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May 28, 2023

DU move to remove poet from syllabus irks academicians

The resolution by the Delhi University’s (DU) academic council to remove from the political science syllabus a chapter on Pakistan’s national poet Muhammad Iqbal, who had written the famous song ‘Saare Jahan Se Achha’, has irked academicians, historians across India.

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8 CMS SKIP NITI AAYOG MEETING

Eight chief ministers chose not to participate in the eighth governing council meeting of Niti Aayog at the newly constructed Convention Centre in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, on Saturday.

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Shiv Sena leader stabbed to death

The Ulhasnagar city chief of the Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Shabbir Shaikh, was stabbed to death on Friday night by a group of about eight people over an old feud.

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GRAND AND MAJESTIC BUT A DIVIDED HOUSE

Divided we stand, divided we rule: rather than celebrating a common democratic heritage, a momentous occasion has polarised the polity as never before

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NIO in deep water over fisherfolk attacking it for 'fake, false' reports

The Akhil Maharashtra Machhimar (fishermen) Kriti Samiti (AMMKS) has alleged that the renowned National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) is misleading the government with incorrect and sometimes false reports.

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Cong likely to go in for leadership reshuffle

MPCC chief Nana Patole is facing severe opposition from within the party. CLP leader Balasaheb Thorat is not willing to continue with the post

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Under radar: Shirazi's profit flow

Anti-Extortion Cell questions cloud kitchen Hustlers Hospitality promoter Krunal Oza over $1 million investment by drug trafficker Ali Asgar Shirazi’s venture capital firm

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Shinde group prepares to appoint new whip

In a new blow to Shiv Sena (UBT), Speaker Rahul Narvekar is said to have approached the Election Commission (EC) for constitutions of the political parties, while the Shinde faction has started its preparations to change its whip in the house.

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Monetary relief revised to ₹25-40L

Don't want PAP homes?

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Doors shut for backstabbers: Raut

Doors are closed for backstabbers, Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Sanjay Raut has said while reacting to the developments within the Shinde faction of Shiv Sena.

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Water treatment revives Mithi, small fish resurface

The BMC's initiative of improving the Mithi river's ecology has finally borne results. Since January, the civic body has been treating 80 lakh litres of water daily and releasing it back into the river.

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Bldr says brother sold ancestral property with forged documents

One of the leading builders in the city, Mohan Kukreja, has filed an FIR at Chembur police station, alleging that his brother Rajkumar Kukreja, 66, committed forgery through fake documents to acquire and sell a property worth Rs6 crore.

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Homebuyers can't wait endlessly, NCDRC rules against real estate firm

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has directed M/s Raheja Developers Limited to refund over Rs1.19 crore with 9% interest to Delhi residents after they did not get the flat they booked. The case has a resonance for home buyers across the country.

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3-yr target for Virar-Alibaug corridor through 3 districts

Baton has passed from MMRDA to MSRDC; proposals called from civil contractors for Navghar-Balavali section of the multi-modal corridorCOST ₹19,134.40 cr

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Political slugfest over Majiwada nullah cleaning

BJP leaders inspect site after residents raise a stink; allege corruption in TMC; observers speculate rift between CM Eknath Shinde’s Sena and BJP

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MLA seeks speedy clearance for redevpt in MMR

Although the state government has implemented the much-needed cluster scheme in various cities, including Mira-Bhayandar, the process of procuring clearances for redevelopment and land conveyance from multiple agencies continues to be a Herculean task. Independent MLA Geeta Jain has asked the government to simplify the process by introducing a single-window clearance system in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region(MMR).

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Teen gets 2 yrs in jail for molesting foreigner

A 19-year-old man, who was accused of molesting a foreign national, has been sentenced to two years imprisonment and slapped with a fine of Rs5,000. The speedy trial lasted for two months and the verdict was passed on May 26.

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New Parliament inauguration ceremony to start at 7.30 am

All-religion prayer to be held followed by 2 short films

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23 MLAs, leader take oath

Siddaramaiah government has 33 men, lone woman

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Army chief, governor discuss security, ways to bring situation back to normalcy

Army chief General Manoj Pande and Lieutenant General RP Kalita called on Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey at Raj Bhavan in Imphal on Saturday and discussed the prevailing situation and future trajectory to restore normalcy, a statement said.

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Mamata apologises for Egra explosion

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday apologised for the blast at Egra in East Midnapore that has claimed several lives.

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Withdraw Delhi ordinance: KCR to Centre

Will use all our strength in Parliament to see that it is not passed, says Telangana CM

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Punjab sets up SIT to check human trafficking

Punjab has set up a special investigation team (SIT) to investigate cases of human trafficking, especially women from the state to the Middle East countries under visit and employment visas.

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Biden says debt deal is 'very close'

Work requirements for federal food aid recipients have emerged as a final sticking point in negotiations over the looming debt crisis, even as President Joe Biden said a deal is \"very close.\"

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Heavy rains paralyse north, east India

Heavy rains accompanied by gusty winds lashed parts of north and east India, including the national capital, on Saturday bringing relief from scorching heat but also claiming lives and leading to waterlogging and uprooting of trees.

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India to be 4th largest economy globally within 2 yrs: Vaishnaw

Enabling policies and grassroot initiatives of Modi-led government have led to social and economic transformation of the country since 2014, and the nation is all set to become the fourth largest economy in world within two years, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday.

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Will give 65k jobs in 3 months: Khattar

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has announced that 65,000 vacancies in group C and D (class III and IV), would be filled in four months.

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Funds of Udhayanidhi Foundation attached

ED also attaches assets worth over `36 crore in Tamil Nadu in a money laundering case

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Suicide blast in Pak kills two security personnel

Two members of Pakistan’s security forces were killed and 19 injured on Saturday when a suicide bomber with an explosive-laden motorcycle targeted their convoy in the restive tribal district in northwest Pakistan bordering Afghanistan, an official said.

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LACKLUSTRE INDIA LOSE TO BRITAIN 2-4 IN FIH PRO LEAGUE

A lacklustre India suffered their second successive defeat in the European leg of the FIH Men's Hockey Pro League, going down to dominant hosts Great Britain 2-4 here on Saturday.

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