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May 15, 2022

7 bodies identified, women among 32 missing

A day after a devastating fire at a three-storey building in west Delhi's Mundka killed at least 27 people, the authorities were back to blaming the familiar culprits - the building had no fire safety certificate, it had single entrance and exit gates and it had no design clearance from civic authorities.

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TN's Devasahayam to become India's 1st layman Saint

WHEN Pope Francis canonises Devasahayam Pillai at St Peter's Basilica in Vatican City on Sunday, the Hindu man who converted to Catholicism in Kanniyakumari in 1745, will become the first layman to attain Sainthood from India.

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BJP's blundering Biplab out, Saha to be Tripura CM

Major shake-up barely months away from state polls; successor is state party chief

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Export ban to rein in wheat flour price, benefit consumer

The Centre’s ban on wheat export with immediate effect has evoked mixed reactions, but according to agri experts, the move could benefit consumers as the soaring prices of wheat flour (atta) could stabilise.

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Cong looks to appropriate legacies of non-dynasty stalwarts

Even former PM Narasimha Rao was remembered and the party discussed highlighting his role, along with Manmohan Singh's, in ushering in economic reforms

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Indigenous destroyer Surat and frigate Udaygiri to be launched next week

DEFENCE Minister Rajnath Singh will launch two indigenous frontline warships of the Indian Navy at Mazgaon Docks Limited, Mumbai next week, marking a significant milestone in their construction, defence sources said.

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22% DISTRICT JUDICIARY POSTS STILL VACANT:CJI

Says speedy delivery of justice is hallmark of healthy democracy

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FIERCE FIGHTING IN UKRAINE'S EAST SLOWS RUSSIAN ADVANCE

Heavy fighting on border with Donetsk | Will never recognise borders redrawn by Russia: G7

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Finnish prez informs Putin about NATO membership

FINNISH President Sauli Niinisto spoke with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Saturday about the Nordic country's application for NATO membership, expected to be announced this weekend, his office said.

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Lower-income group to feel the pinch of inflation

In CPI food & beverages basket, vegetable prices saw 15% YoY rise

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