KPT student goes missing in sea

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T.N. Minister Raja Kannappan’s car damaged in accident

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Pope Francis and world leaders pay tribute to Benedict XVI

The head of the Catholic Church pays his respects to his predecessor Benedict, who resigned from his post in 2013.

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Abdulla Yameen | An anti-India hardliner

The former Maldives President, who was spearheading an ‘India Out’ campaign, faces political uncertainty after he was sentenced to 11 years in jail for corruption 

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UN seeks top court opinion on Israeli occupation

The vote has been hailed a victory by Palestinians and described as "despicable" by Israel.

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Centre effects joint secretary-level reshuffle

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Who is George Santos and why is he in trouble?

The 34-year-old New York congressman-elect is facing mounting criticism for a dizzying web of alleged lies.

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Stalin visits sand sculpture put up by women’s helpline

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Andrew Tate: Romanian police to hold influencer for 30 days

The controversial influencer is detained in an investigation into rape and human trafficking.

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Jammu SIA files chargesheet against four LeT terrorists

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Higher education expo in Kozhikode from January 3

Disha will guide students on the options in higher education after completing class 12

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China Covid: Spain, South Korea and Israel tighten rules

Spain, South Korea and Israel tighten rules for Chinese arrivals, amid a surge in cases in China.

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Ill-fated houseboat had illegally added an upper deck; KMB, Ports dept. slammed for inaction

The licence of the ill-fated vessel had not been renewed since 2013

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Ohio reports more measles cases than previous two years combined

Ohio has reported 82 cases in two months - more that the entire US in 2020 and 2021 combined.

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EAM Jaishankar discusses Ukraine conflict with Cyprus president of House of Representatives

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Tamil Nadu reports 13 fresh cases of COVID-19

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Barbershop owner in Buffalo opens his doors and saves lives in deadly blizzard.

When people were stranded in the storm, the local shop became a refuge.

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India isolates BF.7 strain, to test efficacy of Covid-19 vaccines

India has successfully isolated a sample of SARS-CoV-2 virus containing the BF.7, a sub-lineage of the Omicron variant, which is suspected to be behind the surge in Covid-19 cases in several countries including China. Government sources said the isolated sample is being studied to assess the efficacy of available vaccines. “Scientists are studying whether the currently available vaccines are effective in preventing infections or serious illness caused by the new sub-variant,” said a source.

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Allot sufficient funds in budget to strengthen Telangana’s handlooms sector: KTR

Accuses Centre of not extending financial support to initiatives for weavers taken up by the State in past eight years 

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Bangladesh: Densely-populated Dhaka gets first metro line

Bangladesh's PM says the metro will reduce traffic in the city with a population of 22 million.

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4 LeT men killed in Jammu on way to Kashmir in truck

Four suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists from Pakistan were killed in an hour-long shootout after security forces stopped a Kashmir-bound truck with a fake registration number in which they were travelling near Sidhra on the outskirts of Jammu early Wednesday.

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Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam pontiff Jagadguru Vijayendra Saraswathi in Visakhapatnam

He will stay in the city for about a month, says Shankara Matham Committee

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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Flights resume between Addis Ababa and Mekelle

Passenger flights resume between Addis Ababa and war-devastated Tigray, following a peace deal.

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Are we ready for Covid spike? Hospitals across India hold drill

In light of increased Covid caution in the wake of several countries witnessing a sharp rebound in infections, pandemic preparedness drills were conducted across India on Tuesday to check the readiness of hospitals to deal with any potential spurt in the number of cases. Health minister Mansukh Mandaviya, who visited Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi to review the Covid-response drill, said the exercise was necessary to know how prepared the hospitals were.

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Innovative project for Ayurvedic palliative care at doorstep to be launched at Mulavukad in Ernakulam

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NFL: JJ Watt of the Arizona Cardinals announces his retirement

JJ Watt, considered one of the NFL's greatest ever defensive players, announces he will retire at the end of the season.

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Govt. vaccination centres in Delhi shut due to shortage

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had last week urged citizens to take precautionary dose citing low percentage of people who have taken the dose in the capital city

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Spain announces €10bn help to fight rising prices

PM Pedro Sánchez backs aid for households amid an energy crisis prompted by Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Panneerselvam rejects Palaniswami’s demand against use of the party’s name

Responding to a legal notice from the Palaniswami camp, the message issued on behalf of Mr. Panneerselvam stated that the notice was issued on “wholly presumptuous assertions and claims in the teeth of the pending proceedings” before the Supreme Court

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Online survey to assess quality of service by Kumbalangi panchayat in Ernakulam

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Kochi Biennale Foundation tenders apology for lapses, promises institutional reforms

In his letter to individual artists, KBF chairman Bose Krishnamachari says poor finances, attrition of manpower, pandemic, and uncertainties regarding sites stood in the way of the conduct of the event

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Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba aims for February peace summit

Dmytro Kuleba said the Ukrainian government would like to have a peace summit by the end of February.

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Check COVID-19 preparedness of hospitals, Chief Minister tells officials

No case of BF.7 variant has been reported in State so far; 320 tonnes of medical oxygen kept ready, say officials

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Soon, all government employees in Andhra Pradesh to log their attendance via facial recognition app

Chief Secretary K.S. Jawahar Reddy issued the order with the stated goal of providing ‘transparent, efficient and time-bound services to the public’

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US storm: Death toll in historic Arctic freeze rises to 24

Transport chaos and power cuts wreak havoc as much of North America shivers in blizzard conditions.

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Two policemen suspended for extorting passengers at IGI Airport

The two head constables, Robin Singh and Gaurav Kumar, looked after anti-touting duties at IGI Airport police station

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Austria avalanche buries at least 10 people at ski resort

Helicopters and rescue teams with dogs are searching for survivors at a ski resort in western Austria.

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Fighting the menace of online gambling

More can be done to prevent people from falling prey to misleading advertisements

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Light to moderate rain expected over South Tamil Nadu

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Paris shooting: Suspect admits 'pathological' hatred of migrants

The man accused of killing three people tells prosecutors his hatred of foreigners is "pathological".

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Pakistan repeals colonial-era law against suicide

Suicide is still a crime in some countries and though many nations have abolished laws against it, there is still stigma that surrounds it

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Andhra Pradesh: area of ganja cultivation shrunk from 14,000 to 800 acres in ASR district, say police

‘Waning Maoist influence, destruction of ganja crop and encouraging farmers to cultivate alternative crops are the main reasons for this’

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A powerful winter bomb cyclone continues to pummel North America

Nick Miller has the latest forecast.

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Change in environmental impact assessment process can’t be sustained: NGT

New system as per the 2018 notification would render the EIA futile: plea 

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45-year-old man stabbed to death at Katipalla

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Comprehensive cancer control plan will be implemented in State: Chief Minister

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Government to raise ₹300 crore through stock auction

The stock is to be auctioned to the public in the form of two blocks of dated securities, one for a 15-year period and the other for a 10-year period, each having an aggregate value of ₹150 crore, a press release from Finance Secretary M. Raju said.

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UK newspaper apologises over Meghan column

The newspaper says it regrets publishing the piece, in which Clarkson said he "hated" the duchess.

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NIA raids 14 locations across J&K in militancy case

The NIA said incriminating materials, such as digital devices, SIM cards and digital storage devices etc., were seized from the searched premises. 

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No tree or gifts for thousands in this US city

Migrants arriving in El Paso will spend their first Christmas away from home. Many left loved ones behind.

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BBMP deploys marshals to create awareness on wearing masks; co-ordinates with agencies to face any eventuality

The Karnataka government on Thursday reintroduced the mandatory face masking rule in closed spaces, and has advised maintaining social distancing for outdoor Christmas and New Year celebrations

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Following the Football World Cup craze in Kerala

The people of the State have found various ways of showing their allegiance to their favourite sport and players

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Lawrence Bishnoi refuses to submit voice sample: police

Calls made by the gangster to assailants of Sidhu Moosewala had been intercepted by the police

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Unique sweetness with a tinge of sourness makes them pricier

Pollachi tender coconuts are smaller in size, with each nut weighing 2.25 kg to 2.50 kg. Soil content and salubrious climatic conditions are the primary reasons for their quality. Buyers too often prefer them to other varieties, especially in summer

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Suspected Russian spy held by German intelligence

The man, named only as Carsten L, is arrested in Berlin in a possible case of treason.

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Contributions sought for Labour Welfare Fund

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How did Salt Bae get to hold World Cup after final?

Fifa is investigating how celebrity chef Salt Bae and a number of other people gained "undue access" to the pitch at the end of the World Cup final in Qatar.

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Trump business losses sharply reduced his tax bill

In 2020, the then US president reported negative income and paid no income tax.

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A shot in the arm for SP-RLD alliance

It defended its bastion in Mainpuri and wrested Khatauli from the BJP

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Labour Court rules out termination of a Cognizant employee

It ruled the employee is entitled for reinstatement at any place in India or abroad.

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Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney get freedom of Wrexham

Wrexham AFC's Hollywood owners are honoured for promoting the city and the club's history.

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Rajya Sabha passes Maritime Anti-Piracy Bill

External Affairs Minister said passing of the Bill would enhance the country’s global credentials and standing in the comity of nations.

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France has sent more air defence missiles to Ukraine: Macron

The planned shipments include new Caesar mobile artillery units, but the French President provided no precise figures.

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Only four de-addiction centres for women in India: Minister

In response to a query by Congress MP Sashi Tharoor, A. Narayanaswamy revealed that survey estimates 57.4 lakh women are dealing with drug abuse issues

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Overcoming odds, visually challenged entrepreneur Bolla Srikanth shows the way to others

Hailing from an agricultural family in Machilipatnam, he goes on to become the first international blind student to graduate from MIT in the USA

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Republican George Santos under scrutiny over CV claims

George Santos, who was recently elected, is accused of misrepresenting his education and employment history.

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Andhra Pradesh govt. following Chandrababu Naidu’s industrial policy of 99-year lease in case of Amul, says Animal Husbandry Minister Seediri Appalaraju

‘Opposition parties unable to digest any decision taken by Chief Minister that will benefit people of the State’

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Triumphant Argentina given heroes' welcome in Buenos Aires

Lionel Messi's World Cup winners are greeted by thousands of fans in Buenos Aires.

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India's Covid numbers at record low amid rise in global cases

Covid-19 cases have generally been rising around the world since early November but the numbers continue to steadily decline in India. In the week that ended Sunday, the country recorded just 12 deaths - including zero deaths on three of the days - the fewest since daily Covid fatalities started being reported in March 2020. Cases detected in India during the week fell to 1,103, again the lowest weekly number since March 23-29, 2020, when the first nationwide lockdown was imposed.

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Clash in Kozhikode Corporation office: case registered against LDF, UDF councillors

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Ukraine to boost Belarus border defences as Putin meets Lukashenko

Kyiv fears a fresh Russian assault is on the horizon after President Putin travelled to Minsk.

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MP seeks medical tribunals for speedy redressal of disputes

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South African president Ramaphosa reelected leader of ruling ANC party

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa beat his rival, former Health Minister Zweli Mkhize by 2,476 votes to 1,897 votes from a total of 4,386 votes cast by party delegates from across the country

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World Cup 2022: Argentina beat France in 2022 World Cup final - in pictures

The best images from the final of the 2022 World Cup, where Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties after a 3-3 draw in Qatar.

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Twitter to stop users linking to big social media platforms

The move affects content from Facebook, Instagram and Mastodon among other social media sites.

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Iran at a political crossroads

While there could be small steps towards change, especially where women are concerned, the core of the Iranian order is likely to endure

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Trust and mistrust in Karnataka

The alleged scam is expected to provide fodder for Congress’s attack on the BJP

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Special eye camp for police personnel held in Puducherry

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Canada's polar-bear capital Churchill warms too fast for bears

The amount of time without sea-ice is becoming too long for the bears to survive, experts say.

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Man, four of family injured in his self-immolation bid

The police said the incident took place at the victim’s residence, following an argument with his family over his drinking habit

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Unemployed man tosses his son from first-floor balcony, jumps off himself

The police said that he was drunk and had an argument with his wife; her grandmother said the accused had been without a job for months and his finances had reached a crisis point

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The Amazon reef that may be threatened by oil drilling

Scientists say a rare reef habitat near the mouth of the Amazon is at risk from oil exploration.

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St. Mary’s Basilica in Kochi gets new administrator

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Kamal Haasan urges Centre not to dilute RTI Act

Draft of Digital Personal Data Protection Bill proposes unwarranted amendment, he says

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Panicked diners flee fire at London restaurant

Dramatic video shows flames inside the MNKY HSE restaurant in London's Mayfair as guests rushed to get outside.

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Election results and the dangers of false explanations

Attributing causes to electoral outcomes in a democracy form a serious exercise that needs to be carried out with extreme rigour and care by experts

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Pokemon to go on without Ash Ketchum and Pikachu

The long-time lead characters of the anime series will bow out in January, as the show continues.

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‘Sukesh’s allegations grave, need detailed investigation’

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Wieambilla: Australia police killers posted video during shootout

Six people - including two officers and a neighbour - died in the ambush in Queensland on Monday.

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New Year’s Eve celebrations to resume on Brigade Road in Bengaluru

City Police Commissioner holds meeting with associations of hoteliers and pubs

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Brittney Griner vows to play this season after prisoner swap

The basketball star speaks for the first time since her release from Russian custody last week.

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RGGGH tops in performance among government hospitals in State as crowds continue to swell

In a ranking list based on the performance of medical college hospitals put out by the Directorate of Medical Education, the Chennai hospital and institutions affiliated to it took the top place from April to October 2022. It is looking at improving turnaround time, including in outpatient care and laboratory services 

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Polish police chief in hospital after gift from Ukrainian officials explodes

A gift the officer received from a senior Ukrainian official explodes at police headquarters in Warsaw.

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Media academy course coordinator and former journalist dies

He had served in the Information and Public Relations department, Janayugam daily, and Asianet News

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US brings back free at-home Covid tests as part of winter plan

The programme allows households to order four rapid tests with deliveries starting next week.

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Harry and Meghan, the final episodes, in 60 seconds

BBC Royal correspondent looks at the royal rift at the centre of the new episodes of Harry and Meghan.

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British nurses hold biggest strike in NHS history

Tens of thousands of nurses have expressed anger and sadness at being on pickets lines today.

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Sudanese woman sentenced to stoning death will go to jail instead

She was initially sentenced to death by stoning for adultery, prompting an international outcry.

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India must take lead from New Zealand and pass anti-tobacco smoking law: Anbumani

In a statement, he said that New Zealand has passed an historic anti-smoking legislation prohibiting smoking and banning the sale of tobacco products including cigarettes to anyone born or after January 1, 2009 (under the age of 14). 

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Police seize 600 grams of ganja from Zomato delivery boy

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Fed hikes rates again and warns of more rises

The US central bank raised its key interest rate by 0.5 percentage points.

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Istanbul mayor's 'insult' trial resumes ahead of elections

People who are sentenced to less than four years are rarely put behind bars in Turkey.

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Ukraine War: US planning to send Patriot air defence missiles

The expensive air defence system would be a huge boost to Ukraine, but supplies will be limited.

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P-22: Los Angeles celebrity mountain lion captured

P-22, who had lived in a city park for many years, was tranquilised weeks after killing a Chihuahua.

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Supreme Court refers warring couple to shrink

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Three bodies recovered after flash flood washed away four persons in the Nilgiris

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At least 100 people killed by floods in capital of Congo

Some 12 million people live in the 24 neighbourhoods of Kinshasa hit by the floods

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NBA renames MVP award as Michael Jordan Trophy as part of rebrand

The NBA award given to the league's most valuable player is to be known as the Michael Jordan Trophy.

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World's oldest known jeans found in 1857 shipwreck sell for $114,000

The jeans were recovered from the SS Central America shipwreck, also known as the "Ship of Gold".

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Geminid: Sky's brightest meteor shower will be at its peak

The Geminid meteor shower has been called the "most dependable" night sky display.

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Congress neta’s ‘kill PM’ remark sparks major row; FIR filed

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High Commissioner to Sri Lanka indicates India’s willingness to support Palaly airport expansion in Jaffna

Event held at airport to mark resumption of flight services by the Alliance Air on the Chennai-Jaffna-Chennai sector

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Canada: Families of murdered indigenous women call for landfill search

Winnipeg Police said they can't recover the remains of murdered indigenous women from a landfill.

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Some conferences of G20-Summit likely to be organised in Visakhapatnam

We have been informed by the Ministry of External Affairs that there will be G20-Summit conferences in the city on February 3, 4 and 5 and some days in April. But, no official confirmation has been received so far, says District Collector

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Anna University reschedules examinations in December

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JK Rowling funds women-only rape help centre in Edinburgh

The author says Beira's Place in Edinburgh will fill "an unmet need" from female survivors of abuse.

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56 foreign terrorists killed in J&K in 2022: DGP Dilbag Singh

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Balasaheb legacy: BJP seeks to take e-way to voters’ hearts

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States that grew less paddy bounce back with wheat

NEW DELHI: States that dragged down the overall acreage of kharif (summer sown) crops by sowing less of paddy, the main crop of the season, due to drought conditions have bounced back by reporting higher acreage of the main winter crop, wheat, during the ongoing Rabi season, giving a positive signal for overall output of foodgrains in the 2022-23 crop year.

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No. of Indians going abroad up 137%, yet to hit pre-Covid level

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Will bring back old pension scheme in 1st cabinet meet: HP CM

Four-time Congress legislator Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu took oath Sunday as the 15th CM of Himachal Pradesh and Mukesh Agnihotri was sworn in as the first deputy CM of the hill state where the party ran its campaign by promising one lakh jobs and the old pension scheme to government employees.

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Spyscraper? Bombay high court stunts highrise at Mazagon Dock

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A tug of war to attract Hindu voters in Madhya Pradesh

While the BJP is using emotional issues, the Congress is not far behind

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8.2 kg ganja seized from train at Thampanoor station

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Tamil Nadu reports seven COVID-19 cases

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Vyttila cries for attention in Kochi Corporation’s master plan

The draft master plan is silent on augmenting infrastructure in the area, according to local councillor; Mayor says the concerns will be addressed when the final document is readied by mid-2023

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Retired judge awarded Ph.D for thesis on encounter deaths

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New racing leagues next year

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Three of a family killed in road accident near Bajagoli

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T.N. tops list for tele-consultations at Ayushman Bharat centres

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Laura Kuenssberg: Putin set UK on search for new friends

The UK wants better relations with nations which are neither bad guys nor allies, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

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Buying Russian oil is ‘domestic policy of India: Swedish Foreign Trade Minister

EU-India Free Trade Agreement “priority” for Sweden, says Swedish Minister for International Development and Foreign Trade

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King Charles and Camilla meet Ryan Reynolds in Wrexham

King Charles III and the Queen Consort visited Wrexham to mark its new city status.

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India, PM Modi became 'voice of world': Jaishankar

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Sasikala urges State government to render immediate assistance to people hit by cyclone

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World Cup 2022: Croatia 1-1 Brazil (4-2 pens): Tite's men knocked out

Tournament favourites Brazil are knocked out of the World Cup on penalties as Croatia keep their nerve to edge through to the semi-finals.

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BharatPe approaches Delhi HC to restrain Ashneer Grover, wife, others from making defamatory statements

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Exit polls on track for Gujarat, but misread Congress upswing in Himachal

Only Aaj Tak-Axis My India predicted that Congress would win 30-40 seats against the BJP’s 28-33 in the hill State; News24-Today’s Chanakya predicted a hung Assembly

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Schengen: No EU border-free zone for Romania and Bulgaria

EU ministers vote to admit Croatia to the Schengen zone, but Romania and Bulgaria must wait.

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A tool to keep track of governance at the macro and micro-level

The Chief Minister’s Dashboard Monitoring System is being designed by the Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency to cover a wide gamut of activities of various departments of the government across Tamil Nadu; it will give all the information on various projects and keep tabs on measurable deliverables. As of now, 64 dashboards are live, and this number is expected to go up to 100 by the end of this month, an official says

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Karnataka CM invites innovators to suggest ways to improve road management, water management through design thinking

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has invited designers and innovators in Bengaluru to join hands with the government to resolve the biggest challenges around road (traffic) management and water management (lakes)

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Pope breaks down in tears over war in Ukraine

Pope Francis stops mid-prayer as he starts crying while talking about the suffering of Ukrainians.

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Justice Tashi Rabstan is first Ladakhi to become Chief Justice of J&K, Ladakh

Justice Rabstan is from Skurbuchan village, Leh, and became the first judge from Ladakh.

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Cyclone Mandous may impact several parts of the State

It is likely to hit north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts around Friday midnight, and bring intense rain in many districts of T.N. between Thursday and Saturday

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YMCA Madras completes 132 years, organises Christmas celebrations

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Put on hold the decision to withdraw minority scholarship for students of classes 1-8: Stalin to PM

In a letter to Modi, M.K. Stalin says nearly five lakh poor students of classes 1-8 will be affected by the move and deprived of benefits; he asserts Centre’s stance on the issue goes against the principle of supporting the needy in their crucial years

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Bandh in Jalna district in Maharashtra over Governor's remarks on Shivaji Maharaj

The Maharashtra Governor recently raked up a controversy by calling the 17th century Maratha warrior king as an icon of “olden days”.

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Peru leader dissolves Congress hours before impeachment bid

President Pedro Castillo declared a state of emergency just hours before an impeachment debate.

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CPI protest demanding abolition of Governor’s post

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Medieval necklace found near Northampton 'internationally important'

Experts uncover a "once-in-a-lifetime" discovery near Northampton of international significance.

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SI murder: Jammu and Kashmir police file chargesheet

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Two cafes run by persons with disabilities opened in KIA

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Spain's former King Juan Carlos wins partial immunity in ex-lover case

A UK judge rules Juan Carlos is immune from claims pertaining to the period before his abdication.

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Climate-vulnerable population of Kochi living in a state of constant fear

Over 70% of vulnerable communities not doing much to minimise the impact of disasters like floods; healthcare-related preparedness found negligible, says report

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Fight for social justice in IIT-M has been going on unsuccessfully for 30 years, says Ramadoss

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Neil Diamond surprises with 'Sweet Caroline' singalong

The legendary singer surprised guests on the opening night his Broadway musical 'A Beautiful Noise'.

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JeM, LeT still operating bases in Afghanistan: India ahead of security meet

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EU imported 6 times more oil than India from Russia: S Jaishankar

"If I have to give you an India comparison, the oil import by EU is like 6 times what India imported. Gas is infinite because we don't import it. Even coal imports from Russia by the EU is 50 per cent more than India's imports," said Jaishankar, responding to a question from a German journalist.

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World Cup 2022: Japan 1-1 Croatia (AET): Dominik Livakovic saves three penalties

Goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic is the hero, saving three penalties in the shootout, as Croatia edge past Japan with a 3-1 victory to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

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Byelections: Low turnout in UP's Rampur, moderate to high in other constituencies

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Contestants come up with a variety of recipes

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Ukraine war: Two generations share bed after Russian strikes

Sofia lives in cramped conditions with her boyfriend and his mother after strikes destroyed their home.

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Russia: Bodies of 2,500 seals found along Caspian Sea coast

The seals were found on the Caspian Sea coast, but officials do not believe they died violently.

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Terrorist hideout busted in Kishtwar, detonator, ammo seized

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Kochi metro to offer discounts on Mobile QR tickets

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EU must act over distortions from US climate plan - von der Leyen

Ursula von der Leyen says the EU must act amid concerns within the bloc over US climate legislation.

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College principal, author booked after ABVP objects to book on judiciary

ABVP students at Government New Law College of Indore claim that the book contains ‘objectionable content against Hindu community, RSS, Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Bajrang Dal, and Durga Vahini’

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Govt approves project to tackle real-time maritime threats

The government has approved a major National Maritime Domain Awareness (NMDA) project, even as the Navy keeps an eagle-eye on the expanding Chinese naval activities in the Indian Ocean Region. The project will be an integrated intelligence grid to detect and thwart threats emanating from sea in real-time.

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PoK brides lose voting rights after bid to run in J&K polls

“If PoK is a part of India, what could be the possible problem with my citizenship,” asks Somiya Sadaf, who hails from PoK, but has lived in Kupwara since 2010. Her candidature was rejected and name deleted from electoral rolls.

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El Salvador: Thousands of troops surround city in gang crackdown

President Bukele says the troops are surrounding a restive city, arresting suspects "one by one".

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No fresh spotting of leopards: Forest Dept.

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No lenient view on bail to Godhra convicts: Gujarat govt

Gujarat's BJP government on Friday refused to take a lenient view on giving bail to convicts in the 2002 Godhra train-burning case that had triggered communal riots, despite the Supreme Court saying that some of them were stone pelters and had spent long years in jail. Solicitor general Tushar Mehta said it was not a case of mere stone pelting as the action prevented victims from escaping the burning coach.

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Boredom is the root of all evil, or vice versa

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Santa Claus is coming to town (via video call)

The pandemic upended life for millions around the world - and Santa was no exception.

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Joint military drill none of China's business, support for Russian oil price cap sovereign decision: US

The US Friday joined India in admonishing China for denouncing the India-US ongoing military exercise in Uttarakhand, not very far from the LAC. US chargé d'affaires Elizabeth Jones said, “I would point you to the statements we have heard from our Indian colleagues to the effect that it’s really none of their business."

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No new case of COVID-19 in 30 districts of T.N.

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Peanut allergies: Parents worry after Palforzia drug sales flop

World-first peanut allergy drug Palforzia’s poor sales spark concerns over future drug research.

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India remittances set to hit record $100 billion in 2022

Remittances sent to low and middle-income countries have grown by 5% this year, says the World Bank.

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Curtains down on district school arts festival in Kozhikode

Around 8,000 students took part in the five-day event held in compliance with the green protocol

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Central Trade Unions call national meet to mull indefinite strike

The CTUs are protesting against the four labour codes, the Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill and the Centre not convening the Indian Labour Conference (ILC) for the last seven years

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Complete trial in S.S. Colony custodial death case in six months: HC

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Violin maestro Nagai R. Muralidharan honoured with Mudhra Award of Excellence

Mudhra’s 28th Fine Arts Festival gets under way; Muralidharan’s contribution to the field of music draws praise

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Croatia 0-0 Belgium: Early exit for Belgium as Croatia reach last 16 in Qatar

Belgium are knocked out of the World Cup at the group stage as Croatia progress at their expense with a goalless draw in Qatar.

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India saw very low number of Covid vax clotting cases: Govt

The Centre informed the Supreme Court that India had a very low incidence of Adverse Events Following Immunisation (AEFI) cases of Thrombosis and Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS) during administration of 220 crore doses of Covid-19 vaccines. It said till September 30 this year India has administered 219.9 crore doses of Covid-19 vaccine. A total 26 AEFI cases of TTS were reported, of which 14 recovered and 12 died.

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Sukesh Chandrashekhar’s close aide Pinky Irani arrested in extortion case

Irani introduced Bollywood actors, including Jacqueline Fernandez to Sukesh Chandrashekhar; court gives three-day police remand

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Nigerian student Aminu Adamu Mohammed accused of defaming Aisha Buhari

The 23-year-old's lawyer says he has denied a charge of criminal defamation.

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Official told to leave farmers grievance meeting for poor response to queries

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Thai monks fail drug tests leaving temple empty

Local officials said four monks, including the abbot, tested positive for methamphetamine.

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Will use G20 presidency to reflect concerns of global south: EAM Jaishankar

Foreign minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said India would like to use its G20 presidency to reflect the interests and concerns of the global south because as these have been sidelined. Official sources said that the 200 G20 meetings India will host under its presidency will likely be spread over 50 cities, including in J&K. The government is currently looking to finalise a G20 meeting on tourism in J&K.

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Government not liable to compensate for COVID-19 vaccine deaths, injury: Centre tells Supreme Court

If beneficiaries had suffered physical injury or death from an adverse event following immunisation, they could approach civil courts to claim damages for negligence, malfeasance or misfeasance, government says

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Shenzhou-15: China sends astronauts to Tiangong space station

China has sent astronauts to live on its space station, the second permanent outpost in orbit.

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Role of gig workers in job economy is significant: Premji

There should be constant and candid dialogues with employers and employees to ensure complete clarity and honesty with each other, says Premji

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Andhra Pradesh: TDP leaders condemn ‘humiliation’ meted out to Muslim women

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Benin Bronzes: Nigeria hails 'great day' as London museum signs over looted objects

Nigeria's official for museums calls it a "great day" as the Horniman signs over looted objects.

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Mosquito menace on Mumbai-Indore IndiGo flight

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Delhi’s air quality stays ‘very poor’, may last 3 more days

The Air Quality Index on Monday worsened to 333 from 328 on Sunday

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Mumbai sold maximum Electoral Bonds but most were encashed in Delhi: activist

Mumbai accounted for the sale of 2,643 EBs of the 1 crore denomination followed by 2,152 at Kolkata and 1,815 at Hyderabad

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Teen charged with murder after Instagram video chat - police

Police say the 16-year-old video chatted with an acquaintance and asked for help disposing of a body.

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Deadly census protests called off in Bolivia; new count in March 2024

The protests in Santa Cruz first began on October 22 with blocked roads, as activists demanded that President Luis Arce carry out the census by 2023

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Former J&K CM Mehbooba asked to vacate second government house

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Give landowners stocks and share in profits, says Information panel

A percentage of the profits made by industrial and commercial projects, for which they have given land, can be set aside to create a fund. From it, the landowners can be paid their share, says State Information Commissioner S. Muthuraj

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Congress accuses NDA of procedural violation in the tender for waste management project

The evaluation criteria and the marking system in the tender procedure have been designed to suit the firm’s convenience, Narayanasamy alleges

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World Cup 2022: Croatia 4-1 Canada - Andrej Kramaric scores twice to send Canada out

Alphonso Davies scores Canada's first ever World Cup goal, but it is not enough to stop them being knocked out following a defeat by Croatia.

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New York: Man rescued seconds before incoming train

It was reported the man had accidentally fallen onto the tracks in Harlem, New York.

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Tech must make justice accessible to all: PM Modi, CJI Chandrachud on same page

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Kejriwal attacks PM, says he should spend at least 2 hours a day working for the country

Delhi Chief Minister calls himself and his party ‘staunchly honest’; BJP says Kejriwal suffering from ‘political cataract’ and giving himself a ‘certificate of honesty’ despite allegations of corruption against his government

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Italian landslide leaves trail of destruction

Images show the devastation caused on the island of Ischia as rescuers work to find those missing.

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SIA seize JeI properties in Anantnag

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Three killed in different accidents in Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli districts

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Appointment letters given to lifeguards in Visakhapatnam

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World Cup: Iran protesters confronted at World Cup game against Wales

Some fans had flags and T-shirts confiscated while others were shouted at and harassed.

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IED found in minibus on J&K highway in Ramban

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Agriculture Minister inspects international flower auction centre in Hosur

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Toyah Cordingley: Man arrested in India over Australia beach murder

Rajwinder Singh is suspected of murdering Toyah Cordingley, found dead in Queensland in 2018.

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‘TracKD’ app rolled out to keep tabs on habitual offenders

Tamil Nadu police digitise data of 30,000 known delinquents to help the field-level personnel and supervisory officers in their investigation  

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Mercedes drivers can pay to speed up faster

Owners of some Mercedes electric cars in the US can soon pay a $1,200 annual fee to speed up faster.

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Need to speak about intimate partner violence: Union minister Irani

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Scheme for persons with disabilities to be implemented at ₹763.19 crore, says Stalin

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Drugs: India police say rats ate 200kg of seized cannabis

Police in India have blamed rats for destroying nearly 200kg of seized cannabis in police stations.

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KMRL explores alternative options as French agency withdraws from extending loan for Kakkanad extension

AFD unhappy with daily patronage of the metro and the tardy progress of integrating it with other modes of commute; KMRL in talks with World Bank, ADB, KfW, and European Union to mobilise funds

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On way to school, 11-year-old dies as 3 siblings jump from railway bridge

An 11-year-old girl was killed and her two siblings were injured on the outskirts of Jammu city after they reportedly jumped from a railway bridge when they saw a train approaching. Police said that the tragedy occured when the three siblings, namely Alia Fatima (6), Hadia Fatima (11) and their brother Mohiuddin (12), residents of Bajaltalocality in Jammu, were on their way to school.

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Four-day Mangaluru Sangeethotsava to begin today

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Disabled man joins European Space Agency's astronaut programme

A British man is one of 17 new recruits to Europe's space agency's astronaut training programme

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Fresh production warrant against Yasin Malik

Talking to media persons, senior special prosecutor Monika Kohli said that Yasin Malik appeared before the court through video-conferencing from Tihar jail while the other accused were present in the court. “The court again issued a fresh production warrant for the physical appearance of Malik on the next date of hearing on December 22,” Kohli said.

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Amend the term ‘as soon as possible’ to ‘within 30 days’, Law Commission urged

Planning Board vice chairman says delays by Governors in giving assent to Bills is disturbing

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World Cup 2022: Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu hails 'historic victory' over Germany

Japan boss Hajime Moriyasu says beating Germany in the World Cup is a "historic moment" showing the "beauty of football".

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Saudi king declares holiday after shock World Cup win over Argentina

Saudi Arabia bounced back from conceding an early Lionel Messi penalty to produce one of the greatest FIFA World Cup shocks

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Chandru Iyer appointed as British Deputy High Commissioner

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Tanzania plane crash: Rescue efforts delayed, report finds

Officials said rescue efforts were delayed as divers had little oxygen in their cylinders.

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Active terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir fallen to 300

General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (Northern Command) Lieutenant General Upendera Dwivedi estimated the number at 300 and offered a break-up. “There are 82 foreign and 53 local terrorists active in J&K. What is worrisome is there are almost 170 unidentified terrorists,” Dwivedi said at a presser in Poonch. Sources said the total number of terrorists was at least double the current level of 300 before 2019.

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Kochi city to get ₹20 crore for preparing drainage master plan

National Disaster Management Authority to provide fund for project; study conducted on possible impacts of climate change in city for the next 25 years

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South African court orders release of Chris Hani's killer Janusz Walus

The man who shot dead anti-apartheid hero Chris Hani should be freed on parole, judges rule.

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‘Overuse of antibiotics leads to emergence of multi-drug resistant bacteria’

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Gunmen abduct dozens in Nigeria's Zamfara state

At least 130 people including women, children and the elderly were taken, a local official says.

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‘Incredible India’ back a full circle: Tagline to revive post-Covid foreign tourist arrival; Amitabh Kant again plays a big role

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Hubballi Half Marathon sees enthusiastic participation

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Iran protests: Security forces intensify deadly crackdown in Kurdish areas

Machine guns on trucks have been seen heading to one city, amid reports of dozens killed in a week.

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Iran captain voices solidarity with protests at home

Iran captain Ehsan Hajsafi speaks out against the situation in his home country before his nation's opening game against England at the World Cup.

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FTX crypto exchange owes biggest creditors $3.1bn

FTX owes about $1.45bn to its top 10 creditors, according to its US bankruptcy court filings.

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ATP Finals: Novak Djokovic beats Casper Ruud to equal Roger Federer's record

Former world number one Novak Djokovic beats Casper Ruud to win a record-equalling sixth ATP Finals.

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Indian Racing League called off abruptly

The first round of the IRL was called off unexpectedly in Hyderabad on Sunday afternoon after a crash and ‘technical failure jeopardised the sporting event

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LeT ‘hybrid’ terrorist killed in Jammu and Kashmir

A suspected “hybrid” terrorist of the Pakistan-sponsored Lashkar-e-Taiba outfit was shot dead in a shootout with security forces in Bijbhera of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district Sunday. Police alleged the slain man Sajjad Tantray of Kulgam was involved in targeted killings of migrant labourers.

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In Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly town, a symbol of Dalit identity ‘bulldozed’

The rising practice of installation of statues of B.R. Ambedkar by Dalit communities in U.P. have met with forceful administrative action, apart from vandalism and defacement from other opponents

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Andhra Pradesh: Complaints galore during JSP leader’s visit to flood-hit areas of Rajampeta mandal

During ‘rachabanda’, villagers have reportedly deplored lack of help from government to farmers and family members of those who were killed in floods last year

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T.N. reports 47 fresh cases of COVID-19; 21 districts log nil case

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TRS MLA poaching case: Telangana HC rejects BJP’s plea to stall notice to top functionary

Directs SIT not to arrest BJP national general secretary B.L. Santosh, stating that it was unnecessary as a notice was issued to him under Section 41A of CrPC

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J&K police search 12 locations after LeT threat to journalists

The police had on November 12 filed a case against LeT and TRF terrorists for sending threat letters to journalists in Kashmir. TRF had also issued an online threat to a few media houses in the Valley for their “traitorous” acts and “nexus with fascist Indian regime”. Several journalists had resigned after the threats.

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Amara Raja wins CII quality circle competition

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Panneerselvam sounds conciliatory towards AMMK leader Dhinakaran

Dhinakaran says neither he nor his party is keen on aligning with Palaniswami

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Ukraine war: Almost half Ukraine's energy system disabled, PM says

As temperatures drop below freezing, Russian missiles have crippled parts of the country's energy system.

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Migrant labourer injured in Nov 12 Anantnag terror attack dies

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Mumbai’s measles count rises by seven to touch 176; suspected deaths remain at 8

The BMC bulletin confirmed the death of a 10-year-old girl from measles

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Wear turtlenecks to cut energy bills - Tokyo governor

Yuriko Koike says wearing turtleneck jumpers this winter will help reduce energy consumption.

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Gaza: At least 21 killed in Jabalia refugee camp fire

At least 10 children have died in a building in the Jabalia refugee camp - the biggest in Gaza.

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Provide coaching for competitive exams at City Central Library, says MLA

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District court encroaching on powers of SC, Parliament: Muslim leaders

Muslim leaders termed the district court order as “encroaching on the powers of the Supreme Court and Parliament which have made it crystal clear that no further changes could be made at religious sites as per the Places of Worship Act”.

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Indians exempted from police clearance certificate for Saudi visa

The step was taken in view of the ‘strong relations and strategic partnership’ between Saudi Arabia and India, said the Saudi Embassy

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Wimbledon relaxes all-white policy to let female players wear dark-coloured undershorts

Female competitors at Wimbledon will be allowed to wear dark-coloured undershorts from next year to "relieve anxiety" of playing on their period.

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Over 1,600 posts in Central Secretariat Service vacant as officers not promoted

Department not considering the ad-hoc promotion of Assistant Section Officers, says forum

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G20: Xi Jinping criticises Justin Trudeau in an awkward exchange

The Chinese president confronted the Canadian PM about alleged leaks of their closed-door meeting.

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Qatar World Cup: TV 2 Denmark reporter forced off air

Security staff are seen covering the camera as a TV 2 Denmark reporter tries to broadcast.

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J&K LG announces 10% quota for martyrs’ wards under free coaching scheme

J&K lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday announced 10% reservation for children of martyred armed forces personnel and those from poor families under ‘PARVAAZ’ scheme, which aims to fully assist students to get free coaching for UPSC civil services exams, J&K administrative service exams, NEET and JEE.

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Revenue Department sets up control room for Sabarimala pilgrims

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Malta moves to ease EU's last total ban on abortion

The reform would allow doctors to terminate a pregnancy if a mother's life or health were at risk.

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Two IEDs found in Jammu

Jammu & Kashmir Police claimed to have averted a major tragedy with the recovery of two improvised explosive devices (IEDs), which were found on the outskirts of Jammu city Monday late evening.

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Strategy for future must be to prioritise sustainable, energy-efficient infrastructure: Puri

The Housing Minister applauded the engagement of NBCC in several important infrastructure projects

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Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar and Adele dominate Grammy Award nominations

Beyoncé is now tied with her husband Jay-Z as the most-nominated artist in Grammy Award history.

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Washington has made it a priority to reduce visa backlog in India: US Consul General

US Consul General Mike Hankey is upbeat about the prospects of US business ties with India, especially in security, education and health, building on the shared strength of both democracies.

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Madras High Court closes case of self-immolation of man inside court campus

AAG informed the court that officials had rightly denied Scheduled Tribe certificates to his three children after a thorough inquiry because he belonged to a Scheduled Caste

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Love, betrayal and a chilling fallout: Man kills live-in partner, chops body into 35 pieces

A 28-year-old food blogger from Mumbai allegedly strangled his 26-year-old live-in partner at their house in south Delhi, cut the body into 35 pieces, stored them in a refrigerator and disposed them of over 18 days at various places in the dead of night, according to police.

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Now, ‘unlimited number' of flights between India and Canada allowed: Justin Trudeau

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday said in Bali ahead of the G20 summit: “Today, we are announcing an agreement between Canada and India that will allow an unlimited number of flights between our two countries… it will facilitate trade and investment between Canada and India.”

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Stalin congratulates sportspersons for winning accolades

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Timed Teaser: What did Melania Trump's former lawyer do?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!

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HC takes suo motu notice of ragging incident at CMC, Vellore

However, adjourns the case by two weeks after the institution apprised the court of action taken by it following an overnight inquiry

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Princess Anne and Prince Edward to become stand-ins for King

The King proposes extra stand-ins when Prince Andrew and Prince Harry are no longer working royals.

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India: Can’t club us with big polluters

India with the help of other developing countries thwarted an attempt by developed countries to focus on all top 20 current CO2 emitters for additional mitigation actions, instead of just the big historical polluters (rich nations), during the first week of the UN climate talks (COP27). The crucial second week of negotiation involving ministers will begin Monday.

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Members across parties skip Parliament's Standing Committee meetings: Lok Sabha website data

The BJP which has the largest number of members on the committees also accounted for the highest absentees

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Everyone loves a good fight

The Governor-government tussle seems to politically benefit all those involved 

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600 legal awareness campaigns held in Krishna, says Principal District Judge

Move aimed at reaching out to the backward communities in society and imparting legal literacy, says Aruna Sarika

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My Dad Wrote A Porno: Hit podcast series to come to an end in December

The hosts of the podcast, downloaded more than 430m times, hint there's something else to come.

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DM amends order banning heating gadgets in Kashmir’s Ganderbal

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Next system in the Bay likely by November 16, says RMC forecast

Additional Director General of Meteorology, RMC, Chennai, S. Balachandran says it might be delayed and that officials are keeping watch

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CBI files chargesheet against 24 in J&K police recruitment scam

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MBBS in Hindi lost in transliteration?

Doctors, students, hospitals raise concerns about viability of programme and employability of students from such bilingual MBBS classes

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Ros Atkins on... Is the 1.5C climate target still possible?

The BBC's analysis editor looks at whether the UN's target to limit global warming can still be reached.

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Gujarat Assembly elections | BJP workers stage protest after release of first list

Heartburn for party workers as BJP denies tickets to 38 sitting legislators, fielding fresh faces, Congress turncoats, and non-local leaders instead

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Arrested man is missing US rape suspect, court says

The man denied being Nicholas Rossi, who is wanted over allegations of rape and sexual assault.

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Pakistani terrorist killed in Shopian encounter

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Congress fields 21 sitting MLAs for Gujarat election

The Congress has so far announced candidates for 68 seats of the first phase

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Russian-Canadian arrested over global LockBit ransomware campaign

Mikhail Vasiliev is accused of involvement in cyber-attacks targeting critical infrastructure worldwide.

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FTX woes: 'I'm waiting to get £2,000 back from crypto giant'

One user told the BBC he was able to lodge a withdrawal request on the beleaguered exchange.

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JKPSI recruitment case: CBI arrests 7 more people

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Joe Biden to meet Xi Jinping on November 14 for Taiwan, Russia talks

United States President Joe Biden will meet on November 14 with China's President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of next week’s Group of 20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia

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US midterm elections: More female governors than ever elected

These officials have enormous power, as many aspects of American life are decided at the state level.

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How many private jets were at COP27?

Demonstrators in Amsterdam stopped private jets taking off ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference.

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CBI arrests two former company directors of a Kathua based unit involved in bank fraud

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Man arrested for murder of 19-year-old boy

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HDK accuses of BJP of misusing Kempe Gowda’s name for political mileage

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Environment to promote research, entrepreneurship to be created: R. Bindu

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Committee tells banks to bring down number of zero balance accounts under PM Jan-Dhan Yojana

Banks asked to scale up their financial literacy activities in rural areas and make efforts to increase the utilisation / activation of Rupay Cards

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Two chain-snatching cases registered

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Revenue officials remove fencing from disputed NACIN lands at Palasamudram

Barbed-wire fencing put up by a farmer on three acres of disputed land was forcefully removed by officials on Tuesday

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The BJP’s Karnataka challenge

The party is combining social engineering with the promise of development

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In India’s interest to keep importing Russian oil: EAM Jaishankar

Foreign minister S Jaishankar strongly backed India's increasing oil imports from Russia saying energy ties with Moscow have worked to India's advantage and that it's in India's interest to keep the imports going. Asked about the Western pressure on India to limit trade ties with Russia, he said India's “fundamental obligation” is to ensure that the Indian consumer has the best possible access, on most advantageous terms, to international markets.

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Centre using Governors to encroach into State’s powers: Pinarayi

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A tribute to Dr MK Bhan, the man behind India’s rotavirus vaccine, on his birth anniversary

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Health Minister stresses on guidelines on antibiotic usage

Increasing consumption of antibiotics was one of the key drivers of antimicrobial resistance, says Ma. Subramanian at the seventh World One Health Congress in Singapore

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City college celebrates 200 years of Urdu journalism

Tamil Nadu had six newspapers before independence but now has just a handful of journalists

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Stolen $3bn Bitcoin mystery ends with popcorn tin discovery

James Zhong pleads guilty to the 2012 hack as police find stash of 50,000 Bitcoin.

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₹2 lakh crore investment in renewable energy sector expected in coastal region in next five years: Bommai

The Chief Minister says that the State government will provide subsidy to fishermen who are using kerosene-based motor boats to upgrade them to petrol-operated ones and that the demand of fishermen for allotment of more kerosene will be discussed with the Union government

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Three arrested for ‘selling’ vacant land by creating fake documents in Visakhapatnam

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Cardinal Ricard among 11 French bishops accused of abuse

Jean-Pierre Ricard says he abused a 14-year-old girl when he was a parish priest in the 1980s.

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Jana Gana & Vande Mataram ‘stand on same level’: Govt in HC

The Centre has told the Delhi high court that the national anthem ‘Jana Gana Mana’ and the national song ‘Vande Mataram’ “stand on the same level” and citizens should show equal respect to both. It submitted that even though unlike the national anthem, there are no penal provisions or official instructions about singing or playing ‘Vande Mataram’, the song occupies a unique place in the emotions and psyche of Indians.

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Democratic deficit: On the attempt on Imran Khan’s life

Early election is the only prudent way forward for Pakistan 

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In run-up to Gujarat election, BJP wins key bypolls in Bihar, Haryana, UP, Odisha

BJP’s winning streak in bypolls continued on Sunday with a 4-out-of-6 scorecard that came with bonuses like giving estranged ally Nitish Kumar’s re-engineered Grand Alliance in Bihar a reality check, dealing Naveen Patnaik-led BJD its first loss in a Odisha byelection in 13 years, running TRS close in Telangana’s Munugode and seeing Congress draw a blank across the board.

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Auto driver, accused of harassing woman, mowed down while trying to flee police

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Explained | The Uniform Civil Code

What were the Constituent Assembly debates about the UCC? What were the different arguments? Is uniformity even desirable for a nation that is as diverse as India?

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Multiple Tornadoes hit southern US states

One dead and several injured as powerful storms hit Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas

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ED questions Sisodia’s PA in excise investigation

The Enforcement Directorate on Saturday questioned deputy CM Manish Sisodia’s personal assistant Devendra Sharma in connection with its money laundering probe in the Delhi excise policy case. The questioning, and coinciding searches in Delhi-NCR, drew a sharp reaction from the AAP leader, who accused the agency of harassment.

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ED questions Sisodia’s PA in Delhi excise policy case

Delhi’s Deputy Chief Minister says Devendra Sharma was ‘arrested’ and the BJP was behind it

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Poverty forces family to abandon female new-born triplets

Hospital accepted the infants, handed them over to officials of the District Child Protection Unit on Friday 

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Ashok Kashyap is new chairman of Karnataka Film Academy

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Jack Dorsey: Twitter co-founder breaks silence on Elon Musk takeover

The former CEO appeared to agree with the dismissals, saying he had grown the company "too quickly".

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The Crown: Seven takeaways from the latest series of Netflix's royal drama

Elizabeth Debicki is perfect as Diana, and John Major's portrayal is a revelation, says Katie Razzall.

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MCD polls on December 4, likely to be most bitterly fought

The stage is set for probably the most high-decibel civic poll campaign in Delhi, with the state election commission announcing the poll schedule for the reunified MCD. Delayed by more than 7 months due to the merger of the 3 erstwhile corporations and a subsequent delimitation exercise, the elections — a 3-cornered contest between BJP, AAP and Congress — will be held on December 4, while the votes will be counted on December 7, state election commissioner Vijay Kumar Dev announced.

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Congress releases first list of 43 candidates

Elections to the 182-member Gujarat Assembly will be held in two phases on December 1 and 5, while the votes will be counted on December 8

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Iran security forces and state media cover up protester's death - source

They falsely claim the man was killed by rioters, in the latest such cover-up, BBC Persian finds.

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Why Bhupen Hazarika was awarded Bharat Ratna: 10 facts

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Woman, her newborns, cremated in Tumakuru; six-year-old daughter to come under govt.’s care

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More arms found, blood trail observed near LoC a day after gunfight: Army

An infiltrator was killed in the firefight that broke at the LoC in Poonch sector on Thursday

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National Pension System a crime committed by Congress, BJP will solve it: former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal

Despite BJP’s loss in last year’s byelections, Prem Kumar Dhumal says the party is optimistic of winning the Assembly polls in Himachal Pradesh

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Three-day Divyakala Art Exhibition inaugurated in Udupi

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PM Narendra Modi congratulates Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu for general election win

Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid Thursday conceded defeat in the general elections and congratulated opposition leader Netanyahu, whose coalition of right-wing parties secured a comfortable majority in parliament to form the next government and end the political impasse plaguing the country.

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Kishan Reddy refutes CM’s charges

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Will people sign up for Netflix's cheaper ad service?

The streaming platform has launched a less expensive streaming option with commercials.

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PM Narendra Modi hands over EWS flats, says bridge rich-poor gap

The PM said the handing over of keys for "pucca" houses marks the beginning of a new life for thousands of families. “The aim of the central government is to turn Delhi into a grand city complete with all amenities in accordance with its status as the capital of the country,” he said.

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HC exonerates insurance firm from liability, says vehicle owner should pay compensation

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Don't blame us for UK border problems, says Albanian PM

The UK is "discriminating" against Albanians to excuse "policy failures", PM Edi Rama says.

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Karnataka holding position for 20 years despite political changes: Jindal

Business barons bullish on Karnataka; commit investments at GIM

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James Corden and Ricky Gervais: Can you steal a joke?

The Late Late Show comedian claims he inadvertently used a joke originally performed by Ricky Gervais.

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Annaprasadham and Annadhanam schemes in more temples soon: Minister

Annaprasadham has already been implemented in 10 temples

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Mastermind of Coimbatore blast used fake names while plotting attack, say police

Their probe found that Mubin used the name ‘Abdul Rahman’ while procuring materials for blast; he was also found to have juggled three mobile phones, one of which has been recovered

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Centre notifies appointment of 10 additional judges to Punjab and Haryana High Court

The strength of the Punjab and Haryana High Court has gone up to 66 against a sanctioned strength of 85

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Leave aside differences and work for the cause of Kannada: Angara

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Kansas woman who led all-female IS battalion sentenced to 20 years

Allison Fluke-Ekren also admitted training more than 100 women and girls, including some as young as 10.

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Five terrorists killed in Jammu and Kashmir in past 24 hours

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Girl ends life in Tiruppur

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Nancy Pelosi: Man charged with attempted kidnap and assault

The suspect is also charged with assaulting the top Democrat's husband in their California home.

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9 held as Gujarat footbridge collapse toll rises to 134, search to resume today

Government hospitals in the town treated 56 people, of whom 15 are still to be discharged. Till late afternoon, people were spotted dashing in and out of hospitals with pictures of loved ones in the hope of either finding them alive.

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VCK to protest against Hindi imposition, attack on Tamil fisherfolk and Centre’s attempt to usurp States’ rights

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Optical Coherence Tomography machine introduced at city hospital

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Elon Musk dissolves Twitter's board of directors

It means he cements his control over the company by becoming its sole director.

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Switzerland sets record with world's longest passenger train

The 1.9km (1.2 mile) long train, which is composed of 100 coaches, has completed a 25km journey.

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90 feared dead as footbridge in Gujarat collapses days after repair

​Morbi MLA and minister of state Brijesh Merja confirmed 60-odd deaths as the prospect of finding survivors appeared to dim around 10.30pm, almost four hours after the bridge came down in a cacophony of snapping iron cables and horrified screams. Officials said the tragedy occurred between 6.30 and 7pm.

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Opposition corners Eknath Shinde government as ‘flight’ of mega projects continues

NCP MP Supriya Sule demands immediate all-party meeting; Uddhav faction MP demads Mr. Shinde’s resignation

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Telangana: High-stakes campaign precedes November 3 bypoll to Munugode assembly seat

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Adampur byelection | A popularity contest on Bhajan Lal family's home turf

The election is expected to have far-reaching significance on participant parties’ future prospects

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Assam govt cracks the whip on preaching by foreign nationals

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U-19 girls’ sports teams invited for Krishna district selections

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In Kerala, a garden springs from a book

Sam Santhosh, the brain behind the project, is a US-based Malayali entrepreneur from Thrissur. Since 2016, his team has collected and planted 678 of the 742 plant species (of which three are repetitions) mentioned in the book. The search for the remaining 61 plants might take another two years, he said.

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1 dead, several missing in landslide at power plant in Jammu’s Kishtwar

Preliminary reports suggested that a portion of an under-construction tunnel collapsed Saturday evening when the workers were working at the site

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Laxity of medical centre holds up treatment for patients with rare diseases

Healthy Ministry’s push notwithstanding, centres fail to submit request applications from patients for approval

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Accused conducted reconnaissance of targets before attack

The accused surveyed Sangameswarar temple, Mundhi Vinayagar temple and Koniamman temple; police are collecting surveillance camera visuals from the stretches connecting these temples to verify the claim of the accused, who told investigators that Mubin carried out a lone wolf attack

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Norway charges man accused of being Russian spy

The man, named in Norwegian media as Mikhail Mikushin, had posed as a Brazilian academic.

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Congress will withdraw GST on handloom products & keep only one tax slab if it comes to power: Rahul Gandhi

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