Sunday, December 31, 2023

Hundreds throng Beach Road to welcome New Year

No vehicles were allowed on the stretch between the Park Hotel Junction and the NTR Statue Junction after 8 p.m., police act tough on people driving under the influcne of alcohol

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Maharishi Vidya Mandir conducts sports day in Tiruvannamalai 



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New Year celebrations: How the world is welcoming 2024

People around the world gather to celebrate the new year, with fireworks shows in major cities.

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Saturday, December 30, 2023

Beach Road and flyover to be closed for vehicles on New Year’s eve in Visakhapatnam

Entry into water at the beach and use of firecrackers are prohibited, says Police Commissioner adding that drones will be used by police to monitor people

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Tom Wilkinson's career in pictures: The Full Monty, Shakespeare in Love, Rush Hour and more

His credits ranged from British films like The Full Monty to Hollywood hits like Rush Hour.

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Thursday, December 28, 2023

Delay in Rajasthan Cabinet formation leaves BJP leaders baffled

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma who has visited New Delhi twice to meet senior leaders has not thrown any light on the status of the Cabinet either

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Three men die after 4x4 enters River Esk in North York Moors

Emergency services were called to the River Esk in the North York Moors, police say.

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At least 30 E.coli cases may be linked to recalled cheese - HSA

At least 30 cases of E.coli may be linked to Mrs Kirkham's cheese, the UK Health Security Agency says.

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023

US lifts ban on imports of latest Apple watch

Imports and sales of Apple's Series 9 and Ultra 2 watches had been halted over a patent dispute.

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The Scottish village providing backdrop for new Agatha Christie show

Murder is Easy stars David Jonsson as a detective investigating deaths in a small village.

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Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Rajouri on December 27

Rajnath Singh’s visit comes following the death of four army personnel during an encounter between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district last week.

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Sunday, December 24, 2023

Saturday, December 23, 2023

Friday, December 22, 2023

Don’t misconstrue IMF’s debt outlook, says Centre

After IMF says India’s debt could hit 100% of GDP by 2028, Finance Ministry says ‘worst-case scenario’ not based on factual position

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Landais Alzheimer - the village where everyone has dementia

The specially adapted environment is keeping people healthier and happier for longer, early evidence suggests.

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

Holders of Constitutional positions are involved in partisan politics, Kharge tells Congress meeting

The Congress party president also slammed the government for passing important Bills in the absence of Opposition members, breaking with parliamentary conventions

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Prague: Dramatic video from city shows people seen leaping from building ledge

At least 15 people are dead and at least 24 more injured after a shooting in central Prague.

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Iceland volcano: Spectacular aerial footage shows scale

Drone footage shows lava and smoke spewing into the air weeks after waiting on the seismic activity.

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Polish news anchor pulled off air as Tusk reforms take effect

Polish state TV channel TVP Info taken off air after Donald Tusk's government moved to depoliticise public media.

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

All set for Navakerala Sadas in capital district

First Sadas will be held in Varkala Assembly constituency at 6 p.m. on December 20

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Phil Spencer’s parents died 'in most tragic' accident - coroner

Richard and Anne Spencer’s car crashed into the Nailbourne River in Littlebourne, Kent, in August.

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Monday, December 18, 2023

Sunday, December 17, 2023

Fresh tenders to be floated for STPs at Kothi and Avikkalthodu

The project is now under the consideration of the State-level High Powered Steering Committee of AMRUT; Corporation had finalised the project in 2021 but could not go ahead with it owing to protests by local residents

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Chaotic scenes as people run after lorries carrying aid in Gaza

The vehicles carrying aid through the city of Rafah in Gaza are being mobbed by crowds.

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Saturday, December 16, 2023

Anganwadi workers’ strike enters fifth day in Visakhapatnam

The workers warn of intensifying their struggles if the government fails to address their issues.

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Julian De Bono: Body is found in river in search for missing man

An underwater dive team searching for missing man Julian De Bono have retrieved a body, say police.

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Trains and ferries cancelled as warning for heavy rain in force

A Met Office weather warning for heavy rain has been issued for parts of Scotland on Sunday.

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Friday, December 15, 2023

Jenson Button to race for Jota Porsche at age of 44 in World Endurance Championship

Former F1 world champion Jenson Button will return to top-level motorsport in 2024 at the age of 44.

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

Plea to de-register political parties having names with caste, religious connotations should be decided by Parliament: Delhi HC

These are policy issues and they need to be dealt with by the Parliament, says court

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Treforest fire: Body found after industrial estate explosion

A body is discovered after an explosion and fire at Treforest Industrial Estate in south Wales.

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EU to open membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky hails the decision as "a victory" for his country and Europe.

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Gang jailed for £1m cocaine-coated broom handle plot

Police said 30kg of cocaine was chemically converted into lacquer and used as broom handle varnish.

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Accused boy was 'admiring trees' when Brianna Ghey killed

The boy denies murdering Brianna Ghey, saying his co-accused used his knife to carry out the attack.

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Christmas 'spoilt' for Bedford residents after tree taken every night

One tower block resident says he enjoyed having a plastic tree and the policy is "bah-humbug".

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Eyewitness comes forward in missing woman search

The search for Gaynor Lord enters its fourth day with the focus now shifting to underwater.

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Monday, December 11, 2023

How much trouble is PM in over Rwanda bill?

Rishi Sunak’s fragile authority is on display as warring Tory factions weigh up the Rwanda Bill.

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Sunday, December 10, 2023

Israel-Gaza war: Video shows Gaza detainees allegedly 'surrendering guns' - what we know

A man in his underwear is filmed laying down weapons - but there are questions about what happened.

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McDonald's security guard soaks homeless man's sleeping bag

The worker is seen kicking the homeless man's belongings away as he tries to mop the street.

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David Cameron threat over Yousaf's Erdogan meeting 'breach'

Foreign Secretary says first minister broke protocol by meeting Turkish president without a UK official.

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Australian swimmers approach whale 'dangerously close' to shore

The humpback whale strayed into shallow waters, which caught the attention of swimmers.

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Saturday, December 9, 2023

Preliminary round of ‘Our State Our Taste’ draws enthusiastic participants



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Kashmir netizens face action over social media posts ahead of Supreme Court’s verdict on Article 370

A recent police order under the CrPC suggested that the posting of content could potentially trigger a communal frenzy, promote terrorism and separatism, and ‘will be a legal offence’ in J&K

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Mahsa Amini's family stopped at airport on way to get award

Iran bans her parents from heading to Europe to collect an award in her honour, their lawyer says.

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Friday, December 8, 2023

Rwanda: The main Conservative Party factions jostling for influence

The rival groups of Tory MPs getting ready to give their verdict on Rishi Sunak's Rwanda plan.

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Brit Awards: Indie band Last Dinner Party win rising star prize

The indie band follow in the footsteps of Adele, Florence + The Machine and Sam Fender.

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In pictures: Germany's Scholz lights first candle as Hanukkah celebrated around the world

The Festival of Lights is marked around the world amid a difficult time for Jewish communities

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Nigeria air strike kills 85 worshippers 'by mistake'

The army was targeting "terrorists" when civilians were hit by accident, the state governor says.

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COP28 Climate Summit | Global Stocktake draft calls for phasing out fossil fuels

Negotiators say that COP 28’s location in the UAE, a petro state, has influenced language in the document, whose draft text includes a clause committing to “an orderly and just phase out of fossil fuels”

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Monday, December 4, 2023

Sunday, December 3, 2023

DVAC informed CBI of ED officer’s arrest on graft charge 

Top DVAC official says designate court was also intimated of the search operation 

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Saturday, December 2, 2023

Appoint wallet drivers to drop customers at home, Visakhapatnam police tell ownes of bars and pubs



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Israel-Gaza war: Residents of Khan Younis say Israeli strikes heaviest since start of war

Civilians in parts of north and south Gaza have been told to evacuate as Israel's renewed bombardment continues.

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Heavy snow causes travel delays across Europe

Train and flight cancellations cause disruption to travellers in Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic.

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Friday, December 1, 2023

Putin ally Gergiev gets top theatre job at Bolshoi as well as Mariinsky

Russia's best-known conductor is appointed head of the Bolshoi as well as the Mariinsky Theatre.

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

Firefighters crawl to rescue deer stuck on frozen lake

A stag in Minnesota was stranded on thin ice until a rescue team stepped in - on all fours.

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

With single-use plastic products omnipresent, ban ineffective in Hyderabad

The Centre banned manufacture, distribution, stocking, sale and use of 19 single-use plastic items on July 1, 2022, but unorganised businesses still rely on cheap plastic carry bags for want of affordable alternatives

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The Covid kids starting school unable to speak

Children with speech problems could not access therapy during Covid - but now some are getting expert help.

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

NBA: LeBron James sets league record for minutes played in Lakers defeat by Philadelphia 76ers

LeBron James sets a new NBA record for minutes played despite suffering the heaviest defeat of his career.

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Monday, November 27, 2023

Napoleon: How Hollywood landed in the heart of England

Scenes for Napoleon, Saltburn and a new Brad Pitt movie were shot just a few miles apart.

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Sunday, November 26, 2023

Violinist B. Sasikumar passes away

The All India Radio artist considered his large number of disciples his biggest wealth

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Thursday, November 23, 2023

Mansoor Ali Khan appears for inquiry, says his remarks were misunderstood

On Thursday morning, he moved an anticipatory bail petition before the Principal Sessions Court. However, the court treated the case as dismissed as withdrawn as the Nungambakkam police were cited as the respondent erroneously

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Ethiopia drought: Fifty die of hunger in Tigray and Amhara amid aid freeze

The US and UN paused humanitarian aid in the East African country after allegations of theft.

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Rat plague spreads to Australia's fishing towns

With more wet weather expected for Queensland, some people believe the worst is yet to come.

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

North Korea claims its third attempt to put a spy satellite into orbit was successful

North Korea claims it has successfully placed a military spy satellite into orbit

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Hayley Turner becomes first female jockey in Europe to ride 1,000 winners

Hayley Turner becomes the first female jockey in Europe to ride 1,000 winners with victory on Tradesman at Chelmsford.

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Monday, November 20, 2023

‘I paid £30k to protect my child from her paedophile dad’

The BBC follows a mother battling to keep a dangerous sex offender away from her daughter.

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Saturday, November 18, 2023

Perumal Murugan wins JCB Prize for Literature, to get ₹25 lakh cash prize

The JCB Literary Prize said Fire Bird is a masterfully crafted tale of one man’s search for the elusive concept of permanence

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Hundreds leave Gaza's al-Shifa hospital as many feared killed at UN shelter

Israel denied forcing people out of al-Shifa on foot and did not confirm it had hit al-Fakhoura shelter.

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Friday, November 17, 2023

Leonid meteor shower to peak this weekend

The best chance of catching a glimpse is in the early hours of Saturday and Sunday.

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

Gaza faces communications blackout due to lack of fuel

Israel defends blocking fuel deliveries, as the UN warns this could lead to a breakdown of civil order.

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Russian Carlsberg staff arrested after business seized

Two senior managers of Carlsberg's Russian subsidiary were arrested on Wednesday over allegations of fraud.

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Canadian killed family to make Muslims fearful, jury hears

Prosecutors say Nathaniel Veltman wanted to send "a brutal message" to the world.

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Sextortion: 'I sent a nude and was blackmailed for money'

Jack, 15, is one of a growing number of teenage boys falling victim to so-called sextortion.

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Runner banned for using car in ultra-marathon

Ultra-marathon runner Joasia Zakrzewski is banned for 12 months by UK Athletics for using a car in a race.

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Tapfumaneyi Masaya: Abducted Zimbabwe opposition activist found dead

The targeting of Tapfumaneyi Masaya is part of a series of kidnappings of activists.

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Monday, November 13, 2023

Parliament panel reduced to ‘rubber stamping committee’: Trinamool MP Derek O’ Brien 

He accuses the panel of rushing through deliberations for preparing the report on the Bills seeking to replace the three criminal laws 

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Sunday, November 12, 2023

EU condemns Hamas for ‘using Gaza hospitals, civilians as human shields’

Urges Israel to show “maximum restraint” to protect civilians from the war it is waging.

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Netflix’s ‘Fauda’ crew member ‘killed in action’ amid Israel-Hamas conflict: Makers

‘Fauda’ has been criticised by a section of viewers for “whitewashing” the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

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Saturday, November 11, 2023

Visakhapatnam gears up to celebrate eco-friendly Deepavali on November 12

Officials mobilise team to ensure a peaceful festival without any untoward incident; fire officials set up 50 outposts in the region

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Friday, November 10, 2023

Thursday, November 9, 2023

Israel sees 'sign of life' in Gaza hostage video

Palestinian Islamic Jihad posts videos of two Gaza hostages, but Israel fears "psychological warfare".

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Jezebel: Feminist media site shuts down after 16 years

A downturn in advertising led to the "excruciating" decision, its owner said.

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New Zealand: John Oliver's Bird of the Century backing ruffles feathers

US chat show host John Oliver's support of the pūteketeke is causing some controversy.

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India appeals death sentences of ex-naval officers in Qatar

Death penalties were handed to eight former Indian naval officers on unspecified charges.

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Diwali 2023: What you need to know about the festival of light

It's about the triumph of good over evil, but also a chance for family and friends to come together.

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Luton 'stolen house' owner gets home back with squatters

Mike Hall estimates there has been £60K of damage to his Luton home after his identity was stolen.

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Sunday, November 5, 2023

Cooperative stores to sell onions at ₹30 per kilogram to ease price hike

The initiative is focusing on slums and areas where low-income groups are concentrated

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Ukraine war: Military chiefs in Kyiv under pressure over deadly Russian strike

President Zelensky demands answers after Russia hits Ukrainian soldiers said to be at an award ceremony.

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Saturday, November 4, 2023

What has led to the Maratha quota agitation? | Explained

How has Manoj Jarange-Patil, hailing from Maharashtra’s drought-prone Marathwada region, brought the Eknath Shinde government to its knees? What has been the history of the quota agitation? How have other OBC groups reacted?

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KCR to launch second phase campaign from November 13

Campaign to conclude with election rally at Gajwel in Siddipet district on November 28

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Friday, November 3, 2023

Welfare, development going hand-in-hand under YSRCP rule, says Vijaya Sai Reddy

The Chief Minister is commited to investing in human capital, particularly in marginalised communities who have endured decades of hardship, says the Rajya Sabha MP

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Could an Israeli ground invasion of Gaza meet its aims?

Israeli forces are expanding ground operations in Gaza, and their ultimate goal is to dismantle Hamas.

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Footballer DĂ­az's father 'kidnapped by rebels'

Luis Manuel DĂ­az was seized by armed men at a petrol station on Saturday in his Colombian hometown.

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German vice-chancellor Habeck hits out against rising antisemitism

German Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck criticises Islamists, the far right and political left.

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Gaza: Explosion at Jabalia refugee camp leaves massive crater

Gaza's health ministry blamed the blast on Israeli air strikes, but Israel's military are yet to comment.

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What is happening in Israel and Gaza, and what is Hamas?

How is Israel responding to the deadly attack by Hamas three weeks ago?

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Monday, October 30, 2023

Footwear hurled at Palaniswami’s convoy during Pasumpon visit

The former Chief Minister and other AIADMK leaders were at the village to celebrate Thevar Jayanthi

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Sunday, October 29, 2023

Bangladesh Opposition chief held after anti-PM protests

The police also made a series of raids on the homes of senior Bangladesh Nationalist Party leaders, party spokesman Zahir Uddin Swapan said

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Take up entrepreneurial initiatives, students told



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Jagatika Lingayat Mahasabha condemns Centre’s move

State government should resend religion proposal with appropriate changes, it says

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NIAB scientists design a vaccine candidate against LSD virus

Death of over 80,000 cattle has been reported during the recent outbreak of LSD in the States of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Delhi

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Saturday, October 28, 2023

Friday, October 27, 2023

Internet out in Gaza as Israel expands operations

The Palestinian Red Crescent says people cannot call the emergency 101 number due to the outage.

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Maratha supporter ends life; anti-quota lawyer’s vehicles vandalised by activists

Advocate Gunratna Sadavarte had recently criticised Manoj Jarange Patil who was on hunger strike for the Maratha reservation

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Shakira's ex and former footballer Gerard Pique falls off stage

The Spanish World Cup winner fell off the stage at a launch event for a new footballing tournament in Mexici.

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Bihar politicians take pot-shots at PM, CM in Dussehra video war

JD(U) posts video showing the PM as Ravan, and the Bihar CM as a time bomb causing his death; this was in response to BJP video showing Mr. Nitish Kumar and his allies as Ravan, his brother, and son

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Israel demands UN chief resign over Hamas attack comments

AntĂ³nio Guterres denies he justified Hamas's attacks by saying they "did not happen in a vacuum".

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Monday, October 23, 2023

Govt sets up tribunal headed by Delhi HC judge to adjudicate if JKDFP should be declared banned group

The Union Home Ministry on October 5 had declared JKDFP a banned group under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 for five years

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Iran warns Israel to stop war in Gaza or region will 'go out of control'

Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian also criticised the US for providing military support.

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Sunday, October 22, 2023

SC’s same-sex marriage verdict acts as a formidable document upholding the Indianness of homosexuality and gender queerness

Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul accepted non-heterosexual relationships as part of the “pluralistic social fabric” and an “integral part of Indian culture”

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Belgians race boats made of giant pumpkins

Thrills and spills as kayakers use pumpkin power in an annual competition near Antwerp.

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Saturday, October 21, 2023

Climate ‘loss and damage’ talks end in failure

Countries were unable to reach an agreement and deferred the decision to another meeting due November 3 to 5 in the United Arab Emirates

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Cairo Summit: Arab leaders reject forced displacement of Palestinians

Egypt hosts a peace summit in Cairo as the first aid convoy enters Gaza after two weeks of war.

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Friday, October 20, 2023

Rishi Sunak renews plea for Gaza aid during visit to Egypt

The PM met Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas and Egypt's president, calling for the Gaza border to reopen.

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Monday, October 16, 2023

Israel Gaza war: Israeli fighter follows in father's footsteps

The BBC's Clive Myrie speaks to a father whose son is following in his footsteps to fight for Israel.

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Sunday, October 15, 2023

Rahul, Priyanka to flag off bus yatra from Ramappa Temple on Oct.18

Bus yatra to cover Mahabubabad, Warangal, Peddapalli, Karimnagar & Nizamabad Lok Sabha constituencies

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One week in Gaza: 'There are no safe places here'

Bombs, shortages, a life on the run. Bisan Owda, a filmmaker, has been documenting her days under siege

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Friday, October 13, 2023

Jamie Dimon warns world facing 'most dangerous time'

Jamie Dimon says conflicts in Ukraine and Israel may hit energy and food markets, and global trade.

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Vandal changes time on landmark Welsh clock tower

It is believed the assailant climbed scaffolding surrounding the tower and changed the time.

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Saturday, October 7, 2023

Members of human rights outfit observe fast demanding Cauvery water release

The hunger fast was aimed at bringing to bring more people in the State to understand the gravity of the issue, says party’s State president

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

Army says officer injured in ‘grenade accident’ at a post in J&K’s Rajouri

Official sources had said three officers were injured as a Major took them hostage and opened fire at the Army’s 48 Rashtriya Rifles camp in Rajouri’s Thanamandi

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Putin makes nuclear-powered Burevestnik missile test claim

The Russian leader says testing of a global-range missile was successful, but that is not confirmed.

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

‘The UKG student had been ill, punishment may not be true’ 

Preliminary enquiries reveal the student had been absent from school for 10 days due to illness

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Friday, September 29, 2023

Moosewala murder case | Gangster Sachin Bishnoi remanded to police custody till October 6

Sachin Bishnoi, who was allegedly involved in the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, was extradited from Azerbaijan last month

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Joshua Primo: Former San Antonio Spurs point guard suspended by NBA for 'inappropriate behaviour'

Former San Antonio Spurs point guard Joshua Primo is suspended for four games after by the NBA over allegations he exposed himself to women.

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

M.S. Swaminathan led a purposeful and meaningful life, says former Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu

Leaders highlight the veteran scientist’s contributions in making India a self-sufficient and food surplus country and his tenure in Tamil Nadu’s Planning Commission and as a Rajya Sabha member

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Gunman kills three in twin Rotterdam shootings - Dutch police

A 14-year-old girl and her mother among victims after attacks at two locations in the Dutch city.

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

IIT-Bombay mess sanctions segregated space for people eating vegetarian food

On compliance, an email said, “In case of any violation identified by the mess team [council], they will take proper action and impose appropriate penalties”

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Cassidy Hutchinson: Five things we learned from latest Trump aide book

Cassidy Hutchinson book alleges sexual assault at a rally and burning of documents in the White House.

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

150 AYUSH centres to be upgraded to NAH standards

This is the first time that so many AYUSH healthcare institutions in the public sector are applying together, seeking NABH accreditation

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Valiathura pier, Maritime Board Hq to be developed in PPP mode

Decision to invite expression of interest to develop Valiathura pier and other related facilities in PPP mode was taken considering scope for greater development in region

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Canada's Speaker Anthony Rota resigns after Nazi in parliament row

Anthony Rota resigns after unwittingly praising a 98-year-old Ukrainian who fought for a Nazi unit.

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JP Morgan settles Epstein lawsuits with US Virgin Islands and Jes Staley

It will pay the US Virgin Islands to resolve a lawsuit over its alleged ties with the convicted sex offender.

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Monday, September 25, 2023

Government rebuffs Moody’s Aadhaar views; says a billion Indians trust it

It emphasised that over a billion Indians have also expressed their trust in Aadhaar by using it to authenticate themselves “over 100 billion times”.

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Pralhad Joshi’s charge election-oriented, says Santosh Lad



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In pictures: Northern Lights make lively display

Chances of seeing aurora increase as the Sun nears the peak of its 11-year cycle.

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Sunday, September 24, 2023

Minister urges PM to intervene in Cauvery issue

Kumaraswamy should produce evidence of his allegations, says Ramalinga Reddy

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Osiris-Rex: Nasa confirms return of asteroid Bennu samples

A capsule carrying debris from asteroid Bennu lands safely in the Utah desert.

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Woman's body found in jaws of 13ft Florida alligator identified

A witness raised the alarm after seeing the large animal clutching human remains in a canal.

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Saturday, September 23, 2023

Gujarat announces package for farmers hit by floods

The Congress demands a probe by a Special Investigation Team into the sudden release of water from the Narmada dam; both the Congress and the AAP term the floods a ‘man-made calamity’

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Friday, September 22, 2023

‘Fewer women on JNU campus due to MCQ test, scrapping MPhil’

No response from university administration on report released by JNU Teachers’ Association

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Two brothers arrested in Delhi’s Welcome for raping minor girl

The accused, Jahid, 22, and Jubair, 24, are autorickshaw drivers by profession, the DCP (North East) said

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Interaction on ‘Doing Business in the U.S.’ held in Madurai



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Disability Rights Alliance finds several faults in the design and construction of Kilambakkam bus terminus in giving access to persons with disabilities

The audit report points to deficiencies and violations of the ‘Harmonised Guidelines and Space Standards for Barrier-Free Built Environment for Persons with Disabilities and Elderly Persons’ at the bus terminus  

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Visa suspension for Canadians enforced at Indian missions globally

The latest clarification has broadened the scope of the ban as no Canadian will be entertained for an Indian visa at any of the Indian missions across the world

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Cabinet recommends OBC tag for Kunchitiga community

Cabinet has decided to seek compensation of ₹4860.13 crore as per the NDRF norms from the Centre for crop loss owing to drought in 195 taluks

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Video shows car rolling over and narrowly missing officer

A regular car chase became a near-death experience when a suspect’s car swerved off the road.

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

Tangedco Foreman caught while receiving bribe



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Murdoch's media empire through the years

He built one of the world's most powerful media empires - here are some of his biggest acquisitions.

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Monday, September 18, 2023

INDIA bloc lacks unanimous leadership, will fail in elections, says Fadnavis

He said top figures of prominent INDIA bloc members are not ready to accept leadership of any one individual from other constituents

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Russell Brand: Met Police receive report of alleged sexual assault in 2003

Remaining dates of the star's live tour are postponed following the allegations.

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Punjab | Local Congress leader shot dead in Moga

CCTV footage purported to be of the incident shows the assailant firing at Baljinder Singh Balli before fleeing

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UN warns of disease threat in flood-ravaged east Libya

Tens of thousands of traumatised residents are homeless and badly in need of clean water, food and basic supplies amid a growing risk of cholera, diarrhoea, dehydration and malnutrition

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Ukraine sues EU neighbours over food imports ban

Kyiv says Slovakia, Poland and Hungary act illegally - but they say they need to protect their farmers.

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Saturday, September 16, 2023

Consortium of Accredited Healthcare Organisations advocates Patient Advisory Councils to promote patient involvement 

The move is to make patients true partners in enhancing patient safety and improving care delivery; September 17 is observed as World Patient Safety Day

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Libya floods: A barren wasteland with a lingering smell of death

With lives in Libya washed away, anger mounts as people ask why they were told to stay at home.

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Friday, September 15, 2023

55% of viaduct on Poonamallee-Porur corridor of Metro Rail completed

Sources say the target of commissioning this stretch by the end of 2025 can be achieved only if more manpower was deployed as it will take one year to complete civil work

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HC directive to Health Secretary to issue advisory for Sabarimala pilgrims



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Palaniswami gives an account of DMK’s unfulfilled poll promises



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SC asks govt. whether PM Cares’ benefits given to COVID orphans can be extended to other parentless children

‘An orphan is an orphan, irrespective of whether the parents died in a road accident or due to an illness. You are attending to the condition, not to the parentage,’ CJI tells govt.

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Union government’s financial centralisation aimed at political centralisation: C.P. Chandrasekhar



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Mexican police officers convicted over 2021 migrant killings

The officers are convicted of killing 17 migrants found in a burnt truck near the US border in 2021.

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Revanth flays Kakatiya University VC, vows to stand by students



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Emma Coronel: El Chapo GuzmĂ¡n's wife released from prison

Coronel, 34, had admitted helping GuzmĂ¡n run the Sinaloa drugs cartel and aiding his prison escape.

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How police finally caught escaped killer with heat signal

A heat signal and a law enforcement dog helped catch the murderer, who evaded officers for 14 days.

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Ukraine war: Romanians told to shelter from Russian drones

Residents on the Ukraine-Romania border receive warning as Russia pounds ports across the Danube.

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Farmers to approach Supreme Court against Indo-U.S. deal on poultry

Reduced import duty on produce and relaxed norms will affect farmers and traders here, they say

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35% II PU students pass second supplementary exam



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Three reasons Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin might want to be friends

From shared enemies to a reliance on China, Russia and North Korea have a few things in common.

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Monday, September 11, 2023

Comprehensive film and television policy to ensure gender justice soon: Saji Cherian



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The Pennsylvania manhunt... 12 days in 90 seconds

How a convicted murderer from Brazil escaped a prison and eluded police so far.

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Paul Pogba: Juventus midfielder provisionally suspended for anti-doping offence

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba is provisionally suspended from playing because of an anti-doping offence.

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Ein el-Hilweh: Deadly clashes resume in Palestinian camp in Lebanon

At least 10 people have reportedly killed in intense fighting between rival groups at Ein el-Hilweh.

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Saturday, September 9, 2023

Education Ministry asks States to bring all data under one platform

Vidya Samiksha Kendras are data repositories which will have data from all schemes run by the Ministry; cross analytics of schemes such as PM-POSHAN, UDISE+, and so on can help assess challenges faced by students, teachers in real time

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Vincent Van Quickenborne: Belgian justice minister apologises for 'Pipigate' scandal

Vincent Van Quickenborne has received criticism after guests at his birthday urinated on a police van.

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Speculations on JD(S)-BJP alliance gain steam after HDD’s trip to Delhi



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Uganda's NDA found HIV drugs in meat but didn't issue warning

The National Drug Authority found anti-retrovirals in pork and chicken in 2014 but didn't tell the public.

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Tiruchi City police registers case against BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya

K.A.V. Dinakaran, organiser of DMK advocates wing of Tiruchi south district, in a complaint to Tiruchi Commissioner of Police, on Wednesday alleged even after Mr. Udhayanidhi issued a clarification that he had never called for a genocide of those following Sanatana Dharma, the BJP IT cell continued to spread defamatory remarks against the Minister

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The rare moment an okapi calf takes his first steps

The male okapi calf was born to first-time parents Ludimi and Epulu, after a 14-month gestation.

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Restrictions imposed in Imphal to prevent march to Bishnupur Churachandpur border 

An influential Meitei civil society group has called for a march towards the Bishnupur-Churachandpur boundary on Wednesday to remove an Army barricade 

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Saturday, September 2, 2023

Milad-un-Nabi procession date may be shifted

Deliberations are underway among Muslim scholars to consider postponing the procession as it coincides with Ganesh Chaturthi festivities

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Burning Man festival-goers told to conserve food and water

Festival-goers are told to conserve their food as access in and out of the Nevada event is shut down.

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Friday, September 1, 2023

Reduce electricity consumption in evening hours: K. Krishnankutty

Minister says low storage levels in hydel reservoirs and reduction in supply from outside the State may necessitate power restrictions

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Now buy ticket using UPI in NWKRTC buses



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Tennessee woman sets record for world's longest mullet

Tami Manis, who sports a mullet that is 5ft 8in, says her hair was inspired by a 1980s music video.

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

Monday, August 28, 2023

₹100 NTR commemorative coin sale from August 29



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Kavitha slams Cong., BJP for showering ‘false’ affection on ryots, Dalits

MLC Kavitha asks Congress why it’s not fulfilling all pre-poll promises in Karnataka

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Tropical storm Idalia places Florida on alert for major hurricane

Florida warns residents living in low-lying coastal areas to seek higher ground as Idalia intensifies.

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Sunday, August 27, 2023

4 Dalit men hung upside down from tree, beaten up in Maharashtra over suspicion of theft

The victims were hung upside down from a tree and beaten up with sticks over suspicion of stealing a goat and some pigeons

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Hallstatt: Austrian town protests against mass tourism

Hallstatt, in the Alps, has a population of 700 but can get up to 10,000 visitors a day.

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Saturday, August 26, 2023

Onam celebrations held in water as a message against drowning

Floral carpet laid on a floating platform on Periyar; tug of war held in the middle of the river

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Nadine Dorries resigns: Conservative MP attacks PM as she quits Commons

More than two months after saying she would go, she tells Rishi Sunak "history will not judge you kindly".

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Friday, August 25, 2023

Senior citizens of ST community to get ₹1,000 as Onam gift



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Jenni Hermoso 'didn't consent' to Luis Rubiales kiss as Spain players refuse to play

Jenni Hermoso says she did not consent to be kissed by Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales - as 81 players say they will not play for Spain until he leaves.

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Russia: Video shows plane crash in Kuzhenkino

Online footage appears to show a plane falling from the sky, the BBC has been able to verify the location.

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Chandrayaan-3: live screenings held in city

Hundreds of people, including school children, visited the Kerala State Science and Technology Museum (KSSTM) for a public viewing of the live feed from the ISRO Control Centre.

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

SC not just a poly-vocal court but a people-centric one, says CJI

He says one of the missions of Supreme Court Collegium is to ensure that the richness and diversity of India are represented in the top court

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Tamil Nadu government intends to set up  ‘India Centre for Advanced Manufacturing’ 

The Centre aims to support companies in their innovation, sustainability, and R&D endeavours. The Tamil Nadu government in collaboration with the World Economic Forum, hosted a public-private discussion for establishing the facility in Chennai

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Pakistan cable car: student brought to safety in zip line rescue

Pakistan student brought to safety in zip line rescue

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Mexico bus crash: 15 migrants killed as bus collides with trailer

Deadly road accidents involving vehicles overloaded with migrants are a regular occurrence in Mexico.

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Monday, August 21, 2023

Sunday, August 20, 2023

Senior Gujarat AAP leader Bhemabhai Chaudhary joins Congress

His supporters and local leaders follow suit; only Congress can take on BJP in the State, he says

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Two men die swimming during Ireland triathlon

The pair, aged in their 60s and 40s, were competing in a weather-affected Ironman event.

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Saturday, August 19, 2023

Friday, August 18, 2023

More number of fatal road accidents occurring between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. in Visakhapatnam, says Police Commissioner

‘In the area-wise data analysis, it was found that National Highway reported 67 accidents in which 75 persons died; in 21 accidents on BRTS roads, 22 persons died’

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

Flute artiste Sikkil Mala Chandrasekhar wins Kshetra Kala Puraskaram



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Hawaii wildfires: Here's what we know about the victims

Authorities have formally identified five wildfire victims so far. Here's what we know about them.

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The moment a woman is surprised by a bear at her front door

A doorbell camera recorded a woman and her dog coming face-to-face with a bear outside her home

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Channel migrants: France arrests four people over fatal sinking

The suspects may face charges including manslaughter after six people died last weekend.

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Kochi Corporation Council clears black soldier fly project, postpones biomining

Two private firms to use black soldier flies to process food waste on an experimental basis at Brahmapuram for three months; expert panel to evaluate technical aspects of biomining of legacy waste

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State raises need for timely release of funds sought by NGOs at women’s panel meet

NGO representatives say they have not received funds for over two years despite the renaming of the project. Without timely release of funds, they have been put to much hardship

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Thiruvananthapuram railway division celebrates Independence Day

The highlight of the event was the RPF parade, a stellar performance by the RPF Canine Squad, and a series of cultural presentations; Divisional Railway Manager outlines achievements of the Thiruvananthapuram Division

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Rudy Giuliani jailed mobsters with a charge he now faces

The "Rico" Act helped earn Rudy Giuliani a reputation as a "mob buster". Now he's facing a Rico charge.

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Monday, August 14, 2023

Sunday, August 13, 2023

Kerala textbooks to retain sections deleted by NCERT

The books for Class 11 and 12 students of Kerala will also touch upon the issue of poverty and include the latest report of the Global Hunger Index

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Friday, August 11, 2023

Thursday, August 10, 2023

No longer alone, 25 discharged patients find home at Valakom

25 patients discharged from Ward 9 of GH and MCH and have no where to go rehabilitated at Gandhi Bhavan unit

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Mayor promises steps to address drinking water scarcity in Kochi



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Iran releases US dual nationals into house arrest, lawyer says

Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi, Morad Tahbaz and a fourth man have left prison, one of their lawyers says.

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Virgin Galactic: Space flight passengers unbuckle and explore zero-gravity

Virgin Galactic has completed its first space tourism flight from a site in the United States.

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Monday, August 7, 2023

Palestinian teenager dies after he was shot by Israeli troops in the West Bank last week

Fathi Hamed, the boy's father, told The Associated Press that his son was shot by Israeli troops early last Wednesday after throwing firebombs at soldiers operating near Silwad

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Sunday, August 6, 2023

Stilling the songs of rebellion



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Slovenia floods 'worst-ever natural disaster'

The extreme flooding in Slovenia has caused millions of dollars worth of damage and killed at least three people.

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Saturday, August 5, 2023

Dozens evacuated as wildfire spreads on Spain-France border

Local people were evacuated overnight from several villages as a precaution hours after the fire was declared to the south of Portbou, whose railway station connects Spain with France

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Friday, August 4, 2023

Kerala High Court asks Kochi Corporation to issue clearance for temporary waste management facility at Brahmapuram

The temporary system making use of black soldier flies has been suggested at the site till the compressed biogas unit proposed by BPCL Kochi Refinery becomes operational

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Florida deputy jumps onto a speeding runaway boat

Dramatic bodycam footage captures a Florida deputy's daring leap onto an out-of-control vessel

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

Congress holds meeting ahead of Gruha Jyothi launch in Kalaburagi



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Families of last year’s 151 organ donors felicitated on Indian Organ Donation Day

Organ donation and transplantation infrastructure in the government hospitals will be augmented, says Health Minister

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Ukraine says it launched July attack on bridge to Crimea

The July attack led Moscow to restrict the passage of ships through and flights over the Kerch Strait.

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

VHP pitches for Yogi-like “bulldozer” action in Haryana

Protests held across U.P., seeking action against the perpetrators of violence in Nuh and Gurugram

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Health Ministry sets deadline for pharma industry to implement revised Schedule M

Health Ministry has given six months for small manufacturers and 12 months to large units, to get their WHO-GMP certification

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Lizzo dancers Arianna Davis and Crystal Williams: 'No one speaks out, they are scared'

The US pop star is being sued for sexual harassment and fat-shaming but has yet to comment.

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Prince Harry and Meghan in united front against cyberbullying

The couple are helping fund online safety projects for young people, personally phoning some recipients.

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Celebrate Raksha Bandhan with Muslim women, PM Modi tells NDA MPs

At a meeting of NDA MPs from Odisha, West Bengal and Jharkhand, Modi said his government’s ban on triple talaq has been a boost for Muslim women

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Driver captures lightning over a rainbow in Iowa

Intense electric storms have been reported in parts of the state since the end of July.

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Monday, July 31, 2023

Former Bombay HC judge moves court seeking pension

“I have worked as the High Court’s additional judge for close to three years and should get pension irrespective of whether I had voluntarily retired or superannuated after attaining a specific age,” she said in the plea

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Canada wildfires: Border blaze forces evacuations

More than 1,000 fires are still burning across Canada - one-third of them in British Columbia.

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Sunday, July 30, 2023

PUCL seeks Supreme Court monitored SIT probe into Manipur violence

Civil rights body also calls for the immediate cessation of hostilities between different groups in Manipur

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Saturday, July 29, 2023

Friday, July 28, 2023

KSLU signs MoU with GALTER



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Moscow says intercepted two Ukraine missiles over south Russia

Regions bordering Ukraine have seen regular drone strikes and shelling since Moscow launched its military campaign in February last year, but have hardly ever been targeted by missiles

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Russian and Chinese delegates join North Korean leader Kim at a parade showing his newest missiles

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shared center stage with senior delegates from Russia and China as he rolled out his most powerful nuclear-capable missiles in a military parade

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

Putin promises African summit that Russia will make maximum efforts to avert a food crisis

Promising Russian food exports to Africa is key to Putin's stated goal of using the summit to bolster ties with a continent of 1.3 billion people that is increasingly assertive on the global stage

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Ukraine war: Kyiv claims success as southern fighting intensifies

Ukraine's armed forces say they are solidifying positions after an advance east of Zaporizhzhia.

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Student in Mauritania charged with blasphemy over exam paper

The young woman could face the death penalty if found guilty by a court in Mauritania.

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Man arrested on charge of stabbing sub-inspectors



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Idiga community should stand firmly by Hariprasad, says seer



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Sinéad O'Connor obituary: A talent beyond compare

The shaven-headed Irish singer whose turbulent life often threatened to overwhelm her music.

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Ukraine MP under criminal investigation over Maldives holiday

Ukraine's security service is investigating whether he gave false information on leaving the country.

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Fed raises interest rates to highest in 22 years

The US central bank has raised borrowing costs sharply as it tries to stabilise prices.

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Stunning shelf cloud seen approaching Manhattan

A severe thunderstorm passed over New York City creating an extraordinary shelf cloud.

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Sunday, July 23, 2023

Six die in different incidents as heavy rain leads to flooding in Gujarat

The State will continue to witness heavy to extremely heavy downpours for the next two days, the IMD said

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Three-day Seafood Festival to be organised in Vijayawada from July 28

‘Fish Andhra-Fit Andhra’ is the theme of the festival; cooking competitions and other programmes are on agenda, says Collector

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Barbie breaks box office records in US

Barbie has the year's most successful opening weekend for a film in the US and Canada, making $155m.

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Friday, July 21, 2023

No shortage of water in reservoirs for catering to drinking needs: Minister

Cabinet sub-committee will decide on drought situation in August second week

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Senator releases FBI source's claim of Biden bribes from Ukraine

The FBI deemed the informant "highly credible", but top Republicans concede the claim is unverified.

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

Putin opted out not to 'jeopardise' BRICS summit: South Africa

Putin’s potential visit had posed a diplomatic and legal dilemma for South Africa ahead of the August 22-24 meeting

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Malawi racist videos: Chinese man convicted after BBC expose

Lu Ke was shown by BBC Africa Eye making videos with children, some of which included racist content.

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Argentina: Woman miraculously misses serious injury in two-car crash

The pedestrian was caught between two cars that collided before careening away in opposite directions.

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Camps for Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai scheme from July 24

Details and timings of the camps along with application and token will be distributed to people at their doorstep; it will be issued four days before the camp; women need not come to fair price shops to get the application form and token

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Jason Aldean: US country star denies new music video is 'pro-lynching'

Jason Aldean defends his song as it is yanked by Country Music Television and Sheryl Crow attacks him.

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Severe storms blow debris across US highway

A cluster of storms hit the southern US causing trees to be toppled and power lines to go down.

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation to organise council meeting on July 25

Civic body plans to recruit about 650 sanitation workes for a daily wage of around ₹400 each, say officials

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Arya Vaidya Sala releases book on medicinal plants



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Europe heatwaves: Wildfires rage in Greece as temperatures soar

Specialist firefighting planes are being sent to Greece to help tackle fires amid the extreme heat.

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Watch moment new skydive record is set

A total of 41 jumpers at Skydive Langar in Nottinghamshire combined to create the largest ever sequential formation dive to take place in the UK.

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Monday, July 17, 2023

Tamil civil society in Sri Lanka seeks India’s push for provincial polls   

They ask Prime Minister Narendra Modi to persuade visiting President Ranil Wickremesinghe to push for elections which have been postponed

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Two persons test positive for COVID-19 in T.N.



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Sunday, July 16, 2023

U.K. formally signs up to trans-Pacific trading bloc

It makes the United Kingdom the first new member and first European nation to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership, since it was created in 2018

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Saturday, July 15, 2023

SP MLA Dara Singh Chauhan resigns from U.P. Assembly

BJP says it is open to welcoming its former Minister Mr. Chauhan, if he wants to stregenthen the hands of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP’s vision of development

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Ben Wallace to quit as defence secretary at next Cabinet reshuffle

The senior Tory will also step down as an MP at the next general election, he tells the Sunday Times.

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

Thai reformist Pita Limjaroenrat loses PM vote

After hours of discussions but a surprisingly swift voting process, Pita failed to secure the 375 parliamentary votes needed to become Thailand’s 30th premier, despite his party winning the popular vote in the general election.

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Chicago weatherman asks colleagues to seek shelter from tornado

Eerie sirens warned Chicago residents as multiple tornadoes swept thought the area.

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Defamation case | Rahul Gandhi to move Supreme Court very soon, says Congress

Mr. Gandhi, who has been staying with his mother, Sonia Gandhi, after vacating his official bungalow, is expected to move in to a house in Nizamuddin East

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Thai diplomat meets with Suu Kyi in detention in Myanmar and says she wants to join talks on crisis

Thailand’s Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai is the only government official outside of Myanmar known so far to have met with Suu Kyi since she was detained with other officials when the army seized power from her elected government on February 1, 2021.

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Negligence may have led to 36 migrant deaths in Canary Islands, lawsuit alleges

An inflatable boat sank after those on board waited 10 hours for help last month in Gran Canaria.

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Indian Oil to adopt smart tech to keep an eye on LPG truck drivers

CVTMS, driver status monitoring system for 24,000 such vehicles on contract pan India under consideration of the oil company

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65-year-old man murdered in Madurai



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Far-right Finnish leader Riikka Purra sorry in racist posts uproar

Riikka Purra admits making the comments in 2008, while the PM vows no tolerance of racism.

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Sunday, July 9, 2023

No merit in land-for-jobs scam case says TejashwiYadav

The RJD leader and Bihar Deputy Chief Minister says he is not afraid of any charge sheet

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Minor boy among four-member gang nabbed for thefts chain-snatching in Coimbatore



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Watch: Cars plough through floodwater in Delhi

Heavy rain in India's capital has caused the city to flood, leaving residents stranded and vehicles at a standstill.

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Friday, July 7, 2023

Thursday, July 6, 2023

Now shop for products of cooperative stores through Coop Bazaar app

Minister launches app that can be used on Android phones and downloaded from the Playstore

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Lukashenko: No heroes after Wagner mutiny Belarus leader tells BBC

The Belarusian leader tells the BBC groups like Wagner must be watched closely to stop rebellions.

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Instagram's Threads: 'Almost every influencer will be hopping on it'

Some of the people using Threads on its first day tell the BBC what they think about the app and its future.

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023

OMSS | Union Food Minister and Karnataka Food Minister spar over restrictions on States

Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan too demand additional supplies for States from the Open Market Sales Scheme

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HC orders recounting of postal votes polled in the 2021 Tenkasi Assembly constituency elections

Justice G. Jayachandran orders that the entire process of recounting of votes to be carried out in the next 10 days must be videographed and the result of the election must be declared on the basis of such recounting

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Belarus jails Eduard Babaryko son of jailed rival to Lukashenko

Eduard Babaryko was detained while running his father's presidential election campaign in 2020.

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Monday, July 3, 2023

Sunday, July 2, 2023

Curfew in Manipur to be relaxed from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 3

Earlier in the day, Chief Minister Biren Singh inspected the on-ground situation at the hills adjoining Bishnupur-Churachandpur

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Watch: Mexican mayor weds crocodile in harvest ritual

The ceremony is part of an age-old ritual in which the reptile represents mother earth.

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Saturday, July 1, 2023

T.N. to widen use of U-WIN to monitor immunisation

The end-to-end digital platform was piloted in Dindigul and Erode districts early this year. Now, the Health Department is working on expanding it to the rest of the State

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Friday, June 30, 2023

Assam cop dismissed for sexually harassing minor girl in police station

An inspector has let the force down, Director General of Police G.P. Singh said

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Cambodia PM threatens Facebook ban after posts ruled violent

Hun Sen deletes his account as Facebook rules he was trying to intimidate rivals with violent posts.

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

Less withdrawal of nominations in West Bengal panchayat polls compared to 2018: SEC to Calcutta HC

According to the SEC, while 17.66% nominations were withdrawn in the 2018 panchayat polls, the number of nominations taken back during the ongoing panchayat polls is 9.03%

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

NDMC renames Aurangzeb Lane to APJ Kalam Lane



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'Heat dome' leads to record temperatures

Above average temperatures and high humidity are likely to continue in Texas and other US states.

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Monday, June 26, 2023

Medical faculty promotion counselling from July 4

Health Minister to take up Asha employees’ appeal with Union Minister

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Horse airlifted to safety from deep Italian pit

The dramatic moment a horse stranded down a four metre-deep Italian pit is hauled free by helicopter.

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Sunday, June 25, 2023

Ad-hoc promotions in Revenue Department



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Rollercoaster accident in Sweden leaves one dead

Nine others were injured when the ride at a Stockholm amusement park partly derailed, witnesses say.

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Saturday, June 24, 2023

Friday, June 23, 2023

Andhra Pradesh: Anakapalli police crack murder case in less than 24 hours arrest three



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Canada silent on NIA pleas on Khalistani elements

“The wanted accused have been masterminding killings and terror activities in Punjab and other parts of the country, in conspiracy with the local gangsters and their men,” a senior government official said.

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Greece ignored offer to monitor migrant boat says EU border agency

Officials are said to have ignored an offer to send a plane to monitor the boat that later sank.

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Yoga sessions held across DK on International Yoga Day

Excellent Pre University College, Moodbidri, opens a meditation centre

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Palestinian killed as Israeli settlers attack town after deadly shooting

The rampage in the occupied West Bank comes a day after Palestinian gunmen shot dead four Israelis.

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Monday, June 19, 2023

Minister distributes allotment orders to candidates admitted to programmes in law university

Of the 8,134 candidates who had applied for admission to the 5-year integrated honours degree course in the School of Excellence in Law, 7,887 candidates participated in counselling

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Sunday, June 18, 2023

Registration for Gruha Jyothi scheme starts smoothly in Dakshina Kannada Udupi districts



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Visakhapatnam port records highest throughput on June 17



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GVMC gears up for Swachh Survekshan survey

Civic body is trying to strengthen various aspects such as door-to-door collection, segregation of wastes, cleanliness on roads, maintenance of public toilets, removing Construction & Demolition waste ahead of Central team’s visit, say officials

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Saturday, June 17, 2023

Gulbarga University to hold 41st annual convocation on June 19



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Spain drought forces Fuente de Piedra flamingos to find new home

Spain has witnessed its hottest spring since 1961, with high temperatures likely to continue for months.

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Students from Chennai colleges battle a global issue

Clubs set up in institutions help efforts being taken to root out human trafficking

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Ukraine war must end South African President Ramaphosa tells Putin

Cyril Ramaphosa and other African leaders met the Ukrainian and Russian presidents in their peace bid.

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Friday, June 16, 2023

Law to protect domestic workers rights soon: Minister

SEWA-Union organises International Domestic Workers’ Day celebrations

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Female langur remains elusive for third consecutive day

Its mate has been moved into the enclosure where the tree atop which the langur is perched stands

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Daniel Ellsberg: Pentagon Papers whistleblower dies aged 92

His 1971 leak exposed lies about the Vietnam War and saw him dubbed "the most dangerous man in America".

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

Congress calls for NIA probe against Assam CM Ram Madhav

Congress spokesperson Ajoy Kumar furnished a letter purportedly written by the UKLF chief in June 2019

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Boris Johnson deliberately misled Parliament over Partygate MPs find

But the former PM says the committee has reached a "deranged conclusion" that was "patently absurd".

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

How Republican voters reacted

As Mr Trump is charged under the Espionage Act, conservatives on our panel are angry and shocked.

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Could Donald Trump go to prison over secret files?

"There's an unbelievable amount of detail, and much of it is very damning," one expert says of the charges.

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In pictures: Boxes in the bathroom, boxes on a stage

Pictures released with President Donald Trump's indictment show boxes on a stage and in a bathroom.

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Monday, June 12, 2023

Form panel to check existence of public nuisance near mall in Mattuthavani: HC

Court directs Collector to constitute a committee comprising officials from various departments to inspect Super Saravana Stores and the surrounding areas; there must be order at the place within a fixed timeframe

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Giant alligator removed from Florida pool

Wildlife officials were in for a surprise when they received a call from a homeowner.

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Sunday, June 11, 2023

Schools to reopen for classes 6 to 12 from Monday in Tamil Nadu

Owing to the rising temperatures and the heat across the State in several districts, the School Education department had postponed the reopening of schools from earlier this month

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Friday, June 9, 2023

Thirumavalavan appeals to T.N. government to appoint a Dalit and a woman as trustees in temples administered by the HR and CE department

The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi founder spoke at the protest against the State government’s decision to lock and seal the Sri Dharmaraja Droupathi Amman temple in Melpathi

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Cryptoqueen: Adviser to missing fugitive disappears

Frank Schneider, a former spy, faces a maximum of 40 years in prison for his role in a crypto scam.

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

KCR lambasts detractors of Dharani, asks farmers to decide

‘Telangana people are my ‘balagam’ and I’m moving ahead with their support’

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Youth groups demand reliable system from Tamil Nadu Biodiversity Board to compile register

In a letter to the TNBB and the National Biodiversity Authority, activists have raised concerns on the PBR for which the board had put out an advertisement calling for college students to participate in collecting biodiversity data for a duration of 20 days

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Chris Christie's long-shot mission to torpedo Trump in 2024

The former New Jersey governor has a track record of damaging rivals, but this time will be harder.

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Monday, June 5, 2023

Timed Teaser: Who is no longer world's richest person?

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

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Sexual harassment complaint: Inspector placed under Vacancy Reserve, inquiry on by police



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Three persons test positive for COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu

The daily health bulletin of the Directorate of Public Health stated that no deaths were reported among those under treatment and that the toll remained at 38,080

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NIRF Rankings: only two institutions from Andhra Pradesh figure in top 100 educational institutions

Nine pharma, four engineering, four universities find place in the top 100 lists in respective categories

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Stalin commends chess grandmaster D. Gukesh

He achieved a career-high live rating of 2739

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Wrestlers resume railway jobs; minor’s father says, ‘complaint not withdrawn’

Minor’s father has refuted all media claims that she had withdrawn her complaint against Brij Bhushan

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38 firms which signed MoUs in Global Investment Summit to commence work in Andhra Pradesh from January 2024

Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy asks officials to set up a separate wing for MSMEs in Industries Department and identify products with high global demand and the technology needed for small enterprises to produce them

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Sunday, June 4, 2023

Congress ups ante against BJP-JJP in Haryana

The Congress announced that if the party formed the next government, it would restart all such pro-poor welfare schemes stopped by the current government in Haryana

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What could have led Coromandel Express into the loop line?

Senior Railway officials feel repair of the boom barrier at a level crossing could have led to a break in the circuit connecting the relays and network, leading to the glitch

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India train accident: Workers remove wreckage from tracks

Rescue efforts have concluded at the site of the country's worst train crash in over two decades.

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Railway Minister ‘lauds’ Andhra Pradesh’s initiatives in tracing Odisha train accident victims

Besides setting up a committee to monitor the situation at the accident spot, the government has arranged control rooms and announced ex gratia to the victims, IT Minister Gudivada Amarnath tells Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

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Oil production to drop after Opec+ nations meet

The move by the oil-rich nations comes as prices fall amid accusations Opec has sided with Russia.

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Yanabailu in Bhadradri-Kothagudem dist. records 46.4 degree Celsius



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Saturday, June 3, 2023

Explained | What are the friction points on the LAC?

Why do differences persist between India and China on the Depsang Plains and Demchok? What is the status of talks? Where do the two sides stand after the flare-up that began in May 2020? Where have buffer zones been created during the disengagement process?

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Ukraine war: Twenty injured after Russian strike on Dnipro

Five of those hurt are children, of whom three are in a serious condition, a Ukrainian official says.

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Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh | The controversial ‘Bahubali’

Despite allegations of sexual harassment and continuing protests against him, the BJP MP stands unfazed with Rajput groups coming out in support of him

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Primate genome study reveals evolutionary traits, human uniqueness and disease mutations



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Andhra Pradesh: Andhra Cricket Association ’s women’s T20 cricket league to begin on June 4



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Friday, June 2, 2023

No criminal charges for Mike Pence in documents case

The announcement comes just days before Mike Pence is expected to announce his 2024 presidential bid.

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Kejriwal interested in political tourism, not in pursuing POCSO cases: BJP



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Visakhapatnam: Members of VARWA, Nivas stage protest in support of wrestlers



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Twitch streamer Puppers, who lived with MND, dies aged 32

The gamer, known for playing Dead by Daylight, dies after being diagnosed with motor neuron disease.

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Don’t divert patients to private clinics, Visakhapatnam District Collector warns KGH staff



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Kaija Saariaho: Feted Finnish composer dies at 70

Saariaho, who was suffering from brain cancer, was seen as a leading light of contemporary classical music.

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

PIL plea seeks to prosecute those who used temple land and funds illegally

Chief Justice S.V. Gangapurwala and Justice P.D. Audikesavalu grant time to the litigant to implead the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, too, as one of the respondents as all the allegations were levelled against it

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Law on sedition should be retained but certain safeguards needed to check misuse, says Law Commission

The mere fact that a particular legal provision is colonial in its origin does not ipso facto validate the case for its repeal, says the panel

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Tertiary-level super speciality hospitals in five divisions: Sharan Prakash Patil



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Itamar Ben-Gvir: Israel minister jeered as thousands attend Jerusalem Pride march

The Jerusalem event was the first since the election of a hardline government with homophobic ministers.

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Collector helps orphan girls realise their dream of pursuing graduate studies



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Loyola School opens its doors to girls



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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Every Canadian cigarette will soon carry a health warning

Canada will be the first country to have warning labels on the tipping paper of individual cigarettes.

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Ted Lasso's Phil Dunster on tackling mental health in hit show

Phil Dunster, aka Jamie Tartt in the series, tells Newsbeat about the range of issues the show addresses.

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Boy feared to have drowned in lake



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Rain lashes some parts of Hyderabad



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Diddy says Diageo neglected his tequila due to race

The artist says the business relationship with the drinks giant was "tainted by racial prejudices".

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Tamil Nadu experienced near normal summer this year, says IMD

A trough running to south T.N. may bring light rain and provide temporary relief. IMD has predicted isolated heavy rain in six districts, including Tirupattur, Erode and Salem on Thursday 

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Rethinking alliances in Andhra

A year before the elections, friends and foes are likely to change

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Heavy rain lashes parts of Bengaluru

According to the BBMP control room, at least five trees have been uprooted and several branches were broken which were cleared by the forest department

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Levying of vacant land tax on agricultural land in city’s added areas draws flak

Many residents who are still practising agriculture in some of the added areas of the city, including Manali and Maduravoyal, say the Greater Chennai Corporation officials were identifying agricultural land near their houses and imposing vacant land tax

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