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Assam STF nabs three, seizes heroin worth 1.4 crore in Guwahati
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Assam STF nabs three, seizes heroin worth 1.4 crore in Guwahati

The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police arrested three individuals and confiscated heroin worth Rs 1.4 crore during a major anti-narcotics operation on Saturday evening.

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December 09, 2024
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Mughal era coins found during digging in Bijnor village

MNREGA workers, while digging at a cemetery for construction work, found Mughalera coins at a village, Karunda Choudhar, in the Bijnor district.

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December 09, 2024
BJP Assam to expand grassroot reach with mandal offices ahead of 2026 Assembly elections
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BJP Assam to expand grassroot reach with mandal offices ahead of 2026 Assembly elections

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Assam has launched an ambitious initiative to bolster its grassroots presence by constructing permanent office buildings across all mandals in the state.

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December 09, 2024
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Youth can transform challenges into opportunities: CM Yogi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, while addressing the third convocation of Rama University on Sunday, inspired the youth by highlighting the exemplary lives of iconic figures such as Lord Shri Ram, Shri Krishna, Lord Buddha, Adi Shankaracharya, Maharana Pratap, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Guru Gobind Singh, Rani Lakshmibai, and others.

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December 09, 2024
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Rahul in Jaipur, attends Congress leadership camp

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday attended the leadership training camp being held by the Congress at Samode near here.

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December 09, 2024
BJP's action reflects its downfall: Akhilesh Yadav
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BJP's action reflects its downfall: Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav has said that the BJP government has failed on every front and its action reflects its downfall.

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December 09, 2024
Sardar Patel was not rendered his due place in history, says Amit Shah
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Sardar Patel was not rendered his due place in history, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that Sardar Patel had played an outstanding role in the making of India and the unification of princely states.

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December 09, 2024
Sambhal riots accused sought by 10 police teams in 6 states
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Sambhal riots accused sought by 10 police teams in 6 states

More than 100 accused have been identified in the Sambhal violence on 24 November

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December 09, 2024
Can ONOS transform Indian research?
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Can ONOS transform Indian research?

India's research ecosystem stands on the cusp of a seismic shift with the impending rollout of the One Nation, One Subscription (ONOS) scheme, a Rs 6,000-crore initiative aimed at dismantling the long-standing barriers to accessing global academic resources.

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December 09, 2024
You have a blind spot
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You have a blind spot

I had no idea I could be so exasperating,\" said Dylan. \"Nobody told me.

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December 09, 2024
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Systemic issues

SIR, This refers to the report, \"Govt rolls out SOPS for public buses to ensure passenger safety\" (6 December).

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December 09, 2024
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Disturbing the government

The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea slashed the government budget for next year and passed the reduced budget unilaterally through the Special Budget Settlement Committee.

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December 09, 2024
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After Assad

The sudden collapse of President Bashar al-Assad's regime on Sunday marked a historic turning point in Syria's civil war, ending over five decades of Assad family rule.

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December 09, 2024
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Balancing Priorities

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has opted for a pragmatic and balanced approach to address the twin challenges of slowing economic growth and persistent inflation.

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December 09, 2024
Why Trump won ~ II
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Why Trump won ~ II

Biden's unwillingness to plan a strategy to end the forever wars have spread disaster in Ukraine and West Asia. His belated decision to step aside—quite late in the presidential race—was perceived by many as a ploy to thrust a candidate who had no time to face the rigor and legitimizing process of the primaries on the electorate. Thus, abandoning the legitimate democratic process of nomination was another important reason for the rout. The presidential pardon is supposed to be used rarely, only to prohibit judicial overreach and blatant partisan acts of the Supreme Court but Biden's use of it to pardon his son is one indication that his party is in dire need of drastic reforms

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December 09, 2024
Sharad Pawar Calls for 'a Change in EVM election System' from Markadwadi Village
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Sharad Pawar Calls for 'a Change in EVM election System' from Markadwadi Village

Pawar said that many advanced countries like the US, UK and others have already discarded EVMs and vote on ballot papers

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December 09, 2024
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Two cops in J&K killed in incident of fraticide

Two policemen were found dead with bullet injuries in the Udhampur district on Sunday morning, in what police suspect to be an incident of fratricide.

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December 09, 2024
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BJP questions Rahul Gandhi's leadership in INDIA bloc

Amid growing discontent within the INDIA bloc, BJP national spokesperson Nalin Kohli on Sunday highlighted concerns over the leadership of Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, suggesting that constituent parties are questioning his ability to lead the alliance forward.

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December 09, 2024
People don't vote for those who sit at home
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People don't vote for those who sit at home

Deputy Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena supremo Eknath Shinde on Sunday countered NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar's statement over the disparity between votes received and seats won by various parties in the November 20 Assembly elections and wondered \"was not there an EVM scan when you (referring to Sharad Pawar's party) win\"

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December 09, 2024
PM to inaugurate 'Rising Rajasthan' Global Investment Summit 2024 on Monday
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PM to inaugurate 'Rising Rajasthan' Global Investment Summit 2024 on Monday

The stage is set for the 'Rising Rajasthan' Global Investment Summit 2024, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to inaugurate the grand event at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Center (JECC) on Monday.

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December 09, 2024
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Fight and win multi-domain warfare: IAF chief

Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh discussed with the top brass of his force the need to pursue training for ensuring the capability to fight and win multi-domain warfare.

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December 09, 2024
NC govt will strengthen friendly bonds between communities: Farooq Abdullah
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NC govt will strengthen friendly bonds between communities: Farooq Abdullah

Ruling National Conference (NC) President Dr Farooq Abdullah has stressed that the Omar Abdullah led government will strive to strengthen bonds of friendship between different regions and communities in Jammu and Kashmir.

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December 09, 2024
EAM Jaishankar visits Shreenath Ji temple in Manama, calls it 'true symbol' of India-Bahrain friendship
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EAM Jaishankar visits Shreenath Ji temple in Manama, calls it 'true symbol' of India-Bahrain friendship

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday offered prayers at Shreenath Ji temple in Manama, describing it as a \"true symbol of the long-standing friendship\" between India and Bahrain.

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December 09, 2024
ADM's death: Police inquest report speaks of blood stain on underwear
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ADM's death: Police inquest report speaks of blood stain on underwear

The police inquest report reportedly revealed that there was a blood stain on the underwear of former Kannur Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Naveen Babu, who was found dead inside his official quarters at Pallikkunnu in Kannur.

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December 09, 2024
Siddaramaiah govt to face Oppn heat in Winter session
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Siddaramaiah govt to face Oppn heat in Winter session

The Cong govt is also poised to confront the BJP over the alleged Covid scam during its tenure

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December 09, 2024
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Four killed as car rams into tree in Andhra Pradesh

The joy of buying a new car turned into gloom within a month for a family as the vehicle met with an accident on Sunday, killing four members and injuring four others.

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December 09, 2024
Kerala govt failed to utilise Central funds for Wayanad's rehabilitation: Javadekar
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Kerala govt failed to utilise Central funds for Wayanad's rehabilitation: Javadekar

Former Union minister and BJP Kerala in-charge Prakash Javadekar, on Sunday, accused the Kerala government of failure to utilise Central funds from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) for the rehabilitation of the Wayanad landslide survivors.

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December 09, 2024
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Rattled by Vijay, DMK and key ally VCK reiterate alliance is intact

Actor-turned neta Vijay's soft corner for key DMK ally, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), and his remark that VCK leader Thol Thirumavalavan, MP, had come under pressure to stay away from sharing stage with him at the recent event to release a book on Ambedkar, had pushed the DMK and the VCK to reiterate that the alliance is intact.

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December 09, 2024
No need for leadership change in Kerala Congress: Shashi Tharoor
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No need for leadership change in Kerala Congress: Shashi Tharoor

Amid reports of a potential revamp in the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC), senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, MP, stated on Sunday that there is no need for a change in the state party leadership.

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December 09, 2024
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Revanth claims record in farm loan waiver, job creation; BRS disagrees

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Sunday claimed that the Congress government has set a record in farm loan waiver, crop bonus, job creation, and investments even as the Opposition BRS accused it of administrative failure and neglecting the welfare of the people.

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December 09, 2024