Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Concerted steps to boost poverty eradication, palliative, and waste-free projects



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Major war could destroy army in six months, minister warns

The defence minister said Russia was suffering 1,500 casualties a day in its conflict with Ukraine.

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England lose to South Africa in ODI series opener

England lose to South Africa by six wickets in the opening one-day international after Laura Wolvaardt's unbeaten half-century.

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Tuesday, December 3, 2024

'It feels like a coup d'état' - people in Seoul share their fears

One Seoul resident said the president's shock announcement on Tuesday felt like "a coup d'état".

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Sunday, December 1, 2024

Trump leads Hawkins 5-3 in UK Championship final

Judd Trump is on course to claim a second UK Championship title as he establishes a 5-3 lead over Barry Hawkins in the first session of Sunday’s final at the Barbican in York.

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Saturday, November 30, 2024

Could police have handled Skye shooting differently?

Finlay MacDonald was jailed on Friday for killing his brother-in-law and attempting to murder three others.

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Friday, November 29, 2024

'It's part of my DNA': Charli XCX and the fight to save club culture

Can Charli XCX's Brat tour give the UK's club scene the boost it desperately needs?

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Police driver who hit cow cleared of wrongdoing

The cow, named Beau Lucy, survived after it was struck by a police vehicle in Staines in June.

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Thursday, November 28, 2024

Kumbabhishekam of Gangadeeswarar temple held

A total of 36 works for a total of ₹4.82 crore were taken up to restore and renovate the temple

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Police given misconduct notices over girl's M5 death

Tamzin Hall, 17, died when she was struck by a car on the M5 in Somerset.

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Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Liverpool's best chance of beating Real Madrid in 15 years?

With Kylian Mbappe not yet at his best and the in-form Vinicius Jr out injured, is this Liverpool's best chance to beat Real Madrid since 2009?

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Tuesday, November 26, 2024

England's fix-ups - what's on Borthwick's to-do list this winter?

After an autumn in which progress seemed to stall, which areas do England need to focus most attention on before the Six Nations?

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Monday, November 25, 2024

General Motors agrees deal to enter F1 in 2026

US car giant General Motors reaches an agreement in principle to enter Formula 1 in 2026 with its Cadillac brand.

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Sunday, November 24, 2024

Looking back, Rajinikanth recalls being overwhelmed by advice over his attempt to enter politics



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England hammer Japan to finish autumn on a high

England ended their five-match losing run with a nine-try hammering of Eddie Jones' Japan at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium.

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Saturday, November 23, 2024

Mahayuti sweeps Maharashtra

MVA routed, stalwarts defeated, no LOP likely for Maharashtra Assembly; no decision on CM position yet, Rajnath Singh to be in Mumbai on November 24 as the central observer; Ladki Bahin Yojana, outreach towards smaller communities among the reasons for Mahayuti success

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Free shots and beer buckets in party town at centre of suspected methanol deaths

Six foreign tourists have died after apparently drinking contaminated alcohol in a remote Laos party town.

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Flat caps galore at Tommy Shelby lookalike contest

More than a dozen lined up to take part in the contest in Birmingham on Saturday.

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Friday, November 22, 2024

Sara Sharif’s dad is in eternal hell, jury told

Sara's father, Urfan Sharif, will be in the “circles of hell for eternity”, the Old Bailey hears.

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Thursday, November 21, 2024

Police investigation reveals there was no highway robbery but only a false complaint

Complainant, two associates taken into custody; ₹1.1 crore recovered from vehicle

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Essex Police drops Allison Pearson investigation

The investigation is closed, but there will be a review of the force’s handling of the matter.

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Wednesday, November 20, 2024

MP calls for ban on auction sales of human remains

Labour’s Bell Ribeiro-Addy said she has been told of human remains frequently auctioned "disguised as modified items or replicas".

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Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Retiring Nadal loses at farewell Davis Cup

Rafael Nadal loses in what might prove to be the final match of his career as Davis Cup hosts Spain fall behind against the Netherlands.

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Monday, November 18, 2024

Biden's move on missiles for Ukraine angers Trump allies

It is not clear if Biden's decision will be endorsed by Donald Trump who has promised to end the Ukraine war.

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Saturday, November 16, 2024

Pump operator electrocuted near Ambur



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Indian coffee growers get a respite as EU Parliament grants more time for EUDR compliance

The compliance will put huge burden on coffee planters and growers as it will require technological and financial resources which won’t be compensated, says Coffee Board

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Friday, November 15, 2024

Watch: Trump’s Cabinet choices | What are Trump 2.0 priorities? | Worldview

What do Trump’s top ten cabinet picks say about the next four years in the U.S.?

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Strictly and Outnumbered stars help Children in Need

The annual televised appeal aims to raise money for disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.

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Thursday, November 14, 2024

Reeves in radical pension shake-up to boost growth

The chancellor wants to merge the UK's pension funds but critics worry about the impact on savers.

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Tuesday, November 12, 2024

West Midlands postcodes top uninsured drivers list

Parts of Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall and Solihull feature in an annual hotspot list.

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Monday, November 11, 2024

Review of England's defeat by Australia 'brutal'

England's review of their last-gasp defeat by Australia was "brutal" but exactly what the squad needed, says wing Ollie Sleightholme.

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Sunday, November 10, 2024

Saturday, November 9, 2024

Pomp and ceremony as Lord Mayor's Show wows crowds

New Lord Mayor Alistair King is among thousands to take part in the ancient procession.

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Friday, November 8, 2024

From a Scottish island to New York's elite - who was Trump's mother?

Donald Trump's mother Mary Anne MacLeod grew up on the Hebridean island of Lewis.

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Thursday, November 7, 2024

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

What does Trump’s comeback mean for the world?

We take a look at what the world can expect from Donald Trump this time round.

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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

NI rise hits workers harder than employers, says OBR

The change comes into effect from April, although some say low-paid workers bear the brunt.

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The US's biggest prize battleground state – why it matters

BBC’s Anna Foster reports from swing state Pennsylvania, explaining its crucial role in the outcome.

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Monday, November 4, 2024

Drag Race's Kyran Thrax: 'The show saved me after being groomed'

Drag queen Kyran Thrax on finding drag, their first show and rebuilding their confidence after being groomed.

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Sunday, November 3, 2024

Never encroached geo-heritage site, avers Bheemunipatnam building society

The society never encroached or damaged the ‘geo heritage site’ adjacent to the 373.95 acres of land allotted to it by the government, say the members

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Protesters call on government to tackle water pollution

Protesters from across the UK marched through London to call on the government to tackle water pollution.

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Saturday, November 2, 2024

Graduate voters urged to exercise their right to vote



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All Blacks edge out England in dramatic finale

England miss out in a dramatic finale against New Zealand as Mark Tele'a's try proves decisive at Twickenham.

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Friday, November 1, 2024

Thursday, October 31, 2024

PM Modi calls on President Murmu, Vice President Dhankhar on Diwali

"PM Narendra Modi met President Droupadi Murmu and conveyed Diwali greetings," the PMO said.

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Verstappen 'knows he did wrong deep down' - Norris

McLaren's Lando Norris says title rival Max Verstappen "knows he did wrong" in their battle in last weekend's Mexico City Grand Prix.

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Anna Kendrick gives away fee from true crime hit

The director and actress says she would have felt "gross" profiting from Netflix's Woman of the Hour.

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Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Hezbollah announces Naim Qassem as new leader

Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah and heir apparent Hashem Safieddine were killed in recent weeks.

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Monday, October 28, 2024

Why tuition fees are set to rise - and what this means for students

With the cost of living rising, many students are concerned about the growing financial pressures at university

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Americanswers... on 5 Live! Could a joke about Puerto Rico give Kamala Harris the Latino vote?

Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe described the territory as a "floating island of garbage"

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Sunday, October 27, 2024

Ten Hag blames 'injustice', but is poor finishing costing Man Utd?

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says it feels "unfair and unjust" that his team lost after West Ham were awarded a late controversial penalty.

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Saturday, October 26, 2024

In retaliation against Iran, Netanyahu opts for limited escalation

By limiting its attack to military facilities, Israel has allowed Iran to claim that the attack was thwarted and that normal life was not affected

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Friday, October 25, 2024

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launches with eyes on Game Pass

It is available straight away to subscribers of Microsoft’s Game Pass service, a first for a game this big.

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Thursday, October 24, 2024

Canada, India, and their diplomatic death spiral

The two nations are locked in a fierce row over murder plot allegations

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Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Senior doctor held on charges of sexual harassment



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Baby born after mum killed in tower block fall

The baby was born in hospital after the woman fell from the tower block close to Leeds city centre.

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Monday, October 21, 2024

Pick up the basics of Kannada on this autorickshaw ride

Bengaluru’s autorickshaw driver Azzu Sultan teaches Kannada in a unique initiative 

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Sunday, October 20, 2024

New Zealand win maiden Women's T20 World Cup as South Africa falter in successive final

South Africa, playing their second successive final, sent New Zealand in to bat and the Sophie Devine-led side thrived under pressure to post an above par 158 for five at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium

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New Zealand beat SA to win first T20 World Cup

New Zealand win their first Women's T20 World Cup title with a comprehensive win over South Africa in Dubai.

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Saturday, October 19, 2024

JMM founder’s daughter-in-law Sita Murmu Soren gets place in BJP’s first list

Out of 66 candidates, the BJP has given tickets to 12 women candidates including Geeta Koda, wife of former Jharkhand CM Madhu Koda

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Man Utd used anger as fuel - Ten Hag on controversial Brentford goal

Manchester United boss Erik Ten Hag says his side used their "anger as fuel" to comeback from a goal down after Brentford's "unfair" opener was given in their 2-1 win over the visitors in the Premier League at Old Trafford.

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Friday, October 18, 2024

Watch: Jaishankar in Pakistan | An ice-breaker for ties?

What do India and Pakistan need to do to even restore relations to 5 years ago?

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Thursday, October 17, 2024

When beetle was placed on scrotum and chillies applied in private parts

Striking two defaulters’ heads against each other, tying the hair of the head to a donkey’s or buffalo’s tail, and placing a necklace of bones round the neck were the other forms of torture in Madras Presidency, says a report submitted to the Governor in April 1855

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US fugitive tells Utah court he used alias of Irish orphan

Rossi was extradited from Scotland despite claiming to be an Irish orphan who had never been to the US.

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Jets intercept plane after 'bomb threat' made

Residents say they heard a loud sonic boom as Typhoon jets scrambled.

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Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Tuchel agrees to become next England manager

Former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel agrees to become the next England manager.

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Monday, October 14, 2024

Sunday, October 13, 2024

Australia beat India to reach T20 World Cup semis

Australia secure their place in the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals with a nine-run over India, who face a nervous wait to see if they will also qualify.

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Saturday, October 12, 2024

NCP leader Baba Siddique shot dead in Mumbai

Two persons were arrested immediately after the incident that took place outside his MLA son Zeeshan Siddique’s office near Colgate ground in Nirmal Nagar

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Wigan beat Hull KR in Grand Final to seal quadruple

Wigan Warriors seal the quadruple and become the first side to win all four trophies in a season as they beat Hull KR in the Super League Grand Final.

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Friday, October 11, 2024

MrBeast: The King of YouTube?

As the world's biggest YouTuber faces controversy, will his empire crumble?

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Tamil Nadu train accident LIVE: Darbhanga Express rams into goods train at Kavarapettai near Chennai

No casualties reported, crew of the express train safe; some passengers injured; up and down train services have been affected; helpline numbers: 04425354151 and 04424354995

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Oscar-winning director sorry for 'antisemitic posts'

The Grierson Trust has removed the filmmaker as a patron because of his social media posts.

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Thursday, October 10, 2024

India bids farewell to Ratan Tata

Last rites performed in Mumbai with full State honours; Mumbai police issue gun salute; flags fly at half mast in Maharashtra, Jharkhand; Union Ministers, RBI Governor, India Inc’s head honchos gather to pay tribute

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Man jailed for pushing postman on to Tube tracks

A man who pushed a postman in front of an oncoming Tube train is jailed after being convicted of attempted murder.

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Eight-hundred-and-twenty-three! The spirit behind England's record-breaking day

England's record-breaking runscoring is testament to their incredible spirit, says chief cricket writer Stephan Shemilt

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Wednesday, October 9, 2024

What do Tory members make of final two in leadership contest?

The MPs have whittled it down to two - and now it's down to Tory members to choose their new leader.

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Tuesday, October 8, 2024

The Boris Johnson Interview (Unpacked)

Plus, another candidate is eliminated in the Tory leadership race.

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Sunday, October 6, 2024

Beach festivals will be organised across A.P. starting from January 2025: Tourism Minister

Projects will be set up at Srisailam, Bapatla-Suryalanka Beach, ‘Akhanda Godavari’ in East and West Godavari, Swadeshi Darshan in ASR district and Mahasangameswaram Project, says Kandula Durgeshs

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Israeli strikes batter Beirut in heaviest bombardment so far, witnesses say

During the night, the blasts sent booms across Beirut and sparked flashes of red and white for nearly 30 minutes visible from several kilometres away

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'I felt like my heart was going to explode': Beirut reels from heaviest night of strikes

A doctor tells the BBC of the moment she found out her clinic was next to an Israeli target building.

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Friday, October 4, 2024

Will conflict in the Middle East impact the US election?

And how much influence will the next president have on the region?

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Thursday, October 3, 2024

Burglar hung out washing and cooked meal for victim

The victim returned home to find her house broken into and a note left saying "be happy, eat up".

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Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Badlapur sexual assault: accused school trustees arrested

The Bombay High Court a day before had refused pre-arrest bail to the school chairman and secretary, and also come down heavily on police for failing to arrest them so far.

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Tributes paid to Windrush pioneer Alford Gardner

Alford Gardner, 98, is considered to have been a trailblazer for community relations in Leeds.

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Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Why are the Conservatives so happy?

For a party recovering from an historic election defeat, the mood at Tory conference is surprisingly upbeat.

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Monday, September 30, 2024

Sunday, September 29, 2024

How a new film is setting the narrative for Maharashtra poll

Dharmaveer 2 portrays Shinde-led rebellion as bid to protect Hindutva, save Sena from Cong. influence; it seeks to counter sympathy for Thackerays

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'Heroes' save animals after land 'sacrificed' in floods

The owner of a smallholding believes her property was flooded because drainage pools for a nearby main road were not being properly managed.

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Saturday, September 28, 2024

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Focus on projects to be completed within 2 years first: CM to Irrigation officials

He suggests joint meeting with line departments to address issues swiftly

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Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Bitcoin scam: Karnataka High Court denies bail to police officer

He had allegedly threatened the accused to get password for illegally accessing seized gadgets

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Sir Alan Bates says knighthood will be put to 'good use'

Sir Alan previously rejected an OBE while the former head of the Post Office held on to her CBE.

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Zara Aleena killer 'can't be bothered' with court

Jordan McSweeney refused to go to a court hearing about an alleged relationship with a prison worker.

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Could Latinos sway the US election?

The vote could highlight the political power of the country’s largest minority group

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Tuesday, September 24, 2024

A new food hub at Vadapalani offers variety fare for the nighthawks



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Kolathur, Villivakkam commuters have to wait longer for Metro Rail

The underground stretch from Kolathur Junction to Villivakkam MTH Road has five stations. The tender, floated to build underground stations, had to be cancelled as the bidders quoted high prices. The process to refloat the tender took more time, say CMRL officials

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Starmer says he knows what's wrong - but can he fix it?

The most striking theme in the PM's big-speech was the trade-offs he says will be needed.

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Monday, September 23, 2024

Watch: Major road submerged by flood water

The road is closed in both directions and a diversion is in place.

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Watch: The Monday Night Club

Mark Chapman and guests debate the weekend's football.

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Sunday, September 22, 2024

ASGE president meets Chief Minister 



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Israel and Hezbollah urged to step back as UN warns of 'catastrophe'

Israel says it will continue military action, as UN chief raises the risk of Lebanon becoming "another Gaza".

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Horschel beats McIlroy with eagle putt in PGA play-off

Watch as Billy Horschel beats Rory McIlroy with a superb eagle putt in a thrilling play-off to clinch the PGA Championship title at Wentworth.

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Saturday, September 21, 2024

‘Jharkhand learnt from Assam’, says CM Himanta Sarma on internet suspension during recruitment exam

Assam CM claims Jharkhand copied internet suspension during exams, highlighting BJP-Congress criticism and government actions

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Change is coming, PM says on eve of Labour conference

Labour activists are gathering on the eve of the party's autumn conference in Liverpool.

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Friday, September 20, 2024

BJP and RSS want to establish a ‘Unitary State’, says CPI (M) leader



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Peppa Pig, Thunderbirds and Dalek voice actor David Graham dies

He provided the voice for characters in TV series including Peppa Pig, Thunderbirds and Doctor Who.

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Watch: Woman flees after running man over with his own Porsche

She posed as a potential buyer for the car, in Mississauga, Canada, before hitting the owner and fleeing.

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Thursday, September 19, 2024

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Monday, September 16, 2024

EU firefighting planes to help tackle Portugal wildfires

Several fires broke out across Portugal over the weekend, forcing residents to flee and motorways to shut.

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Sunday, September 15, 2024

Indian citizen groups, individuals from across the globe write an open letter to CJI on Kolkata’s R.G. Kar rape and murder case  

Fifty-five Indian citizens’ groups and a thousand individuals from across the globe have written a petition to the Chief Justice of India, Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, Supreme Court of India, in the Kolkata RG Kar rape and murder case, asking for effective legal directives addressing sexual violence and police repression.  

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'McLaren's constructors' lead a seismic development'

After starting the 2023 season with one of the slowest cars, McLaren celebrate a "huge milestone" by taking over a constructors' championship leaders.

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Saturday, September 14, 2024

Karnataka Cooperation Minister too hints at possibility of milk price hike



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Norris 'still hopeful' of good result in Baku

McLaren’s Lando Norris says he is “still hopeful” of a good result in Sunday’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix despite starting the race in 16th place.

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Friday, September 13, 2024

Government will not fund Casement for Euro 2028

NI secretary says there is "a significant risk that it would not be built in time" for Euro 2028.

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Wednesday, September 11, 2024

CM reaches Delhi to meet Central Ministers and party leaders



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Self-medicating gorillas may hold new drugs clues

Plants eaten by wild gorillas have medicinal properties that could be harnessed in drug discovery, say scientists.

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Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Grandmother who stole £70,000 from school jailed

Wendy Gill took the money from the school to help fund her partner's drug habit, a court hears.

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Monday, September 9, 2024

Sunday, September 8, 2024

Will launch ‘Operation Budameru’ to prevent flooding of Vijayawada in future, says A.P. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu

Focus will be on removing the encroachments along its course, he asserts; relief measures in Vijayawada city have gained further pace, he says, adding that the government’s performance has achieved 88% positive rating

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Woman and child die at property in Cornwall

Police were called to the property by the ambulance service following a welfare check.

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Saturday, September 7, 2024

Starmer's 'blame the Tories' strategy will not hold forever

The government’s message has focused on its challenging inheritance - but responsibility and blame will ultimately shift.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/5ojiK3H

Thursday, September 5, 2024

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Monumental 70-ft clay Ganesh idol in Khairatabad readied for installation

The idol is called Saptamukha Maha Shakti Ganapati and has an inner core that is 25 tonnes of steel and 35 tonnes of clay mixed with straw, rice husk and other ingredients 1,40,000 idols likely to be immersed in the Hussainsagar and other lakes in and around the city beginning from September 7 and going on till September 17

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France sees Channel migrant deaths as a problem of Britain's making

Many in France deeply resent the way their own lives have been transformed by a crisis they see as British-made.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/kp3CTxi

Saturday, August 31, 2024

Union Minister Giriraj Singh allegedly attacked at a public event in Bihar

Mr. Singh was allegedly attacked when he was holding a Janata Durbar, a public outreach programme in Begusarai, about 130 km away from Patna

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Bodies of man and three children found - police

Officers were called to an address by ambulance crews and are working to establish what happened.

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Friday, August 30, 2024

Oasis fans get their hands on first tour tickets

The first batch of tickets for Oasis' reunion gigs go on sale to fans who were successful in a ballot.

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Cronyism probe launched after donor allegations

A review of appointments to some Government jobs has been launched after accusations of cronyism. Labour has defended the appointment of three people to top civil service jobs who are also linked with donations to the party.

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Thursday, August 29, 2024

Handloom products should reach international markets: Minister

Onam handloom expo and sale begins at Sooryakanthi grounds

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Weekend strikes by LNER train drivers called off

Some 450 train drivers had been due to walk out this weekend before the dispute was resolved.

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Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Monday, August 26, 2024

Baseball star to play for both teams in same game

Boston Red Sox catcher Danny Jansen is set to make history as the first player to play for both teams in one Major League Baseball game.

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Sunday, August 25, 2024

Madurai Campus Connect



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Ko wins Women's Open to end eight-year major drought

New Zealand's Lydia Ko ends an eight-year major drought with victory at the AIG Women's Open at St Andrews.

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Saturday, August 24, 2024

NASA decides to keep astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore in space until February, nixes return on troubled Boeing capsule

NASA has decided it’s too risky to bring astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore back to Earth in Boeing’s troubled new capsule

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Brighton's Hurzeler emotional - not euphoric - after beating Man Utd

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler says he is emotional but not euphoric after beating Manchester United, as he tries to stay grounded.

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Friday, August 23, 2024

'An absolute stunner!' Fan takes brilliant one-handed catch in stands

Watch a fan take a brilliant one-handed catch at Old Trafford as England's Mark Wood smashes a six against Sri Lanka.

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Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Woakes targets place on England's winter tours

Chris Woakes is targeting a place on England’s winter tours after assuming the role of attack leader following the retirement of James Anderson.

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Tuesday, August 20, 2024

People of Bhagalpur district in Bihar facing flood-like situation, several villages under water

Bhagalpur District Magistrate says SDRF team is deployed to evacuate people to safer place and other facilities are also being provided

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CMC, IIT Madras jointly develops robotic solution for hand movement therapy



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Monday, August 19, 2024

DMK MP A. Raja appears in court for money laundering case



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Will a hurricane see off our summer?

It was a pleasant weekend of weather for many, but it's all change this week.

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Children scared rioters would break in through broken window

A family has told BBC Panorama how they were terrified rioters would break into their Middlesborough home after their front window was smashed in.

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Saturday, August 17, 2024

SNP MSP suspended over 'unacceptable' Gaza posts

Writing on X Mr Mason said Israel's actions in Gaza did not amount to "genocide".

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Friday, August 16, 2024

Starmer will be judged on how he tackles root causes of riots

Tackling the root causes of unrest - even deciding what they are - is set to be a crucial test for the new government.

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Thursday, August 15, 2024

Trainee was locked in with lions at Belfast Zoo

Belfast City Council says it takes "the safety of all our staff, visitors and animals very seriously".

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Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Calcutta High Court and West Bengal government urge protesting doctors to resume duty

Senior doctors and faculty members joined the protests at the R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, where a female post-graduate trainee doctor was sexually assaulted and murdered on August 9

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Girl, 13, admits violent disorder at hotel, as more people face court over riots

A teenage girl admits to using or threatening unlawful violence in Aldershot on 31 July.

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Monday, August 12, 2024

Tributes as Denise Lewis steps down as BBC Sport pundit

Dame Denise Lewis is leaving the BBC after 15 years to become president of UK Athletics.

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Perseid meteor shower captured over Stonehenge

Somerset photographer Josh Dury says Nasa sharing his image is an "immense privilege".

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Sunday, August 11, 2024

Five pro-Iran fighters killed in drone strike in Eastern Syria

The strike occurred in Syria’s eastern Deir Ezzor province, where Iran wields significant influence and which is regularly targeted by Israel and the United States

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Maris Stella students campaign for a drug-free society in Vijayawada

In solidarity with the Centre’s ‘Zero Tolerance Policy’ against drug trafficking, the girls perform flash mob and a skit, depicting the dire need to create a drug-free society

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Biden explains why he dropped out of White House race

The president says his candidacy would have been a "real distraction" for Democrats and that his highest priority was to defeat Donald Trump.

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Saturday, August 10, 2024

Friday, August 9, 2024

GB's Barker & Evans secure silver in women's madison

Watch as Great Britain's Elinor Barker and Neah Evans claim silver in the women's madison, as Italy take the gold at Paris 2024.

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Thursday, August 8, 2024

20-day self-defence training in Karate, Silambam, skill development for tribal girls held in Kancheepuram 



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Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee gave entire salary to party, had little savings, says close aide

Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya, former Kolkata Mayor and Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee’s party colleague and aide, said the former Chief Minister shunned limelight and always maintained a low profile

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Tuesday, August 6, 2024

US stock markets rise after days of turmoil

Shares in the US opened higher but markets in the UK and Europe stayed down after a cautious open.

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Monday, August 5, 2024

IBA holds chaotic news conference on Olympic boxing row

Boxing at the 2024 Olympics has been overshadowed by an eligibility row over two athletes in Paris.

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Saturday, August 3, 2024

Work on flyover between Mahanadu and Nidamanuru will start soon: Vijayawada MP



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Five more medals for GB and Biles sparkles - top five stories from Paris

After their most successful opening week to a summer Olympics ever, Team GB showed no signs of slowing down on day eight with gold and bronze in the rowing

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Friday, August 2, 2024

Justin Timberlake licence suspended in drink-driving case

Timberlake was in Belgium during the virtual court hearing, answering "yes" to questions from the judge.

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GB win team jumping gold for first time since 2012

Great Britain win Olympic team jumping gold for the first time since London 2012 with a near-faultless performance in Paris.

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Thursday, August 1, 2024

Ex-Leicester manager Shakespeare dies

Former Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare has died at the age of 60, his family have announced.

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Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Rower beats serious head injury to win Olympic gold

Georgie Brayshaw wins gold after defying doctors who said she might never walk again.

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Team GB win five more medals on day five at Olympics

Triathlete Alex Yee and the women’s quad sculls rowers win Britain’s fifth and sixth gold medals at the Paris Olympics.

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Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Outer Manipur MP Alfred Arthur tears into government over Budget, asks why CM Biren Singh is not being replaced

The Congress MP asks the Prime Minister how is he expected to maintain peace all over the country “if you cannot bring peace in a small State”.

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Great Britain's Hales wins men's trap shooting gold

Nathan Hales wins Great Britain's third gold medal of the Paris Olympics in the men's trap shooting final.

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Lobster dinner for King Charles cost France €450,000

The country's audit office has warned that "significant efforts" are needed to restore financial balance after an increase in spending.

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Monday, July 29, 2024

Chris Mason: Reeves dollops blame on Tories as she outlines choices

The Chancellor has announced public sector pay settlements and spending cuts in her first big statement.

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Sunday, July 28, 2024

Parisians’ Olympic spirit not dampened – but grumbles remain

The vibrant opening ceremony and a flurry of French medals seem to have put paid to pre-Games gloom.

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Obituary: Edna O'Brien, the writer whose novels created scandal and were banned

Edna O'Brien will always be known as the controversial Irish novelist who scandalised Catholic Ireland.

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Saturday, July 27, 2024

Gaganyaan astronaut to travel to ISS in joint mission with NASA, says Centre

India's Astronaut Selection Board had selected four astronauts from the group of test pilots from the IAF for the Gaganyaan mission, India's first human space flight planned to take place next year

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Canada deducted points and coach banned over drone

Canada's Olympic women's football team are deducted six points and coach Bev Priestman is banned for a year by Fifa over a drone spying scandal.

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Friday, July 26, 2024

John Lewis allowed to build homes for first time

The department store is pushing to build rental flats as it looks for new ways to bring in money.

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Thursday, July 25, 2024

Bangladesh PM Hasina surveys destruction as unrest recedes

Sheikh Hasina, 76, spent the morning surveying destruction in the capital Dhaka, where the commuter rail network connecting the sprawling megacity of 20 million people was shut down after mob attacks

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Seal is found 18 miles from the sea... in a park

The seal has been bathed and is ready for some fish, South Essex Wildlife Hospital says.

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Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Return of the mullet, the hairstyle that refuses to dye

Long on top and flowing in the back is the hairstyle of choice at this year's Royal Welsh?

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Eluned Morgan hopes to 'turn new page' for Welsh Labour

The first female leader of Wales says she will "go out and listen to what the people want".

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Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Union budget focus on Bihar in tourism infra development

The Centre would also support the development of Nalanda and Rajgir in Bihar as tourist centres. The budget also announced an industrial node at Gaya on the Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor.

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Children returned to family after Leeds disorder

Four children whose removal into foster care sparked Leeds disorder are back with extended family.

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Sunday, July 21, 2024

Laxmi Hebbalkar’s visit to flood-hit areas only a formality, says Udupi MLA Yashpal Suvarna

None of the local MLAs were taken into confidence and informed about the visit, alleges MLA

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Who is Kamala Harris, the VP who now has Biden's endorsement?

As President Biden ends his re-election run, some see a fresh start in the US's first female vice-president.

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Saturday, July 20, 2024

Turkish president dampens hopes for restarting talks on Cyprus’ 50-year ethnic split

Turkey’s president has reaffirmed his commitment to a two-state peace deal for ethnically split Cyprus that Greek Cypriots have dismissed out-of-hand, again putting a damper on prospects for a quick resumption of talks to resolve the half-century-old conflict

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Friday, July 19, 2024

Proposal mooted to extend working hours of IT employees to more than 12 hours a day in Karnataka; unions resist move

As per the new proposal ‘an employee working in IT/ITeS/BPO sector may be required or allowed to work for more than 12 hours in a day and not exceeding 125 hours in three continuous months’

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Telangana Skill University Bill to be introduced in the Assembly sessions

The university to be set up in PPP mode along with industry particants is expected to start functioning this year itself

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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon star Cheng Pei-pei dies at 78

The China-born star died in San Francisco after suffering from a neurodegenerative brain disease since 2019.

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Thursday, July 18, 2024

Super bowl winner 'wrongly handcuffed' on United flight

The airline has apologised to Terrell Davis and says it has removed the flight attendant from duty.

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Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Common blood-thinning drug neutralises cobra venom

Heparin can neutralise the necrosis-causing toxins in some spitting cobras' venom, scientists discover.

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Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Families living in encroachments on Jaffar Sarang Street, Narayanappa Street in Mannadi to be resettled

During the drive, 100 families were identified for resettlement, the location for which is yet to be finalised

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North Korean diplomat in Cuba defected to South Korea in November, a possible blow to leader Kim Jong-un

South Korea’s spy agency says a North Korea diplomat based in Cuba has defected to South Korea

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'Vile' Jay Slater trolling 'devastating' for family

A charity boss close to the Slater family says "vile and hurtful" comments had put huge strain on the family.

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Sunday, July 14, 2024

North Malabar rail passengers submit plea to Union Minister of State George Kurian



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Videos show how gunman shot at Trump despite public alerting police

BBC Verify examines footage, eyewitness testimony and satellite imagery showing how the attack unfolded.

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IDF says senior Hamas commander killed in Israeli air strike

The Hamas-run health ministry said that Israel's strike killed at least 90 Palestinians and injured 289 others.

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Friday, July 12, 2024

Naidu is claiming credit for works done during YSRCP’s tenure, says Amarnath

When will the NDA government start implementing the ‘Super Six’ schemes and other promises made in the run-up to the elections, asks the former Minister

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Poland considers downing Russian missiles over Ukraine

Foreign Minister Sikorski says of the proposal, included in a defence agreement, "at this stage this is an idea".

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Thursday, July 11, 2024

Post Matric Scholarship for SC students | Money cannot be remitted directly to educational institutions, Centre tells Madras High Court

Additional Solicitor General says the government had decided to credit the tuition fees too in students’ bank accounts because of certain fraudulent activities noted in the past

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History-sheeter killed in police encounter in Pudukottai district



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How do you dispose of a whole pod of 77 whales?

BBC Scotland heard about various options after a minke whale washed up in East Lothian in April.

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Wednesday, July 10, 2024

CMs and Ministers give a free hand to IAS officers in T.N., says former health secretary R. Poornalingam



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Why has it been raining so much?

Some parts of the UK have seen a month's worth of rain in the first week of July. Is there any end in sight to this wet spell?

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Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Steve Wright: BBC DJ died from stomach ulcer rupture

The causes of death for the DJ were were acute peritonitis and a perforated gastric peptic ulcer.

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Monday, July 8, 2024

UK weather: Why has it been raining so much?

Some parts of the UK have seen a month's worth of rain in the first week of July. Is there any end in sight to this wet spell?

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Historic theatre saved after closure U-turn

The Oldham Coliseum gets a repreieve after a campaign led by actor Julie Hesmondhalgh.

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Sunday, July 7, 2024

Police arrest Hubballi chemist who supplied prescription drugs to Coimbatore peddlers



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Raducanu knocked out of Wimbledon by qualifier Sun

Emma Raducanu is out of Wimbledon after being hampered by a back injury in the deciding set of her fourth-round match against Lulu Sun.

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Senior Hamas official killed as Israel orders fresh evacuation

Ehab al-Ghussein had been appointed to manage the affairs of the Hamas government in Gaza City and northern Gaza.

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Saturday, July 6, 2024

New NI secretary Hilary Benn meets local parties

Mr Benn travelled to Hillsborough Castle on Saturday where he met the main Stormont parties.

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Friday, July 5, 2024

Safe Sound Mission launched to check sound pollution



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Sunak's 'dismal end' and 'bland' Starmer: World media reacts to UK election

Labour's landslide victory has been followed closely by media commentators around the world.

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Labour jubilation and disbelief at 'nuts' election

A rare general election win and a vast majority left one campaigner pinching himself.

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Thursday, July 4, 2024

Women Helpline run by WCD functioning since Wednesday: Kailash Gahlot



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Watch: Pooches at polling stations across the UK

It has been a day filled with dogs standing outside polling stations, as their owners head into voting booths to cast their ballots.

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Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Sand worth ₹5,000 crore excavated, traded in Godavari during YSRCP tenure, says Pawan Kalyan

The government has not yet received at least ₹1,000 crore of AP Mineral Development Fund, which is generated on sand trade, says the Deputy Chief Minister

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It's been an election of disputed claims - BBC Verify has fact-checked them

Here is what you need to know about some of the potentially misleading things the parties have been saying.

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Monday, July 1, 2024

Committee recommends scrapping of entrance exams, banning coaching classes

The Justice D. Murugesan Committee, constituted to draft a distinct State Education Policy, also suggests regulation of deemed-to-be universities, autonomous colleges, foreign universities, and self-funding institutions. It favours more investment by the government in higher education

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A.P. Women’s Commission seeks report on ‘stripped woman’ incident under Home Minister’s Assembly constituency in Anakapalli district

The Commission Chairperson urges the government to take action to prevent crime against women

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Charity founder dies in Ukraine 'battlefield'

Peter Fouché died last week while working as a combat medic in Ukraine, his charity said.

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Sunday, June 30, 2024

Saturday, June 29, 2024

Friday, June 28, 2024

Can Biden be replaced, and who could take his place?

A poor debate performance has fuelled Democrat unease about Mr Biden's candidacy.

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Thursday, June 27, 2024

When spurious liquor struck twice and killed 140 unsuspecting tipplers in Madras

On the auspicious day of Aadi Amavasai on August 6, 1967, residents in and around Krishnampet in south Madras, mostly Corporation conservancy workers, drank French polish containing alcohol. The same day and the next, residents of Walajabad in Chengalpattu district consumed a similar brew. The result was disastrous

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Sinkhole swallows Illinois football pitch

CCTV captured the moment the ground gave way taking a stadium floodlight with it.

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Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Will ensure clean drinking water to every household, says NTR district Collector Srijana

Seasonal diseases like diarrhoea, malaria, dengue see a rise in rainy season, and the administration will be on alert, she says after assuming charge

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'Hostility sharpens sense Southgate era may be nearing end'

Gareth Southgate has said he is "oblivious" to outside criticism but will the fans' reaction to England's draw with Slovenia decide his future?

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Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Crazy Town singer Shifty Shellshock dies aged 49

The band were best known for the rap-rock single Butterfly, which was a top 10 hit in 2001.

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Monday, June 24, 2024

MSME Minister holds review meeting with officials at Vijayawada

Officials take the Minister through various online platforms for industries including investment tracker and single desk, PMEGP and A.P. exports portals

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Sunday, June 23, 2024

'It's utter chaos': Video shows huge crowds stuck in darkness at terminal

One passenger describes seeing people climbing over one another after a major power cut hit the airport.

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Friday, June 21, 2024

International Yoga Day celebrated with enthusiasm in Visakhapatnam



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Andy Murray to undergo back procedure before Wimbledon

Britain's Andy Murray will undergo a procedure on his back after being forced to retire from his second-round match at Queen's with injury.

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Thursday, June 20, 2024

The goal of having 33% women in T.N. police force will be achieved soon: Chief Secretary 



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Highlights: England play out frustrating 1-1 draw with Denmark

Watch highlights as England play out a frustrating 1-1 draw with Denmark in their second Group C game of Euro 2024 in Frankfurt.

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Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Official data: more frequent surveys, quicker results on the cards

Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation Secretary Saurabh Garg says data will be the basis of making “much more informed” decisions needed to make India a developed country by 2047

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Tuesday, June 18, 2024

DH Ground to get an image makeover



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Sunetra Pawar from NCP elected Rajya Sabha member

The only seat from Maharashtra had got vacant due to the resignation of NCP working president and former Union Minister Praful Patel

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Major Tory donor tells BBC he is voting Labour

Phones4U founder John Caudwell gave the Conservatives £500K before the last general election.

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Monday, June 17, 2024

Listening to the world's rarest album... on the only CD copy that exists

Only a lucky few have ever heard the Wu Tang Clan's uber-exclusive Once Upon a Time in Shaolin album.

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Sunday, June 16, 2024

Bihar police recover 6 post-dated cheques 'issued for NEET question paper facilitators'

The police have so far arrested 13 people, including four examinees and their family members, in connection with the alleged NEET-UG 2024 paper leak case and all accused belong to Bihar

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Assam secretariat becomes India's first eco-friendly State government headquarters

"So far, the electricity bills of all ministers, senior officials and other staff staying at official quarters were being paid by the government. This 75-year-old practice will stop in July. We will pay our bills on our own," Mr. Sarma said.

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England fans involved in incident before Serbia game

England fans were involved in "an altercation" with Serbia supporters before their teams' opening Euro 2024 match in Gelsenkirchen.

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Friday, June 14, 2024

Company executives attribute Kuwait fire to short circuit



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ANC and DA agree on South Africa unity government

The African National Congress and the Democratic Alliance will put aside their decades-long rivalry to work together.

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Thursday, June 13, 2024

HIV image in online Green manifesto removed by party

The Greens said the image, described by some as stigmatising, could be misinterpreted and would be replaced.

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Corbyn accuses Starmer of rewriting history

The current Labour leader claims he knew it would lose the 2019 general election under his predecessor.

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Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Kuwait fire: T.N. announces helpline



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Russian missile strike kills 9 in Zelensky's hometown - officials

Another 29 people are injured in the missile attack on the southern city of Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine says.

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Sunak aide admits placing bet on general election

Craig Williams reportedly placed a bet on the date of the election three days before it was called.

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Monday, June 10, 2024

‘In these troubled times, U.S. and India have emerged as likeminded and trusted partners’



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We’re providing security to migrant workers: Manipur CM

Biren Singh expects the new government at Centre to initiate ‘major peace measures’ and implement NRC

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Liberal Democrat manifesto: 11 key policies analysed

BBC correspondents analyse key policies in the Lib Dem manifesto.

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Sunday, June 9, 2024

Schools in TN set to reopen on Monday



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Alcaraz overcomes Zverev to land first French Open title

Carlos Alcaraz wins the French Open title many thought he was destined to claim by edging a scrappy final against Alexander Zverev.

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Saturday, June 8, 2024

Making miracles out of donkey farm

Yadhukrishna’s venture, Miracle Donkeys, is making waves in Malabar.

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Lib Dems propose three new national parks

The Chilterns, Mendips, Cotswolds and Quantocks have been named as possible locations.

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Giorgia Meloni gets personal as Italy votes in EU poll

The Italian prime minister has been enjoying steady poll ratings since 2022, while her allies lose support.

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Friday, June 7, 2024

At 38%, Trinamool Congress sends highest proportion of woman MPs to Lok Sabha

Trinamool’s women candidates in the 18th Lok Sabha election have also delivered a high success rate; out of 12 women fielded by the party for the polls this year, 11 won the electoral contest

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Eminem claims first number one since 2020

The US rapper gains his 11th number one, his biggest hit since Without Me debuted in 2002.

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Thursday, June 6, 2024

Kerala domestic violence case: no progress yet in tracking suspect in Germany

Though a Blue Corner notice has been issued earlier by the Interpol, there is still no confirmation on the suspect’s location

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Grealish and Maguire out of England Euro 2024 squad

Crystal Palace pair Adam Wharton and Eberechi Eze are named in England's Euro 2024 squad, with Jack Grealish, Harry Maguire and James Maddison left out.

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Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Cracks emerge in Maharashtra’s ruling coalition after a sulking Ajit Pawar skips NDA meet in Delhi

Mr. Ajit Pawar is upset over his party’s poor performance in the election, especially his wife’s loss to his cousin Supriya Sule in Baramati; NCP legislator accuses Mahayuti allies of “betrayal”, by not working enough for Ms. Pawar

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Man arrested in Qatar Grindr 'sting' sentenced

Manuel Guerrero Aviña was arrested in February after arranging to meet a man on a gay dating app.

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Tuesday, June 4, 2024

TDP sweeps Guntur district, Nara Lokesh wins an Assembly seat for the first time

Nara Lokesh polls 1,677,10 votes with a majority of 91,413 over his opponent M. Lavanya of the YSR Congress Party in the Mangalagiri Assembly constituency

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Paperwork to recall Zara's murderer delayed - inquest

The inquest into Zara Aleena's murder hears paperwork to recall Jordan McSweeney to prison was delayed.

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Monday, June 3, 2024

Raisin found in toddler's nose after three-month mystery

Three-year-old Peyton Handley told her parents that she had a pain and would scratch around her nose.

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Sunday, June 2, 2024

Can South Africa's ANC reinvent itself after dismal election result?

The ANC has dominated South Africa for the past 30 years but now it has to look to the future.

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Saturday, June 1, 2024

'Milton Keynes roundabouts helped me with Formula 1'

The Red Bull reserve driver has been speaking to BBC Newsbeat about gaming and getting into F1.

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'This is a bad day for America' - voters split on Trump verdict

We asked independent voters and Republicans who have doubts about Trump if conviction changes anything.

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Friday, May 31, 2024

Permission for about 95,000 political rallies in West Bengal by EC, highest in the country

About 1,19,276 applications were made to the ECI during the seven phase campaign and the Commission granted permission to 94,975 rallies, public meetings and other forms of campaign.

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Mountain tragedy father and son 'never forgotten'

Tom Parry and his son Richie, from Cheshire, fell while on a hillwalking trip in the Highlands.

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Thursday, May 30, 2024

‘Monsoon Croaks’ ropes in public to monitor Kerala’s frogs   

People of all ages can participate in the KFRI project by uploading photographs of frogs and their sounds through an app.  The citizen science programme, termed bioblitz, will be held from June 1 to September 30

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Delhi HC junks plea seeking bar on PM from contesting LS poll 



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Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Labour suspends MP Russell-Moyle over complaint

The Brighton Kemptown MP says he will be "exonerated" but has been told he can not stand as a Labour candidate.

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Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Zelensky urges Biden to attend Ukraine peace summit

The Ukrainian president says his US counterpart's absence would "only be applauded by Putin".

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Hong Kong arrests six for sedition under new law

Pro-democracy activist Chow Hang Tung was among those arrested over alleged social media posts.

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Georgia parliament overturns veto on foreign agents law

The contentious law which sparked mass protests will come into effect in two months.

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A simple guide to the Angela Rayner house row

Labour's deputy leader has been embroiled in a row over her living arrangements before she was an MP.

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Monday, May 27, 2024

YSRCP Macherla MLA Pinnelli Ramakrishna Reddy, 28 supporters booked for ‘attacking’ CI on polling day

Cases have been registered under Sections 307 and 332 of IPC after examining the video footage, say police

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Saturday, May 25, 2024

Man uses voice-changing app to pose as woman professor; rapes 7 girls in MP

The main accused would randomly call girls, introduce himself as ‘Ranjana madam’ and tell the students that they have been selected for government scholarships

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Friday, May 24, 2024

Much awaited ‘Mango Mela begins in Lalbagh

This time, one of the major attractions is the GI-tagged Kari Ishad variety

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MRKH: 'None of us are prepared for this diagnosis'

Race Across the World's Betty opened up about Mayer Rokitansky Küster Hauser, which affects one in 5,000 women.

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Thursday, May 23, 2024

Review of preparedness for counting day held in Dharmapuri



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Football regulator top transfer target for Labour

Labour sees the beautiful game as key to winning back areas like Scunthorpe from the Conservatives.

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Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Will not accept Calcutta HC order scrapping OBC status of several classes in Bengal: Mamata Banerjee 

The OBC reservation quota introduced by the West Bengal government will continue, says West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee

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Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Infected blood fight goes on, say boy's parents

Seven-year-old Colin Smith's parents say they will still fight for infected blood scandal victims.

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Monday, May 20, 2024

Is the move to electric cars running out of power?

There has been an unexpected slowdown in sales of electric cars. Could this be more than a blip?

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Children plot Chelsea Flower Show takeover

This year's event includes junior judges and a "no adults allowed" garden designed by children.

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Sunday, May 19, 2024

The link between modes of garbage disposal and CO2 emissions

A study calculates emissions from high-duty vehicles transporting over 12 tonnes of waste each. It puts emissions from the vehicles at 0.7375 kg of carbon dioxide a kilometre. The figure is based on the emission value and the number of trips in all 15 zones of Chennai

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Saturday, May 18, 2024

Tetrapod wall work yet to resume as Chellanam residents brace for another rainy season

High waves bring down granite boulder walls along the northern stretches of the panchayat; Chellanam-Fort Kochi Janakiya Vedhi holds public meeting to share residents’ concerns 

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Dengue cases on the rise in Ernakulam



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Body of hostage recovered from Gaza, says IDF

The Israeli military said Ron Benjamin was found alongside the bodies of three other hostages.

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Tyson Fury: The good, the bad, the ugly, the undisputed?

Over a 16-year professional career, Tyson Fury has risen from small shows and low expectations to a shot at becoming undisputed world champion.

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Friday, May 17, 2024

Paul Pelosi attacker sentenced to 30 years

David DePape still faces life imprisonment if convicted of separate state charges for the 2022 attack.

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Sunaks' wealth rises to £651m in latest rich list

Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty are richer than King Charles, according to The Sunday Times.

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Modi’s India: A decade of popularity and polarisation

Indian PM Narendra Modi is eyeing a historic third term after a decade in power.

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Video shows destruction after deadly Texas storms

Shattered windows in high-rise buildings and fallen trees were visible around Houston after severe weather.

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Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Officials told to initiate immediately mitigating measures in rain-hit Hubballi-Dharwad

Following a deluge of complaints after the recent downpour, Deputy Commissioner Divya Prabhu G.R.J., accompanied by HDMC Commissioner Ishwar Ullagaddi, visits various rain-affected localities of the twin cities

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McCann suspect raped woman at knifepoint, trial told

Christian Brückner is on trial in Germany for five sex offence charges not related to the missing British child.

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Tuesday, May 14, 2024

I want to enjoy this week as much as possible - Hayes

Chelsea boss Emma Hayes wants to "enjoy this week as much as possible" as she prepares to bid farewell to the club.

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Sunday, May 12, 2024

Special train to run from Visakhapatnam to Brahmapur today

Visakhapatnam-Brahmapur unreserved special train will leave Visakhapatnam at 8.30 a.m. on Monday to reach Brahmapur at 1 p.m.

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'Ruthless England make right decision on Anderson'

Telling James Anderson it is time to step aside shows a ruthlessness from Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes that should end suggestions of a cosy England dressing room, writes Stephan Shemilt.

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Saturday, May 11, 2024

New six-storey building in Kolathur hospital nearing completion: T.N. government

The ground floor of the hospital building will host facilities, including intensive care units, modern laundry, central disinfection department and a parking lot

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England's Gill, 17, breaks 45-year-old 800m record

Hertfordshire 17-year-old Phoebe Gill moves to joint second in this year's women's world 800m rankings by clocking a sensational 1:57.86 in Belfast.

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Friday, May 10, 2024

GB's Neita wins 100m at Doha Diamond League

Britain's Daryll Neita beats American Tamari Davis to claim victory in the women's 100m at the Diamond League meeting in Doha.

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Thursday, May 9, 2024

Markets plunge amid fears of uncertain poll outcome



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Hanging baskets may return to safety rules-hit town

Businesses offer their support to help a floristry group hit by health and safety regulations.

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Japanese role-playing game joins Download Festival

Organisers have described it as a "unique experience" to play the game on its launch weekend.

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Could Israel & Hamas agree a ceasefire?

Plus, Rachel Reeves says the government is “gaslighting” Britain on economy

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Monday, May 6, 2024

Devaraje Gowda says CBI should probe case



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Two police officers hurt in chainsaw chase incident

A 27-year-old man was arrested after the disturbance on Glasgow Road, Paisley, on Monday afternoon.

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Watch moment US pastor survives shooting attempt during sermon

Pennsylvania pastor Glenn Germany escaped injury when gunman's firearm failed to discharge.

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Sunday, May 5, 2024

We will vote in elections only if roads are laid to our villages, say tribal people of hilltop hamlets



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Salah scores on return as Liverpool thrash Tottenham

Tottenham's dramatic decline continues as their hopes of reaching the Premier League's top four fade even further with defeat against Liverpool.

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Saturday, May 4, 2024

BWSSB constructs 986 percolation wells 

BWSSB Chairman Ram Prasath Manohar emphasized the critical need for rainwater harvesting to address the root cause of water scarcity in Bengaluru. 

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Mexico authorities find three bodies in search for tourists

Bodies are found in the search for two missing Australian brothers and an American.

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Friday, May 3, 2024

BCCI to screen matches at Tata IPL fan park in Puducherry



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Tribute paid to man whose torso was found in woods

Stuart Everett's remains were found at a nature reserve and two men were later charged with his murder.

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Thursday, May 2, 2024

Doctors remove LED bulb from boy’s lung passage

5-year-old had swallowed the bulb nearly a month ago

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Alarm in Israel at reports of possible ICC legal action over Gaza

Benjamin Netanyahu has called reports of possible International Criminal Court action "an outrage".

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Ex-Met PC jailed for multiple counts of rape

Cliff Mitchell's victims described him as "the devil" and "a pathetic excuse of a man".

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17-year-old boy held on suspicion of attempted murder after school attack

Two adults and a child were injured in the attack at Birley Academy, Sheffield, police say.

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Police to carry out sustained campaign against drug abuse in the city, says SSP

He says the police, in the last four months, have registered around 60 cases and arrested 128 drug peddlers under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act in Puducherry 

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King Charles III resumes public duties as he fights cancer

Charles, 75, suspended most of his duties in February after cancer was found while he was being treated for an enlarged prostate the previous month

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Postmasters tried 'to get away with' blaming IT - expert

Post Office inquiry sees an internal email from 2010 sent by an expert on the ill-fated Horizon system

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Monday, April 29, 2024

US probes Ford hands-free driving tech after crashes

The US regulator says it will evaluate Ford's driver assistance tech after two fatal collisions.

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Tesla shares jump after reports of China deal

A reported deal with Chinese search giant Baidu will help pave the way for a rollout of Tesla's self-driving technology.

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Billie Eilish announces world tour for new album

The What Was I Made For singer's tour starts in September ahead of the release of Hit Me Hard And Soft.

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BBC reporter: I dodged bombs in Gaza and lost 200 friends and family

BBC Arabic‘s Adnan El-Bursh covered the conflict as he and his family were displaced multiple times.

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Saturday, April 27, 2024

Sheffield United relegated after defeat at Newcastle

Sheffield United's relegation from the Premier League is confirmed as Newcastle recover from a sluggish start to thrash Chris Wilder's side at St James' Park.

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Friday, April 26, 2024

Despite early morning rush, voter turnout in Bengaluru constituencies marginally lower than in 2019

The soaring mercury seemed to have had an impact. There was an initial rush in the morning, followed by thin crowds. The turnout picked up in the evening. The city recorded 35 degrees Celsius, while the Bengaluru Rural district had a forecast of 37 degrees Celsius

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Bairstow century leads Punjab to record T20 run-chase

Jonny Bairstow's astonishing 108 from 48 balls leads Punjab Kings to the highest-ever successful T20 run-chase.

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

Scotland boss Clarke on Euros ambition, calm exterior and making dad proud

Scotland are not going to the Euros as "tourists", says Steve Clarke as the manager discusses his move into coaching, the hurt of missing the World Cup and losing his father to dementia.

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Pool death heiress had neck injuries, court hears

Paula Leeson, 47, was found to have 13 injuries after drowning while on holiday in Denmark in 2017.

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Ex-DUP leader Donaldson in court over rape and sex offence charges

The ex-DUP leader faces 11 charges and his wife faces four charges connected with aiding and abetting.

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Palaniswami meets AIADMK’s Chennai district secretaries

He discussed with them the various factors that influenced polling in the city for the Lok Sabha election, which took place on April 19

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Arrests at St George's Day event in London

Six people are arrested following the event in central London.

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Monday, April 22, 2024

AC Milan v Inter Milan - will Inter clinch Serie A title?

Follow live text commentary as Inter Milan look for a win to seal the Italian title in the derby with arch-rivals AC Milan.

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Sunday, April 21, 2024

The Hapur story: cow, Muslim, and the bovine economy

Stray cattle, cow slaughter and bovine protection continue to inform the socio-political narrative in Western Uttar Pradesh even as a local court has indicted 10 men for life in the Hapur lynching case. A ground report.

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El Clasico: Real Madrid v Barcelona - live text

Follow live text commentary as Real Madrid host Barcelona in the final 'El Clasico' of the season.

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Saturday, April 20, 2024

Premier League: Wolves v Arsenal as Gunners bid to return top

Follow live updates as Wolves host Arsenal in the Premier League.

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Friday, April 19, 2024

Barring a few issues, most parts of South Chennai witnesses smooth polling

To escape the searing heat, many voters, especially senior citizens, walked in as early as 6.45 p.m. to cast their vote. Though until noon, many braved the heat and waited in queues to vote, post noon, it was rather dull for a while and voting picked up pace in the evening

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Attack sends message to Iran but Israelis divided over response

Some in Israel had been calling for a stronger move than this apparently limited strike, writes James Landale.

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

O'Sullivan 'the man to beat' as he closes in on 'best season'

Ronnie O'Sullivan is the "man to beat" as he looks to complete "best season ever" with a record eighth World Championship title in the modern era.

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

WSL: Chelsea 1-0 Aston Villa - Beever-Jones volleys hosts in front

Follow live text updates as Chelsea face Aston Villa in the Women's Super League.

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Monday, April 15, 2024

Wildcard witness and untested legal theory: How strong is first Trump case?

Experts are split over the strength of NY prosecutor Alvin Bragg's case, which relies on a novel legal strategy.

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Sunday, April 14, 2024

Late Villa goals dent Arsenal's title challenge

Aston Villa produce an outstanding performance to stun Arsenal and leave Manchester City in pole position in the Premier League title race.

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Saturday, April 13, 2024

Government directs e-commerce firms to remove Bournvita, other drinks from ‘health drinks’ category

The advisory said that all e-commerce companies or portals are advised to remove drinks and beverages, including Bournvita, from the category of health drinks from their platforms or sites.

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Fernandes double earns Man Utd point at Bournemouth

Manchester United twice come from behind to deny Bournemouth victory but their winless Premier League run extends to four games.

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Friday, April 12, 2024

Kremlin says 2022 draft document could serve as starting point for future Ukraine peace talks

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov also noted that the possible future talks would need to take into account the ‘new realities’

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European Challenge Cup: Gloucester v Ospreys - radio & text

Listen to BBC commentary and follow live text as Gloucester host Ospreys in the European Challenge Cup quarter-final at Kingsholm.

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

Global experts attend neuro-rehabilitation conference at JIPMER



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Build-up with Liverpool, West Ham & Aston Villa in European action

Follow live text updates and watch 5 Live Final Score coverage from the Europa League & Europa Conference League quarter-final first legs.

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Lok Sabha polls | Maharashtra Congress demands MVA to reconsider candidature of Sangli seat 

The ceding of the Sangli seat to the Sena (UBT) has been especially demoralising for the Congress cadre in western Maharashtra

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Champions League: PSG host Barcelona & Atletico Madrid face Dortmund

Follow live text updates as Paris St-Germain host Barcelona and Atletico Madrid face Borussia Dortmund in Champions League quarter-finals.

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Monday, April 8, 2024

Let states decide abortion rights, Trump says

His statement on the contentious election issue was criticised by both conservatives and Democrats.

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Sunday, April 7, 2024

Saturday, April 6, 2024

Champions Cup: Leinster v Leicester build-up after Bordeaux hammer Saracens

Follow live text and listen to BBC radio commentary of Saturday's Champions Cup action at Leinster v Leicester, after Exeter beat Bath and Bordeaux Begles hammer Saracens

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Arsenal beat Brighton to move top of Premier League

Arsenal maintained their pursuit of a first Premier League title for 20 years as they moved top of the table with an impressive away victory over Brighton.

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

A second life to waste

Utility objects like table lamps, drinking glasses, soap dispensers and exquisite platters are fashioned from old alcohol bottles by Kavi, The Poetry-Art Project, which believes on giving discarded items a second chance

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Thieves steal $30m in one of LA's biggest heists

There are few clues on who carried out the burglary in the San Fernando Valley - or even how.

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Watch moment magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits Taiwan

Eyewitness video shows buildings leaning at a 45 degree angle in Hualien, near the quake’s epicentre.

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Monday, April 1, 2024

Faunal survey detects several species in Thiruvananthapuram Wildlife Division

157 butterflies, 135 birds, and 37 odonates sighted in Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary; 168 butterflies, 90 birds, and 46 odonates reported from Peppara

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Horse airlifted after nearly 24 hours stuck in a river

Rescue crews in California transported the animal to safety on Sunday after it was stranded in a river overnight.

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Sunday, March 31, 2024

BJP’s victory will drive the last nail in the coffin for Indian democracy: Dravidar Kazhagam cheif Veeramani

President of the Dravidar Kazhagam, K. Veeramani, stresses the need to vote out the BJP government. He says that in 2014, there was a hope among the youth that Modi will bring about a change, but now unemployment and inflation have soared

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Saturday, March 30, 2024

Friday, March 29, 2024

Indian Navy ships free hijacked Iranian fishing vessel off Somalia, rescue 23 Pakistani nationals

INS Sumedha intercepted Iranian Fishing Vessel Al-Kambar 786 during the early hours of March 29 and was joined subsequently by guided missile frigate INS Trishul.

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Olly Alexander rejects call to boycott Eurovision

More than 450 artists and groups urged the singer to pull out of the contest over the inclusion of Israel.

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Rees-Zammit lands NFL contract with Chiefs

Former Wales rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit joins back-to-back Super Bowl champions the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Renter reforms watered down after Tory concerns

Ministers propose changes after some MPs said they wanted more protections for landlords.

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Nolan and Thomas to receive knighthood and damehood

The pair have worked on a string of films and are being honoured for services to their industry.

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

UK approach to China is 'robust', Sunak says

It comes after some MPs criticised the response to cyber-attacks blamed on Beijing-linked hackers.

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Monday, March 25, 2024

Fritzl could never come to UK, says home secretary

James Cleverly responds to claims the Austrian sex offender would like to live in the UK if he is ever freed.

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Sunday, March 24, 2024

Palm Sunday marks entry of Jesus into Jerusalem



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Former judge, Trinamool turncoats, and woman from Sandeshkhali in West Bengal BJP candidate list

Former Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay is the BJP’s candidate from Tamluk; the party has fielded Arjun Singh from Barrackpore, and Tapas Roy from Kolkata Uttar, both of whom quit the TMC to join the BJP recently

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Saturday, March 23, 2024

Bengaluru realty market on the ascent, say industry players and financial institutions

‘Both individuals and businesses from across the country and overseas are increasingly wanting to have a share in the market’

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Build-up to England v Brazil - Gordon handed debut & Watkins starts

Follow live text & radio commentary as England host Brazil at Wembley in a friendly at Wembley.

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Friday, March 22, 2024

Malaysia rejects offer to host Commonwealth Games

Malaysia rejects an offer to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games due to costs, the country's sports ministry says.

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

Man 'recovering well' after pig kidney transplant

Surgeons say using animals for organ donation could cut waiting lists and save lives.

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Toddler in tuxedo dominates Queen's bakery visit

The bakery owner's son stole the Queen's limelight when visiting Belfast on Thursday.

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Woman found with £2bn in Bitcoin convicted

Jian Wen, 42, from north London, was involved in converting Bitcoin into assets like luxury houses.

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Clarity likely soon on lesser known entities, individuals who bought electoral bonds

The data published by the Election Commission of India raises more questions than answers especially the possible circumstances and timing of the purchase of electoral bonds

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Why William and Kate video won't stop online rumours

Blurry video of the royal couple shopping at the weekend has become an international talking point.

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Sabalenka to play in Miami Open after boyfriend's death

Aryna Sabalenka intends to play in the Miami Open following the death of her boyfriend, former ice hockey player Konstantin Koltsov.

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Monday, March 18, 2024

Glitch lets Ethiopia bank customers withdraw millions

Clients at Ethiopia's biggest commercial bank are being urged to return any money that isn't theirs.

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The US Navy's relentless battle against Houthi attacks

The BBC gets rare access to a US aircraft carrier trying to protect merchant vessels in the Red Sea.

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Sunday, March 17, 2024

Tamil Nadu Governor refuses to re-induct Ponmudy into Cabinet

R.N. Ravi says as Ponmudy remains tainted of corruption, re-induction as Minister will be against constitutional morality 

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Saturday, March 16, 2024

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy urges people of A.P. to give a leg-up for the Congress in State

Give at least five MP seats and 25 MLA seats to the Congress party in the ensuing general elections, he says

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Andhra Pradesh Congress chief Sharmila vows to save Visakhapatnam Steel Plant from privatisation

Congress will also give Special Category Status to Andhra Pradesh within 10 days after Rahul Gandhi is elected as the Prime Minister, she says

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Residents 'terrified' after crossbow attacks

Two people are shot in east London in separate but "linked" attacks, police say.

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Friday, March 15, 2024

Kavitha’s arrest a desperate attempt by BJP to help BRS: Congress

The timing of her arrest was also ‘enacted’ to coincide with the road show of Prime Minister Modi in Malkajigiri Lok Sabha constituency on Friday, says TPCC vice president

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

Boy admits killing schoolgirl at London bus stop

Elianne Andam, 15, was stabbed as she made her way to school in south London in September.

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

XL Bully Ban, What Next?

Jordan Davies explores why the ban on the American XL bully dog is controversial.

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PM: Tory donor’s alleged Diane Abbott comments are “racist”

A spokesperson for the PM released the statement late on Tuesday.

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

24 writers honoured with Sahitya Akademi Award for 2023

The awards were given for literary works including nine books of poetry, six novels, five of short stories, three essays, and one literary study

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Monday, March 11, 2024

Sunday, March 10, 2024

Portugal votes as far right seeks kingmaker role

Neither the governing Socialists nor conservatives may win outright, boosting the populists' power.

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Saturday, March 9, 2024

Americast

Joe Biden delivered a fiery address in a high-stakes pitch to Congress and beyond.

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Friday, March 8, 2024

Sunak's mother-in-law to sit in India's parliament

Sudha Murthy says it was a "pleasant surprise" to be appointed to the upper house for a six-year term.

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Haiti gangs threaten 'civil war' as unrest spreads

Gang leader "Barbecue" is stepping up this threats, demanding the ouster of the prime minister.

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

'Completely original' playwright Edward Bond dies

The British writer, known for controversial works that helped overturn theatre censorship, was 89.

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Himachal CM announces ₹1,500 financial aid for women above 18 years of age

The scheme will benefit around five lakh women in the State, he told a press conference in Shimla

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RLD announces candidates from Baghpat, Bijnor

Chaudhary Jayant Singh strikes a balance between its Jat-Gurjar base and awards loyalty to the party and farmers’ cause

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Sunday, March 3, 2024

Watch: Battling snow as massive blizzard hits California and Nevada

A massive blizzard sweeps across parts of California and Nevada in the western United States.

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Russia says 38 Ukrainian drones intercepted in Crimea

Reports say a fuel depot was hit during the attack on the town of Feodosiya on the occupied peninsula.

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Saturday, March 2, 2024

BJP’s nomination of Pawan Singh from Asansol Lok Sabha seat triggers outrage

In the list of 20 names the BJP fielded nine siting MPs and three MLAS. State BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar will be contesting again from Balurghat; Union Ministers of State Nisith Pramanik, Subhas Sarkar and Shanatanu Thakur will contest from Coochbehar, Bankura and Bongaon, respectively

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Russia publishes German army meeting on Ukraine

German chancellor promises probe after leak of officers discussing the supply of long-range missiles.

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Friday, March 1, 2024

Elon Musk sues OpenAI over Microsoft links

The lawsuit accuses the firm of abandoning its founding principle of benefiting humanity.

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Postcode check: How's the NHS coping in your area?

As the NHS enters 2024 and a difficult winter period, find out what's happening in your area.

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Ad hocism and political expediencies damage GHMC

From the debt-free, surplus status in 2013-14 when the Telangana manifested as a separate State, the GHMC is now neck deep in debts, with the total borrowings over the past nine years crossing ₹6,300 crore

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Man jailed for taking brother's picture in court

Kane Thompson shared a picture taken inside Newcastle Crown Court on social media.

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Monday, February 26, 2024

Sunday, February 25, 2024

G-33 nations urge WTO members to find a permanent solution to public stockholding issue

A group of developing and least developed countries want WTO to find a solution to the issue of public stockholding of rice and wheat

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Former NI and Saints defender Nicholl dies at 77

Former Northern Ireland, Southampton and Aston Villa defender Chris Nicholl passes away at the age of 77.

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Saturday, February 24, 2024

Friday, February 23, 2024