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Strayed Sariska tiger brought back to sanctuary in a 3-day exhaustive operation

A Sariska tiger (ST-2402) that strayed in Mahunkheda village in the Bandikui area of Dausa district Wednesday, was rescued back to his sanctuary in the Alwar district after massive two-day efforts by rescuers.

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January 04, 2025
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NHPC to create 5 model border villages in Baramulla

The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) will create five Model Border Villages in North Kashmir's Baramulla district under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.

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January 04, 2025
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2002 murder: SC notice to Dera Sacha Sauda head on CBI's plea against acquittal

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh and four others on a plea by the CBI challenging the 28 May 2024, Punjab and Haryana High Court judgment acquitting them in the 2002 murder of the sect's former manager Ranjit Singh.

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January 04, 2025
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Two set themselves afire in toxic waste incineration protest in MP

Both men remained hospitalised but they were out of danger

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January 04, 2025
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SHGs Reflect Women-Led Development Potential in India: Jitendra

The importance of \"women-led development\" is a key priority of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's governance agenda, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh said while addressing a gathering of nearly 3,000 women from Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in Moragudi village on Friday.

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January 04, 2025
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Congress Demands Income Support to India's Poor in Budget 2025

The Congress, on Friday, demanded a provision of income support to the country's poor and tax relief for the middle classes in the forthcoming Union Budget.

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January 04, 2025
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BPSC row: Pappu Yadav's supporters stage 'rail roko'; Prashant Kishor booked

Supporters of Purnea MP Pappu Yadav on Friday held a rail blockade at Sachiwalay Halt station in Patna to press their demand for cancellation of the recent Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) examination.

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January 04, 2025
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ED raid on senior DMK Minister Duraimurugan's residence

Even as the Enforcement Directorate was carrying out a raid on the residence of senior most DMK Minister and party General Secretary Duraimurugan at Katpadi in Vellore district on Friday, he called on Chief Minister MK Stalin at the secretariat here.

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January 04, 2025
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Commuters to soon enjoy faster & safer long-distance train travel

New year is all set to bring faster and safer rail travel to commuters in India.

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January 04, 2025
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Periya Twin Murder Case: CBI Court Sentences 10 Kerala CPM Workers to Double Life Imprisonment; Former MLA Gets Five Years Imprisonment

A special CBI court in Kochi on Friday sentenced 10 CPI-M workers to double life imprisonment for the murder and conspiracy in the killings of Youth Congress workers Kripesh (21) and Sarathlal P K (24) in the Periya twin murder case.

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January 04, 2025
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Healthy mind foundation of healthy society: Prez Murmu

Observing that a healthy mind is the foundation of a healthy society, President Droupadi Murmu on Friday expressed confidence that compassion and kindness along with knowledge and wisdom would guide doctors and other mental healthcare experts in providing the highest quality of care at all times, in all situations.

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January 04, 2025
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Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau Issues Summons to KTR

The ED has already summoned Mr Rao to appear before the central agency on 7 January

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January 04, 2025
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Almost 7k visit Sebaashray camps on Day 2

Sebaashray, an initiative to provide free health service to the residents in Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency has evoked great response from the people.

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January 04, 2025
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ER catches 1,830 ticketless travellers in a single day

In an intensive drive against ticketless journeys, the Sealdah division of the Eastern Railway detected 1,830 cases across its stations on a single day.

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January 04, 2025
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The empanelled IPS officers of West Bengal are Parul Kush, Anjan Chakraborty, R N Banerjee, Swapan Sarkar, Songmit Lepcha, Dhrubajyoti De, Krishnakali Lahiri, Amit P Javalgi, Santosh Pandey, Solomon Nesakumar and C Sudhakar

With their empanelment approved by the ACC they can now join the central government as inspector general (IG) or its equivalent if they get clearance from their respective state governments

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January 04, 2025
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TMC Leader's Death: 5 in Cop Net, 3 Produced in Court

Malda police have arrested five individuals, including a resident of Bihar, in connection with the murder of Trinamul Congress (TMC) leader Dulal Sarkar, also known as Babla.

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January 04, 2025
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Travel time to Howrah from Asansol reduced in select trains

Asansol division of Eastern Railway has announced the implementation of its revised train time-table, effective from 1 January.

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January 04, 2025
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Death threat to TMC leader through poster

Barely a day after the brutal murder of a Trinamul Congress leader in Malda, a threat poster was found in front of the house of a prominent Trinamul leader at Naoda in Murshidabad this morning.

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January 04, 2025
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Deucha Panchami project: Chief secretary, DGP, Alapan in Birbhum, speak to locals

CM Mamata Banerjee had enquired about the slow progress of land acquisition from tribal people

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January 04, 2025
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Handloom institute's campus to open in Fulia

Union minister of textiles Giriraj Singh will inaugurate the new permanent campus of the Indian Institute of Handloom Technology (IIHT) Fulia in West Bengal on Saturday.

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January 04, 2025
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Body of a missing driver recovered in Bankura

The body of a missing car driver was found today near the ash pond bank of Mejia Thermal Power Station (MTPS) of Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), close to Latiabeni village today morning by local Gangajalghati police station under Bankura district.

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January 04, 2025
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MEA Declines to Comment on Sheikh Hasina Extradition Plea

A spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday declined to say anything on Bangladesh's request for the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

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January 04, 2025
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AAP-DA ko hatana hai, BJP ko lana hai: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a blistering attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and its supremo Arvind Kejriwal, saying they have looted the people of Delhi in the last 10 years and expressed confidence that the BJP will dislodge them from power in the coming Assembly election.

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January 04, 2025
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India Lodges Protest With China Over New Counties

MEA also raised concerns over Brahmaputra hydropower project in Tibet

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January 04, 2025
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India Has Always Stood By Maldives: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said India has always stood by the Maldives, adding the Indian Ocean archipelago is a concrete expression of New Delhi's \"Neighbourhood First\" policy.

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January 04, 2025
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Finch backs Virat Kohli amid poor form, controversies

Former Australian cricketer Aaron Finch said that star India batter Virat Kohli is trying to \"pick up a fight\" and is \"trying to be antagonistic\" because that is when he plays at his best and puts all his skills on the show.

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January 03, 2025
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Rewind 2024: Neeraj Chopra enjoys stellar year with Olympic silver, World Championships triumph

Neeraj Chopra, India's 'Golden Boy,' solidified his place as one of the nation's greatest athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

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January 03, 2025
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Oz Confirm Webster's SCG debut, Will Replace Off-Colour Marsh

The all-rounder will be fielded during the final Test as Australia aim to regain the BGT trophy

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January 03, 2025
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Djokovic defeats Monfils, enters Brisbane quarters

Novak Djokovic extended his head-to-head record against Gael Monfils to 20-0 with a commanding 6-3, 6-3 victory in the second round of the Brisbane International, here at the Pat Rafter Arena.

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January 03, 2025
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Arsenal coach Arteta heaps praise on Ethan Nwaneri

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta hailed the impact of the 17-year-old winger Ethan Nwaneri, who made his full Premier League debut in Arsenal's come-from-behind 3-1 win over Brentford at Gtech Community Stadium.

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January 03, 2025