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November 18, 2022

Govt files review petition on Rajiv case remission

THE Centre on Thursday moved the Supreme Court challenging the top court’s November 11 order releasing six convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case.

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10% more women than men in MCD poll fray this yr

The list was prepared after completing the scrutiny of all nominations filed for the civic polls due next month.

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Rahul keeps up attack on Savarkar, cites mercy petition

“I will read the last line (of mercy petition), which says ‘I beg to remain your most obedient servant’ and is signed V D Savarkar. It shows he helped the British,” Rahul alleged.

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Gujarat, T'gana HC Bars oppose judges' transfer

Acting CJ of Madras HC, too, on transfer list?

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HC setback to Pinarayi aide's wife in varsity teaching post

The court directed the scrutiny committee of the university to reconsider Priya’s credentials and decide whether her name should be on the rank list.

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Faculty in TN colleges asked to wear overcoat to cover 'body form'

The October 18 letter sent by deputy secretary of higher education department P Dhanasekar to the Directorate of Technical Education (DOTE) and registrars of all state universities points to complaints received by the department over college teachers’ sartorial choices.

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Aaftab sent to police custody for 5 more days, narco test allowed

Poonawala, 28, was produced virtually, with investigators saying that he was changing his statements.

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Indian fossil fuel view not part of COP pact draft

Called a non-paper, the draft is expected to undergo extensive changes. But in its present form, it is a recipe for climate hell, Greenpeace warned.

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People take out candle march demanding capital punishment to accused

PEOPLE “angry” over the gruesome killing of Shradha Walkar carried out candle marches in the city on Thursday to demand capital punishment to the accused, Aaftab Amin Poonawala, the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) said.

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MURDER CASE ENTERS MCD POLLS

He went on to say that every candidate should promise to prevent similar situations from occurring in the future, noting that Shraddha’s episode wasn’t the first of its kind. His comment was greeted with loud cheers.

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Court says Jain tweaked evidence, denies him bail

MONEY LAUNDERING

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Stray dog menace: Will promote desi breeds if voted to power, says AAP

Arrangements will be made for shelter and provide healthy food to stray animals of Delhi, they said.

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BJP 'chargesheets' AAP, says Kejriwal failed to fulfil promises

AAP govt failed to ensure 24-hr water supply, sewer lines in 83% unauthorised colonies, halving of power bills: BJP

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BJP out with star campaigner list of 40 leaders

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, however, will not be part of the saffron party's campaign.

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CPM govt withdraws Sabarimala pamphlet

It listed guidelines to policemen saying all pilgrims are allowed entry to shrine as per the SC order

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ED grills ex-MLA, former MP's brother in Nepal casino case

THE Enforcement Directorate officials on Thursday interrogated former Anantapur MLA Gurunath Reddy, and Urvasi Bar owner and former MP Butta Renuka's brother Yugandhar in connection with the Nepal casino case.

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India's 1st privately built rocket all set for launch today

THE Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Center (IN-SPACe) has authorised the first private sector launch of a launch vehicle.

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Industry, students hail new UK visas for Indians

Business leaders feel that the scheme will strengthen the living bridge of young Indian and British talents

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Farmers to march to Raj Bhavans on Nov 26 over 'breach of assurances'

SKM, an umbrella body of farmers’ unions, which spearheaded the one-year-long agitation against the farm laws, has also called a meeting on December 8 to decide the future course of the movement.

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Withdraw or else face action, Guj BJP warns rebels

He hoped that such candidates would beat their frustration and gear up for the party work.

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MP ban on cellphone at Mahakal sparks Cong-BJP spat

Congress says BJP govt's order just ahead of Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra is meant to stop publicity while BJP rejects charges

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Court rejects Gyanvapi mosque panel appeal against worship of 'Shivling'

The VVSS' plea has sought ban on the entry of Muslims in Gyanvapi premises, handing the premises over to Hindus and give them rights to worship the purported Shivling that was found in the wuzukhana (ablution pond) of the mosque during court-ordered survey in May this year.

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4 foreigners among 700 freed by Myanmar junta

A former British envoy, an Australian economic adviser and a Japanese journalist arrived in Thailand late on Thursday after being freed by Myanmar’s junta in an amnesty involving almost 6,000 prisoners.

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LIFE SENTENCES FOR THREE OVER 2014 DOWNING OF MALAYSIAN AIRLINES JET

A Dutch court on Thursday convicted two Russians and a pro-Moscow Ukrainian separatist in absentia of the murders of 298 people who died in the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 over Ukraine and sentenced them to life imprisonment. One Russian was acquitted because of a lack of evidence.

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Tax hikes and spending cuts in UK autumn budget

Millions of households must shell out more for energy from April

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Early investors reduce stake in Paytm, Nykaa

While SoftBank sells 4.5% stake in Paytm, Nykaa continues to see bulk sellings

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Bharti Telecom to raise $858 mn through short tenor bonds

SUNIL MITTAL-led-Bharti Telecom is planning to raise as much as $858.32 million through shorter-tenor bonds, according to a report.

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SC snubs Future Group in Amazon case

The top court said the sanctity of such proceedings needed to be maintained.

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Time for India to take fresh guard in T20Is

EVERY time a World Cup comes to an end, it gives teams time to reflect and learn from the campaign and build a core group for the next cycle.

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GAMES PEOPLE PLAY

For all the excitement of a WC, one cannot ignore the scandals & sufferings Qatar has generated

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