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IT notice to Congress is dictatorship of BJP government: Deepak Baij
The Free Press Journal

IT notice to Congress is dictatorship of BJP government: Deepak Baij

Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee President Deepak Baij had alleged that the Income Tax Department imposing a fine of Rs 1823.08 crore on Congress Party reflects the dictatorship of the BJP's central government.

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March 30, 2024
'Govt committed to welfare of Valmiki Boya community
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'Govt committed to welfare of Valmiki Boya community

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has informed that the Congress government is committed to the welfare of Valmiki Boya community in Telangana.

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March 30, 2024
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Tensions mount for BJP as internal rifts surface

The Bharatiya Janata Party in Gujarat finds itself grappling with internal discord as rifts emerge over the selection of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

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March 30, 2024
Cold storage facility in limbo as SGPDA fails to hand over land for Phase III work
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Cold storage facility in limbo as SGPDA fails to hand over land for Phase III work

Officials of the Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation (GSIDC), the agency executing the multi-crore work on the construction of a modern wholesale fish market at Margao, appear a worried lot.

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March 30, 2024
Govt hosts geriatric counselling training for health officers
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Govt hosts geriatric counselling training for health officers

Three Days Residential Training Programme has been organised by National Institute of Social Defense, New Delhi, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India in collaboration with Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi for Community Health Officers on Geriatric Counselling from Friday to Sunday.

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March 30, 2024
PM: Tech can play big role in agri, education, health
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PM: Tech can play big role in agri, education, health

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday identified agriculture, education and health as three sectors where he is most excited about the use of technology, and highlighted related efforts of his government in these fields.

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March 30, 2024
UGC mulling common counselling for UG admissions using CUET scores
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UGC mulling common counselling for UG admissions using CUET scores

The University Grants Commission (UGC) is exploring the idea of conducting common counselling for undergraduate admissions based on Common University Entrance Test (CUET) scores on the lines of medical and engineering courses, according to sources.

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March 30, 2024
Dalal Street minnows steal the show in FY24; give hefty returns to investors
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Dalal Street minnows steal the show in FY24; give hefty returns to investors

BSE mid-cap gauge jumped 15,043.95 pts or 62.38% in FY24, while the small-cap index climbed 16,068.99 pts or 59.60%

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March 30, 2024
Unseasonal rain takes a toll on grapes, onions in Nashik
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Unseasonal rain takes a toll on grapes, onions in Nashik

In a surprising turn of events, unseasonal rain accompanied by cloudy weather has swept through various parts of Nashik district, providing a respite from the scorching heat that has gripped the region.

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March 30, 2024
Barne to lock horns with Waghere for Maval LS seat
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Barne to lock horns with Waghere for Maval LS seat

Despite opposition from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena renominated Shrirang Barne from the Maval constituency for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on Thursday.

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March 30, 2024
Encroachment hits Poisar project
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Encroachment hits Poisar project

7.2km of river’s length widened; 2.9km still encroached; work order for widening B branch issued; work will be carried out aiter the removal of encroachments by R South ward

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March 30, 2024
Trash to Treasure: Family helms clean-up crusade
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Trash to Treasure: Family helms clean-up crusade

What began as a personal initiative has turned into a mass movement; over 12,000 volunteers have joined the cause

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March 30, 2024
Kandivali school's fate hangs in balance
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Kandivali school's fate hangs in balance

Kapol Vidyanidhi international school faces many complaints; it has moved HC against its proposed closure

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March 30, 2024
Three seats driving a wedge in MVA
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Three seats driving a wedge in MVA

Congress stands firm and contemplates friendly fights’ on Sangli, Bhiwandi and Mumbai South-Central seats; Sharad Pawar himself had mediated and tried to forge a consensus

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March 30, 2024
Grand alliance seals deal RJD gets 26 seats, Congress given 9
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Grand alliance seals deal RJD gets 26 seats, Congress given 9

Bihar’s grand alliance on Friday announced the seat-sharing agreement among RJD, Congress and Left parties for the Lok Sabha election.

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March 30, 2024
Bihar's 'gamcha' to beat summer heat in campaigning
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Bihar's 'gamcha' to beat summer heat in campaigning

'Bihar gamchas-topis' are likely to turn out to be important dressing accessories for leaders and workers hitting the campaign trail in various states in scorching summer.

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March 30, 2024
GAMBHIR, KOHL HUG & MAKE UP
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GAMBHIR, KOHL HUG & MAKE UP

Bengaluru superstar batter Virat Kohli and Kolkata’s team mentor Gautam Gambhir seem to have ended their spat – a spill-over from last season -- as they shook hands during their clash at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

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March 30, 2024
Is Sania Gearing Up For Political Game?
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Is Sania Gearing Up For Political Game?

Is tennis legend Sania Mirza also going to try her hand at politics? Reports say the sports star will soon enter the political arena on behalf of the Congress. Speculations are Sania is planning to contest from the Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency.

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March 29, 2024
PARAG SIMPLY MAGNIFICENT
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PARAG SIMPLY MAGNIFICENT

Rajasthan Royals pull off a last-over thriller to beat Delhi Capitals by 12 runs for their second win

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March 29, 2024
DOCTORS STUNNED BY WAR TOLL ON PALESTINIAN KIDS
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DOCTORS STUNNED BY WAR TOLL ON PALESTINIAN KIDS

An international team of doctors visiting a hospital in central Gaza was prepared for the worst. But the gruesome impact Israel's war against Hamas is having on Palestinian children still left them stunned.

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March 29, 2024
Dy CM Vijay Sharma acquitted in atrocity case
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Dy CM Vijay Sharma acquitted in atrocity case

Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma on Thursday was acquitted by the Session and Special Atrocity Court at Kawardha in the atrocity case.

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March 29, 2024
40 DEVOTEES TRAPPED IN GUSHING GOMTI AT DWARKA
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40 DEVOTEES TRAPPED IN GUSHING GOMTI AT DWARKA

Panic struck Dwarka on Thursday as over 40 devotees and villagers found themselves trapped in the rapidly rising waters of the Gomti River. They were attempting to cross the river to reach the Panchnad Tirth (Panch Kui) located on the opposite bank when the water levels surged unexpectedly.

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March 29, 2024
AFSPA extended in Arunachal, Nagaland
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AFSPA extended in Arunachal, Nagaland

3 Arunachal, 8 Nagaland districts declared 'disturbed' for 6 months

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March 29, 2024
Ladakh agitation intensifies
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Ladakh agitation intensifies

Protesters threaten march to the China border

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March 29, 2024
Adani Grp infuses ₹6,661 cr in Ambuja Cements, raises stake
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Adani Grp infuses ₹6,661 cr in Ambuja Cements, raises stake

The Adani group has infused Rs 6,661 crore in Ambuja Cements by converting 21.20 crore warrants into shares, raising its stake in the country's second-largest cement company by 3.6 per cent to 66.7 per cent.

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March 29, 2024
INDIAN ECONOMY CAN GROW AT 8% TILL 2047: SUBRAMANIAN
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INDIAN ECONOMY CAN GROW AT 8% TILL 2047: SUBRAMANIAN

If India grows at 8%, India can be $55 tn economy by 2047, says India's executive director at IMF

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March 29, 2024
Maratha agitators attempt to block Pankaja's convoy
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Maratha agitators attempt to block Pankaja's convoy

On Wednesday, a group of Maratha quota agitators attempted to block the convoy of BJP's Beed Lok Sabha candidate, Pankaja Munde. According to a senior police official, the police intervened and dispersed the crowd, with the process to register a case against the agitators underway.

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March 29, 2024
What Punekars expect from their new MP?
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What Punekars expect from their new MP?

The 2024 Lok Sabha elections have been announced, with Pune scheduled to vote on May 13. The candidates, Murlidhar Mohol from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Ravindra Dhangekar from Congress, have also been announced. However, instead of focussing on the particular candidates, we sought to understand what Punekars expect from their new MP.

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March 29, 2024
New timeline for Bandra East FOB
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New timeline for Bandra East FOB

BMC assures court it will finish the bridge within 15 months; the court had earlier rapped the civic body over inordinate delay despite written assurances in court last year

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March 29, 2024
Stray dog deaths spark demand for stronger laws
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Stray dog deaths spark demand for stronger laws

After the death of nine stray dogs this month in two incidents of poisoning and assault, animal rights activists are campaigning for punitive action against culprits. They are also demanding the amendment of weak laws against animal cruelty.

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March 29, 2024