IMD said a low pressure lay over south Thailand and its neighbourhood at 8:30 am. It is likely to emerge into the Andaman Sea during the next 12 hours.
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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
New Bill on cryptocurrency after Cabinet approval: Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha
Replying to a series of questions in the Rajya Sabha, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, “This Bill, once the Cabinet clears, will come into the House.”
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Delhi HC declines to entertain plea against Salman Khurshid’s new book
Last week, the court rejected another petition to stop circulation, sale, purchase and publication of the book
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Car washed away in overflowing causeway in Kallakurichi, driver missing
A 45-year-old cab driver has been reported missing, while two others managed to swim to safety after a car in which they were travelling, was washed a
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Watch | Virgil Abloh - pioneer, polymath, disruptor
The designer succumbed to his battle against cancer at age 41, but the fashion language and legacy he leaves behind will continue to drive generations
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BSF jurisdiction: Centre says fears of Punjab, Bengal ‘ill-founded’
The States had opposed the move, saying this is an attack on federalism, as police is a State subject
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Delhi HC issues notice on fresh plea for live- streaming of same-sex marriage case proceedings
Bench, which is currently seized of five separate petitions of several same-sex couples, posted hearing in the case on Feb. 3 next year
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Less traffic, better quality of life drives businesses to suburban areas: Experts
They shared their views during a webinar on ‘Suburbanisation of India’, organised by Institute for Social and Economic Change
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MHA extends COVID-19 guidelines under DM Act till Dec. 31
States asked to go for ‘rigorous screening and testing of all international arrivals’
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Karnataka HC directs retrieval of video conference hearing data due to semi-naked man
Senior advocate Indira Jaisingh complained of ‘gross contempt of court’
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Peace is just in name not in life, say residents of Idukki’s Shanthipalam in Kerala
With the arrival of every monsoon, people living on the banks of the Periyar undergo turbulent days and nights.
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COVID-19 | Centre advises States, UTs to ramp up testing for early detection of cases in the wake of Omicron
According to government officials, no case of the new Omicron variant of coronavirus has been detected in India yet
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Suspension of RS MPs: Mayawati says govt. should resolve matter through talks
Twelve opposition MPs were on Monday suspended for the remainder of the Winter session of Parliament for their unruly behaviour and misconduct during the last day of the Monsoon session on August 11.
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Jayalalithaa death | Supreme Court to pass orders on setting up medical board
Board will help inquiry panel gather facts relating to death of former T.N. Chief Minister
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Youth shot dead and another injured in Wayanad
Both the Forest- and the Police Department have launched parallel investigations into the incident.
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Allahabad HC judge contributes ₹15,000 towards Dalit girl’s college fees
She could not secure admission to IIT-BHU as she failed to pay fees due to financial crisis
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Student drowns in pond of mutt in Hubballi
He wanted to swim to the ‘mantap’ in the middle of the pond
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Admiral R. Hari Kumar assumes charge as 25th Chief of the Naval Staff
He takes over from outgoing Chief Admiral Karambir Singh
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Parliament proceedings | Congress, Opposition MPs walk out of Rajya Sabha over suspension of 12 MPs
Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu said the suspension was done by the House and not by the Chairman
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MSRTC employees' strike enters 34th day; over 1,500 buses operational
Till Monday, the corporation had suspended the services of 7,585 permanent employees and 1,779 daily wage workers, an official earlier said.
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Kolkata’s Alipore Zoo introduces short-term adoption of animals
Zoo Director Asis Samanta said adoption fees have been lowered, and authorities are encouraging people to adopt lesser-popular birds and animals, besides popular ones such as deer, tigers and chimpanzees.
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Monday, November 29, 2021
COVID-19 pandemic not over, says expert, on Omicron emergence
Virus can keep acquiring mutations that may be more or less detrimental, says G. Padmanaban of BIRAC
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Adiraja Mariyumma, Sultana of Arakkal royal family, passed away
Bedridden due to old age and congenital diseases, she died at Almar Mahal, her residence inside the Arakkal building in Kannur City.
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Resident doctors in Karnataka boycott OPD, elective services
Demand timely and regular payment of stipend and COVID-19 risk allowance
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Around 600kg of ganja worth ₹40 lakh seized by Sangareddy police
Two arrested, lorry seized.
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Per capita out-of-pocket health expenditure declines from ₹2,336 to ₹2,097, says report
The National Health Accounts estimates for India for 2017-18 was released on Monday by Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan.
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Parliament proceedings | Farm Laws Repeal Bill passed in Rajya Sabha by voice vote in less than five minutes
Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar who introduced the Bill said discussion was not required as Opposition had also been demanding the repeal of the law.
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6,018 people have availed skill loans under Central scheme until October 31: Centre
The government launched the scheme on July 15, 2015, to provide loan facility to aspirants wanting to do skill development courses aligned to National Skill Qualification Framework.
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Andhra Pradesh High Court adjourns three capitals cases to December 27
This is in order to have a clear picture on A.P. Decentralization and Inclusive Development of All Regions Repeal Bill of 2021 which is awaiting the Governor's assent
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Bombay High Court quashes order that refused to restrain Nawab Malik from tweeting against Wankhedes
The Bombay High Court on Monday quashed and set aside the Order of a single Bench of the HC that had refused to restrain Maharashtra Minister Nawab M
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SC asks Centre to clear the air on construction activities in Delhi
The Central Vista project was proceeding ‘full steam’ despite the re-imposition of building ban by the Supreme Court, says petition.
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Dollar Seshadri’s body embalmed and sent to Tirupati by road
TTD officials requested AMC if the body could be embalmed, as it needs to be kept for a couple of days for darshan and fulfilling other rituals
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Tiruchi Range Police go after goat thieves, recover 60 stolen animals
Police action comes in the wake of the recent murder of a Special Sub Inspector in Pudukottai district allegedly by goat thieves
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An 800 MW power station can be established at Idukki, says pre-feasibility study
Taking the combined installed capacity of the Idukki hydroelectric power project to 1580 MW, the scheme is designed to address the long-term power demands of the State
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Proliferation of African snails poses concern in Kochi’s coastal panchayats
The problem seems particularly worse in the coastal panchayats like Nayarambalam and Njarakkal.
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Lok Sabha clears Farm Laws Repeal Bill without discussion
Opposition MPs protest over being denied debate on issue
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Leaders rejected by Mayawati joining SP, BJP: BSP legislature party leader
A number of expelled BSP leaders including its former legislature party leader Lalji Verma have joined the ranks of other parties in the recent past
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Parliament proceedings | Rajni Patil, four others take oath as Rajya Sabha members
Congress leader Rajni Ashokrao Patil and four other newly-elected MPs to Rajya Sabha on November 29 took oath as a member of the Upper House of Parli
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Morning walkers from Kochi’s two coastal panchayats buy African snails to kill them en masse
Since putting up posters a week back, they are being flooded with calls from affected people as African snails infest crops besides posing health hazards.
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Karnataka writes to Centre seeking financial aid for crop loss
The State needs funds to provide compensation to farmers who had lost their crop
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Man dies in police custody in Nanjangud
He was handed over to police for allegedly harassing women in a drunken state
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Sunday, November 28, 2021
Ace mountaineer from Uttarakhand becomes first woman president of Indian Mountaineering Foundation
She has been honoured with the Arjuna award for her achievements in the field of mountaineering.
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Chennai grapples with traffic diversions as roads, subways brim with rain water
Reservoirs, including Poondi and Chembarambakkam that cater to the drinking water needs of Chennai, released over 10,500 cusecs of surplus water, authorities said.
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Ruling BJP sweeps Tripura civic polls
The BJP had fielded candidates for all the 334 seats of Agartala Municipal Corporation, 13 Municipal bodies and six Nagar Panchayats in the State where its nominees won in 112 places uncontested
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New Zealand politician cycles to hospital in labour, gives birth
The island nation already has a reputation for down-to-earth politicians
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Assistant of former CM arrested in Salem for duping youth
G. Mani, political assistant of Edappadi K. Palaniswami, along with AIADMK functionary K. Selvakaumar, had taken Rs.17 lakh from a young man, promising him a government job, police said
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Omicron variant | Health Ministry directs States to enhance testing
Health Ministry writes to State Governments stating that in the absence of sufficient testing, it is extremely difficult to determine the true level of infection spread
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Court grants bail to YouTuber ‘Sattai’ Duraimurugan
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court observed that while the freedom of speech and expression was an internationally recognised right, it was not regarded as absolute, when there was a conflict with other rights and protections
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Strict monitoring of COVID-19 vaccination status at TASMAC outlets, says TN Health Minister
COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory for people visiting public places; on new variant Omicron, the Health Minister said travellers from South Africa would have to undergo eight days quarantine
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All-party meet convened by govt; Opposition demands discussion on Pegasus row, price rise
Winter session of Parliament will begin on November 29 and conclude on December 23
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MVA Govt. completes two years, CM Uddhav Thackeray says it turned ‘COVID-19 crisis into opportunity’
‘Opposition directionless,’ says Sanjay Raut; ‘a Government run on nepotism,’ alleges BJP
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Josephine Baker to become first Black woman to be honored in French Pantheon
French President Emmanuel Macron decided on her entry into the Pantheon, responding to a petition lobbying for her “pantheonization.”
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Ramesh Jarkiholi will never betray BJP: Eshwarappa
“Ramesh Jarkiholi has clarified his stand. He is openly asking the voters that they should cast the first priority vote to the BJP and the second priority vote to his brother, Lakhan”
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Punjab Assembly election | Channi wants ‘wipeout’ of AAP, SAD in upcoming polls
Addressing a public rally in Barnala, Punjab CM Channi asked the people to identify these “dubious politicians who are hell bent upon to exploit them emotionally to the hilt”
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Suspected Norovirus infection for 52 students in St. Mary’s College, Thrissur
This is the first time Norovirus infection has been reported from Thrissur.
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Rani Kamalapati was married to Muslim man, BJP renamed railway station after her to mislead people: Congress MP
The Congress leader also accused the BJP of dividing the society in the name of Hindu and Muslim and changing the history to seek votes.
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Around 70% of MoUs inked at Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit get fructified: Chief Secretary
The prominent sectors from where companies would be participating in VGGS 2022 would be renewable energy, chemicals, food processing and financial services, he said
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Three detained in Jharkhand for 'attacking' Kashmiri traders, 'forcing' them to chant Jai Shri Ram
"There is no place for religious enmity and discrimination in Jharkhand," Chief Minister Hemant Soren said in the tweet.
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TMC claims hollow, civic poll results proved people of Tripura have faith in BJP: Dilip Ghosh
Describing TMC workers campaigning in Tripura as "hired people", BJP national vice-president Dilip Ghosh told reporters that his party shares a "strong bond" with the residents of that State
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Pre-poll violence: Gunmen fire at house of likely candidate’s brother in Manipur
Sanjoy Lourembam, the younger brother of Ranjit Lourembam, is planning to contest the Assembly election on BJP ticket from the Andro constituency.
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NGT slaps ₹2 crore fine on company for changing course of a natural water channel in Odisha
The complaint said that the JSPL had unauthorisedly usurped the Nandira River in Angul in connivance with the State authorities and filled it up with earth, thereby completely obliterating the river.
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Winter Session of Parliament to begin on stormy note on November 29
The Farm Laws Repeal Bill is slated to be introduced in the Lok Sabha
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Munawar Faruqui hints at quitting stand-up comedy after Bengaluru police deny permission for his show
The city police’s move has come under severe criticism by human rights activists in the city
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Saturday, November 27, 2021
BSY appeal to party workers
Former Chief Minister B.S.Yediyurappa has appealed to BJP workers to make use of the MLC polls as an occasion to strengthen the party for the coming T
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Land acquisition issue threatens to derail rail terminal project
State Govt. yet to act despite reminders from rly. authorities
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State to move SC against RBI
Regulations imposed on cooperative bodies by the central bank
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Top UK scientist says new COVID-19 variant Omicron 'not a disaster', vaccination likely to protect
Professor Calum Semple, a microbiologist from the UK government's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE), struck a note of caution on the worldwide headlines around the new B.1.1.529 variant detected in South Africa
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Supplyco mobile outlets to tour districts
As part of market intervention programmes to arrest price rise
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Congress, BJP equally responsible for India’s pathetic economic condition: Baragur Ramachandrappa
Expressing concerns over the rapidly widening gap between the rich and poor in the country, Kannada writer Baragur Ramachandrappa held both Congress
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Maoist demand arrested cadres be produced before court
The CPI (Maoist) has demanded that the three members of their party who were reportedly taken into custody on November 21, by the police, be produced
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Three locomotives derail in Chhattisgarh; Maoist involvement suspected
Banner about the Central India bandh was seen on the engine
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Aircel-Maxis case: Delhi court summons P Chidambaram, son Karti on December 20
The cases relate to alleged irregularities in the grant of Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) approval in the Aircel-Maxis deal
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Memorial service held for British diplomat Percy Norris shot dead in 1984 in Mumbai
It is the first time an event has been organised for slain envoy
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PM Modi directs review of plan to resume international flights amid Omicron emergence
PM chairs meeting on COVID-19 situation
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Farmers protest | Tractor march to Parliament suspended
The Samyukt Kisan Morcha has suspended its November 29 tractor march to Parliament and it will hold a meeting next month to decide its future course o
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Concern over misfiring mediation attempts by police
The allegations against an inspector who had since been suspended in connection with the death of the young law student Mofia Parveen has yet again t
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Halal controversy is Sangh Parivar's agenda; attempt to attack minorities: Kerala CM
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the halal controversy is part of the agenda of the Sangh Parivar and at the same time, it is adopting the m
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Meet the European chocolate connoisseurs celebrating Kerala’s cocoa
An Italian couple is leading the production of high quality cocoa from Idukki in Kerala that is making its way to makers of artisanal chocolates in Europe and the US
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Andhra Pradesh to appeal Odisha to utilise Balimela water share for Rabi in Godavari delta
Andhra Pradesh is entitled to get 50% water from Balimela reservoir as per the water share pact; Godavari delta requires 90.22 TMC for Rabi season for irrigation and drinking purposes
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1,000 held in 20 countries as part of Interpol crackdown on cyber-enabled financial crime
About $27 million intercepted in operation in which India took part
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U.S. stocks sink on new COVID variant; Dow loses 905 points
The index was dragged lower by everything from banks, travel companies and energy companies as investors tried to reposition to protect themselves financially from the new variant.
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IAF chief to embark on 5-day visit to Egypt
The IAF said he is visiting the country to attend the Egypt Air Power Symposium and Egyptian Defence Exposition in Cairo
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CM Stalin urges TN Governor to send NEET Bill immediately for Presidential assent
In September, the TN Assembly passed a Bill to provide admission to undergraduate medical courses in the State on the basis of marks obtained in Class XII through ‘normalisation methods’ as was done before 2017
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Bengaluru-Patna flight makes emergency landing at Nagpur airport due to engine glitch
The pilot of the GoAir flight contacted Nagpur ATC to inform that one of the engines of the plane was facing a problem, and made a request for emergency landing at Nagpur airport
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Political Line | Double-engine BJP campaign in UP; Mamata forays outside Bengal
Here is the latest edition of the Political Line newsletter curated by Varghese K. George
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I-T dept. seizes cash, jewellery after raids on 2 Ludhiana real estate developers
The raids were conducted on November 16 and 40 premises of the un-identified groups were covered.
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Friday, November 26, 2021
Efficient surveillance is key to keep control on the pandemic, says Rakesh Mishra
Mr. Mishra also suggested that governments should also invest in sewage surveillance as it can give an early indication of any surge in cases five to six days in advance for the authorities concerned to act and take precautionary measures
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15 election petitions pending before Calcutta High Court months after West Bengal polls
BJP candidates have filed 10. TMC’s 10 pleas include one by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
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Congress skipped Constitution Day event in protest against authoritarian functioning of BJP govt: Sharma
"Our protest today is based on fundamental principles.”
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Experts in India urge caution after new coronavirus variant in South Africa
They warn of new waves unless we act quickly and efficiently
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Won’t do anything to bring on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, says SC
Petitioner seeks active surveillance of immunised people
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French fishermen to block ports, tunnel in spat with U.K.
Fishing industry is economically tiny but symbolically important for both Britain and France.
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As Europe’s COVID-19 cases surge, U.K. plows on with its new normal
Britain’s hospitals have not been overwhelmed with COVID-19 cases, though they are extremely busy as the health system struggles to clear a huge backlog built up during the pandemic.
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Zika virus infection confirmed in Kozhikode
A case of Zika Virus infection has been confirmed in a 29-year-old woman from Chevayur here on Friday. The woman, a permanent resident of Bengaluru,
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Hoping for help from the sky
Relief through chopper continues in water-logged villages
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CBI gets sanction to prosecute retired HC Judge
He is accused of favouring a private medical college in his orders
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Highlight hooch deaths to discourage liquor consumption: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar
He and Cabinet colleagues take pledge against liquor
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Australia's Christmas Island witnesses annual crab migration
A video on the red crabs of Australia that migrate in millions during the mating season
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Bihar has most poor people in India: Niti Aayog
Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh have emerged as the States with most people living in poverty in India, according to Niti Aayog’s Multidimensional
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Andhra-based nursery firm supplies two olive trees to Mukesh Ambani’s Jamnagar office
Imported from Spain, a six-member crew raised two Olive trees for two years in their nursery on the bank of river Godavari
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India asks Pakistan to expedite trial in 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks case
In a note verbale handed over to a senior Pakistani diplomat, the Ministry of External Affairs asked Pakistan to abide by its commitment to not allow territories under its control for terrorism against India.
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Disruption cannot be permanent Parliamentary strategy: RJD leader Manoj Jha
He says people’s issues such as inflation and unemployment need to be prioritised
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Navy officer feared drowned in Kovalam
An Indian Navy officer, who had come for a vacation with his family to Kovalam near Chennai, is feared to have drowned while taking bath in the beach
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Leelavathi, who donated kidney to MGR, is no more
MGC Leelavathi, the niece of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.G. Ramachandran, who donated one of her kidneys to him in 1984, died in Chennai on Thu
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SC notice to Centre, Rakesh Asthana on plea against his appointment as Delhi Police Chief
Plea has sought cancellation of order granting inter-cadre deputation to officer
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COVID-19 cases in Dharwad medical college go up to 182
Holiday for schools, colleges close to SDM Medical College & Hospital
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BSP to keep away from Constitution Day programmes
On Constitution Day, Central and State governments need to seriously review whether they are following the Indian Constitution properly and with full honesty, BSP president said
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Videos of senior ragging a plus student on social media cause a stir
The principal said the school has not received a complaint from the student in the incident and would inform the police as soon as a complaint is received
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Thursday, November 25, 2021
BEL to develop smart drone delivery mailbox
Bengaluru-based company ties up with US company
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Schools in Andhra Pradesh with less than 20 children to be derecognised
The School Education Department has started the process of withdrawing recognition to private aided and unaided schools with enrolment of less than 2
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Widespread rain in Ramanathapuram district on Thursday
Holiday declared for schools; Collector has said public can contact helpline 1077 and WhatsApp number 7708711334 for rain-related assistance
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Plea to provide rope car facility at all hill temples in TN
The Madras High Court has directed the State government to consider a representation made in this regard
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Centre informs SC that it would revisit ₹8 lakh annual income limit for EWS category
The government on Thursday informed the Supreme Court about its intention to revisit the limit of Rs. 8 lakh annual income fixed for determining the E
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PM Modi lays foundation stone for Noida International Airport at Jewar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday laid the foundation stone for the Noida International Airport at Jewar in Uttar Pradesh. It will be one of t
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TN has leveraged investments for setting up three large petrochemical projects, says Minister
Industries Minister Thangam Thennarasu said these projects would ensure supply of all required feedstock to strengthen and position the State as a petrochemical investment destination
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DGCA issues safety guidelines for flying VIPs
Insists on twin-engine aircraft with good operational capability
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Karur school teacher, who worked at school where a Class 12 girl ended her life, dies by suicide
Police recovered a handwritten note, believed to have been written by the 44-year-old teacher, that claimed students were making false insinuations against him
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TN CM seeks ‘air transport bubble’ agreements with Singapore, Malaysia
In a letter to the Union Civil Aviation Minister, Mr. Stalin said Tamils were facing difficulties due to the non-availability of direct flights to these countries
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Admit Siva Shankar Baba in private hospital if govt doctors opine so, says Madras HC
Prosecution says Siva Shankar Baba, facing multiple child sexual abuse cases, is now being treated at Govt Stanley Hospital for chest pain
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Flood disaster indeed man made, says Naidu
“The loss of nearly sixty lives in the mishap is a result of indifference, selfishness and arrogance on part of the government”
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Government has identified 101 projects under PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan: Sarbananda Sonowal
"Lowering logistic costs is critical for India. Our government is taking several steps to strengthen the logistic ecosystem across the country”
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Family health survey suggests more women than men in India
The fifth edition of the National Family Health Survey confirmed signs of a demographic shift in the country.
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Kolkata Municipal Corporation election to be conducted on December 19
The SEC announcement comes at a time when a petition is pending before the Calcutta HC on holding polls to all the 112 civic bodies in West Bengal on a single day.
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SC re-imposes ban on construction in Delhi-NCR, asks States to pay affected workers
Taking note of worsening air quality, the Supreme Court has re-imposed the ban on construction activities in Delhi and national capital region (NCR)
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Delhi Assembly panel summons Kangana Ranaut over Instagram posts against Sikhs
Committee says it has received complaints on “offensive” remarks by actor
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Once filthy Nandi lake has been rejuvenated
The project had begun in 2018
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Three days after his granddaughter's wedding, Telangana Speaker tests positive for COVID-19
A large number of VIPs including chief ministers of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh attended the wedding on Nov. 21
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72-hour general strike hits normal life in Manipur
The World Meitei Council is protesting against the alleged negligence of the non-tribal Meiteis by the BJP- led coalition Government.
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Subramanian Swamy meets Mamata Banerjee
Swamy praises Mamata on Twitter
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Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Mahant Giri was under ‘grave mental trauma’ from accused, ended life to avoid defamation: CBI
Narendra Giri, the president of the largest organisation of seers in India, was found dead by his disciples at the Baghambari Mutt in Allahabad on September 20.
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Government scouting for location in Kolkata for another aerodrome: Jyotiraditya Scindia
The Civil Aviation Minister also urged West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to come forward and participate in the “huge” opportunities in the civil aviation space in the country.
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Sri Lanka partially lifts ban on chemical fertilizers; allows private sector to import it
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in May ordered a halt to importing chemical fertilizers to turn the island nation’s agriculture sector to 100% organic.
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Video shows DKS placing Sardar Patel portrait ‘fearing criticism by BJP’
The video was shared by BJP MLA M.P. Renukacharya
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ACB raids 15 government officials in 68 locations across Karnataka
BBMP employees are also under the scanner
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Credible data needed on COVID-19 deaths in country: Rahul Gandhi
The former Congress chief also shared a video in which families, who lost their dear ones due to COVID-19 in Gujarat, alleged that they did not receive timely help from the government.
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Malegaon blast case: Accused BJP MP Pragya Thakur appears before Mumbai court
BJP's Bhopal MP Pragya Singh Thakur, an accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, appeared before a special NIA court in Mumbai on November 24.She app
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‘Act of God’ contributed to dip in Delhi pollution, but for how long, asks Supreme Court
SC says Govt. cannot wait to act till pollution reaches ‘emergency’ level
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Retired SC judge must probe Amravati violence: Chandrakant Patil
MVA Govt. must drop cases against arrested BJP leaders, says party’s Maharashtra unit president
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Flood relief: BJP to raise funds on November 25 and 26
In a teleconference with party leaders on November 24, Mr. Veerraju said the floods wrecked havoc in Rayalaseema, particularly in Kadapa district and people desperately needed help
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Velankanni Church added to Delhi govt’s free pilgrimage scheme for senior citizens
Last month, the Delhi Cabinet had approved the inclusion of Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh in the scheme
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Vipin Vijay’s short film ‘small-scale societies’ attempts to bridge the past and present
The National award-winning short film has Vipin going on a journey through obscure archaeological sites to narrate his abstract theme
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Foundation laid for ambitious redevelopment project around Puri Jagannath Temple
The ₹800-crore Shree Mandira Parikrama Project will help create an unobstructed 75-metre corridor around the Meghanada Pacheri.
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Explained | What is Strategic Petroleum Reserve?
America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve holds about 605 million barrels of oil in underground salt caverns in Texas and Louisiana.
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New Zealand to start reopening borders to world from January
New Zealand is also removing a very-high-risk designation from certain countries including Indonesia, India and Brazil, allowing people from those countries to return or visit
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Security tightened outside Gambhir’s residence after ‘threat’ mail from ‘ISIS Kashmir’
The mail read, “We are going to kill you and your family”, the officials said
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Jerry Amaldev’s autobiography, ‘Enikkellaam Sangeethamaanu’, is about his life in music
The virtuoso’s book is a verbal album of his life as a musician par excellence and his stint in the Malayalam and Hindi film music industry
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Court refuses to interfere with inquiry against Isha Yoga Centre
The TN Commission for Protection of Child Rights had issued a summons to the Isha Centre in 2016; the Madras High Court has directed the Centre to participate in the inquiry
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I-T Dept. detects undisclosed income of ₹400 crore from two Delhi-based real estate groups
Searches were conducted on two real estate groups based in and around Delhi.
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A.P. Chief Minister writes to Amit Shah for ₹1000 cr flood relief
As part of relief operations, 324 relief camps accommodating 69,616 persons were set up
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Tuesday, November 23, 2021
‘PM called us 10% government, but contractors told him how much BJP leaders are demanding’
Congress demands CBI enquiry monitored by SC judge into allegations of corruption
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DNA tests confirm Anupama, Ajith are biological parents of the baby given in adoption
Anupama had been on a warpath demanding that her baby be given back to her.
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Farmers’ distrust of govt will not go away with one rollback: Pilot
“They [farmers] will always view the government with suspicion. We owe our farmers who feed this country a lot more,” Congress leader Sachin Pilot asserted
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‘Hybrid’ immunity, vaccination behind low COVID cases, big third wave unlikely, say Experts
COVID cases may rise, perhaps across late December-February, but the impact will be milder than what experienced in the second wave
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Jagan government in Andhra Pradesh should continue Amaravati as capital, as promised before elections: BJP
BJP chief of Andhra Pradesh Somu Veerraju also said the State government has no right to speak about decentralisation of the development.
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Pakistan reiterates India didn’t shoot down F-16 in Feb 2019
Pakistan on Tuesday rejected as "baseless" that a Pakistani F-16 aircraft was shot down by an Indian pilot during an aerial combat in February 2019.W
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Madhya Pradesh man builds Taj Mahal-like home in Burhanpur, says it’s message of love, harmony, and historical legacy
This Taj Mahal replica was constructed by Anand Prakash Choukse who runs an educational institute in Burhanpur, where Mumtaz Mahal had breathed her last
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Indian High Commissioner to Lanka calls on TN Governor
High Commissioner of Indian in Colombo, Gopal Baglay, called on Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi at the Raj Bhavan in Chennai on Tuesday.
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Road traffic restored across Chittoor district, long-distance trains hit
APSRTC’s Tirupati region has suffered a huge loss of ₹60 lakh each for three days when the swollen waterbodies had brought life to a standstill last week.
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TDP urges Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy for pro-Amaravati Assembly resolution
Addressing a press conference, Ms. Anitha said there were doubts over ulterior motives behind the withdrawal of the three Capitals Act and revival of the CRDA Act in the Assembly.
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No more special NIA courts required in Gujarat: High Court Chief Justice
The court had requested the Chief Justice to consider recommending to the Centre to appoint at least two more judges to the special court as provided under section 11(6) of the NIA Act, 2008
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Global rights bodies call for release of Kashmir-based activist Khurram Parvez
NIA’s move to arrest Parvez elicits sharp reactions from across the world
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Galwan clash: Colonel B.S. Babu posthumously awarded Mahavir Chakra
Four other soldiers, who also laid down their lives valiantly fighting the Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley clash on June 15 last year, have been conferred with Vir Chakra awards posthumously
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Kerala adoption row | Foster parents yearning for the return of their ‘little God’
Why is our plight getting ignored? asks foster mother of the baby boy caught in adoption row.
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Essentials air-dropped in Chittoor’s flood-ravaged villages, abutting Rayalacheruvu
The villages remained submerged under water due to the heavy realease of water from it, to save its bund from the breaches suffered near Kuppam Badur end.
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Australian regulator says crypto investors 'on their own' for now
Earlier this month, Commonwealth Bank of Australia broke industry ranks by becoming the first main-street bank in the developed world to offer a platform for retail customers to trade cryptocurrencies.
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Threats against peacekeepers major concern: UN Peacekeeping chief
Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix has said that while the UN has made progress in dealing with these challenges, such threats are stronger than ever.
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Africa internet riches plundered, contested by China broker
Instead of serving Africa’s internet development, many have benefited spammers and scammers, while others satiate Chinese appetites for pornography and gambling.
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Fodder scam | Ailing Lalu Prasad appears before special CBI court
Court exempts RJD chief from physical appearance for future hearings
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One dead, 13 injured in gas cylinder blast at Salem
Police said the cylinder blast, at a house in Karungalpatti, led to two adjacent houses also collapsing; operations are still on to rescue those buried under the rubble
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At least 11 injured in gas cylinder explosion in Hyderabad’s Nanakramguda area
According to officials, the gas cylinder which exploded was a commercial cylinder.
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Arunachal Congress slams Governor for 1962 war remark
The party also questioned Law and Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju’s silence on intrusion by the Chinese in the State.
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CM visits flooded Kendriya Vihar
Admits that many residential layouts and buildings had come up on water channels and drains
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Monday, November 22, 2021
Sangabasava Swamy of Kottur mutt passes away
He had been away from public activities for the last two years owing to deteriorating health
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Headmaster of govt school in Erode suspended for inaction on sexual harassment complaint
Three students of class 12 had lodged a complaint against a Biology teacher two months ago
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Supreme Court to hear Mullaperiyar dam case on Dec. 10
Bench says pleas filed on various aspects of safety, maintenance and security of people living near it should be heard comprehensively
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Poll code of conduct: ECI allows Ministers to review rain damage
Chief Minister reviews rain damage in Chikkaballapura and Kolar districts
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Kerala adoption row: Baby’s blood samples taken for DNA test
The blood sample of the baby boy, who is entangled in the adoption controversy related to Anupama S. Chandran, was collected on Monday for genetic id
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Supreme Court protects Param Bir Singh from arrest
Asks ex-Mumbai Police Commissioner to join investigation
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Watch | First pod hotel at Mumbai Central
A video on the first Japanese-style capsule hotel in India
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A.P. Cabinet decides to revoke 'three capitals' Acts
The government's U-turn triggered intense speculation that it might give an altogether new shape to the impugned legislations and bring them back to the table
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Bhupender Yadav flags off domestic workers survey; unveils instruction manual
Mr. Yadav released an instruction manual with a questionnaire for the All India Survey on Domestic Workers being conducted by Labour Bureau, Chandigarh.
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Acting Chief Justice Bhandari takes charge at Madras High Court
“I will not say much today but you will see it in action,”Acting Chief Justice Munishwar Nath Bhandari told a gathering at the Court on Monday, after he was administered with the oath of office by the TN Governor
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ISRO frame-up case: Larger conspiracy involving foreign powers likely, CBI says in SC
Bench issues notice to former police and Intelligence Bureau officials who were granted anticipatory bail by the Kerala High Court.
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Supreme Court to hear on Nov. 22 TMC’s contempt plea against Tripura govt on unabated violent incidents
Plea for contempt action has been filed as there are repeated incidents of violence and false cases are being lodged against their members, says advocate Amar Dave, appearing for TMC
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Jobs lost, middle class Afghans slide into poverty, hunger
Economy was already in trouble under the previous, U.S.-backed government, which often could not pay its employees
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Supreme Court asks West Bengal Speaker to decide on plea seeking disqualification of TMC leader Mukul Roy
“We hope that the Speaker proceeds with the matter on December 21, 2021 and decides the same in accordance with law,” the Bench said and fixed the case for hearing in January next year.
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TMC MPs protest at MHA over Tripura violence, seek meeting with Amit Shah
They wanted to flag the reported violence against its party workers in Tripura.
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Indefinite economic blockade begins in Manipur
The All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur is seeking a discussion in the Assembly on the Autonomous District Council Bill, 2021.
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Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu bear the brunt of floods | Live updates
Parts of southern States continued to witness monsoon fury on Monday with Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka bearing the brunt with flooded streets, overflowing rivers and loss of lives
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BJP leaders should desist from making provocative statements on farm laws: Mayawati
She also demanded that besides the repeal of farm laws, the other demands of the protesting farmers should be met by the government so that they can return to their homes.
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Tension prevails at Siddipet as TRS party workers install KCR statue
Police immediately rushed to the spot and shifted the statue to an undisclosed location
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Manyata Tech Park flooded; Yelahanka faces the brunt of rain fury
Singapura lake, Amanikere lake, and Allalasandra lake overflow, transform roads in the vicinity into rivulets
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Sunday, November 21, 2021
France says 5th COVID-19 wave hitting at 'lightning' speed
The seven-day average of new cases reached 17,153 on Saturday, which is an increase of 81%.
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Rajasthan Cabinet reshuffle: 15 ministers sworn in
The council of ministers in Rajasthan now has 19 cabinet ministers and 10 MoS, apart from the Chief Minister
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Bridge over Papagni collapses, relief work begins in Kadapa
Earthmovers were deployed to clean up the roads in flood-hit villages and restore electricity.
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Union Cabinet to approve farm law repeal on November 24
PM Modi repealed the three laws even as the protests by farmers groups against them was heading to the first anniversary mark
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Amravati violence: Maharashtra Govt. conducting ‘one-sided probe’, says Devendra Fadnavis
Former Chief Minister says Govt. is targeting only BJP and other Hindutva outfits
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Hyderpora operation: Mehbooba protests near Raj Bhavan, seeks apology from L-G Manoj Sinha
PDP leaders were demanding justice for the three ‘civilians’ who were found dead at the encounter site on November 15 in Hyderpora area
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SKM to raise pending demands of farmers in open letter to PM Modi
We will seek clarification on the committee to be formed on granting statutory status to MSP, say leaders
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Kejriwal promises free pilgrimage scheme for people of Uttarakhand
Under the free pilgrimage scheme, Hindus will be sent to Ayodhya, Muslims to Ajmer Sharif and the Sikhs to Kartarpur Sahib, says AAP national convener in Haridwar
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BJP elevates Vinod Tawde to general secretary, appoints two new national secretaries
BJP president J.P. Nadda made the appointments and these were announced by party general secretary Arun Singh in an official statement
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Samajwadi Party fears BJP will bring back three farm laws after Assembly polls
“It is absolutely clear that their heart is not clean, and after the elections, the bills will be brought again,” says the Samajwadi Party
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Fireworks industry in T.N. warned of action for violation of Supreme Court directives
Industry leaders told not to manufacture, stock, sell banned fireworks
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TMC helping BJP by dividing secular votes in Goa: Congress
"The new parties that have entered Goa don't seem to understand the prevailing public mood and sentiment against the BJP. They also seem to have failed to gauge the public sentiment that like-minded parties should come together in 2022”
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Ministers to visit rain-affected districts and oversee relief work: Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai
Compensation will be announced after reviewing damage assessment report: CM Basavaraj Bommai
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I-T Department detects unaccounted income of over ₹100 crore
Searches were conducted on 20 premises linked to a prominent group engaged in the manufacture of chemicals and development of real estate.
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Siddaramaiah criticises Janaswaraj, urges the Karnataka government to asses crop damage
"Your honeymoon period is over. Stop this drama and chase away your ministers to rain affected districts”
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Chileans vote in highly polarised presidential election
Pre-election polls point to a large number of undecided voters.
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Venezuela votes in regional election under international eye
The contest will be observed by more than 130 international monitors, mostly from the European Union, satisfying a longstanding demand of the opponents of President Nicolás Maduro
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Publish beneficiaries of free house sites online: TNIC
TNIC tells Adi-Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Director to comply with the order in 60 days
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Some irresponsible nations with hegemonic tendencies twisting definition of UNCLOS: Rajnath Singh
It is a matter of concern that UNCLOS is being repeatedly weakened by arbitrary interpretation of its definition by some nations, Mr. Singh said.
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Amaravati should be the A.P. capital: Purandeswari
She condemned the State government's vindictive attitude to the farmers' Maha Padayatra and demanded that it should refrain from stifling the democratic rights of not only farmers but all those staging peaceful protests against the concept of 'three capitals'
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Main rail, road routes cut off in Andhra Pradesh due to heavy flood
The State Disaster Management Authority said more than two lakh cusecs of floodwater flowed out of the Somasila reservoir in SPS Nellore district, leading to the deluge
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M.P.: Poachers kill collared tigress by electrocution
The burnt skin, hairs and collar ID of the tigress, identified as T-30, were found near Banjari village in the Sarai western range of forest in the Singrauli district
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Saturday, November 20, 2021
News in frames | Hail the guru
Doubly sweet Gurpurab celebrations with the announcement on repeal of farm laws
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South Central Railway cancels, diverts trains due to floods
Officials of the South Central Railway (SCR) has cancelled, diverted and rescheduled 11 trains due to heavy rains and damage of railway tracks in Dha
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Palaniswami raises questions over status of expert panels, slams reports about Amma pharmacies being wound up
The AIADMK leader accused the DMK regime of “snatching away” people’s welfare measures
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Why no SCS to Andhra Pradesh, High Court asks Centre
Case posted for next hearing on December 20
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Congress awareness campaign against BJPs policies, across TN, from Nov 22
In a statement, TNCC president K.S. Alagiri said the BJP had been raising Central taxes on petrol and diesel for the past seven years and had earned revenues to the tune of Rs. 23 lakh crore, due to which the prices of essential commodities had skyrocketed
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Kochi CWC moves abandoned boy to child care institute
A boy, nearly two years old, who was found abandoned at a park in Fort Kochi on Friday afternoon was put up at a child care institute by the District
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MLC elections: D.K. Shivakumar meets Sonia Gandhi
The last day for filing nominations is November 23
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Swachh Survekshan 2021: Mysuru slips to 12th place
Bengaluru declared ‘Fastest Mover’ mega city among urban local bodies with population more than 40 lakh
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Crypto transactions should be recognised as asset class, regulated centrally: RSS body
SJM co-convenor Ashwani Mahajan suggested that the govt should also ensure that data and hardware, which is used in mining, processing, and transacting of the cryptocurrencies, stay at domestic servers
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TN CM Stalin launches Forensic DNA profile search tool
Missing children, criminals who operate between States and unidentified bodies may be able to be matched to an identity with the tool, a government press release said
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Writers, academicians demand repeal of laws on land, APMC in Karnataka
They also demanded a statutory order ensuring Minimum Support Price for farm produce
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Analysis | Repeal of farm laws gives impetus to BJP in Punjab ahead of Assembly poll
Opposition has lost key issue to corner party, say observers
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U.N. peacekeepers face greater threats from complex conflicts
The U.N. currently has 12 far-flung peacekeeping operations — six in Africa, four in the Middle East, one in Europe and one in Asia — with the more than 66,000 military personnel from 121 countries
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MLC elections: Kota Srinivas Poojary files nomination papers in Mangaluru
SCDCC Bank Chairman M.N. Rajendra Kumar bows out of fray
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Accept farmers demand on MSP, movement won’t end without it: Varun Gandhi to PM Modi
In his letter, Varun Gandhi underscored the need to accept the farmers’ demand on minimum support prices
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Delhi court grants custody parole to wrestler in Chhatrasal Stadium murder case
Additional Sessions Judge Shivaji Anand allowed him to give Class 12 exams at a school in Haryana's Jhajjar district and asked him to incur the expenses of being escorted by the police to another State
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Army will stand up to all external and internal threats, asserts Vice Chief of Staff
Lt. Gen. Mohanty said "India's comprehensive national power increases and it gets called upon to play an increasingly larger role in global geo-politics."
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Girl found dead in Karur, sexual harassment alleged
The class 12 student had left a handwritten note; police have launched an investigation
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Stalin releases Tamil Nadu State Policy for Children 2021
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin released the Tamil Nadu State Policy for Children 2021 in Chennai on November 20.Click here to read the document
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Chinna Jeeyar invites Jagan Mohan Reddy to Ramanujacharya’s birth anniversary fete
To celebrate his 1000th birth anniversary, the Chinna Jeeyar Swami is constructing a statue of Bhagawad Ramanujacharya Swami, the Statue of Equality, in over 45 acres of land in Shamshabad in the outskirts of Hyderabad
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Indore cleanest city for 5th time in a row in Centre’s annual cleanliness survey
Varanasi has been the adjudged the 'cleanest Ganga town'; Chhattisgarh cleanest State
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Two die as two buildings collapse in Kadiri
The Fire Department and Police personnel were engaged in rescue and debris removal operations with the help of JCB Earthmover
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Political Line | Appropriating Birsa Munda
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Friday, November 19, 2021
Mangaluru police seize demonetised currency notes amounting to ₹1.92 crore
Accused claim the notes were procured from Shivamogga and Chitradurga districts
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BJP's bypoll losses, upcoming polls reason behind farm laws repeal, Alagiri charges
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement about repealing the three central Farm Laws in the upcoming session of Parliament was a result of the loss
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Regulating cryptocurrencies: Treating them as speculative assets
What has been the recent events surrounding the status of cryptocurrencies in India? Why is the Union Government opting for regulation rather than outright banning?
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The legality behind the extension of tenures for CBI, ED directors
How have the existing Rules/Acts been amended to facilitate this?
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Modi government showed sensitivity to farmers’ demand by repealing farm laws: CM
Bommai denies the decision was connected to upcoming Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and other States
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Withdrawal of farm laws ‘a defining moment in history’, says Parkash Singh Badal
Akal Takht chief priest says Prime Minister deserves compliment
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Farmers will now shift focus to Land Reforms Act, APMC Act in Karnataka
Say both have an adverse bearing on agriculture
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Will release Supreme Court-appointed panel’s report on farm laws if apex court doesn’t do so: Panel member
Shetkari Sanghatana President Anil J Ghanwat said the panel’s report was in “favour of farmers” and will decide next week on releasing the report in the public domain.
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Ethiopia’s economy hit as major clothing maker PVH closes shop
The company’s statement comes two weeks after U.S. President Joe Biden announced he would cut Ethiopia from a U.S. trade programme, the African Growth and Opportunity Act.
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University of California, Davis adds caste to its anti-discrimination policy
The Northern California university may be the first public institution to address caste discrimination.
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Repeal of farm laws will result in long-term damage to farmers’ interests: RSS-affiliated BKS
Group says the laws would have benefited small and medium farmers
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Repeal of farm laws: Hundreds of farmers would have been saved had PM’s decision come earlier, says Sanjay Raut
‘Though the decision is very late, the Prime Minister has nonetheless heard the voice of the country for the first time in seven years and I congratulate him on his move,’ says Sena MP
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Repeal of farm laws is victory for democracy, Congress: Siddaramaiah
Former CM demands compensation for families of farmers who lost their lives during protest
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Marad killings: two more found guilty
Quantum of punishment to be announced on November 23
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Three houses collapsed, youth dead, several towns flooded in Anantapur district
District Collector S. Nagalakshmi reviewed the situation with Revenue and Irrigation Department officials and ordered that necessary relief and rehabilitation measures be taken.
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Explained | How to repeal a law?
Article 245 of the Indian Constitution which gives Parliament the power to make laws also gives the legislative body the power to repeal them
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Devotees cautioned against taking holy bath in the rough sea, Krishna river and canals
Krishna district Collector J. Nivas asked the public not to stay in dilapidated buildings and the villagers staying in low-lying areas, to shift to safe places.
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Analysis: Punjab, UP polls, ‘Pandavas’ Agyathavaas’ are reasons behind repeal of farm laws
Pragmatic turn unusual for government that has taken tough decisions but assessment shows it is not so
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FCI to procure 15.60 lakh metric tonnes of fortified rice from Andhra Pradesh
FCI General Manager Amaresh Kumar says a total target of 23.60 lakh MT of fortified rice is to be procured from Andhra Pradesh.
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Watch | Kurubur Shanthakumar on repeal of farm laws
Expresses regret over loss of over 670 lives
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Bihar, Uttar Pradesh police lowest among all States on perception of ‘sensitivity’, says survey
Indian Police Foundation constructed a survey framework to measure citizens’ perceptions from a perspective of public trust in police, says report
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Thursday, November 18, 2021
Another member of H.D. Deve Gowda’s family to enter politics
He is the elder son of former Minister H.D. Revanna
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Biden’s infrastructure mega-Bill
What is the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act? Why did it take so long to pass in the U.S. Congress?
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Randeep Surjewala moves Supreme Court challenging Ordinances extending tenures of CBI, ED chiefs
The CBI and ED directors had a fixed tenure of two years but can now be given an extension each year as long as the cumulative extension is not beyond five years from the initial date of appointment, the Congress leader said.
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14 ordinances presented before the Legislative Assembly
Dasari Sudha sworn in as MLA by the Speaker
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Supreme Court allows NGO to file appeal against HC order upholding Asthana’s appointment as Delhi Police Commissioner
The Bench said there are precedents where, with court’s permission, a party who is aggrieved with High Court order can file an appeal.
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NIA carries out raids in Hyderabad and Andhra Pradesh
The agency has reportedly seized incriminating Maoist literature, laptops, memory cards, pen drives, and some correspondence with the underground Maoists during their searches.
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Param Bir Singh: From being Mumbai police chief to being declared ‘absconding’
IPS officer has handled a number of high-profile cases
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Supreme Court refuses to direct CBSE, CISCE to provide hybrid mode option for board exams
The Bench said it “hopes and trusts” that authorities will take all precautions and measures to ensure that no one is exposed to anything untoward in the examination process
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Separate CAT benches set up in Jammu, Srinagar
The Centre had in May last year announced creation of a bench in Jammu with its jurisdiction over the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.
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Pakistan is ‘headache’ for entire world; has footprints of all terror attacks: Ram Madhav in U.S.
Pakistan, which is a safe haven for terrorists, is a “headache” for the entire world as all major terror attacks across the globe have their footprin
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Supreme Court orders CBI to register case in disinvestment matter of Hindustan Zinc in 2002
Supreme Court, however, allows disinvestment of the Centre’s residuary 29.5% share in the open market
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Data indicates strong rebound in India-US bilateral trade in 2021: U.S. official
U.S. Consul General Judith Ravin said the growth in economic ties between the two countries has been extraordinary, with trade exploding from approximately $20 billion in 2001 to just over $ 145 billion in 2019.
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Skin-to-skin touch with sexual intent amounts to assault under POCSO, holds Supreme Court
Top court quashes Bombay High Court decision to acquit man charged with assault
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Over 100 Indian Sikhs, politicians to visit Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib in Pakistan
“The Indian Punjab Chief Minister along with his delegation is also scheduled to visit Darbar Sahib on Thursday,” Kartarpur Project Management Unit chief executive officer Muhammad Latif said.
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Pakistan is ‘headache’ for entire world; has footprints of all terror attacks: Ram Madhav in U.S.
Pakistan, which is a safe haven for terrorists, is a “headache” for the entire world as all major terror attacks across the globe have their footprin
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Two cheating cases registered against former Minister Rajenthra Bhalaji
Mr. Bhalaji has been accused of collecting money with promises of getting candidates jobs in govt departments; one complaint against him has been lodged by a former AIADMK functionary
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How women in rural Tamil Nadu are painting their way to empowerment
Women of Mayiladuthurai and other places in the State are breaking barriers as wall painters in what is traditionally a male-dominated field
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Watch | All-female force conserve Western Ghats
A video on an all-female rainforest force in Kerala conserving the Western Ghats
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J&K administration orders magisterial probe into Hyderpora encounter in Srinagar
The magisterial probe was ordered amidst protests by the family members.
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How Kanniyakumari went under water in three days
Due to incessant rains, the water levels of major rivers running through the district - Kodaiyar, Paralayar, Pazhayar and Thamirabharani - surged.
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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Lin-Manuel Miranda on why ‘Tick, Tick... Boom!’ is a love letter to American theatre
Ahead of the release of meta musical ‘Tick, Tick... Boom!’, multi-hyphenate Lin-Manuel Miranda gets candid about working with Andrew Garfield for his feature film directorial debut and why Jonathan Larson’s story needs to be told
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Cabinet approves construction of over 32,000 km roads in far-flung areas
The Cabinet on Wednesday approved the construction of 32,152 km roads in far-flung areas of the country at a cost of ₹33,822 crore.The cabinet also a
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Courts bound to comply with orders on hybrid hearings: Delhi High Court
“High Court has already issued directions. They are bound to comply with it,” the Bench said
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Congress reaches out to the Chief Electoral Officer to reject nomination of Venkatrami Reddy as MLC
The former Siddipet Collector P. Venkatrami Reddy filed as the TRS nominee in the MLC elections just two days after his resignation from the IAS.
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BBMP to save ₹48,000 every month with solar rooftop system in Rajajinagar
The savings will be through reduction in power bills
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DNA tests of 277 suspects in Mainpurischoolgirl death sent back for re-test
In 2019, she was found hanging from the ceiling fan in her hostel in Mainpuri
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AIMIM files complaint against former UP Shia Waqf Board Chairman Waseem Rizvi
AIMIM claims a book which Rizvi authored has ‘objectionable’ language against Prophet Muhammad.
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BTS should focus on turbulence-hit agriculture sector: Vice President
M. Venkaiah Naidu says, ‘Innovations should be for the happiness of people of all sections’
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Two Srinagar families demand return of bodies
They were among four killed in Hyderpora ‘encounter’ on Monday evening and buried at a far-off hillock in Handwara
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TN seeks ₹2,629 crore relief from Centre for rain-related damages
A six-member Central team will visit rain-affected areas in TN, DMK MP T.R. Baalu said, after meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Wednesday
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News Analysis | LJD staring at split as friction within Kerala unit continues
Senior leaders have called for removal of State unit chief
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Lakhimpur violence: Supreme Court appoints ex-judge Rakesh Kumar Jain of Punjab and Haryana HC to monitor SIT probe
The Supreme Court on November 17 appointed Justice Rakesh Kumar Jain, a former judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, to supervise the Uttar Pra
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BJP leader files complaint against comedian Vir Das for 'maligning' India's image
In his complaint lodged at the New Delhi district police station, BJP leader Aditya Jha has alleged that Mr. Das said that, in India, women are worshipped in the day and raped at night
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TN government announces Pongal gift hampers for 2.15 crore families
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin issued orders for distributing Pongal gift hampers for all rice ration card holders and families living in Sri L
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4 injured as militants hurl grenade at CRPF vehicle in J&K’s Baramulla
Two civilians are among the injured
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Afghan territory must not become source of terrorism: India, France
At a meeting of the India-France joint working group on counter-terrorism in Paris, the two sides vowed to stand together in the fight against the menace, according to the MEA.
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Sindh HC constitutes commission to locate assets of Pakistan founder Jinnah and his sister
The commission headed by retired Justice Faheem Ahmed Siddiqui was constituted on November 16 on the order of the Sindh High Court
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Watch | All about the Belarus-Poland border crisis
A video explaining the ongoing border crisis between Belarus and Poland
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Sri Lanka opposition protests economic distress, shortage in massive Colombo demonstration
The SJB held a protest in Colombo with several thousands flocking to register a myriad of issues from high cost of living to shortage of essentials.
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Air pollution: Construction workers move Supreme Court seeking ex-gratia for daily wagers
Blanket ban on construction activities, without identifying and excluding the ones which do not contribute towards air pollution is “irrational, arbitrary and whimsical”, said the petition
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PM Modi calls for ‘one nation, one legislative platform’
PM says portal will give technological boost and connect democratic units
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Tribal woman alleges illegal detention of husband, relatives by Chinna Salem police
The 22-year-old of the Malai Kuravar tribe, said the police had picked up her husband and two relatives on Monday night and was detaining them illegally, without informing the family of why they had been taken
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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Reality show host makes 'racist' comments on Assam contestant, sparks outrage
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took to Twitter and said “racist rhetoric” against the Guwahati contestant was unacceptable
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Demand for urea among paddy farmers in Ramanathapuram on the rise, more stock to arrive, says official
Ramanathapuram district has cultivated paddy on 1.30 lakh hectares, and farmers are getting ready for the first top dressing, for which they require urea
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Supreme Court questions Centre’s commitment on community kitchens
Top court incensed over lack of info on progress in framing national policy
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Without passenger trains and buses, commute from Kerala to Karnataka is painful and costly
Chaos every day as commuters switch buses at Talapady
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Man held in 22-year-old burglary case
He stole 45 sovereigns of gold, ₹2,000 from house, say police
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Kartarpur corridor will be reopened on Wednesday: Amit Shah
Announcement comes ahead of birth anniversary of Sikhism founder Guru Nanak on November 19
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Court order on new colleges by HR&CE Dept not a setback, says Minister
Minister P.K. Sekarbabu said the TN government plants to appoint trustees to all temples soon; he also said a helpline will be launched for Sabarimala devotees
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If citizen loses job due to vaccine administered, is state not duty-bound to redress it? Kerala HC poser to Centre
Kerala High Court directs the Assistant Solicitor General to take instructions on why Saudi Arabia was not recognising Covaxin when the vaccine has been approved for international emergency use by WHO
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Telangana Rashtra Samithi picks bureaucrat who quit service, for MLC seat
Party renominates K. Srihari, G. Sukender Reddy; selects a Rajya Sabha Member.
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TN CM launches TANCEM’s ‘Valimai’ cement brand
The brand, which is being introduced a few months after complaints that a rise in cost of construction materials has hit construction activities in the State, is aimed at bringing down prices
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Cyclone alert issued in West Godavari
Officials asked to set up control rooms in cyclone prone villages.
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CBI searches in 14 States in connection with child sexual abuse case
CBI had registered 23 separate cases on Nov. 14 against 83 people allegedly involved in online child sexual abuse and exploitation: officials
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Thieves kill woman, decamp with gold, cash
Another woman is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Anantapur.
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Jayalalithaa case investigation officer Nallamma Naidu no more
He led the painstaking investigation into the disportionate assets case involving the former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa.
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‘Do not travel to India-Pakistan border’; exercise caution due to crime and terrorism: U.S. updates travel advisory to citizens
Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, and government facilities, it said
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Man accused of setting ablaze a woman succumbs to burns at hospital in Visakhapatnam
The body has been sent for post-mortem and the police have registered cases.
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Four killed in Srinagar amid allegations of ‘staged encounter’
An overground worker, a civilian and two militants killed in Hyderpora on Monday evening.
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Constitutional courts can’t interfere with temple rituals: Supreme Court
Bench makes observation while hearing plea on conduct of rituals at Tirumala Tirupati temple
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Jaggaiahpeta municipal polls see 78% voter turnout
Counting of votes to be taken up tomorrow
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Drop a pin on Google Maps for CBI officer to know your location: Court to accused on bail
The special court has directed an accused in the JEE (Main) manipulation case, making it possibly the first such order in CBI cases.
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Monday, November 15, 2021
Andhra Pradesh High Court begins fresh hearing of ‘three capitals’ case
Plea for recusal of two judges turned down.
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Farmers complain of acute shortage of fertilizers in Virudhunagar district
Protest was led by Tamil Nadu Vivasayigal Sangam State vice-president A. Vijayamurugan and Tamizhaga Vivasayigal Sangam president N.A. Ramachandra Raja
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Explained | S-400 Triumf long-range air defence system
Missiles being procured from Russia are among the world’s most advanced
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Congress raising Bitcoin to keep a dead issue alive: CM
Asks opposition party to submit evidence to Enforcement Directorate
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Positive outcome from southern zonal council meet: CM
Basavaraj Bommai returned to Bengaluru on November 15
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We can’t wait until children are vaccinated to reopen schools: UNICEF official
Children have lost out on considerable learning due to school closure, stresses India representative Yasumasa Kimura
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Kerala HC dismisses former police officer’s plea for a probe into charge of hushing up ISRO espionage case by offering bribes
The Kerala High Court on Monday dismissed a revision petition filed by S. Vijayan, former police officer and an accused in the ISRO espionage frame-u
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Farmers complain of acute shortage of fertilizers in Virudhunagar district
Protest was led by Tamil Nadu Vivasayigal Sangam State vice-president A. Vijayamurugan and Tamizhaga Vivasayigal Sangam president N.A. Ramachandra Raja
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Life-sized statue of Mahatma Gandhi vandalised in Australia; PM Scott Morrison terms it ‘disgraceful’
The Australian Prime Minister said attacks on cultural monuments would not be tolerated in a country which is the most successful multi-cultural and immigration nation in the world.
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Explainer | S-400 Triumf long-range air defence system
Missiles being procured from Russia are among the world’s most advanced
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U.P. agrees to SC proposal to have ex-judge monitor Lakhimpur Kheri probe
Apex court calls for names of IPS officers to upgrade probe task force
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120 kg heroin worth ₹600 crore seized, 3 arrested in Gujarat
Contraband was reportedly delivered in Oct. last week and it was initially hidden in coastal region near Salaya in Devbhumi Dwarka district
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Anil Deshmukh sent to judicial custody
ED probe relates to allegations of money laundering against former Maharashtra Minister
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Crypto finance | Jayant Sinha-led Parliarmentary panel to gather views from crypto exchanges, stakeholders
The panel, headed by Jayant Sinha, who is also a former Minister of State for Finance, will also gather inputs from academicians from IIM-Ahmedabad.
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Fraudster involved in 34 cases arrested, ₹8 lakh cash, jewelry recovered
The team led by Devarapalli SI K. Srihari Rao and Kovvur CCS SI Ravindranath Babu laid a trap and arrested the accused at a bank on November 15
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Nine-year-old succumbs; death toll from Houston Astroworld concert stampede rises to 10
The deaths took place when the scene grew out of control as fans surged toward the stage at rapper Travis Scott’s concert at NRG Stadium.
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A Chinese check on Algorithms
With algorithmic recommendations becoming ever-pervasive and each company using its own secret sauce to entice consumers, the Chinese government has turned to regulations
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Actor Shalu Chourasiya attacked, phone snatched at KBR park
Officials said a case of robbery was registered and a probe is in progress.
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ISRO case: Kerala HC dismisses plea claiming Nambi Narayanan influenced CBI probe by land deals
Former Kerala Police officer S. Vijayan had alleged that Nambi Narayanan influenced the CBI probe by entering into land deals worth crores with the then investigating officials of the agency
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Odisha to get ₹441.66 crore investment for demand side management of electricity
The DSM programme aims to accelerate adoption of energy efficient technologies to reduce energy consumption as well as GHG emissions. This programme is further being planned in Jharkhand and Telangana.
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SC directs Centre to hold emergency meeting to control air pollution
Construction, industry, vehicles major contributor to pollution, not stubble burning, notes Supreme Court
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MSRTC employees continue strike; bus services shut at all depots
The Maharashtra government has formed a committee to look into the demand of the employees
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Sunday, November 14, 2021
20 Indian fishermen released from Pakistan jail; transported to Wagah border for handover on November 15: official
The fishermen were arrested by the Pakistan Maritime Security Force and handed over to the dock police for allegedly fishing illegally in Pakistani waters
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COVID-affected Afghan student in Kerala awaits e-visa for husband
He has been stuck in Afghanistan after the Taliban took over the regime.
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Maharashtra violence unfortunate, says Tripura Govt.
‘Vested interest groups are trying to create anarchy and communal trouble by circulating fake information and morphed images over alleged atrocities on Muslims in Tripura,’ says Deputy Chief Minister Jishnu Debbarman.
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Businessman lodges cheating case against Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra and others
The complainant claimed he was assured that the SFL Fitness company will provide him a franchise and open a gym and spa at Hadapsar and Koregaon in neighbouring Pune, but it did not materialise, as per the FIR
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31 designated senior counsel write to Supreme Court Collegium to reconsider transfer of Madras HC Chief Justice
The constant transfers of judges had left the Madras High Court in a state of flux; such short-lived tenures boded ill for the health of the institution and the justice delivery system, the senior counsel said
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Priyanka Gandhi meets Mayawati to offer condolences on the death of BSP chief’s mother
Ramrati, 92, died while undergoing treatment at a hospital, according to a BSP press statement.
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Mettur dam attains Full Reservoir Level, surplus water released
A flood warning was issued to district collectors of 11 districts, and people living along the banks of the Cauvery river and low-lying areas, were advised to move to safe places
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Legislative Council polls: Congress weighing options to field two candidates from Mysuru-Chamarajanagar constituency
R. Dharmasena from the Congress and Sandesh Nagaraj from the JD(S) are the sitting members, whose term is set to end on January 5, 2022
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BJP leaders from Punjab meet PM Modi seeking reopening of Kartarpur corridor
The BJP leaders from Punjab are also expected to meet party president J.P. Nadda later in the day and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on November 15
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Glasgow climate summit commits nations to strengthen emission reductions
‘The Glasgow Climate Pact, combined with increased ambition and action from countries, means that 1.5C remains in sight, but it will only be delivered with concerted and immediate global efforts,’ says a statement.
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Heavy rains lash Kerala, three districts on red alert
Ernakulam, Idukki and Thrissur are on red alert
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AAI likely to procure two counter-drone systems worth ₹9.9 crore in 2022-23
In June this year, rogue drones had dropped two bombs at the Indian Air Force station at Jammu airport, injuring two of its personnel.
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Nanded peaceful after violence in parts of Maharashtra; 35 held
A senior police official said the violence took place in Vazirabad area and Deglur Naka of Nanded city and they have estimated losses worth nearly one lakh rupees
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Burnt body of abducted journalist found in Bihar’s Madhubani district
Buddhinath Jha alias Avinash Jha was working with a local news portal and was exposing fake medical clinics and nursing homes in Benipatti, Madhubani district.
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Inter-State issues on the agenda at the South India Chief Ministers' conference
Several inter-State issues are on the agenda for discussion as the South India Chief Ministers' conference gets underway in Tirupati in Andhra Prades
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Basavaraj Bommai hits back at Congress over alleged Bitcoin scam
Under fire from the Congress over the alleged Bitcoin scam, the Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on November 14 hit back at the Congress by stating th
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Political Line | How much party discipline is too much?
Here is the latest edition of the Political Line newsletter curated by Varghese K. George
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Sub-inspector’s wife dies, two children hurt in road mishap in East Godavari
The incident happened when Mr. Satyanarayana's family was on the way to visit Annavaram temple from Vijayawada
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Gadchiroli encounter: Top Maoist leader Milind Teltumbde among 26 rebels killed, confirm Maharashtra police
Among the 16 killed rebels identified so far are two divisional committee members
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Butterfly flaunting ‘India’ to get official status in Arunachal
An elusive swallowtail butterfly, the Kaiser-i-Hind is also found in southern China besides Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Bhutan and Nepal
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Saturday, November 13, 2021
Rare case of post-dengue mucormycosis reported in Delhi
“Mucormycosis in his case is a resultant factor of compromised immunity owing to dengue."
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‘Form and content shape each other’: On the evolving nature of theatre
Founder of Oxygen Theatre Company, Deepan Sivaraman, was in conversation with Anuradha Kapur, former director of the National School of Drama, on day 2 of The Hindu Lit for Life festival, on Saturday
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Supreme Court says poor farmers cannot afford machinery for stubble management
It has become a fashion to blame the farmers for air pollution: Justice Surya Kant
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Two police officers among seven people injured in bomb blast in Pakistan
The blast targetted a police van close to a high security area in Nawa Killi.
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UN Climate talks resume, cautious coal phaseout still on table
British officials chairing the talks in Glasgow, Scotland, released new draft agreements a day after the official deadline passed.
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Assam Rifles CO, his six-year-old son among seven killed in Manipur ambush
Col Tripati had served in Mizoram until July 2021, before he moved to Manipur
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Strip Kangana of all national awards, demands Shiv Sena
Sena said Ranaut's comments have exposed its "fake nationalism".
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Hong Kong authorities deny visa to Economist journalist
Immigration authorities did not immediately respond to an email request for comment.
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Kangana plays defiant card, asks which war took place in 1947
"Why freedom was placed in the begging bowl of congress when right wing was prepared to fight and take it," she asked.
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Lit for Life | India should have declared COVID-19 pandemic early, say experts
At a discussion on ‘Lessons of the pandemic’, held on the second day of The Hindu Lit for Life 2021, experts spoke about the early, unprepared lockdown, the lack of availability of testing kits, the focus on tertiary instead of primary care and the poor understanding of the unorganised workforce in...
Tension in Agra over death of woman in inter-faith marriage
Police say situation under control after members of two communities clash
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Police: Roadside bomb kills 2 constables in NW Pakistan
No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack
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Paddy farmers to be given compensation before the end of Kharif 2021-22, says Minister Ch.Venu Gopala Krishna
According to the agriculture department, paddy crops in over 22,000 hectares have been damaged
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Kannur police’s investigation not just landed up in ponzi money scheme, but a cryptocurrency fraud
“The accused started selling the investors the idea of paying back in a cryptocurrency, Morris Coin, despite not having any authorisation to do so,” Kannur police official said.
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The Hindu Lit for Life: Engaging readers beyond the written word
On Day 2 of the 10th edition of the festival, CEO of The Hindu Group, L.V. Navaneeth, said what we read significantly shapes who are, while Editor Suresh Nambath spoke of the newspaper’s support for the principle of freedom
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U.S. congressional delegation meets PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the visiting delegation took note of the increasing convergence of strategic interests between the two strategic partners.
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