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Apex court dismisses ED's plea for the cancellation of Chhagan Bhujbal's bail

The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, dismissed the Directorate of Enforcement's (ED) plea challenging the bail granted to former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and current NCP MLA Chhagan Bhujbal in an alleged money laundering case.

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January 22, 2025
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Mesmerised by culture, global kho kho stars praise Indian hospitality

The inaugural edition of the Kho Kho World Cup in New Delhi came to a close with both the Men's and Women's Indian teams lifting the trophy.

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January 22, 2025
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UP Govt Set To Launch Campaign To Promote Drumstick To Fight Anemia

The Uttar Pradesh government is set to embark on a campaign to promote cultivation and consumption of drumstick (moringa) to address anemia among women and adolescents.

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January 22, 2025
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Former minister and BJP MP Eatala Rajender slaps broker

Former minister and BJP MP Eatala Rajender today slapped a real estate broker in his constituency after locals complained of encroachment on their land and harassment.

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January 22, 2025
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IEM-UEM Group Organised Grand Convocation

The prestigious Institute of Engineering & Management, Kolkata (IEM) and University of Engineering & Management, Kolkata (UEMK) hosted their grand convocation ceremonies on Saturday at the renowned Biswa Bangla Convention Centre, New Town.

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January 22, 2025
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We believe in Mahatma Gandhi's Hindutva: CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said the Congress party believes in Mahatma Gandhi's Hindutva who was a true Ram devotee.

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January 22, 2025
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WEF 2025: Gita Gopinath Says India Needs More Reforms to Become $10 Trillion Economy

India continues to be the world's fastest-growing major economy, but the country will need much bigger structural reforms to further accelerate growth for achieving the goal of becoming a $10 trillion developed economy by 2047, according to IMF Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath.

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January 22, 2025
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Jharkhand Cabinet approves health insurance scheme

Chief Minister Hemant Soren presided over an important Jharkhand Cabinet meeting here on Tuesday in which 18 key proposals, including health insurance policy for state employees and pensioners, were approved.

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January 22, 2025
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India's space economy projected to touch $44 billion in next decade: Jitendra Singh

India's space economy has grown to $8 billion and is projected to touch $44 billion in the next decade, according to Union Minister for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh.

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January 22, 2025
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Govt bus hits two-wheeler in Jadavpur, one killed

A speeding state government bus on the S-31 route hit a two-wheeler, killing a 28-year-old woman on the spot and severely injuring her husband.

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January 22, 2025
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Platform to allow trading of shares before listing soon: Madhabi Puri Buch

SEBI chief Madhabi Puri Buch on Tuesday said the capital market regulator is actively considering a platform to allow share allotees in a public issue to trade in the security even before the formal listing.

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January 22, 2025
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Anuj Saraswat assumes role of regional head of ICSI

The new office bearers of the Eastern India Regional Council of ICSI (Institute of Company Secretaries of India) elected for the year 2025 are CS Bishal Harlalka, vice chairman, CS Satish Kumar, secretary and CS Santosh Kumar, treasurer.

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January 22, 2025
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LoP Satheesan loses cool in Kerala Assembly

Tensions flared in the Kerala Legislative Assembly on Tuesday morning as Leader of Opposition (LoP) V.D. Satheesan lost his temper amidst heated proceedings.

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January 22, 2025
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RG Kar Case: CM Seeks Stricter Punishment

State government moves Calcutta HC seeking death penalty

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January 22, 2025
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Trump 2.0 begins with slew of executive orders

US President Donald Trump repealed dozens of former President Joe Biden's actions, began his immigration crackdown, withdrew the USA from the Paris climate accords, and hundreds of people for their roles in the 6 January 2021 attack on the US Capitol, as he began the first day of his new term with a flurry of executive orders.

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January 22, 2025
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DRDL's Groundbreaking Scramjet Combustor Test Marks Major Step in Hypersonic Development

The Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) in Hyderabad, part of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has taken a significant step forward in the development of hypersonic technology.

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January 22, 2025
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On statehood day, Congress reiterates demand for PM's visit to Manipur

Reiterating its demand for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Manipur, the Congress party, said on Tuesday that this is the very least he could do to show his concern, if he has any, for the strife-torn state.

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January 22, 2025
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'War on Drugs': Manipur CM targets illegal poppy cultivation

Chief Minister N Biren Singh said on Tuesday that his government would intensify the \"War on Drugs\" campaign, highlighting the persistence of illegal poppy cultivation in the hill districts.

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January 22, 2025
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Gujarat Women Secure Historic Medal at Senior National TT

Riding on the heroics of Gujarat captain Kritwikka Sinha Roy, the Gujarat women's team upended higher-ranked Tamil Nadu team to march into the semi-finals and guarantee a medal at the UTT 86th Senior National Inter-State Table Tennis Championships 2024 played at the Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Indoor Stadium on Tuesday.

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January 22, 2025
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ISL: Bengaluru FC Take On Struggling Odisha FC, Aim To Reignite Title Push

A chance to return to the second spot on the Indian Super League (ISL) points table beckons Bengaluru FC as they host Odisha FC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Wednesday.

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January 22, 2025
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4 Criminals Shot Dead in STF Encounter in UP

Special Task Force (STF) of Uttar Pradesh police have shot dead 4 dreaded criminals during a late night encounter in the forest of Udpur village of Jhinjhana.

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January 22, 2025
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Australian Open: Djokovic battles past stubborn Alcaraz to enter semifinals

Novak Djokovic refused to let anything stop his pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam trophy in the Australian Open quarterfinals.

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January 22, 2025
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Coal smuggling: Trial process starts at special CBI court

The trial process started with the recording of statements of two top officials of public-sector CIL

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January 22, 2025
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Kerala Assembly Urges Centre to Withdraw UGC Regulations

A resolution was passed in the wake of concerns raised by state govt & academic experts

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January 22, 2025
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The true cost of what we buy

Every year, India sees the launch of over 1,000 new retail brands, adding to millions of brands globally.

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January 22, 2025
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India to account for 16 percent of global consumption at PPP by 2050: Report

According to a report by World Data Lab, India is projected to account for 16% of global consumption at purchasing power parity (PPP) by 2050.

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January 22, 2025
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Milind Deora seeks audit of immigrants in Maharashtra

Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora on Tuesday wrote to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, demanding a thorough audit of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants across Maharashtra and act against them, in the wake of the recent attack on actor Saif Ali Khan.

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January 22, 2025
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Bayern Munich sign teenaged sensation Thomas Bischof

FC Bayern have secured the signing of midfielder Tom Bischof, 19, on a pre-contract on Tuesday.

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January 22, 2025
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British Prime Minister Says the Killing of 3 Girls Must Lead to 'Fundamental Change'

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Tuesday that the killing of three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class must lead to \"fundamental change\" in how the British state protects citizens and a reckoning with new threats from violent individuals whose mix of motivations test the traditional definition of terrorism.

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January 22, 2025
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Uphill task ahead for Seoul

The impending leadership changes in South Korea and the United States have cast a cloud of uncertainty over the future of Seoul-Washington relations.

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January 22, 2025