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'Tired' Zeenat resting on hill top forest officials in anxious wait

Amidst the hilly terrains deep inside the Chirugaru forests of Bandwan, is Zeenat, resting calmly.

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December 24, 2024
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T’gana HC rejects Mohan Babu’s pre-arrest bail

In a setback to veteran actor Manchu Mohan Babu in the case relating to an attack on a journalist, the Telangana High Court on Monday dismissed his petition for anticipatory bail.

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December 24, 2024
A Rs940-erore akhara
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A Rs940-erore akhara

SIR, If the recent incident of violence in Parliament House that involved not only scuffles but a bit of bloodletting as well, is any indication, it would be safe to conclude that our Rs 940 crore Parliament building is the costliest \"akhara\" (arena) in India.

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December 24, 2024
'Multiplicity of compliances must go, make local funds, technology available for start-ups'
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'Multiplicity of compliances must go, make local funds, technology available for start-ups'

Be it Kolkata or any other city, if the start-up ecosystem has to flourish, one needs to make local investments and local technology available in abundance.

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December 24, 2024
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Green cement with zero CO2 emissions requires strong policies, enabling environment, readiness to pay premium

Who does not know that cement plays a critical role in shaping India's future and driving forward our growth?

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December 24, 2024
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NHRC shoots off notice to TN govt over death of 2 labourers

The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report that two people, working as contract labourers with the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco), died due to electrocution while repairing a high-tension overhead power line near Olaiyur Ring Road in KK Nagar, Tiruchi in Tamil Nadu on December 18.

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December 24, 2024
Rewind 2024:Indian cricket's rollercoaster ride from high of T20 World Cup win to Test series whitewash
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Rewind 2024:Indian cricket's rollercoaster ride from high of T20 World Cup win to Test series whitewash

From the ecstasy of winning the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup to enduring a historic Test whitewash at home, it has been a rollercoaster ride for the Indian men's cricket team in 2024, even as they continue their tussle for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under with one eye on making it to the ICC World Test Championship final for a third consecutive time.

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December 24, 2024
Konstas 'confident' of tackling Bumrah during MCG debut
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Konstas 'confident' of tackling Bumrah during MCG debut

Ahead of his anticipated Test debut in the fourth round of the Border-Gavaskar tussle against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Boxing Day, teenaged batting sensation Sam Konstas is \"super confident\" of the hard yards he has put in to make it to the Australian Test side, and is looking forward to back his skills to counter the formidable Jasprit Bumrah and the rest of the Indian attack.

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December 24, 2024
Ravi Shastri urges Rohit Sharma to play the aggressor at No.6
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Ravi Shastri urges Rohit Sharma to play the aggressor at No.6

Rohit Sharma's decision to bat in the middle order in the Adelaide and Brisbane Tests, has failed to yield the desired results for the Indian team in the Border-Gavaskar series so far.

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December 24, 2024
Injured Shami ruled out of Border-Gavaskar Trophy
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Injured Shami ruled out of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Injury in left knee forces BCCI to rule out star pacer from ongoing Test series in Australia

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December 24, 2024
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Voluntarily disclosed jewellery values matching seized assets can lead to immediate release

\"While surveys related to tax are restricted to daytime, searches may occur at any hour,\" said SM Surana, chairman, direct taxation subcommittee, Bharat Chamber of Commerce, while speaking at a session titled \"Navigating Legal Boundaries: Essentials of Search and Seizure\" on Friday.

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December 24, 2024
Market snaps five-day losing streak led by realty, banking & metal
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Market snaps five-day losing streak led by realty, banking & metal

At close, the Sensex was up 498.58 points or 0.64 per cent at 78,540.17, and the Nifty was up 165.95 points or 0.70 per cent at 23,753.45

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December 24, 2024
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JUBBULPORE SCHOOLS SUCCESSFUL REPORT AT PRIZE DISTRIBUTION

THE distribution of prizes to the pupils of Christ-Church High SCHOOLS took place on December 15 in the Empire Theatre, Jubbulpore, which was packed with an appreciative audience.

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December 24, 2024
They treated me more violently than Pakistani hyenas, says Bangladeshi freedom fighter after assault by Jamaat workers
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They treated me more violently than Pakistani hyenas, says Bangladeshi freedom fighter after assault by Jamaat workers

In yet another shocking incident that exposes the chaotic situation currently prevailing in Bangladesh under interim government led by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, one of the country's renowned freedom fighters Abdul Hai Kanu (photo) was harassed and humiliated by members of the radical Jamaat-e-Islami party, which was banned under the antiterrorism law till the fall of Sheikh Hasina government in August, earlier this year.

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December 24, 2024
Trump threatens to take back the Panama Canal, Panama's president balks at the suggestion
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Trump threatens to take back the Panama Canal, Panama's president balks at the suggestion

Donald Trump suggested Sunday that his new administration could try to regain control of the Panama Canal that the United States \"foolishly\" ceded to its Central American ally, contending that shippers are charged \"ridiculous\" fees to pass through the vital transportation channel linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

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December 24, 2024
Pakistan needs all hands on deck
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Pakistan needs all hands on deck

The new year will start with Pakistan facing multiple challenges that need to be met in a politically calm environment.

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December 24, 2024
The Americans never learn
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The Americans never learn

The Arab Spring, which began in 2011, was dubbed as the starting point in removal of dictators in West Asia and North Africa.

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December 24, 2024
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Crisis Averted

The US Congress narrowly averted a government shutdown with the passage of a bipartisan funding bill, but the process laid bare the persistent challenges of governance in an era of heightened partisanship and external influences.

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December 24, 2024
Seoul Searching II
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Seoul Searching II

The court's main task would be to determine whether Yoon's martial law declaration constitutes an impeachable offense and if it meets the threshold for insurrection. Under Article 65 (1) of the South Korean Constitution, two criteria must be met for presidential impeachment. The actions by the President must relate to his/her official duties. They must also be unconstitutional. This eliminates personal or partisan matters as grounds for impeachment

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December 24, 2024
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13.4 million subscribers requested for mobile number portability in October: TRAI

Around 13.45 million subscribers submitted their requests for mobile number portability (MNP) in October this year, taking the cumulative MNP requests from 1,039.11 million at the end of September to 1,052.56 million in October, the government data showed on Monday.

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December 24, 2024
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Workshop on PESA Act in Ranchi today

The Jharkhand government is organizing a workshop in Ranchi on Tuesday with the aim of disseminating awareness about the Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA Act).

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December 24, 2024
Cong's show of admiration for Ambedkar nothing but drama: BJP
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Cong's show of admiration for Ambedkar nothing but drama: BJP

The BJP on Monday accused the Congress of invoking Bharat Ratna Bhimrao Ambedkar's legacy for its political purposes.

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December 24, 2024
CM Fadnavis pacifies NCP's OBC leader Bhujbal who failed to get ministerial berth
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CM Fadnavis pacifies NCP's OBC leader Bhujbal who failed to get ministerial berth

Ajit Pawar-led NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal on Monday said Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis assured him of OBC representation in the cabinet.

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December 24, 2024
Rahul alleges Fadnavis lied after police killed Dalit activist in custody
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Rahul alleges Fadnavis lied after police killed Dalit activist in custody

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has alleged that Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis lied on the floor of the house about the death of 35-year-old Dalit activist Somnath Suryavanshi in police (judicial) custody in Parbhani, during the winter session of the state Assembly held in Nagpur, after the issue was raised by Sharad Pawar-led NCP MLA Jitendra Awhad.

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December 24, 2024
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PM to perform bhoomi pujan of Ken Betwa project on 25 Dec

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav announced that PM Narendra Modi would perform the Bhoomi Pujan of the Ken-Betwa River Linking Project at Khajuraho in Chhatarpur district on 25 December, and the project will change the picture and destiny of not only Tikamgarh but the entire Bundelkhand by providing irrigation and drinking water facilities along with development in power generation, crop production and tourism sector.

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December 24, 2024
Prez Calls upon medical fraternity to motivate people on organ donation
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Prez Calls upon medical fraternity to motivate people on organ donation

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday called upon the medical fraternity and related institutions to motivate people on the noble cause of organ donation.

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December 24, 2024
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NHRC shoots off notice to TN govt over death of 2 labourers

The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report that two people, working as contract labourers with the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco), died due to electrocution while repairing a high-tension overhead power line near Olaiyur Ring Road in KK Nagar, Tiruchi in Tamil Nadu on December 18.

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December 24, 2024
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Ranthambhore tiger dead, body found with injury marks

A young tiger T 2309 found dead in the Aama Ghati area of ROPT range of the Ranthambhore Tiger Project reserve on Monday. According to Wildlife Department sources, the full grown adult big cat had injuries around the neck indicating a fight for territory with other tigers.

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December 24, 2024
Cong, BRS trade charges on vandalism at Allu Arjun's home
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Cong, BRS trade charges on vandalism at Allu Arjun's home

The six men, accused of vandalising the residence of the actor, were released on conditional bail

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December 24, 2024
Election Rules amendment: Democracy facing gravest threat under BJP regime, says Stalin
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Election Rules amendment: Democracy facing gravest threat under BJP regime, says Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has strongly criticised the recent amendment to the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, calling it an undemocratic assault on free and fair elections.

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December 24, 2024

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