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May 13, 2022

With Ranil as PM, Prez Gota to face no-trust vote

IN a dramatic turn of events, Ranil Wickremesinghe was appointed the 26th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Thursday, days after Mahinda Rajapaksa vacated the seat amid riots.

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Bigger inflation shock as 7.79% exceeds forecast

April Consumer Price Index-based inflation at 8-year high; March industry output drags

1 min

Genome sequencing network will be extended to neighbours, says Modi

Speaking at the Summit, US President Joe Biden urged the world to prevent complacency and to keep their political will strong. 

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SEE THE UNSEEABLE

Astronomers unveiled the first image of a massive black hole lurking at the centre of our own Milky Way galaxy

1 min

Govt against contract hiring: Masu

Health dept to recruit 4K staff via MRB; nurses with exemplary service to get award

1 min

New range BrahMos test from Sukhoi hits bulls eye

Maiden launch of extended range version of the missile from Su-30

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New CEC Rajiv Kumar to oversee 2024 LS poll battle

ELECTION Commissioner Rajiv Kumar was on Thursday elevated as the next Chief Election Commissioner of India and will be taking charge on May 15, a day after incumbent Sushil Chandra demits office.

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Panel on cards to address homebuyers' grievances

HOUSING WOES

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‘Truth of Taj' plea: High court roasts petitioner

PIL seeking direction to open closed rooms of monument rejected

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Bengal CM writes to PM for funds

WEST Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking his immediate intervention to release Central funds to the tune of 36,500 crore due to the state.

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Survey at Gyanvapi premises to continue

Notably, Gyanvapi mosque management committee the Anjuman Intezamia Masajid (AIM) — had opposed the survey and filed a petition on May 9 seeking removal of Mishra alleging bias.

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Inflation strikes market, investors lose ₹5.3 lakh cr

NSE Nifty dived 359 points, while BSE Sensex tumbled 1,158 points

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India Inc to see 8.13% pay hike this year, says report

INDIA INC is likely to give an average salary increment of nearly 8.13% this year, according to a report released on Thursday.

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First snap of Milky Way's black hole

The only direct visual confirmation yet of the monster lurking at the centre of our own galaxy

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