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ER enhances security with advanced video surveillance

The Eastern Railway has implemented a state-of-the-art video surveillance system (VSS) project to bolster security, safety, and surveillance across its network.

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January 11, 2025
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5 Trinamul Leaders From Burdwan Get Armed Security

Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate (ADPC) has provided armed security to three Trinamul Congress leaders, who are residing in West Burdwan district and two leaders of East Burdwan by East Burdwan district police fearing threat to their lives.

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January 11, 2025
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Design ideas at ABID Interiors 2025

The inauguration of ABID Interiors 2025 was held with grandeur, setting the tone for east India's largest and most prestigious exhibition in the field of interior design and architecture.

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January 11, 2025
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TMC suspends ex-MP Shantanu Sen, ex-MLA Arabul from party

Trinamul Congress has suspended two leaders today for their anti-party activities.

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January 11, 2025
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10 held for illegal fishing in marine sanctuary

In a moment of pride for Berhampur and a result of TPSODL's efforts to nurture and support young talent, Anushka Sahoo, a Class VII student from DAV Berhampur, has emerged as the winner of 1st Prize in the Science Exhibition Competition at the National Urja Mela 2024, hosted at Cenpeid, Tata Power-DDL Learning Centre, Delhi.

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January 11, 2025
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Vedanta IOO initiative to skill and train locals

As part of its vision to Transform Communities, Vedanta IOO established the Vedanta Tailoring and Training Center for Women, where young women are trained in practical tailoring skills and offered guidance and support to start their own businesses.

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January 11, 2025
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Bus climbs onto pavement, kills 1

One person was killed and several were wounded after a Howrah-bound minibus mounted a pavement on Mahatma Gandhi Road allegedly breaking through railings in the wee hours today.

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January 11, 2025
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Odisha's First Trilingual Music Video 'Mana Manasi'

In the past 5 years, internationally acclaimed Writer-Director Biswanath Rath and award-winning singer-composer Bankim Patel have collaborated in several Music Video projects in multiple languages; 'Kahide Thare' (Sambalpuri), 'Barshaa Bhijaa Raati' (Odia), 'India Jeetega' (Hindi), 'Woh Bhi Kya Din The Yaar' (Hindi) etc.

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January 11, 2025
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Death of crows worries slum dwellers of Paradip

The mysterious death of crows in Paradip has raised concerns among slum dwellers in the port city. While some suspect the cold wave, others fear bird flu might be the cause.

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January 11, 2025
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Odisha a hub of globalization since ancient times: Pradhan

Odisha has been the epicenter of globalization since ancient times, said Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan while participating in the closing ceremony of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas here on Friday.

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January 11, 2025
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ECI Issues Notification for Delhi Assembly Elections

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday issued notification for the single-phase Delhi Assembly polls, scheduled to be held on February 5.

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January 11, 2025
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SIT Unravels Conspiracy in Chh'garh's Scribe Murder

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed by the Chhattisgarh government to investigate the murder of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar has uncovered a chilling conspiracy, marked by brutality and a deliberate cover-up.

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January 11, 2025
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Prime Minister's PR dominating over vision of progress: Priyanka Vadra

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accused the Central government of focusing on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'personal publicity,' and claimed that \"substantial funds\" have been spent on the Prime Minister's public relations while the government failed to provide scholarships that could have transformed the lives of many youths.

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January 11, 2025
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Indian economy to grow by 6.6 pc in 2025, global growth to remain subdued

India's economy is projected to grow by 6.6 per cent in 2025, following an estimated expansion of 6.9 per cent in 2024, UN World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2025 report said.

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January 11, 2025
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SC stays execution of Sambhal civic body's notice on well near mosque's entrance

The Supreme Court on Friday directed that the notice issued by the Sambhal Nagar Palika in respect of the well located near the stairs/ entrance of the Shahi mosque should not be executed.

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January 11, 2025
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'I do make mistakes, I am also human and not God'

PM, in first podcast, said he would never do anything with ill intention

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January 11, 2025
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India's IIP Reaches 6-Month High of 5.2 Percent in November Driven by Manufacturing

India's industrial output, which is measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), reached a six-month high of 5.2 percent in November 2024, data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Friday.

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January 11, 2025
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Konstas or Travis? Who will open for Australia in Sri Lanka?

It seems to be a toss-up between the experienced Travis Head and talented youngster Sam Konstas as the Australian cricket team head to Sri Lanka for their next Test series later this month.

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January 10, 2025
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'Gambhir is a hypocrite': Manoj Tiwary slams Team India coach

In the aftermath of India's 3-1 series loss to Australia that led Rohit Sharma's men to concede the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade, former India batter Manoj Tiwary criticised current national team head coach Gautam Gambhir, terming him a 'hypocrite,' and went on to suggest that the ex-India opener doesn't walk the talk.

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January 10, 2025
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After BGT, Team India Shift Focus to White-ball Cricket

Men-in-Blue gear up for busy schedule ahead, including series against England, ICC Champions Trophy

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January 10, 2025
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Trump's second term may offer new opportunities for South-east Asia, emerging markets, but create risks for export-driven economies

Come 20 January and Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States and will start his second term in the White House.

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January 10, 2025
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Market extends previous session's losses

the Sensex was down 528.28 points or 0.68 per cent at 77,620.21, and the Nifty was down 162.45 points or 0.69 per cent at 23,526.50

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January 10, 2025
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Tuhin Kanta Pandey Takes Charge as Revenue Secretary

Tuhin Kanta Pandey, who is the current Finance Secretary, took charge as the Secretary, Department of Revenue (DoR), Ministry of Finance, on Thursday.

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January 10, 2025
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SIP Inflows in India Cross ₹26,000 Crore Mark for 1st Time in December: AMFI

Monthly systematic investment plans (SIPs) surpassed the Rs 26,000 crore mark for the first time in the month of December, showcasing that small investors continue to rely on mutual funds for long-term investments, as per the data released by the Association of Mutual Funds of India (AMFI) on Thursday.

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January 10, 2025
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Equity Fund Inflows in India Surge Over 14% to ₹41,156 Cr in Dec

Actively managed equity mutual fund inflows saw over 14 percent monthly growth at Rs 41,155.9 crore in the month of December, the data by the Association of Mutual Funds of India (AMFI) showed on Thursday.

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January 10, 2025
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59 Ultra-Luxury Homes Sold for Approx ₹4,063 Crore in 2024

In 2024, 59 ultra-luxury homes were sold for a total sales value of approximately Rs 4,063 crore, marking a 17% yearly surge in total sales value, data analysed by Anarock said.

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January 10, 2025
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HSBC downgrades Indian equities to 'Neutral'; revises Sensex target for 2025 end

Analysts at HSBC have downgraded Indian equities to 'Neutral' from 'Overweight'.

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January 10, 2025
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An Italian journalist is freed from detention in Iran and returns home

An Italian journalist detained in Iran for three weeks was freed Wednesday and returned home, after her fate had become intertwined with that of an Iranian engineer arrested in Italy and wanted by the United States.

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January 10, 2025
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Lebanon's parliament tries again to pick a president, after 12 failed attempts over 2 years

Lebanon's parliament convened Thursday to make yet another effort to elect a president, filling a vacuum that's lasted for more than two years.

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January 10, 2025
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Los Angeles wildfires burn thousands of homes and other structures

A fast-moving fire broke out in the Hollywood Hills on Wednesday night, threatening one of Los Angeles' most iconic spots as firefighters battled to get under control three other major blazes that killed five people, put 130,000 people under evacuation orders and ravaged communities from the Pacific Coast to inland Pasadena.

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January 10, 2025