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Mumbai cruise into SMAT final

Rahane's sublime 98 powers them to six-wicket win over Baroda

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December 14, 2024
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Myanmar army loses west border area

In a ferocious battle, perhaps the bloodiest of the civil war which has consumed Myanmar since the military seized power in a coup in 2021, the junta's last stand in northern Rakhine state, which lies along the border with Bangladesh, was ended by the insurgent Arakan Army (AA).

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December 14, 2024
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B'DESH MINORITY SITUATION UNDER BIDEN LENS

President Joe Biden is closely monitoring the situation in Bangladesh, with the White House stating it will hold the country's interim government accountable for protecting religious and ethnic minorities.

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December 14, 2024
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Many battles ahead for new French PM

French President Emmanuel Macron appointed long-time ally Francois Bayrou as his fourth prime minister of 2024 on Friday, but challenges emerged immediately as the Socialist Party declined to join his coalition.

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December 14, 2024
Israeli strikes hit Gaza post office, 30 killed
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Israeli strikes hit Gaza post office, 30 killed

An Israeli strike on a post office in Gaza's Nuseirat camp killed at least 30 Palestinians and injured 50, medics reported on Friday.

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December 14, 2024
Syrian rebels seize banned drug captagon
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Syrian rebels seize banned drug captagon

DARK SIDE OF ASSAD REGIME - Drug dwarfed all legal exports put together, with Assad's brother widely believed to be power behind lucrative trade

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December 14, 2024
Ukraine's power infra attacked
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Ukraine's power infra attacked

TARGET - Russia fires cruise missiles, drones to cripple electricity grid

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December 14, 2024
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WH shares plan to combat Islamophobia

The White House has unveiled its first-ever national strategy to combat Islamophobia, detailing over 100 steps to address hate, violence, and discrimination against Muslims and Arab Americans.

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December 14, 2024
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Wetlands stay, thanks to the SC

The immediate focus will be on the Maharashtra government regarding three ecologically significant wetlands in Navi Mumbai — NRI, DPS, and TS Chanakya

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December 14, 2024
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Syria's political transition spurs tensions, refugee crises

As Syria faces a post-Assad era, ethnic rivalries, foreign interventions, and refugee crises intertwine, reshaping regional power dynamics.

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December 14, 2024
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Simultaneous elections: Misguided answer to India's political problems

While appealing, the idea of simultaneous elections overlooks evidence, poses risks, and demands critical evaluation for India's democratic health

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December 14, 2024
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Four-day week

The promise of a four-day work week is revolutionary in a capitalist-dominated world that prioritizes productivity above all else.

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December 14, 2024
ED searches 5 locations, freezes Rs 8 cr in assets
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ED searches 5 locations, freezes Rs 8 cr in assets

Investigating the illegal cricket and tennis betting case, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Indore sub-zonal office conducted search operations at five locations in Indore, Ujjain, and Ludhiana on Thursday.

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December 14, 2024
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Dr Pandey assumes interim dean's charge, Dr Yadav lodges complaint with minister

Dr VP Pandey assumed the role of dean at MGM Medical College on Friday following a High Court order, but the transition remains disputed as Dr Ashok Yadav alleged that he has not officially handed over the charge.

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December 14, 2024
Alert sounded, cold wave to intensify further
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Alert sounded, cold wave to intensify further

Shajapur, Shahdol Pachmarhi, reel under severe cold, Bhopal sees slight rise in night temp, but day temperature falls by a notch

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December 14, 2024
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ED attaches assets worth Rs 280 cr

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Bhopal, has provisionally attached movable and immovable properties worth Rs 280 crore in connection with a money laundering investigation, the officials said here on Friday.

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December 14, 2024
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HC removes Nursing Council chief, registrar

The High Court, principal bench of Jabalpur, on Friday ordered the removal of Nursing Council chairman Dr Jiten Shukla and registrar Anita Chand immediately.

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December 14, 2024
Let Women's Commissions use their powers, instead of seeking more: NCW chief
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Let Women's Commissions use their powers, instead of seeking more: NCW chief

Capital punishment is deterrent; change in societal mindset key to women's security, says Rahatkar

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December 14, 2024
Way to political appointments for VD, Chouhan supporters looks difficult
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Way to political appointments for VD, Chouhan supporters looks difficult

Claimants of such posts have to wait further

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December 14, 2024
Days after ED raid, couple found hanging
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Days after ED raid, couple found hanging

Bizman claimed ED targeted them for backing Cong

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December 14, 2024
DFO kills self, family dispute suspected
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DFO kills self, family dispute suspected

The Indore Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) allegedly died by suicide at his government bungalow under the Palasia police station limits on Friday afternoon.

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December 14, 2024
'TIGER NOT LION REAL KING'
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'TIGER NOT LION REAL KING'

MP'S 8TH TIGER RESERVE - CM says Ratapani Tiger Reserve to be named after archaeologist Dr Vishnu Wakankar

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December 14, 2024
Kankaria's Atal Exp toy train to resume ops
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Kankaria's Atal Exp toy train to resume ops

Ahmedabad’s beloved Atal Express, the toy train that takes visitors on a scenic ride around Kankaria Lake, is gearing up to restart operations during the highly anticipated Kankaria Carnival. The carnival is scheduled to take place from December 25 to December 31.

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December 14, 2024
Women startups & innovators honoured
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Women startups & innovators honoured

As part of 'Seva, Sankalp Ane Samarpan Na 2 Varsh' to commemorate the completion of two years of the state government under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, an event titled 'Celebrating Women Startups and Innovators' was held at i-Hub, Ahmedabad to honour the contributions of women innovators in the startup sector.

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December 14, 2024
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DGGI uncovers ₹200 cr tax scam

In a sweeping crackdown on tax evasion, the Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) uncovered a staggering 200 crore tax fraud during raids on scrap dealers in Ahmedabad and oil businesses in Jamnagar and Rajkot.

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December 14, 2024
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Nadiad to host 23rd athletics event for blind

The 23rd edition of USHA National Athletics Championship for the Blind, the largest sports event for the visually challenged in the country, is to commence at Nadiad, Gujarat on December 14.

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December 14, 2024
Kankaria's Atal Exp toy train to resume ops
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Kankaria's Atal Exp toy train to resume ops

Ahmedabad's beloved Atal Express, the toy train that takes visitors on a scenic ride around Kankaria Lake, is gearing up to restart operations during the highly anticipated Kankaria Carnival.

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December 14, 2024
Vavkulli-2 gram panchayat wins national award
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Vavkulli-2 gram panchayat wins national award

Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Gujarat has showcased its excellence in the National Panchayat Awards 2024, hoisting the flag of good governance nationwide.

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December 14, 2024
'Sir, We're Bored! Give us work': Customs officers
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'Sir, We're Bored! Give us work': Customs officers

IMPACT OF RECESSION - Surat Diamond Bourse personnel say they are underutilized as business is slow

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December 14, 2024
Surat rly station to be world-class hub by '26
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Surat rly station to be world-class hub by '26

The iconic Surat Railway Station is being redeveloped into a world-class Multimodal Transport Hub (MMTH) at an estimated cost of Rs 1476 crore.

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December 14, 2024