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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