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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‘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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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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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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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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Vet Council calls for regulation of private clinics

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For residents of Chennai suburbs, the fear of flooding looms again

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Coimbatore City Police inspector dies of cardiac arrest in Theni

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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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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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Fisheries department begins verification of mechanised boats

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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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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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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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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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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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Could Israel & Hamas agree a ceasefire?

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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