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Government will have to don the dual roles of accused and defendant, as a Cabinet Minister stands accused in the case in which public property was destroyed, say legal experts

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Coronavirus | Tamil Nadu’s seroprevalence stands at 66.2%

This is much higher than the seroprevalence of 29% during the second survey conducted in April 2021; western districts however continue to have less than 50%, the present survey found

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Venkaiah Naidu for ‘people’s movement’ to protect Telugu

Addressing a virtual meeting on the promotion of Telugu language organised by Telugu Kutami and Veedhi Arugu, Mr. Naidu said he was an advocate of imparting primary education in the child’s mother tongue.

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Change negative perception of police among people: PM Modi to IPS probationers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the IPS probationers to keep national interest in mind and have a national perspective while taking decisions when they are in the field.

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SIT constituted to probe Kerala shooting incident

Inquest of bodies under way; four-member police team sent to Kannur to do background check

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UN chief strongly condemns attack on UN’s main compound in Afghanistan's Herat

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has strongly condemned an attack on the UN’s main compound in Herat, Afghanistan, saying assaults a

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U.S. Navy says drone strike hit oil tanker Mercer Street off Oman, killing two

The strike on the oil tanker marks the first-known fatal attack after years of assaults on commercial shipping in the region linked to tensions with Iran over its tattered nuclear deal.

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Pentagon grappling with new vaccine orders; timing uncertain

The Pentagon now has two separate missions.

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U.S. sues Kaiser Permanente over alleged Medicare fraud

Kaiser is a consortium of entities that together form one of the largest nonprofit health care plans in the U.S.

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Search on for 5 missing labourers in Kalimpong

Multiple landslides on the NH-10 have blocked movement of traffic

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IED defused in J&K's Rajouri; search operations on to nab terrorists

A major tragedy was averted on Saturday with timely detection of a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Jammu and Kashmir's border district

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7 cops suspended in Bhopal after audio clip of conversation with bookies surfaces

In the audio clip, the policemen can be heard demanding money from the bookies, police sources said.

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Siddaramaiah sceptical about CM’s ability to secure Karnataka’s dues from Centre

Former Chief Minister claims the Centre owes more than ₹11,300 crore

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12th Corps Commander talks between India and China under way

The two sides are looking to conclude an agreement for disengagement at Gogra and Hot Springs as part of the overall disengagement and de-escalation in Eastern Ladakh.

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India to focus on maritime security, counterterrorism and peacekeeping during UNSC August presidency

India is set to hold high-level meetings and briefings to bring focus to these three priorities for the month.

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Outgoing Customs chief alleges bid to influence probe into high-profile Kerala gold smuggling cases

He terms the charge that the Centre is misusing Customs in Kerala as ‘absurd’

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Tension in Kondapalli reserve forests, police arrange pickets

No permission for TDP leaders to visit Kondapalli forest, says DIG.

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Israel's NSO blocks some government clients from using its spyware over misuse claims: Report

NSO's ongoing internal investigation checked some of the telephone numbers of people that NSO's clients reportedly marked as potential targets.

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Pakistan women lawmakers demand public hanging of rapists

The women legislators also called for the formation of a Parliamentary Committee to review rape cases.

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FICCI urges Odisha govt. to operationalise coal blocks

Out of 12 coal blocks auctioned in Odisha, only three mines belonging to public sector companies have been operationalised in past six years, says FICCI Secretary General

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BSF shoots down two Pakistani intruders in Punjab's Ferozepur

The incident took place at Thehkelan area of Ferozepur and detailed search was in progress, a statement said.

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Kerala child rights panel seeks steps to ensure child’s safety

Commission chief writes to West Bengal authorities to ensure in trial court the presence of a 10-year-old girl who fled from that State following sexual abuse

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Odisha seeks immediate supply of fertilisers for ongoing crop season

In a letter addressed to Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, CM Naveen Patnaik said the State witnessed a severe shortage in the supply of different fertilisers during May, June and July.

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Suspension of scheduled international passenger flights extended till Aug 31

The coronavirus-induced suspension of scheduled international passenger flights has been extended till August 31, aviation regulator DGCA said on Fri

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Fatehpur judge’s car hit by another vehicle; foul play suspected

Police in Kaushambi district of Uttar Pradesh have launched a probe after the car of a judge who was travelling from Prayagraj to Fatehpur was hit by

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Man absconding in burglary case arrested in Chennai

Gang had tied up a journalist and his wife and burgled their house in 2018

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SC orders recovery of Rs 5 lakh cost for filing “motivated” PIL in 2017 against then CJI's appointment

Swami Om and Mukesh Jain had in 2017 questioned the practise of recommending to the President, the name of successor by the incumbent Chief Justice of India

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Track doubling between Ambalappuzha, Ernakulam to be expedited

The Ministry of Railways is making all efforts for the expeditious completion of track doubling works between Ambalappuzha and Ernakulam, Minister of

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Loan scam: Karuvannur bank administrator removed from post

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Registrar of Cooperatives gives charge to a three-member administrative panel

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First U.S. evacuation flight brings 200 Afghans to new home

The first flight evacuating Afghan interpreters and others who worked alongside Americans in Afghanistan landed early Friday at Washington Dulles Int

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Night curfew in Andhra Pradesh extended till August 14

The government extended the night curfew (10 p.m. to 6 a.m.) till August 14 as part of its efforts to contain the spread of Covid. A G.O. (RT.No.410)

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Migrants’ arrival in Bengaluru is on the rise

BBMP posts additional medical personnel at railway stations to collect swab samples for COVID-19 test

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SC seeks report from Jharkhand Chief Secretary, DGP on mowing down of Dhanbad judge

The apex court takes suo motu cognizance of attacks on judicial officers and legal fraternity across country.

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Assam Class 10 board exam pass percentage soars to 93 %

The boys outshine this time in the matriculation results with 93.34 %, while 92.90 % of the girls passed in the HSLC exams.

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Centre says no death reported due to manual scavenging, activists decry govt response

The government does not identify deaths due to manual scavenging and instead calls them deaths due to hazardous cleaning of septic tanks and sewers

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India, Russia hold mega naval war game in Baltic Sea

The Indian Navy described the 12th edition of the Indra exercise on July 28-29 as yet another "milestone" in strengthening bilateral naval cooperation, noting that it reinforced the long-standing bond of friendship between the two countries.

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‘Explosive material’ recovered from railway track

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The police on Friday recovered a ball-shaped ice cream container filled with suspected explosive chemicals from a railway track near the Kallayi railw

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US to hold rare 2nd lottery for H-1B visa applicants

This is done to decide on the successful applicants who could not make it in the first random selection.

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FOX NEWS: Delta seems more dangerous than other COVID-19 variants, contagious as chicken pox, reports say

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Delta seems more dangerous than other COVID-19 variants, contagious as chicken pox, reports say

An internal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention document obtained by several news outlets warns that the COVID-19 Delta variant could be more likely to produce severe illness and can spread as fast as chickenpox.

Six workers feared electrocuted in Repalle

At least six persons were feared electrocuted at a fish pond in Lankevanidibba near Repalle. The incident could have taken place in the early hours. E

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OBC quota in medical colleges late step aimed at electoral benefits: Mayawati

Had the Centre taken the decision earlier, the students would have benefitted a lot, says the BSP chief

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Jharkhand judge’s death: colleagues in Kerala change profile photos in protest

Forum sees attempt to create fear psychosis among judicial officers, to seek better security for judges

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65 jailors pass out after nine months of training in Vellore

The officers passed out from the Academy of Prison & Correctional Administration

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Elephant Rivaldo gets German collar

The elephant, due to be released into the wild, has been fitted with the collar so that the Forest Department can monitor its movement

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Pegasus row | Supreme Court to consider listing next week plea by N. Ram, Sashi Kumar

Petition has sought independent probe into mass surveillance

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CII, Serum Institute of India join hands for vaccination drive in smaller towns, rural areas

Growth critically rests on how soon eligible population is vaccinated: CII

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Supreme Court reserves verdict on Amazon’s plea against Future-Reliance deal

Top court to decide if Singapore-based arbitrator’s decision is enforceable in India

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FOX NEWS: Biden, Harris unveil strategies to address 'root causes' of immigration

Biden, Harris unveil strategies to address 'root causes' of immigration

The Biden administration on Thursday rolled out its strategies to address the root causes of immigration, a step officials call a “core component” of efforts to establish a “fair, orderly, and humane immigration system.”

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NBC's Chuck Todd claims no media bias towards liberals, Concha rips statement

Fox News contributor Joe Concha joins 'Fox & Friends First' and sounds off on mainstream media's fawning over democrats

Rediscovering Mazagon through a book

‘The book is my parting gift to Mumbai’, says Captain Ramesh Babu.

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Rise in number of displaced people from Myanmar taking shelter in Mizoram, Manipur

People from neighbouring country continue to cross porous border

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Did IPS officer Rashmi Shukla take nod from CM for tapping phones? asks Mahrashtra minister

Mr. Malik told reporters that Ms. Shukla's lawyers have informed the court that she had sought proper permissions to tap certain phone numbers.

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Bommai in Hubballi, visits ‘Keshav Kunj’

The Chief Minister later offer floral tributes at the ‘samadhi’ of his parents

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West Bengal govt. extends COVID-19 restrictions till August 15

The number of infections in the State has dropped to about 800 new cases a day.

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Mexico says officials spent $61 million on Pegasus spyware

Public Safety Secretary Rosa Icela Rodríguez said records found revealed 31 contracts signed during the administrations of President Felipe Calderón in 2006-2012 and President Enrique Peña Nieto in 2012-18

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Judge dies after auto ‘deliberately’ runs into him in Jharkhand

High-level probe ordered into incident

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Economic crisis | Kerala to seek special package from Centre, says Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal

The issues concerning non-resident Keralites and the plantation sector need immediate attention, he says

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Discharge petition to decide on LDF leaders’ political career

The political career of six prominent LDF leaders including State Minister V. Sivankutty hangs precariously on the outcome of the discharge petition t

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Youth killed in Uttar Pradesh over alleged casteist FB video status

A youth died in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj district after he was assaulted by members of another community who were allegedly offended by a casteist vi

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Officials in Tokyo alarmed as cases hit record highs

Tokyo reported 3,177 new cases on Wednesday.

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After suspending EUA request, Brazil now shelves import authorisation of Covaxin

Bharat Biotech on July 23 said it terminated the MoU it entered with Precisa Medicamentos and Envixia Pharmaceuticals LLC for its COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin for Brazilian market.

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Monsanto told to pay teachers $185 million over chemical exposure

Bayer, which bought Monsanto in 2018, said the company disagreed with the verdict and may appeal.

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China's new ambassador arrives in U.S. with words of optimism

Mr. Qin, who did two stints as a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman between 2006 and 2014, has earned a reputation for often pointed public defences of his country's positions.

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FOX NEWS: Marilyn Manson calls 'GoT' alum Esme Bianco's sexual assault allegations 'untrue, meritless'

Marilyn Manson calls 'GoT' alum Esme Bianco's sexual assault allegations 'untrue, meritless'

Marilyn Manson has denied "each and every" accusation of sexual misconduct against him.

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Alex Rodriguez posts thirst trap on Instagram, asks fans if they prefer him in a suit or shirtless: '1 or 2?'

The former New York Yankees star posted a photo of him in swim trunks along with a photo of him in a suit. A-Rod asked fans to vote on their favorite outfit on his Instagram Story.

FOX NEWS: Baby girl born with twin inside stomach in extreme medical rarity: report

Baby girl born with twin inside stomach in extreme medical rarity: report

A baby girl born in Israel earlier this month had the embryo of a twin inside her stomach, in what medical officials say was a 1-in-500,000 medical rarity.

FOX NEWS: COVID-19 in Los Angeles: Over 25% of cases are fully vaccinated people

COVID-19 in Los Angeles: Over 25% of cases are fully vaccinated people

Health officials in Los Angeles County said over 25% of new coronavirus cases are among those who have been fully vaccinated, an increase from last month, according to a report Wednesday.

SC urged to take cognisance of alleged murder of Additional District Judge in Jharkhand

Uttam Anand was hit by a vehicle from behind while he was out for his morning jog at Dhanbad.

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India committed to ensuring safe habitats for its tigers, says PM Modi

The Prime Minister said India's strategy of tiger conservation attaches topmost importance to involving local communities.

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Low COVID-19 case fatality rates in Gulf countries provide ray of hope for Keralites looking to return

Many working there are stranded in Kerala now

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Manipur Congress MLA quits

Congress MLA and former president of the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) Govindas Konthoujam has resigned from the Assembly. His resignation

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Protest against new tax regime: Left party leaders, activists detained

Left party leaders and activists who staged a protest outside the VMC office against the new tax regime and user charges levied on garbage collection

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UDF walks out of the Assembly alleging government protection for criminal gangs

The move comes after a Congress legislator was denied an adjournment motion to discuss the ruling party's alleged criminal nexus with gold smugglers.

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Chandrayaan-3 likely to be launched during third quarter of 2022: Jitendra Singh

Chandrayaan-3, India's lunar mission, is likely to be launched during the quarter of 2022, Union minister Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday, stressing

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For Rakesh Asthana, new role as Delhi Police Commissioner comes as vindication

He was recently knocked out of race to be CBI Director

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Prepare conservation, management plan for Ramappa temple: HC to Centre, State

The Bench stressed that officers from different departments of both the Centre and State had to work in tandem for the purpose.

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Change of guard in Karnataka is a message against family politics and corruption: BJP MLA

Basanagouda Patil Yatnal had raised the banner of revolt against former chief minister B. S. Yediyurappa

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DMK made false promises to come to power, says AIADMK leader Palaniswami

Opposition leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami and party cadre staged a protest in Salem on Wednesday, and raised slogans condemning the State government

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Antony Blinken holds talks with NSA Ajit Doval; meets civil society representatives

It is Antony Blinken's first visit to India after assuming charge as the U.S. Secretary of State

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Delhi HC issues notice on police plea against cost for probe failure

A local court had imposed a cost of ₹25,000 for ‘miserably’ failing in its investigation into a case of a man, who received gunshot injuries in his left eye during the north-east Delhi riots last year.

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Communist leader N. Sankaraiah to receive Thagaisal Thamizhar Award

The award has been instituted by the DMK government this year, to honour a distinguished Tamil personality

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Pegasus issue: Opposition leaders discuss strategy to corner govt in Parliament

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attended the meeting at the chamber of the Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge

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Assam-Mizoram border clash: bandh affects normal life in Barak Valley

Several social organisations in Hailakandi district blocked the roads leading to Mizoram and launched an indefinite "economic blockade" to prevent the movement of goods-carrying trucks to the neighbouring state.

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SMART-i to be rolled out across the State

SMART-i is a derivative of SMART-40, a life-skill education camp organised since 2010 for 40 select children, with behaviour, personality, social, learning, and mental-health issues, in schools.

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Wages can't be blocked citing misdeeds: Kerala child rights commission

The petitioner’s younger son had taken a pair of shoes from the shop, and owing to mental anguish over the store owner telling the elder brother about the act, the younger one had ended his life.

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Tense stand-off between BJP, Congress in Manipur

July 28, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

Congress watching situation ahead of court verdict in plea seeking disqualification of 12 MLAS

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Watch | A Syrian puppet takes on an 8000-km journey

A video on Amal, a puppet that will walk from Gaziantep to Manchester, to raise awareness on the refugee crisis

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Pak climber becomes world's youngest mountaineer to scale K2

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A 19-year old Pakistani climber on Tuesday became the youngest person in the world to reach the summit of K2, the second-highest peak in the world.Mr

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₹6.39 crore COVID-19 assistance package disbursed in Kallakurichi

The District Administration has disbursed ₹6.39 crore under the COVID-19 Assistance Package (CAP) Project to needy entrepreneurs, persons with disabil

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Rajnath holds bilateral talks with his Belarusian counterpart in Dushanbe

Officials said Rajnath Singh and Viktor Khrenin deliberated on bilateral defence cooperation and touched upon regional security challenges

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2015 Kerala Assembly ruckus: Legislators induging in vandalism cannot claim immunity, says SC

‘Vandalism on the Assembly floor cannot be equated with the right to protest by Opposition legislators,’ says Bench.

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Coronavirus updates: India adds 43,645 COVID-19 cases, 640 deaths

In a major reversal in guidelines, the CDC, a top U.S. health authority, has recommended that people vaccinated against COVID-19 in high-risk parts of

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Handicrafts by Villupuram artisans to soon find place on global market platforms

Product catalogue will be uploaded on e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Flipkart, the district administration said.

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Karnataka BJP Legislature Party meet on July 27 evening

MLAs are expected to elect a replacement for Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa

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AMU students take out march demanding bail for Azam Khan

The Samajwadi Party leader, who had been lodged in Sitapur jail since 2019, was admitted to a private hospital in Lucknow because of post-COVID-19 complications.

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COVID-19 | The Lancet article highlights gender inequality in health

Gender-sensitive response and data are imperative for safeguarding the hard-fought gains for women, says Lancet commentary

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Paddy fields comprise 19% of land required for Kerala's SilverLine project

Detailed Project Report prepared by implementing agency Kerala Rail Development Corporation notes that nearly 30 hectares of the 253.45 hectares of paddy land used will be redeveloped and reclaimed as paddy fields

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If you’re concerned about farmers, allow LS to function: Tomar tells Oppn

There are around 15 questions related to farmers. If the Opposition members are really concerned about the farmers, then they should listen to what the government has to say, Mr. Tomar said.

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Assam declares 3-day state mourning to condole death of 5 cops, 1 civilian in border clash with Mizoram

At least six persons were killed and 60 others, including an SP, injured in a bloody clash along the Assam-Mizoram border on Monday.

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Court stays critical order passed against actor Vijay in Rolls Royce Ghost case

Justices M. Duraiswamy and R. Hemalatha of the Madras High Court granted the interim stay after counsel representing the actor said he was ready to pay the entire tax amount, but wanted the “uncharitable” remarks made by the single judge against the “actors community at large” to be expunged

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How this Kerala school has come to the aid of its students in the time of pandemic

The 102 teaching and non-teaching staff of SNDP Higher Secondary School at Udayamperoor in Ernakulam district have mobilised ₹15 lakh for providing an assistance of ₹2,000 each to 200 students for the next four months

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Banks told not to levy penalty on withdrawals in Senior Citizen Savings Scheme, due to death

July 27, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

As per rules, no deduction shall be made in case of premature closure of an account at any time due to death of a depositor, said the Indian Banks’ Association

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World hunger worsened by climate change, conflict: UN chief

Earlier this month, a UN report noted that up to 161 million more people faced hunger last year compared to 2019, with much of that widened suffering likely linked to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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FOX NEWS: China's attempt to troll US on social media prompts Cruz response

China's attempt to troll US on social media prompts Cruz response

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, was quick to respond to a tweet from China’s foreign ministry that called on the U.S. to “set a good example” and comply “with international rules” instead of breaking them.

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Mike Enzi, former Wyoming senator, dead at 77

Mike Enzi, the former Wyoming senator, died Monday after sustaining serious injuries in a recent bicycle accident near his home in Gillette, Wyoming.

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SC notice of Centre, Delhi govt on plea for rehabilitation, vaccination of beggars amid pandemic

“As the Supreme Court, we would not want to take an elitist view that no beggars should be there on the streets,” the Bench said

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Yediyurappa expresses grief over suicide by admirer

The man was a resident of Gundlupet taluk

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Delhi HC rejects IMA chief’s plea against court order asking him not to use platform to propagate religion

“The appeal is dismissed,” said Justice Asha Menon while pronouncing the order

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Resolve issue of OBC reservation in AIQ in medical seats ‘on top priority’ soon, says PM Modi

This was conveyed to Ministers for Education and Health Dharmendra Pradhan and Mansukh Mandaviya and others

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Over 75,000 students migrate from private to government schools this year in T.N.

As of July 24, 60,085 students have migrated from private to aided schools, and 68,569 students from aided to government schools.

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Need effective mechanism to address global vaccine inequity: India in UNSC

India has offered to share its CoWIN platform as digital public good to the world

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More information sought on Markandeya river dispute, says Jal Shakti Minister

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, responding to questions, said a committee had been formed, but it had asked for more information from TN, Karnataka, AP and Puducherry and their replies are awaited

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FOX NEWS: Tunisian president fires premier after violent protests

Tunisian president fires premier after violent protests

Tunisia’s president fired the country's prime minister Sunday and froze parliament’s activities after violent demonstrations over the country’s pandemic and economic situation.

ISRO frame-up case: Kerala HC grants interim bail to accused former police officers

The court also extended the interim bail granted to former Central Intelligence Officer P.S. Jayaprakash for two weeks.

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First uncrewed mission of Gaganyaan programme not possible in Dec: ISRO

The launch of the first uncrewed mission planned in December, as part of the human spaceflight programme 'Gaganyaan', will be delayed due to the COVI

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Afghan Army chief’s India visit postponed due to increased Taliban violence

Lt. Gen. Wali Mohammad Ahmadzai was scheduled to arrive on a three-day visit from July 27 and meet Army Chief Gen. Manoj Naravane and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval.

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Implement 10.5% Vanniyar reservation in college admissions: Ramadoss

PMK founder S. Ramadoss on Monday criticised the State government for not guaranteeing the 10.5% internal reservation for Vanniyars within Most Backw

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ISRO spy case: CBI probe into FIR would proceed in accordance with law, says SC

CBI has registered FIR against former Kerala police officers, who allegedly framed space scientist Nambi Narayanan in the ISRO espionage case of 1994, says court.

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Engineering admission: More aspirants keen on taking up new branches

With the admission process for BE/B.Tech courses set to begin, this year too parents and aspirants are chasing a handful of preferred courses.Most col

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Physical test for constabulary recruitment begins

The first phase of physical examination for recruitment of Grade II constables for Police, Department of Prisons and Fire and Rescue Services for 3,79

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Masked men rob family at knifepoint in Mailam in Villupuram district

Gold jewellery, silver articles and mobile phones are missing

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Rahul Gandhi drives tractor to Parliament to protest farm law

He was accompanied by party MPs Pratap Singh Bajwa, Ravneet Singh Bittu and Deepinder Singh Hooda.

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Karnataka CM B.S. Yediyurappa submits resignation to Governor

He listed his achievements as Chief Minister and as a BJP leader at a function in Bengaluru to mark his two-year tenure in office

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Uttar Pradesh BJP MLA claims ‘hundreds died due to oxygen scarcity’

BJP MLA Shyam Prakash made the remark while replying to a scribe’s Facebook post

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FOX NEWS: Bombshell findings from GOP's COVID-19 origins forum

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Bombshell findings from GOP's COVID-19 origins forum

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks R-Iowa., joins 'The Next Revolution' to discuss the mounting evidence pointing to lab leak theory

Typhoon In-fa hits China's east coast; Death toll in Henan flooding mounts to 63

Henan province is experiencing the heaviest rainfall in 1,000 years

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PoK legislative elections marred by violence, 2 dead

July 26, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

India has previously slammed Pakistan for its decision to hold elections in Gilgit-Baltistan and said any action to alter the status of the militarily occupied region has no legal basis.

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FOX NEWS: Girl, 13, killed at picnic table in North Carolina drive-by shooting; 4 suspects arrested

Girl, 13, killed at picnic table in North Carolina drive-by shooting; 4 suspects arrested

Authorities on Sunday arrested four men in connection to a drive-by shooting in North Carolina that killed a 13-year-old girl who police said was struck by gunfire while sitting with friends at a picnic table.

FOX NEWS: Chicago violence: 10 dead, 65 shot amid bloody weekend

Chicago violence: 10 dead, 65 shot amid bloody weekend

Chicago authorities on Sunday said that 65 people were shot and 10 were killed amid another violent weekend in the city, according to reports.

FOX NEWS: Dust storm in Utah causes series of crashes on I-15, at least 7 dead

Dust storm in Utah causes series of crashes on I-15, at least 7 dead

Authorities in Utah responded Sunday to a series of crashes involving about 20 vehicles on Interstate 15 during a massive dust storm that resulted in at least seven deaths.

FOX NEWS: Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of Washington sheriff's detective: cops

Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of Washington sheriff's detective: cops

The prime suspect in Friday's fatal shooting of a Washington sheriff's detective was located and arrested in Oregon on Sunday, authorities said.

FOX NEWS: Police K9 killed after suspected drunk driver hits Michigan State Police vehicle

Police K9 killed after suspected drunk driver hits Michigan State Police vehicle

A Michigan State Police K9 dog was killed in the early morning hours on Sunday, when a suspected drunk driver hit the patrol vehicle he was stationed in.

FOX NEWS: California deputies injured in hours-long standoff

California deputies injured in hours-long standoff

Two Kern County Sheriff's deputies have been injured after a shooting at a home in Wasco, California.

Govt 'unconcerned' about snooping allegations: Chidambaram

The government was fully aware of the issue, says the Congress leader

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Veteran multilingual actor Jayanthi passes away at 76

She acted with the biggest stars of her time and won several best actor awards

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FOX NEWS: Missouri AG to sue St. Louis for reimposing mask mandates

Missouri AG to sue St. Louis for reimposing mask mandates

Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt on his plan to sue the city of St. Louis for reinstating mask mandates

Attack on KSU unit secretary at Maharaja's College hostel: Police arrest two activists

Student-politics-related violence erupted yet again on Saturday midnight at Maharaja's College hostel, after KSU's Maharajas College unit secretary M

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Over three crore COVID-19 vaccine doses in balance with States/UTs: Health Ministry

51,18,210 vaccine doses were administered in the last 24 hours, says Health Ministry

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Unusual visitor gives hope to Paliyar Tribals near Periyakulam

Theni Collector K. V. Muralidharan visited the tribal colony; community has asked for better houses, skill-based training

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Services join hands with civil administration in flood-affected Maharashtra, Karnataka and Goa

Teams of the Army, the Navy and the Indian Air Force were working round the clock to rescue the locals affected by floods, besides providing them with food, water, medical assistance, a statement said.

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Community hall in Cuddalore, with 1,000 free TVs in it, kept under lock and key for 12 years

The television sets were purchased by the erstwhile DMK government of 2006-11, under its free colour TV scheme but were not distributed; residents want the hall to be opened again for use

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ESIC can’t recover claims from Shriram Chits on incentives paid to staff, says Labour Court

The Employees Insurance Court (Principal Labour Court) has ruled that the incentives paid by Shriram Chits Tamilnadu Private Limited to its staff, do

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Devotees throng places of worship after Karnataka govt relaxes norms

With the State government permitting performance of all rituals associated with places of worship and prayer, people thronged temples, churches and m

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FOX NEWS: Husky abandoned on Texas roadside in viral video is rescued, adopted; suspect facing animal cruelty charges

Husky abandoned on Texas roadside in viral video is rescued, adopted; suspect facing animal cruelty charges

A Texas man was arrested Friday, accused of animal cruelty just days after he allegedly abandoned a husky along a roadside near El Paso, authorities said.

FOX NEWS: Brave Yorkie fights off coyote to save her 10-year-old owner

July 25, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

Brave Yorkie fights off coyote to save her 10-year-old owner

An incredibly brave little Yorkie defended its owner, a 10-year-old girl, from a coyote that attacked the pair while out for a neighborhood walk in Toronto this week.

Australia avoids UNESCO downgrade of Great Barrier Reef

UNESCO had recommended that its World Heritage Committee add the world's largest coral reef ecosystem to the World Heritage in Danger list, mainly due to rising ocean temperatures

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FOX NEWS: Arizona driver nearly impaled after metal pole crashes through her windshield: report

Arizona driver nearly impaled after metal pole crashes through her windshield: report

Mandy Poff of Arizona says she hasn’t been able to sleep since a metal pole came crashing through the windshield of her SUV on Thursday morning, narrowly missing her as it pierced the back seat of her vehicle.

FOX NEWS: Texas man accused of burning down home, killing brother, hurting mom, because they didn't follow Bible: report

Texas man accused of burning down home, killing brother, hurting mom, because they didn't follow Bible: report

A Texas man is accused of setting his El Paso home on fire, resulting in the death of his brother and leaving his mother with severe burn injuries, according to reports.

Fertilizer scam: Delhi HC asks ED director to explain how grounds of arrest are conveyed

The case pertains to an alleged fertiliser scam linked to the IFFCO and India Potash Limited (IPL), in which the CBI had registered a corruption case in May

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Delhi HC to hear plea against Ramdev for remarks against allopathy

The matter will be heard by Justice C. Hari Shankar who had earlier asked the counsel for the associations to place on record the videos pertaining to the alleged misinformation

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President Ram Nath Kovind arrives in Srinagar

As part of security measures for the President’s visit, traffic on the two approach roads to Raj Bhawan has been diverted between July 25 and 28

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Water released into the river from Tungabhadra Dam

According to an official bulletin, gates were lifted following inflows reaching 1,43,477 cusecs from 75,000 on Saturday and by night the inflows were likely to increase further for the next 24 hours.

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All districts in Kerala on yellow alert following heavy rains

Some Kerala districts are on yellow alert on Monday and Tuesday as well, but rainfall across the State is likely to see a marked reduction from Monday.

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Varying degrees of regulations confuse citizens during lockdown in Kerala

July 25, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

The micro containment zones in Kerala are under strict lockdown orders.

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Typhoon In-fa hits China’s east coast, cancelling flights

Typhoon In-fa made landfall in Zhoushan in Zhejiang Province, state TV reported, citing the national weather agency

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California's largest fire torches homes as blazes lash West

July 25, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

Flames racing through rugged terrain in Northern California destroyed multiple homes Saturday as the state's largest wildfire intensified and numerou

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Yeddiyurappa to be replaced? Message from high command by evening, says Karnataka CM

When asked about the possibility of a Dalit CM, Mr. Yeddiyurappa said that the high command would make that decision and not him.

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Pegasus issue: Rajya Sabha MP moves Supreme Court seeking court-monitored probe

John Brittas said that recent allegations of snooping has caused concern among a large section of people in India.

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FOX NEWS: ‘Jeopardy!’ champ Paul Curry used charms to woo his wife before murder, doc says: ‘He was evil’

‘Jeopardy!’ champ Paul Curry used charms to woo his wife before murder, doc says: ‘He was evil’

"Jeopardy!" champ Paul Curry romanced Linda Kinkade - a union that would lead to murder. The case is being explored on Oxygen channel's true-crime docuseries titled "Charmed to Death."

FOX NEWS: Missing Missouri woman sparks new true crime doc with 'pretty big revelations': 'Nothing is what it seems'

Missing Missouri woman sparks new true crime doc with 'pretty big revelations': 'Nothing is what it seems'

Christina Whittaker from Hannibal, Missouri, disappeared on November 13, 2009. The case still remains unsolved.

FOX NEWS: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Nina Agdal shares 'other side' of 'glamorous' industry: 'It’s very lonely'

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Nina Agdal shares 'other side' of 'glamorous' industry: 'It’s very lonely'

In 2014, Nina Agdal appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit alongside Chrissy Teigen and Lily Aldridge.

TMC nominates Jawahar Sircar for Rajya Sabha by-election

Trinamool Congress Party has nominated former Prasar Bharati CEO Jawahar Sircar to Rajya Sabha for the seat vacated by the party's former leader Dines

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NDRF teams strength enhanced for Maharashtra rains, flooding rescue operations

(PTI) The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has enhanced the number of its teams from 18 to 26 for undertaking rescue operations in the coastal

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Families shifted as rain continues to batter eastern Malappuram

The opening of the shutters of the Kanjirapuzha Dam in Palakkad district on Friday caused the waters in the Bharatapuzha to rise.

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Fake gun licenses case: CBI searches 40 locations in J&K

The CBI is probing the issuance of over 40,000 fake gun licenses to residents living outside J&K in several districts, including Udhampur, Doda, Ramban and Kupwara, “on forged documents”.

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160 evacuated from floodprone areas in Uttar Kannada district

The Naval Emergency Response Team from Karwar safely rescued 160 people from two flood affected villages

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Four minors among nine killed in explosion caused by leaking LPG cylinder in Gujarat

The incident had occurred on the night of July 20. While eight victims - labourers and their family members - died in the last couple of days during treatment, another one succumbed on Saturday.

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Buddha more relevant during COVID-19 pandemic: PM Modi

India has shown how we can face challenges by following path of Buddha, he says.

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Tiruvallur farmers worried over compensation for Chittoor-Thatchur Highway

Around 60% of the lands being acquired for the six-lane project are currently used for agricultural purposes; farmers say they were not given a choice and have not been told about the compensation they will receive

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Tiruvallur farmers cart to safety, 55,000 tonnes of paddy this Navarai season

July 24, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

In a well-coordinated effort between farmers, officials of the Agriculture Department and Civil Supplies Corporation, the paddy was all safely moved to nearby godowns without it getting wet

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Pakistan deploys regular troops at forward areas along Afghan border as tensions increase: report

This is being done in the wake of the withdrawal of American and NATO troops from Afghanistan

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Joe Biden, Ashraf Ghani question Taliban’s commitment to talks

July 24, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

U.S. reaffirms commitment to continue supporting Afghan security forces

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President, PM congratulate Mirabai Chanu for India’s first medal at Tokyo 2020

Chanu ended India’s 21-year wait for a weightlifting medal at the Olympics.

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Army jawan dies in mine blast along LoC in J&K’s Poonch

The soldier was evacuated to the nearest medical facility but he succumbed to injuries there.

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FOX NEWS: Greg Gutfeld: Being an adult is hard, and the elite activist class prefers it that way

Greg Gutfeld: Being an adult is hard, and the elite activist class prefers it that way

Greg Gutfeld reacts to a new poll that finds most college grads don't feel prepared to do basic tasks like laundry and resetting a wifi router.

FOX NEWS: Gutfeld: Survey shows students wish they learned more life skills before graduating

Gutfeld: Survey shows students wish they learned more life skills before graduating

'Gutfeld!' panel discusses a new survey where the majority of college graduates wish they had been taught more life skills before graduation

Former UP CM Kalyan Singh's health condition remains critical: Hospital

Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh continues to be on life support, the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPG

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Kerala film exhibitors uncertain about reopening as test positivity rate rises

The financial crisis induced by the pandemic has worsened after the second wave, according to the estimates by the exhibitors

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First flood warning issued in Godavari at Bhadrachalam

Flood water reached 30 metres at Polavaram.

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CBI holds searches in J&K over illegal issuance of arms licences

Two, including an IAS officer, were arrested in 2020

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Karnataka allows opening of religious places of worship, amusement parks from July 25

However, annual festivals, temple festivals, processions, congregations are not allowed.

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FOX NEWS: Tucker Carlson: Joe Biden showed us what disinformation looks like

July 23, 2021Alochona No comments:

Tucker Carlson: Joe Biden showed us what disinformation looks like

Tucker Carlson highlights the 'misinformation' from Joe Biden at CNN's town hall.

Sidhu takes charge of Punjab Congress

CM Amarinder Singh, who had expressed his displeasure over Mr. Sidhu’s elevation, joins event and congratulates him

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Bhageerathi Amma, the oldest equivalency course student passes away

Bhageerathi Amma returned to studies in 2019 and cleared her papers as a 105-year-old student

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Discharge from Kabini stepped up to 30,000 cusecs

Outcome of heavy rains in catchment areas in Wayanad region of Kerala

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Lingayats and Yediyurappa factor back in spotlight in Karnataka politics

While both are interdependent, some say age is not on veteran leader’s side

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Tata Boeing Aerospace Delivers 100th Fuselage for the AH-64 Apache Combat Helicopter

KTR to support an ISB like school for the Aerospace sector in Hyderabad

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FOX NEWS: Monkeypox in US: CDC monitoring 200 people in 27 states, other countries

July 23, 2021Alochona No comments:

Monkeypox in US: CDC monitoring 200 people in 27 states, other countries

While the delta variant and other issues have the coronavirus gaining renewed attention, U.S. health officials are also watching for signs of a possible outbreak of monkeypox, according to a report.

FOX NEWS: Delta variant one of the most infectious respiratory viruses I’ve seen: Walensky

July 23, 2021Alochona No comments:

Delta variant one of the most infectious respiratory viruses I’ve seen: Walensky

Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told reporters on Thursday that the COVID-19 Delta variant is one of the most infectious respiratory viruses that she has seen in her 20-year career.

Catching the solitary tune of Kinnaram: a new documentary explores the journey of a folk music artiste

Sound Mani, a student at the M.G.R. Government Film and Television Institute in Chennai, has shot a series of documentaries on artiste Arunachalam Ayya and traditional string instrument Kinnaram

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Landslides on rail line near Goa-Karnataka border

Mangaluru-Mumbai CST train derails; passengers safe

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NIA, Maharashtra don’t want report on Stan Swamy’s death given to HC

Bench says, ‘If the appeal goes, everything goes, nothing remains’

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Home delivery of liquor begins in Guwahati

A notification was issued with a view to avoiding overcrowding at liquor outlets

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Pegasus row | Rahul Gandhi demands Amit Shah’s resignation, judicial inquiry against PM Modi

Rahul Gandhi accuses the Prime Minister and the Home Minister of committing treason.

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Chidambaram slams govt, compares India's response to Pegasus snooping issue with France, Israel

The government and the ruling BJP have dismissed the Pegasus Project reports as concocted and evidence-less.

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Allocation of nominated posts to members of Jagan’s community: TDP MLC

Posts which neither have decision-making powers nor funds at their disposal have been allocated to the weaker sections, Beeda Ravichandra Yadav alleged.

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Heavy rains in Malnad, hits movement of vehicles

Farmer dies as cattle shed collapses; people forced to stay indoors in Sagar and Tirthahalli

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Activist-journalist Vittappa Gorantli passes away

He was at forefront of struggles for formation of Koppal district, Koppal Zilla Bachao Andolan, Save Tungabhadra movement

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Panchkula hospitals to refund excess amount charged from COVID-19 patients

Monitoring panel was formed recently after complaints of overcharging.

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Rains disrupt traffic on Mumbai-Bengaluru highway; Karnataka-bound vehicles stopped in Kolhapur

Rains continued to lash parts of Kolhapur, due to which the Panchganga river is flowing above the danger mark

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Suvendu Adhikari files petition before Calcutta HC seeking transfer of criminal cases to CBI

Mr. Adhikari had also publicly advised the local police chief to "refrain from doing anything that might lead to his transfer to Kashmir".

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Opposition stages walk out from Kerala Assembly over tree felling controversy

The Forest Minister retorted by accusing the Opposition of attempting to create a smokescreen for political gains.

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Shantanu Sen, Trinamool Congress MP, suspended from Rajya Sabha

His suspension comes a day after he snatched and tore the statement on Pegasus which the Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw was reading.

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6 missing Hubballi youths traced

Officials suspect they lost their way in the forest while heading to Shirley Falls

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Man commits suicide after receiving revenue recovery notice from Karuvannur Service Cooperative bank

The bank sent a notice to him recently as part of the revenue recovery procedure

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FOX NEWS: Michigan Catholic school argues in lawsuit mask mandates violate religious liberty by hiding 'God's image'

Michigan Catholic school argues in lawsuit mask mandates violate religious liberty by hiding 'God's image'

An appeals court will hear a case from a Catholic school in the state Wednesday that claims mask-wearing violates religious liberty by covering "God’s image and likeness," according to reports.

FOX NEWS: Ohio teen drowns at Middletown theme park: sheriff

Ohio teen drowns at Middletown theme park: sheriff

A 14-year-old Ohio girl drowned Tuesday at a Middletown theme park, authorities said.

FOX NEWS: BMW driver plows through protesters outside NYPD precinct, injures cop and demonstrator

July 22, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

BMW driver plows through protesters outside NYPD precinct, injures cop and demonstrator

A man behind the wheel of a BMW drove through a Greenwich Village protest on Wednesday night, injuring one of the demonstrators and an NYPD officer, police and sources said.

Syria accuses Israel of carrying out strike, second in a week

Syria accused Israel Thursday of carrying out an airstrike in a central province, the second time in as many days, saying the aerial attack caused ma

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FOX NEWS: White House weighs pushing masks as COVID cases increase

White House weighs pushing masks as COVID cases increase

Boulders roll down Yadagirigutta

Yadagirigutta police said the road was immediately blocked for all users, and temple officials were taking up works to clear the way.

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Slump in demand, pest attack dent coconut farmers’ income

Horticulture officials to submit a report to government soon

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One dead, several feared trapped as Konkan, western Maharashtra reel under monsoon fury

Situation in Chiplun in Ratnagiri district especially dire; feared to be worse than the 2005 floods

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Adults must keep a watch on children’s behaviour during pandemic, says expert

Factors can affect mental well-being of children, he says

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Krishna district receives 50mm average rainfall

While all the mandals received above normal rainfall, Vatsavai received a record 93.8mm rainfall.

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Equivalency norms haunt paramedical graduates in Kerala

The bone of contention lie in the disparity in course duration – allied health courses offered by universities outside the State are three-and-a-half-year long, whereas those conducted by the Kerala University of Health Sciences have a duration of four years.

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Claim of ‘no deaths due to lack of oxygen’ very unfortunate and sad: Mayawati

“Such false statements are also creating a distrust of the Centre among the people as to what will happen if the third wave of corona strikes,” BSP president Mayawati said.

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Kerala removes upper age limit for transgenders seeking admission in State universities

The decision to remove age limit is expected to encourage transgenders to pursue higher education

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Two ‘parallel systems’ justice — one for the rich and the other for the poor — at work in the country, says SC

The Bench said this while quashing the bail granted by the Madhya Pradesh High Court to the husband of a BSP MLA.

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All NLFB militants to surrender today, says Assam CM

The outfit was floated after some disgruntled NDFB cadres led by M Batha returned to the forest following the signing of the third Bodo Peace Accord in January 2020.

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Congress protest in Bengaluru over Pegasus spyware

The party claims that its leaders were targetted by the Centre

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Lack of uniformity in awarding marks to students by schools: teachers’ organisations

More than 90% of the students secured first division marks in this year’s Madhyamik examination and the pass percentage was a record one hundred per cent

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Three COVID-19 strains detected among 75 patients in Mizoram

The samples were sent for whole genome sequencing to the National Institute of Biomedical Genomics in West Bengal’s Kalyani, State nodal officer said.

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Landslip in NH-75

Following night long heavy down power landslides have been reported on National Highway 75 near Donigal in Sakaleshpur taluk. The vehicular movement o

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Karnataka SSLC exams

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Two airplanes collide at Dubai's main airport; no injuries

Two passenger jets from low-cost carrier FlyDubai and Bahrain-based Gulf Air collided with each other on the taxiway at Dubai International Airport e

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FOX NEWS: Nevada mom arrested in drowning deaths of her 2 children, report says

Nevada mom arrested in drowning deaths of her 2 children, report says

A Nevada mom was arrested Tuesday in connection to the drowning deaths of her two young children, Fox 5 Vegas reported.

Doctor turning away minor rape victim serious: Meghalaya govt.

Assembly panel to convene meeting on issue

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Gujarat HC orders collection of critical COVID-19-patient’s sample as wife wants child

The court also issued notices to the State government and the hospital’s director, and sought their response on July 23

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Japanese envoy says Tokyo ''struggles every day'' with China

Japan's relationship with China was no better than notoriously strained Sino-Australian relations, the Japanese ambassador to Australia said on Wedne

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Priyanka slams Centre over 'no deaths' due to oxygen shortage statement

"No initiative was shown in setting up oxygen plants in hospitals."

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Police officers in custodial death of Dalit woman dismissed in Telangana

The 45-year-old woman died in custody allegedly for torture during a robbery investigation.

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Pegasus issue | T.N. Congress urges PM to submit white paper

Party’s State president K.S. Alagiri also demanded a Supreme Court-monitored probe into the snooping controversy.

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COVID-19: Arunachal govt. order to give temporary entry permits to only vaccinated people stayed

The State government had on June 30 set the condition for issuing temporary permits for developmental works in public and private sectors

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Caution is the password to counter cyber snooping

Cyberspace is jam-packed with options and they can reach you through even a smartphone received as gift

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FOX NEWS: DC 'Minor Consent Act' faces criticism, legal challenges

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DC 'Minor Consent Act' faces criticism, legal challenges

Attorneys Joe Cammarata and Ethan Bearman join 'Fox News @ Night' for the latest edition of 'Night Court'

Iran says police officer killed in unrest amid water protest

Gunfire killed the officer in the city of Mahshar and another suffered a gunshot wound to his leg, the state-run IRNA news agency reported.

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Japan, U.S., S. Korea reaffirm cooperation on N. Korea

The United States and Japan have raised concern about China’s pressing its claims to contested areas in the South China Sea and Japanese-controlled Senkaku islands, which China also claims and calls Diaoyu

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South Korea hits pandemic high for daily cases

The country's daily caseload has been above 1,000 for the past two weeks.

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Wally Funk, who was barred from flying because of her gender, becomes oldest person to reach space

The pioneering female aviator, who accompanied Jeff Bezos in his trip to space is 'America's new sweetheart'

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Govt yet to recover 2,992.75 cr from over 42 lakh ineligible beneficiaries under PM-KISAN: Tomar

Tomar said that the benefits of PM-KISAN were transferred to some ineligible benefeciaries including income tax payee farmers

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Completely false to say no one died due to oxygen shortage: Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain

The Central government on July 20 informed the Rajya Sabha that no deaths due to lack of oxygen were specifically reported by States and UTs during the second COVID-19 wave

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J&K to grant domicile certificates to non-local spouses

The government has authorised tahsildars to issue documents

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Seven killed in rail-related incidents in U.P.'s Sitapur

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath condoled the loss of lives and directed the officials to reach the spot for providing help to the victims.

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Meghalaya Congress seeks law to counter Assam cattle Bill

Restricting inter-State transport of cattle is against the Constitution of India, a youth body said

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Kerala celebrates Bakrid under the pandemic’s shadow

Mosques allow only up to 40 worshippers, people mostly avoid social gatherings

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Mayawati extends Eid greetings, asks people to follow COVID-19 protocol

The former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister also praised the directions passed by courts in checking the spread of infection.

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Man hacked to death inside bank in Bengaluru; two arrested

The murder took place in upmarket Koramangala

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In Kerala, a help desk by the children for the children

Trained students of Kutty Desk interact with their peers, and parents, helping them keep pandemic blues at bay

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Lakshadweep administration to set up paramedical college in Kavaratti

It said that the Department of Health Services has obtained affiliation for running five paramedical courses.

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FOX NEWS: Connecticut parents band together, push to unmask kids in school

Connecticut parents band together, push to unmask kids in school

Gov. Ned Lamont refuses to note whether he'll lift the mask mandate. Mother of two Liz Patterson and parent Danielle Costa with reaction

FOX NEWS: Graham blasts Democrats over infrastructure 'power grab,' 'amnesty' push

Graham blasts Democrats over infrastructure 'power grab,' 'amnesty' push

FOX NEWS: Vehicle used in DC drive-by-shooting that killed 6-year-old girl was found burned: report

Vehicle used in DC drive-by-shooting that killed 6-year-old girl was found burned: report

The vehicle used in a drive-by shooting in Washington D.C. that left a six-year-old girl dead and five others wounded was found burned, according to a report Monday.

FOX NEWS: Lindsey Graham: Infrastructure bill is a 'power grab'

Lindsey Graham: Infrastructure bill is a 'power grab'

South Carolina Republican slams Democrats for trying to put amnesty in infrastructure bill

FOX NEWS: Community vigil honors victims who died at Michigan’s Faster Horses Festival

Community vigil honors victims who died at Michigan’s Faster Horses Festival

Hundreds of people gathered at a memorial on Monday to honor the three young men who died of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at Michigan's Faster Horses Festival over the weekend, according to reports.

FOX NEWS: Sen. Graham says he's willing to walk out just like the Texas Democrats

Sen. Graham says he's willing to walk out just like the Texas Democrats

South Carolina Republican tells 'The Ingraham Angle' how he will handle the infrastructure bill

FOX NEWS: College student denied admission despite COVID vaccine exemption

College student denied admission despite COVID vaccine exemption

Incoming freshman Olivia Sandor and Fox News contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier discuss BYU Hawaii's denial on 'Hannity.'

FOX NEWS: Greg Gutfeld: The crime problem the media pretends doesn't exist actually found them at a baseball game

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Greg Gutfeld: The crime problem the media pretends doesn't exist actually found them at a baseball game

An actual shootout took place between armed factions right outside the baseball stadium. Even the bobbleheads were ducking for cover. It's a big story. But it's a bigger media story because that's the DC media's team.

Korea PM apologises for virus surge on destroyer

The Defense Ministry says 247 of the destroyer’s 301 crew members have been infected.

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U.S. asks Pakistan to keep working with FATF to 'swiftly complete' its 27-point action plan

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“Pakistan had made progress on its first action plan of the FATF.”

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Madhusudanan remains under intense care of hospital: AIADMK

In its twitter handle on July 20 morning, the party called upon people not to believe rumours regarding the health of former Minister, E. Madhusudanan

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Ministers who came from other parties anxious about speculation around leadership change

They met on Monday night to take stock of situation

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BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari says he has details of phone calls made by TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee to police

Video of his address to party supporters surfaces on social media

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Inebriate man batters wife to death in Kasaragod

The accused suspected his wife of having an illegal relationship with a person in their neighbourhood, police said

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Pegasus snooping row: Akhilesh Yadav terms it gross violation of privacy

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday attacked the Centre over the Pegasus snooping controversy, saying listening to personal conversat

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COVID-19 pandemic not political but humanitarian issue: PM Modi to BJP MPs

Such a pandemic has been witnessed by the world after a very very long time, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi quoted the Prime Minister as telling MPs at the BJP’s parliamentary party meeting

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Gang-rape case: Two accused get jail term of 20 years each in Odisha

At the time of committing the crime, two offenders were minors

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BJP MLA Vanathi Srinivasan alleges diversion of COVID-19 vaccine doses to private hospitals in Coimbatore

Vanathi Srinivasan said BJP cadre said this was happening in a few locations, and urged the TN government to look into the issue

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Kochi library hopes to catch them young, one book at a time

With children restricted indoors due to pandemic, authorities see opportunity

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100% pass percentage in W.B. Board Class 10 examination

July 20, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

Evaluation was based on the candidate's performance in the 2019 class examination in Class 9 and internal assessment for every subject in Class 10 on a 50:50 basis

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Israel shells Lebanon after rockets fired over border

The Israeli military said its artillery shelled southern Lebanon early Tuesday after two rockets were fired from Lebanon into Israeli territory.The a

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Ensure educational loans are granted to students, Ramadoss urges governments

The PMK founder, noting reports of the decline in banks granting educational loans to students, said this would badly affect students’ higher education prospects

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Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray performs ‘mahapuja’ at Pandharpur Temple, prays for end of Covid-19 scourge