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1971 War heroes remembered

‘Vijay Diwas’, which translates to ‘Victory Day’ in Hindi, has been celebrated on December 16 every year since 1971 which marks the anniversary of India’s historic victory over Pakistan in the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war that led to the liberation of Bangladesh.

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December 17, 2024
Special measures to address Seed and Fertilizer shortages
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Special measures to address Seed and Fertilizer shortages

The Andhra Pradesh government is taking proactive steps to ensure that farmers face no shortage of seeds and fertilizers in the upcoming agricultural seasons.

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December 17, 2024
AP leaders offers condolences to Zakir Hussain
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AP leaders offers condolences to Zakir Hussain

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu, deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and Minister Nara Lokesh expressed their heartfelt condolences following the passing of legendary musician Zakir Hussain.

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December 17, 2024
Ponnam dares BRS leaders for open debate on funds spent
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Ponnam dares BRS leaders for open debate on funds spent

Minister for Transport and BC Welfare Ponnam Prabhakar has dared BRS leaders for an open debate on the funds spent on BCs in the last ten years.

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December 17, 2024
Commissioner instruct officials to complete Shilpa layout flyover at the earliest
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Commissioner instruct officials to complete Shilpa layout flyover at the earliest

Commissioner instructed the officials to complete the land acquisition related to the service road. Since the government school building is being lost to some extent in the land acquisition

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December 17, 2024
Prajavani complaints should be resolved promptly
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Prajavani complaints should be resolved promptly

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) Commissioner K Ilambarithi on Monday has instructed the officials to give priority to the Prajavani program and resolve the complaints promptly.

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December 17, 2024
Chandrababu, Pawan Kalyan strategize coalition dynamics
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Chandrababu, Pawan Kalyan strategize coalition dynamics

The conversation also touched upon measures to ensure seamless coordination among party cadre at the district and village levels. Reviewing the coalition's performance in the recently concluded irrigation associations' elections

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December 17, 2024
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Govt refloats Unity Mall tender

Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) has re-floated tender for construction of Unity Mall at Chimbel in an area of 12,000 sq mtrs. The project is estimated to cost Rs 175.94 crore.

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December 17, 2024
SSC here to stay; CM brushes off internal 'dissent'
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SSC here to stay; CM brushes off internal 'dissent'

Amid speculation about a demand from within BJP Ministers to scrap the Goa Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday ruled out putting an end to SSC even in future.

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December 17, 2024
Opposition demands independent probe into Suleman's allegations
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Opposition demands independent probe into Suleman's allegations

Cong seeks Governor's intervention in matter

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December 17, 2024
Sawant vows to get to the root of Suleman's videos
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Sawant vows to get to the root of Suleman's videos

SAYS OPPN ACTING LIKE SULEMAN 'BHAKTS' DANCING WITH HIS PHOTO AND TRYING TO PROTECT HIM

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December 17, 2024
Greens oppose translocation of 200-yr-old trees in Porvorim
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Greens oppose translocation of 200-yr-old trees in Porvorim

The Goa Green Brigade has strongly opposed the proposed translocation of six ancient trees -- five banyan and one papal -- by the State government and its agencies, citing the high risk to their survival and the irreversible environmental damage such a move would cause.

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December 17, 2024
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BJP silent on allegations against deputy speaker

In a dramatic twist to Goa's land grab case, accused Suleman Siddique Khan's startling allegations against Deputy Speaker and Mapusa MLA Joshua D'Souza have left the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) facing uncomfortable questions, with both the party and the Deputy Speaker maintaining silence on the matter.

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December 17, 2024
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Goa's fiscal deficit surges to nearly 800% in 20 yrs

OUTSTANDING DEBT @ ₹34,758 CRORE

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December 17, 2024
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TMC distances from Hakim's communal comment

Amid controversy over Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) Mayor and TMC minister Firhad Hakim's \"communal\" comment, TMC on Monday had distanced itself from Hakim's comment.

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December 17, 2024
Cold wave warning for several northern states
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Cold wave warning for several northern states

FREEZING POINT | Sub-zero temperatures in J&K, Himachal's Spiti records -10.6 Celsius

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December 17, 2024
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Darshan does bail formalities, to be discharged from hospital

Murder accused Kannada actor Darshan on Monday visited the local court to complete bail formalities.

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December 17, 2024
10 students hospitalized due to odour from drain
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10 students hospitalized due to odour from drain

Ten students of a Jaipur coaching institute were hospitalized after they fainted due to a strange odour from a drain on Sunday evening.

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December 17, 2024
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7 militants picked up: Manipur CM

KILLING OF MIGRANT LABOURERS

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December 17, 2024
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CBI files chargesheets in Assam online trading scam

The CBI has filed five more chargesheets in Guwahati against 18 accused in separate cases of an online trading scam in Assam where thousands of investors were cheated by offering high returns on their deposits, officials said on Monday.

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December 17, 2024
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13 Naxalites held in Sukma

Thirteen Naxalites were arrested and explosives were seized in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district, a police official said on Monday.

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December 17, 2024
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Farmers hold tractor march in Haryana

A score of farmers on Monday took out \"tractor marches\" in several towns of Haryana to express their solidarity with the Punjab farmers who have been protesting at the Shambhu and Khanauri borders of Punjab and Haryana to press for their demands since February.

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December 17, 2024
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George Soros has links with Assam MP, claims Himanta

Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma alleged that an MP from the Assam has links with US-based billionaire George Soros, amid the BJP's charge against the Congress central leadership of conniving with the investor to destabilise the country.

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December 17, 2024
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Ancient idols unearthed in Sambhal

Three fragmented idols of Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, and Lord Ganesha were discovered during the excavation of an ancient well situated within the premises of a Shiva temple in Khaggu Sarai locality, Sambhal.

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December 17, 2024
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NIA nabs key ULFA (I) man

The National Investigation Agency on Monday arrested a key operative of the banned terrorist outfit, ULFA (I), for planting IEDs in Guwahati (Assam) during the 2024 Independence Day celebrations.

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December 17, 2024
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Priyanka's bag with 'Palestine' tag triggers row

In a show of support for the people of Palestine, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday carried a bag to Parliament that had \"Palestine\" emblazoned on it.

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December 17, 2024
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Punjab: Drug, arms smuggling module busted; eight arrested

Punjab police on Monday claimed to have busted a trans-border drug, weapons trafficking module by arresting eight people, including two porters working at the Attari Integrated Check Post in Amritsar.

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December 17, 2024
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7 killed, 6 injured in Balod road mishap

Seven persons were killed and six others injured when the sports utility vehicle (SUV) they were travelling in collided with a truck in Chhattisgarh's Balod district, police said on Monday.

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December 17, 2024
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Ties with India cordial

B'desh delegation visits Eastern Command HQs on Vijay Diwas

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December 17, 2024
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Waqf row: Video proof against K'taka BJP chief's bribe offer?

The state government is likely to order a probe into charges against BJP Karnataka president BY Vijayendra for allegedly offering Rs 150 cr bribe to the former Karnataka Minorities Commission chairman Anwar Manippady to dilute the waqf board report.

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December 17, 2024