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Ayodhya's Ram temple to be ready by June 2025, says construction Committee Chairman

Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Mishra announced the completion of the temple by June 2025, with rampart and shoe racks until September, with rising tower construction being checked for aviation safety.

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December 30, 2024
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Manmohan Singh deserved much better in both life and death: Assam CM hits back at Congress

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hit back at Congress following the allegation by opposition leaders that the state government had shown disrespect towards former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during his final journey.

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December 30, 2024
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Pune Rural Police Prepare for Bhima-Koregaon Anniversary Celebrations

The Pune Rural Police on Sunday formally announced their comprehensive preparations for the upcoming 207th Bhima-Koregaon Anniversary celebrations, set to take place on January 1, 2024.

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December 30, 2024
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PM Modi Calls For Unity At Mahakumbh, End To Hatred

The specialty of the Mahakumbh is not only in its vastness, it is also its diversity

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December 30, 2024
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Akhilesh Yadav questions frenzied excavations, invite to Kumbh

Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav castigated the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh for the frantic excavations in the state and inviting political leaders to Mahakumbh.

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December 30, 2024
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Warnings on South Korea's Plunging Potential Growth

South Korea faces a severe political crisis following the president's failed attempt to impose martial law and incapacitate the National Assembly, leading to impeachment and potential removal from office. This political deadlock has severely impacted the economy, causing a sharp downturn and uncertainty among economic players.

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December 30, 2024
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Getting ready

India's defence sector is undergoing a pivotal transformation with the Ministry of Defence launching a detailed review of tri-service procurement priorities.

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December 30, 2024
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Glory of Womanhood

Sarada was not known beyond a small circle of her close associates during her husband's lifetime. No male follower of her husband saw her face. She was self-effacing and shy. Moreover, the stringent social norms for a married Brahmin woman did not permit her to mix with others outside her caste. She did not have the minimum access to formal education because of the restrictions in force against women's education then, particularly in rural areas. In this way, she virtually lived an incarcerated life

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December 30, 2024
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Air strikes

SIR, This refers to today's report \"Pakistani airstrikes killed 46 people in eastern Afghanistan, says Taliban,\" in The Statesman. Pakistan, notorious for sponsoring cross-border terrorism, is itself feeling the terror heat and making desperate moves. Pakistan's

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December 30, 2024
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Touching the Sun

The Sun, the fiery heart of our solar system, has fascinated humanity for centuries.

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December 30, 2024
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Maha CM asks CID to seize properties of accused involved in Beed Sarpanch murder case

After an all-party protest against the brutal murder of Massajog Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has cracked the whip directing the CID to seize properties of the accused involved in the ghastly incident.

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December 30, 2024
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Rajnath Calls On Armed Forces To Remain Alert To Deal With Any Kind Of Threats

The defence minister described BR Ambedkar as an epitome of selfless service, who dedicated his life for social equality and empowerment

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December 30, 2024
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Police Inspector Suspended in MP Over Custodial Death of Dalit Man

The inspector of a police station has been suspended with immediate effect after the suspicious death of a Dalit man inside the police station and consequent protest against the police by the family members and villagers of the deceased in the Dewas district of Madhya Pradesh.

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December 30, 2024
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BJP Has Been Criticising Manmohan Singh: Congress

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday slammed the BJP after it accused the party of politicising the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, saying those in the ruling dispensation singing praises of Dr Singh, have criticised him.

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December 30, 2024
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People Are Fed Up With Both Cong And BJP: K Kavitha

Bharat Rashtra Samithi MLC K Kavitha received a welcome as she returned to her constituency, Nizamabad, after a gap of 10 months.

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December 30, 2024
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NHAI Invites Tenders for Telangana's Regional Ring Road

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has invited tenders for the construction of the northern part of the Regional Ring Road (RRR) in Telangana with a total estimated cost of Rs 5,554.02 crore.

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December 30, 2024
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Year-Ender: LWE Saw Significant Decline in 2024 as India Sets Sights on Eradication by 2026

The year 2024 saw a significant decline in Maoist activities, with the Central government setting a deadline to finish off Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) by March 2026.

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December 30, 2024
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Investigations on in Sandhya Theatre stampede case: Telangana DGP

Investigations are on in the 4 December stampede at Sandhya Theatre which claimed the life of a woman during the premiere show of \"Pushpa 2: The Rule\" and law would take its own course, Telangana Director General of Police Dr Jitender said on Sunday.

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December 30, 2024
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YSRCP alleges police excesses against social media activists

The Opposition party has claimed that 336 cases have been filed against its social media activists

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December 30, 2024
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Outgoing Governor Arif Mohammad Khan bids a heartfelt farewell to Kerala

Outgoing Governor Arif Mohammed Khan left Kerala bidding a farewell to the state with heartfelt remarks that Kerala would hold a special place in his heart and his association with it is lifelong.

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December 30, 2024
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Telangana Initiates Process to Bring Back Accused in Phone Tapping Case from US

Telangana Police have initiated the process to bring back two accused, including the former chief of Special Intelligence Bureau (SIB) T. Prabhakar Rao, to India from the United States in the phone-tapping case.

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December 30, 2024
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Abhishek Banerjee slams the silence of film stars and sports personalities on Manmohan Singh

Abhishek Banerjee, national general secretary of the Trinamool Congress, strongly criticised film and sports personalities, often considered role models, for their silence on the death of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.

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December 30, 2024
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Bengal Police Have Tightened Security to Counter Terrorism and Infiltration Threats

Bengal DGP Rajeev Kumar said police are highly active in countering terrorism and are working silently to ensure the safety of residents

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December 30, 2024
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West Bengal Police to tighten passport verification process: ADG Jawed Shamim

West Bengal Police has announced plans to strengthen the passport verification process to prevent Indian passports from falling into the wrong hands.

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December 30, 2024
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Arrested Bangladeshi national frequently changed locations in Bengal

Abiyur Rahaman, the illegal Bangladeshi infiltrator who was arrested on December 27 by Kolkata Police from a hotel in Marquis Street in central Kolkata along with fake Indian identity documents, including passport, had been frequently changing his accommodations since he started residing in India permanently since 2023.

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December 30, 2024
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Seventh arrest in Bengal fake passport racket case, helped illegal Bangladeshi nationals

The Kolkata Police, on Sunday, arrested a man in connection with a racket operating out of West Bengal which was engaged in arranging fake Indian identity documents, including passports, for illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators entering India through the porous borders of the state.

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December 30, 2024
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Great loss to country, Congress party: Abhijit Mukherjee on demise of Manmohan Singh

Abhijit Mukherjee, the son of former President Pranab Mukherjee, on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and said that the passing away of the late leader is a great loss to the country and the Congress party.

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December 30, 2024
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After 21-day, three-state escapade, runaway Zeenat captured

Fugitive tigress Zeenat was finally tranquilised and captured here today, 21 days after she escaped from the Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha.

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December 30, 2024
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Siliguri Holds Its Sixth Pride Walk

Siliguri witnessed its sixth Pride Walk today, organised by members of the LGBT community, who marched through the city demanding their fundamental rights, including those for adoption, marriage, and the recognition of love.

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December 30, 2024
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BSF arrests smuggler with 8.5 kg silver ornaments along Indo-Bangladesh border

The Border Security Force (BSF) claims to have arrested a cross-border smuggler in the North 24-Parganas district of West Bengal on Saturday with silver ornaments weighing 8.5 kg.

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December 30, 2024