consumption survey released by the Ministry of Statistics on Friday.

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December 28, 2024
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Forex reserves fall to over 7-month-low, current account deficit moderates: RBI

The foreign exchange reserves fell for a third consecutive week as of 20 December, data from the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday.

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December 28, 2024
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Gains drive market to end high: Auto Index led gains

The domestic market witnessed low volatility in the absence of fresh triggers

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December 28, 2024