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Haryana introduces free cashless treatment for road mishap victims

In compliance with the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the Haryana Police has launched a new initiative under which accident victims will now receive free treatment in the initial golden hour.

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December 15, 2024
Mehbooba slams NC's silence on restoration of Article 370
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Mehbooba slams NC's silence on restoration of Article 370

Slamming the ruling National Conference (NC), Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday criticized the NC for its inaction on key issues, despite holding a significant number of seats, and asserted that the PDP would take the lead in fighting for restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's special status, statehood, and release of political prisoners.

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December 15, 2024
JP Nadda accuses Congress of aligning with foreign conspiracies against India
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JP Nadda accuses Congress of aligning with foreign conspiracies against India

BJP National President JP Nadda, while addressing the \"Janadesh Parab\" rally in Raipur on Friday, launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, accusing it of aligning with foreign-funded entities seeking to destabilize India.

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December 15, 2024
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Sikh Gurus, sacrifices for the nation and religion are a profound source of inspiration: UP CM

The 350th martyrdom year of Guru Teg Bahadur, the ninth Guru of Sikhism, will be commemorated across Uttar Pradesh with year-long celebrations.

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December 15, 2024
Farmers withdraw 'Jatha' at Shambhu, to hold tractor march
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Farmers withdraw 'Jatha' at Shambhu, to hold tractor march

Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher urged people in Punjab to be part of the Rail Roko

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December 15, 2024
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'100 pc plain water used': Police refute allegations of use of 'chemical-laced water' on protesting farmers

The Ambala police in Punjab have dismissed allegations of using chemical-laced water to disperse protesting farmers at the Shambhu border, asserting that only plain water was used.

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December 15, 2024
Kerala CM writes to PM Modi urging him to withdraw VGF repayment norm for Vizhinjam project
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Kerala CM writes to PM Modi urging him to withdraw VGF repayment norm for Vizhinjam project

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking to intervene and withdraw the finance ministry's norm making it mandatory for the state to repay the Viability Gap Fund (VGF) for the Vizhinjam seaport project in installments.

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December 15, 2024
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Andhra: TDP's membership reaches 73 lakh

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) claimed on Saturday that it has created a record of sorts in the party membership enrollment as the total number of members has reached 73 lakh.

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December 15, 2024
'Determined to raise standards of education'
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'Determined to raise standards of education'

Revanth Reddy said that the govt endeavours to upgrade students' skills

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December 15, 2024
Cine star Allu Arjun released from jail
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Cine star Allu Arjun released from jail

Actor Allu Arjun was released in the early hours on Saturday from Chanchalguda jail after spending the night there even though he had secured interim bail from the Telangana High Court.

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December 15, 2024
Navy chief to visit Indonesia to deepen maritime ties
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Navy chief to visit Indonesia to deepen maritime ties

Adm. Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), will embark on a four-day official visit to Indonesia on Sunday.

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December 15, 2024
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Goods train splits into two parts after its coupling breaks in Bihar

A goods train split into two parts after its coupling broke near the Kharia-Pipra halt on the Bhagalpur-Jamalpur line in Bihar on Saturday, affecting the traffic on the route.

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December 15, 2024
Maha ministry portfolio pie to get 'final touches' on Sunday
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Maha ministry portfolio pie to get 'final touches' on Sunday

Even after three weeks of intense and hectic negotiations and lobbying, as well as the intervention of the BJP's top brass in Delhi, sources said on Saturday evening that the list of Maharashtra's cabinet ministers and ministers of state is yet to be finalized and will be given \"final touches\" only by Sunday morning.

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December 15, 2024
'Surest way to ensure degeneration is to put an institution or individual beyond scrutiny'
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'Surest way to ensure degeneration is to put an institution or individual beyond scrutiny'

Institutional challenges from within and without often stem from the erosion of meaningful dialogue and authentic expression

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December 15, 2024
Samvidhan showdown in LS: BJP reminds LoP Rahul of 1975 Emergency to blunt Congress attack
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Samvidhan showdown in LS: BJP reminds LoP Rahul of 1975 Emergency to blunt Congress attack

The Day 2 debate on 75 years of the Constitution's adoption witnessed fresh fireworks in the Lok Sabha, with the Congress and BJP members engaging in fierce verbal exchanges on Saturday.

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December 15, 2024
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Congress, BJP exchange heated words over couple's suicide in MP's Sehore

A war of words broke out between the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress in Madhya Pradesh over the tragic suicide of a businessman and his wife, who allegedly faced harassment by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

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December 15, 2024
Asansol division's Madhupur station being redeveloped for better efficiency
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Asansol division's Madhupur station being redeveloped for better efficiency

Madhupur station, a vital location in the Asansol division of Eastern Railway, is undergoing significant redevelopment with a focus on creating modern infrastructure for improved train operations and passenger services.

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December 15, 2024
IISCO Steel Plant launches recycled paver blocks in colourful shades
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IISCO Steel Plant launches recycled paver blocks in colourful shades

The IISCO Steel Plant (ISP) of Sail in Burnpur launched an innovative project aimed at converting LD slag, a byproduct of steel manufacturing, into environmentally sustainable paver blocks.

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December 15, 2024
Vehicle with govt sticker hits e-cart, kills 2
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Vehicle with govt sticker hits e-cart, kills 2

An elderly patient and an electric rickshaw operator died and two health workers suffered grave wounds when a speeding four-wheeler bearing a West Bengal government board rammed into the e-rickshaw from the opposite end in Monteswar in East Burdwan on Saturday morning.

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December 15, 2024
Locals allege illegal digging of Jalangi river embankment
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Locals allege illegal digging of Jalangi river embankment

A shocking act of alleged environmental disregard has put Krishnagar's Jalangi river in the spotlight, as councillor Palash Das of ward 25 stands accused of unauthorised digging near the riverbank.

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December 15, 2024
WB CM congratulates successful candidates from state in ISS exam
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WB CM congratulates successful candidates from state in ISS exam

CM Mamata said our students are showing improved performances in IAS & IPS examinations too

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December 15, 2024
Bail to RG Kar accused: Left, Cong protest against CBI
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Bail to RG Kar accused: Left, Cong protest against CBI

Hardly 24 hours after the court granted bail to Prof (Dr) Sandip Ghosh and Abhijit Mondal, two accused in the heinous incident of rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at R G Kar Hospital on 9 August, CPM, Congress and the SUCI, along with doctors' bodies hit the streets in the city on Saturday afternoon to protest against the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for its failure to submit charge sheet (CS) to the court within 90 days.

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December 15, 2024
One detained in Golf Green murder Case
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One detained in Golf Green murder Case

A severed head was recovered from Kolkata's Golf Green area, leading to the detention of one individual for questioning.

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December 15, 2024
Sarovar Portico Kolkata Rajarhat opens in city
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Sarovar Portico Kolkata Rajarhat opens in city

Sarovar Portico Kolkata Rajarhat opened its doors to the public recently.

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December 15, 2024
TMC slams BJP's membership drive, calls it farce
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TMC slams BJP's membership drive, calls it farce

The BJP presently has 12 Lok Sabha MPs from Bengal and two Rajya Sabha MPs

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December 15, 2024
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Lok Adalat settles ₹2.5 cr accident claim for Durgapur resident

The country's highest ever motor accident death benefit, amounting to Rs 2.5 crore for a single fatality, was settled by a Lok Adalat Bench here today, 12 years after the accident and the sum was handed over by a public sector insurance major to the mother, widow and daughter of the deceased engineer.

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December 15, 2024
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Cuffs on civic volunteer in alleged molest case

Chiranjib Singh, a civic police volunteer posted under Mohammad Bazar police station of Birbhum was arrested, allegedly for molesting a minor girl.

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December 15, 2024
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STF arrests arms dealer in Asansol

The Special Task Force (STF) of West Bengal Police arrested Mohammed Arif, a resident of Jharia in Jharkhand from Chandmari in Railpar area under Asansol North police station today along with illegal arms and ammunition.

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December 15, 2024
Dilip Ghosh Slams anti-India protests in Bangladesh
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Dilip Ghosh Slams anti-India protests in Bangladesh

The former Bengal BJP president has been touring north Bengal for the party's membership drive

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December 15, 2024
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NF Railway enhances safety with new infrastructure

The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has installed 'Thick Web Switch Point' machines with clamp-type locking at 31 stations across its zone to enhance safety features during November 2024.

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December 15, 2024