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Two-child norm for govt jobs in Rajasthan gets SC nod
The Supreme Court has approved a 'two-child norm' for public employment, barring candidates with more than two children from seeking government jobs. T…
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WPL: Navigre's fifty helps Warriorz score 7-wicket win over MI
Kiran Navgire and Alyssa Healy unleashed a remarkable assault on Mumbai Indians bowlers to power UP Warriorz to a seven-wicket win in their Women's Premier…
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RS polls: Cross-voting by SP MLAs gives BJP stunning UP win
BJP wins 8 of 10 seats in UP Rajya Sabha polls with cross-voting. BSP MLA Uma Shankar Singh supports BJP. Akhilesh Yadav threatens action against cross-voting …
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150 villagers reclaim land in Sandeshkhali, 400 complaints filed
Around 150 Sandeshkhali villagers reclaim land as Bengal govt returns properties based on complaints filed with LLRD. In addition, irrigation and public health…
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CRPF, Haryana Police have taken away 5-6 Cong MLAs: Himachal CM
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Woman in Arabic-script dress saved from mob in Pakistan
Prompt police intervention saved a young girl in an Arabic calligraphy dress from a mob in Lahore’s busy Ichra Bazaar on Sunday. The mob had accused her of bla…
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Dhangri terror attack charges against 3 Pak handlers, 2 others
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed chargesheets against five accused, including three handlers of the banned terrorist organization Lashkar-e-To…
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Trio found dead in J&K’s Chenani, probe launched
Three workers at a transmission tower in Chenani of Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district were found dead under suspicious circumstances in a tent on Monday mo…
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Congress 'betrayed' people for progress of 'one family': PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Sudarshan Setu, the longest cable-stayed bridge in India, in Dwarka, Gujarat. He used the occasion to highlight the co…
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WPL: Kerr, Harman, Ismail hand MI second win
Mumbai Indians rode on skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Amelia Kerr's half-century partnership to cruise to a five-wicket win against Gujarat Giants in their W…
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Elderly man detained from forward area along LoC in J&K’s Rajouri
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Many NC leaders in Jammu join BJP
A senior National Congress leader, a former J&K MLC and dozens of Pahari activists joined BJP in Jammu Saturday. Prominent among them is Syed Mohd Rafiq Sh…
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WPL 2024: RCB score narrow two-run win over UP Warriorz
Authoritative fifties by Richa Ghosh and S Meghana were well-supported by crafty leg-spinner Sobhana Asha as Royal Challengers Bangalore celebrated their first…
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Narco-terror case: J&K police file 4th chargesheet in a week
The Jammu and Kashmir Police's State Investigation Agency (SIA) has filed an additional chargesheet against six more individuals in a case related to narco…
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Elon Musk says Google service alternative Xmail is ‘coming’
Elon Musk hints at X platform launching 'XMail' to rival Gmail. Some users considering the switch due to loss of trust in Gmail. Follower plans to use …
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Supreme Court prodding triggered tweak in surrogacy law
The Supreme Court has played a crucial role in prompting the Centre to revise the surrogacy rules, allowing the use of donor gametes. Over two dozen petitioner…
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US health authority warns users about this feature in smartwatches
The US FDA warns about risks of using unauthorised smartwatches or smart rings claiming to measure blood glucose levels without piercing the skin. Inaccurate m…
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Govt eases FDI norms in space sector to attract int'l investment
In order to lure foreign players and private firms to the space sector, the government has loosened Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) regulations. The decision w…
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Turkey's 5th-generation fighter jet Kaan makes maiden flight
The jet, known as Kaan and developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries with help from the UK’s BAE Systems, took off from an airstrip in capital Ankara for a fli…
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U-turn on farm procurement proposal surprises govt
Farmers' union opposes govt's proposal for procurement of pulses, maize, and cotton. Punjab and Haryana face water table issues due to paddy cultivatio…
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Article 370’s removal erases dynasty politics hurdles in J&K: Modi
PM Modi launched over 220 projects worth Rs 32,000 crore in J&K, broadening its prospects for development and peace. He highlighted the transformation in J…
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Police beef up security at Delhi borders as farmers gear up for march
The Delhi Police directed security personnel deployed at Tikri, Singhu and Ghazipur border points to stay alert and conducted mock drills on Tuesday, a day ahe…
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Tribal outfit’s call to skip work paralyses offices in Manipur dist
Govt offices in Manipur's Churachandpur district had low attendance due to ITLF's appeal. A head constable was suspended after a viral video. A mob att…
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How Russia-Ukraine war is boosting US economy, defense industry
India faces criticism for profiting from Ukraine war through purchasing Russian oil. The US economy benefits from the war, with defense contractors like Lockhe…
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2 children die of Measles, schools closed as infections grow in MP
In Maihar, Madhya Pradesh, 17 suspected measles cases, resulting in two deaths, have led to school closures. Measles is highly contagious and transmitted throu…
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Does a Canadian lake hold the secret to how life originated on Earth?
Life on Earth may have originated in volcanic lakes rather than in oceans, according to a study published in the journal Nature. Researchers studying Last Chan…
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LTTE operative posing as Tamil film production man, claims NIA
The NIA chargesheet reveals that Adilingam, a key LTTE operative, posed as a production executive in the Tamil film industry. He worked for LTTE leaders, colle…
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4 women among 10 killed in TN firecracker factory blast
An explosion at a firecracker unit in Ramuthevanpatti, Virudhunagar, caused by friction while mixing chemicals, killed 10 workers and injured 3. CM M K Stalin …
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9 tech companies that have asked employees to work from office
Companies are transitioning from work-from-home to office-based work, with tech giants like TCS, Infosys, HCL Technologies, Wipro, Meta, IBM, Dell, Google and …
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IT minister's 'urgent letter' to FM on 'made-in-India' smartphones
India risks losing smartphone manufacturing to China and Vietnam due to high tariffs. The country must act now to prevent supply chain shifts and attract globa…
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Why K'taka's oppn leader has accused Infosys of 'betrayal at its best'
Karnataka BJP MLA Arvind Bellad criticizes Infosys for acquiring land at a lower price, promising job creation but failing to deliver. He demands that the gove…
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Sonia's emotional letter to voters hints at Priyanka Gandhi's debut
Former Congress President Sonia Gandhi wrote an emotional letter to the people of her Lok Sabha seat Rae Bareli on Thursday, a day after filing her candidacy f…
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Chavan, Nadda, Vaishnaw for RS, seven mantris not renominated
Union ministers Dharmendra Pradhan, Bhupender Yadav, Mansukhbhai Mandaviya, Parshottam Rupala, and Rajeev Chandrasekhar were not re-nominated to Rajya Sabha. S…
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'Golden chapter': UAE mandir has added to Ayodhya joy, says PM Modi
"UAE has written a golden chapter in human history. A beautiful and divine temple is being inaugurated here," " stated Prime Minister Narendra M…
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Farmers, cops clash at Delhi border; govt to hold talks on Thursday
Tensions escalated on the second day of the farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' protest as clashes broke out between security personnel and farmers at various b…
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Senior Bachchan couple own assets worth Rs 1,578 crore
Jaya Amitabh Bachchan is scheduled to compete for a fifth term as Samajwadi Party MP in Rajya Sabha representing 'aadhi abadi'. She and her husband own…
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AAP announces LS candidates for South Goa and 2 Guj seats
Congress claims Bharuch seat is emotional for them as Ahmed Patel used to contest from there. Pathak countered the claim stating that Congress hasn't won t…
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TN guv refuses to read out address to House; leaves before nat'l anthem
Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi greeted the members in Tamil and read out a couplet of Thirukkural in his address before expressing his inability to read the spee…
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No name for Pak PM yet; major pol players continue talks to form govt
Pakistan's top political leaders have yet to finalise the name of the country's new prime minister, despite negotiations lasting four days following th…
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With rising incomes, tier 2, 3 cities driving demand for int'l education
There is increasing demand for overseas education from tier 2 cities in India due to higher incomes and improved access to information. The limited capacity of…
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai starts his day by visiting this website
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has shared his unique morning routine, revealing that he doesn't begin his day with traditional news outlets like The Wall Street …
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Uttarakhand sets up 9-member committee to implement UCC
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In Arunachal, trekkers find cave used as transit camp during WWII
A stone cave near the Arunachal-Myanmar border was discovered by trekkers during a campaign against drugs. The cave was a transit camp for Allied Forces in Wor…
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Centre launches 'Venture Capital Fund' for tribal entrepreneurs
President Droupadi Murmu launched the 'Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Tribes' at the inaugural ceremony of the tribal festival 'Aadi Mahotsav&#…
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Survival chance 22% if CPR given in a minute: Study
Administering CPR within a minute of cardiac arrest increases the chances of survival to 22%, compared to only 1% if CPR is given after 39 minutes. It also sho…
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Nawaz Sharif claims 'victory' in Pakistan polls, what it means for India
Jailed Imran Khan party PTI-backed independent candidates seemed to have delivered a body blow to the formidable Pakistan Army and its newly minted protégé Naw…
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Punjab migrant injured in Wed's Srinagar attack passes away
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iFlip, iFold, or both? Apple may be working on two foldable iPhones
Apple is reportedly working on prototypes of foldable iPhones and iPads. The foldable iPhone which may look like Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip series may face ch…
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‘You are far more likely to be mugged in London than in Delhi’
London is one of the safest global cities in the world, with the mayor determined to continue making progress in being tough on crime. Record funding has been …
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Burglars stole demo EVM mistaking it for briefcase: Cops
A demo EVM was stolen from a strongroom in Pune’s Saswad on Monday by Shivaji Bandgar and Ajinkya Salunke. Both were remanded till Jan 12. The two arrested sus…
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Srinagar: Shopkeeper shot dead, first targeted killing of 2024
Suspected terrorists of The Resistance Force fatally shot a Sikh shopkeeper, Amritpal Singh-- dry fruit seller at Habba Kadal, in Srinagar city. The attack, ca…
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14 of SP's 108 MLAs oppose hailing PM, Yogi on temple issue
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Pakistan’s largest national, provincial polls on Thursday
Pakistan is all set to vote for the new government on Thursday amid the tight security and former PM Imran Khan being sent to jail. Many observers see this ele…
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Look beyond Nehru-Gandhi family, Sharmishtha tells Cong
Sharmistha Mukherjee questioned the freedom of speech in the party and urged leaders to introspect. "Freedom of speech does not only mean that you praise …
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Terrorists kill 10 cops ahead of Pakistan polls
A terrorist assault targeted a police station in the Dera Ismail Khan district of Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province on Monday morning, …
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Britain's King Charles diagnosed with cancer
Buckingham Palace issued a statement confirming the diagnosis of a form of cancer in 75-year-old King Charles of Britain. In response to this recent developmen…
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INDIA bloc MLAs flown back from Hyd for J'khand floor test
In anticipation of Monday's pivotal floor test, the ruling coalition composed of JMM-Congress-RJD in Jharkhand wrapped up their "resort politics"…
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Flyer files molestation complaint with Darjeeling Police
A 26-year-old Darjeeling woman, assaulted by a co-passenger on a SpiceJet flight from Kolkata to Bagdogra on January 31, lodged a complaint with Darjeeling Pol…
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Nuclear power on moon: Nasa wraps up 1st phase
NASA is making strides toward its goal of establishing nuclear power on the moon by 2030. In a recent announcement, the agency stated that it is concluding the…
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Nitish keeps home ministry, deputy CM Choudhary gets finance
Approximately a week following the formation of the NDA government in Bihar on January 28th, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar allocated portfolios among the eight m…
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Army troops spot suspicious movement along LoC, open fire
Alert Army troops responded to suspicious activity observed along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Sabra Gali area of Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, by initiating …
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British Punjabi doctor leads trial of bowel cancer vaccine
A British Indian physician, whose grandfather relocated from a Punjab village to the UK to work in a "Brylcreem" factory, is currently spearheading t…
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Breaking marriage promise after parental opposition not rape: HC
The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court observed that a man reneging on his promise to marry a woman due to parental opposition to their relationship does no…
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British MP slams BBC over Ram Mandir coverage
British MP Bob Blackman criticized the BBC's coverage of the consecration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. Speaking in the House of Commons, he expressed disa…
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Poonam Pandey's demise: Sambhavna Seth expresses shock
Poonam Pandey's team confirmed her death due to cervical cancer at the age of 32. Fans and the industry are in disbelief over the news. Sambhavna Seth, who…
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After a dozen orders in Gyanvapi case, district judge retires
The court verdict allows worship of Shringar Gauri and other Hindu deities inside Gyanvapi Masjid. Varanasi district judge Ajaya Krishna Vishvesha, who handled…
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Indian student found dead in US, third incident in a week
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Seniors hope for an 'elder inclusive budget'
As the Central government prepares to present the interim budget today, experts working with the elderly draw attention to the urgent need for universalisation…
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Back-door routes for low-grade int'l students to UK degrees: Report
UK’s department of education has opened an investigation after a newspaper investigation found that international students are gaining back-door routes to unde…
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91% rain deficit in NW India in January, 2nd highest since 1901
Northwest India recorded just 3.1 mm of rainfall (91% less than normal) in January, the second lowest since 1901, whereas the country as a whole recorded 58% l…
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NTPC to acquire Rs 5,000 crore KSK Mahanadi power project
NTPC is set to acquire the KSK Mahanadi power station in Chattisgarh, a large greenfield project with a proposed capacity of 3,600 MW, marking the state-run ut…
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