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SC Shields Ex-IAS Trainee Officer Puja Khedkar From Arrest

The Supreme Court on Wednesday protected from any coercive steps, for now, the former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) trainee officer Puja Khedkar, accused of allegedly forging her documents to obtain eligibility for the 2022 Union Public Service Commission's civil services test under the reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBC) and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.

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January 16, 2025
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Trade deficit declines to $21.94 bn driven by increase in exports

India's trade deficit in December decreased to $21.94 billion driven by an increase in exports and a decline in imports on a sequential basis.

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January 16, 2025
India's Fiscal Conditions to Constrain Credit Strength in 2025, Says Moody's
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India's Fiscal Conditions to Constrain Credit Strength in 2025, Says Moody's

Moody's Ratings on Wednesday said India's fiscal conditions will continue to constrain its credit strength in 2025.

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January 16, 2025
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Energy Strain

The escalation in American sanctions on Russian oil producers and vessels presents a significant challenge for India's energy landscape.

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January 16, 2025
Nine years of Startup India: 1.59 lakh startups recognised creating over 16.6 lakh jobs
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Nine years of Startup India: 1.59 lakh startups recognised creating over 16.6 lakh jobs

India marks nine years of Startup India on 16 January, 2025, and established itself as the third-largest startup ecosystem in the world in this time period.

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January 16, 2025
BCCI May Revive Norms of Limiting Family Presence During Overseas Tours
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BCCI May Revive Norms of Limiting Family Presence During Overseas Tours

Following India's 3-1 loss to Australia in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar series, the BCCI is set to revive the touring protocols for the national men's team, including a restriction on how much time families can spend with players.

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January 16, 2025
Sebaashray: Abhishek arranges for Cochlear implant for 2 children
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Sebaashray: Abhishek arranges for Cochlear implant for 2 children

Abhishek said that internal rifts occur when a party becomes large; with lakhs of office-bearers at various levels, and over 50,000 elected representatives at panchayat level, it is normal to have rifts

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January 16, 2025
General Upendra Dwivedi: Northern border situation stable but sensitive
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General Upendra Dwivedi: Northern border situation stable but sensitive

The Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, stated that while the situation along India's northern border remains stable, it continues to be sensitive.

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January 16, 2025
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India eves join England, Oz in elite club, going past 400 runs in ODIs

Skipper Smriti Mandhana led from the front with a blistering century to help India hammer 400 runs for the first time in an ODI innings.

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January 16, 2025
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Plans Afoot for Howrah Station Infra Expansion

With the aim of accommodating more trains, Howrah station, having the country's oldest and the largest railway complex, is to undergo massive infrastructural expansion by next year.

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January 16, 2025
Target of 20 pc ethanol blending in petrol to be achieved in next 2 months: Gadkari
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Target of 20 pc ethanol blending in petrol to be achieved in next 2 months: Gadkari

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday laid emphasis on the importance of reducing the use of fossil fuels and decarbonisation in different sectors, and further said that as part of government's efforts in this direction, the target of blending 20 per cent ethanol in petrol will likely be achieved in the coming two months.

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January 16, 2025
Reversing and realigning conventional notions
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Reversing and realigning conventional notions

Women are a different species—much needed and much neglected and ignored.

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January 16, 2025
Record 1.1 Cr Plus Pilgrims Visit Gangasagar, Govt Faces Litter Test
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Record 1.1 Cr Plus Pilgrims Visit Gangasagar, Govt Faces Litter Test

The Holy Dip For Makar Sankranti, Which Began On Tuesday At 6.58 A.m, Continued Through The Following Day

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January 16, 2025
Cong, BJP spar over Rahul's 'fighting Indian state' remarks
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Cong, BJP spar over Rahul's 'fighting Indian state' remarks

A fresh war of words erupted between the Congress and BJP on Wednesday after Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said the grand old party is \"fighting the Indian state itself\" and that RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat had committed \"treason\" with his controversial remarks on India's independence.

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January 16, 2025
Will greed fuel fires of the future?
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Will greed fuel fires of the future?

The words 'hellish' and 'hellscape' have been repeatedly deployed lately as shorthand for the fate of vast localities in America's second largest city.

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January 16, 2025
India Open: Anupama in 2nd round, Prannoy crashes out
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India Open: Anupama in 2nd round, Prannoy crashes out

Hosts experience yet another day of mixed results with rising star Anupama providing the silver lining

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January 16, 2025
Pannun kill plot: Panel suggests action against 'individual' with 'criminal links, antecedents'
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Pannun kill plot: Panel suggests action against 'individual' with 'criminal links, antecedents'

The high-powered committee set up by the government of India to inquire into the activities of some criminal groups, terrorist organisations, drug peddlers, etc., undermining the security interests of both India and the USA, has submitted its report.

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January 16, 2025
Army Chief Backs Women Officers; Inquiry Ordered into Leaked Review Letter
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Army Chief Backs Women Officers; Inquiry Ordered into Leaked Review Letter

The Indian Army has initiated a Court of Inquiry (CoI) into the leak of an internal communication concerning the performance review of eight women officers by Lieutenant General Rajeev Puri, the former 17 Corps commander (now retired), Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi has said.

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January 16, 2025
India Open: Sindhu triumphs on mixed opening day for Indians
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India Open: Sindhu triumphs on mixed opening day for Indians

Indian badminton fans had much to cheer about on the opening day of the BWF India Open as two-time Olympic medallist and local favourite PV Sindhu advanced to the second round of the women's singles category in the national capital on Tuesday.

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January 15, 2025
Australian Open: Rohan Bopanna's title defence ends in opening round
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Australian Open: Rohan Bopanna's title defence ends in opening round

India's doubles ace Rohan Bopanna faced an early exit from the Australian Open as his men's doubles campaign ended in the first round on Tuesday.

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January 15, 2025
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Sachin, Lakshya shine as Services claim top honours at boxing nationals

The Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) once again proved their dominance in Indian boxing, retaining their title at the 8th Elite Men's National Boxing Championship with a commanding performance in the finals held at Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh.

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January 15, 2025
Rohit Sharma, Shubhman Gill in line for Ranji Trophy return
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Rohit Sharma, Shubhman Gill in line for Ranji Trophy return

Team India stars aim to rediscover form in domestic circuit after flop show against Australia

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January 15, 2025
Bumrah pips Cummins to win ICC Player of Month for December
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Bumrah pips Cummins to win ICC Player of Month for December

India's star pacer Jasprit Bumrah was on Tuesday named ICC Men's Player of the Month for December 2024 after his sensational performance during the recent tour of Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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January 15, 2025
How Volleyball Is Helping Poland Women's Team at Kho Kho World Cup
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How Volleyball Is Helping Poland Women's Team at Kho Kho World Cup

Poland's Dagmara Skirzynska was nine years old when she began her sporting journey.

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January 15, 2025
Can't take our eyes off the ball': Coach Howe warns Newcastle
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Can't take our eyes off the ball': Coach Howe warns Newcastle

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe says his in-form side 'can't take the eye off the ball' as they look to extend their winning run against Wolves in the Premier League on Thursday (IST).

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January 15, 2025
ISL: Chennaiyin FC clash with upbeat Mohammedan SC, aim to settle scores
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ISL: Chennaiyin FC clash with upbeat Mohammedan SC, aim to settle scores

Southern outfit eye revenge for defeat in first leg against Kolkata giants who will be eager to register consecutive wins

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January 15, 2025
India second in list of banned athletes: AFI sees positive signs
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India second in list of banned athletes: AFI sees positive signs

India is currently placed second in the list of countries with the most athletes currently ineligible to participate in international events.

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January 15, 2025
Jesus Set for Long Spell on Sidelines With Ruptured ACL
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Jesus Set for Long Spell on Sidelines With Ruptured ACL

Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus is suspected to have ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament and is now expected to face a long spell on the sidelines.

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January 15, 2025
Foreigners Chant 'Bam Bam Bhole', Take Holy Dip at Sangam
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Foreigners Chant 'Bam Bam Bhole', Take Holy Dip at Sangam

On the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, the Mahakumbh saw a remarkable confluence of faith and unity at the Sangam, where people from across the country and world gathered to take a holy dip here on Tuesday.

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January 15, 2025
Over 3.5 cr register for Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025, transforming exam stress into a festival of learning
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Over 3.5 cr register for Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025, transforming exam stress into a festival of learning

The 8th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC), Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flagship initiative, has seen an overwhelming response, with over 3.5 crore students, teachers, and parents registering for the programme.

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January 15, 2025