In this issue

November 17, 2022

Raj Cong in distress, Maken not willing to continue as in-charge

The crisis that began in the Rajasthan Congress on 25 September this year has taken a new turn.

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Calcutta HC pulls up CBI, rejigs SIT looking into Group Djobs scam

Seemingly irked over the tardy progress of investigation by the CBI in “Group D” recruitments in connection with the alleged cash-for-job scam,

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Everyone should get benefits of digital technology, says PM

Observing that the proper use of digital technologies could become a force multiplier in the decades-long global fight against poverty,

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Gorkhaland in mind, Bimal against paying pending power bills

Gorkha Jan Mukti Morcha (GJMM) president Bimal Gurung apparently plans to renew the demand for a separate state of Gorkhaland,

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G20 leaders endorse PM's 'no-war' appeal

Attheclosing ceremony Indiawas handed over presidency of the grouping

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New scheme to grant 3,000 UK visas to Indians annually

In a new scheme introduced by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to fortify bilateral and economic ties, 3,000 Indians will be granted visas annually to come to the UK.

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Mizoram mishap: Mamata concerned over frequent deaths of Bengal migrant workers

With five of 12 workers killed in the Mizoram stone quarry collapse hailing from Bengal,

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School that CM laid foundation for has no teachers

A junior high school deep inside the forests of Burdwan's Junglemahal whose the foundation was laid by the Chief Minister has a state-of the-art two storeyed structure, and substantial pupils, but instead of teachers, it has some officially assigned ‘guest’ teachers and four volunteers to teach the classes.

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Commuter dies at Rly Stn of heart attack, rail authorities deny any delay in aid

A 50-year-old commuter allegedly died due to heart attack at Tikiapara Railway Station last night.

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Unique wildlife & naturephotography show at Victoria Memorial from today

At a time when the United Nations Climate Change Conference is discussing forest conservation, a unique exhibition titled ‘Young

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HC bans gathering in front of Suvendu Adhikari's residence

Calcutta High Court, on Wednesday, banned any sort of gathering in front of ancestral residence of the leader of the opposition in West Bengal assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, at Contai in East Midnapore district of West Bengal.

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Administrative review meeting on dengue at Chapdany

Alarmed by the rise of dengue affected cases and some dengue deaths in Hooghly district, an administrative review meeting on dengue was held at Chapdany in the presence of SDO, senior health officers, Chapdany MLA Mr Arindom Guin, Chapdany civic body chairman Mr Suresh Mishra, councillors and health workers.

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Beliaghata ID Hospital short of strength despite dengue rush

The state-run Infectious Disease (ID) Hospital Beliaghata, the sole hospital for treatment of patients suffering from viral infections line Covid-19, diphtheria,

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Protests over dengue spurt disrupt KMC meet

Opposition members raise slogans, flash banners, stage walkout

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CM-Governor war reaches new heights as Vijayan govt calls special Assembly session

The war of words between Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and Chief

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Telangana Guv launches human milk bank in Hyderabad

A unique human milk bank has come up in Hyderabad which will cater to preterm babies and other infants in need of milk.

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File reply or pay ₹ 1 lakh: Guj HC warns Morbi civic body

Thecourthas initiated suo motu proceedingsin the bridge collapse case

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SC stays Bombay HC observation on adopting stray dogs for feeding them

The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the observation of the Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench that those who feed stray dogs must adopt them or put them up in dog shelter homes, and also bear expenses for their maintenance.

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AP HC asks CID to question ex-minister in Hyd

In a relief to senior TDP leader and former Andhra Pradesh minister Ponguru Narayana, the Andhra Pradesh High Court on Wednesday directed the CID that it may question him at his residence in Hyderabad.

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KPCC chief rubbishes reports of quitting, sending letter to Rahul

KPCC president K Sudhakaran MP has on Wednesday said that the news circulating in the media that he has sent a letter to Rahul Gandhi expressing his willingness to resign as state Congress chief is baseless.

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Delhi Police takes DNA samples of Shraddha's father to match traced bones

Delhi Police, which is probing the horrific Shraddha Walker murder case in which her live-in partner Aftab Amin Poonawala had allegedly

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India, Japan, Australia, US hold Malabar naval exercise

The navies of India, Japan, Australia and the US concluded the 26th edition of the multinational maritime exercise “MALABAR 22” in the seas off Japan yesterday.

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Guj polls: AAP's 'kidnapped' candidate resurfaces

Seeks withdrawal of candidature; AAP alleges pressure’ from BJP

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Empowered Women

India has set a stellar example of reserved quotas for women in local governance for a country that has a poor record of its overall commitment to women‘s rights. It is an example of how a country can successfully empower women, politically, economically, and socially

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Changing patterns of US poll result

The US midterm election results show a recurring motif – a split ballot, where voters have chosen candidates from both the Democratic and the Republican parties, instead of voting for all candidates up and down the ballot belonging to the same party.

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Making a reality of the G-20 theme

India has selected the theme of ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’ ( Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam) as the theme for the G-20 for next year, the year of India’s presidency of this important group of nations which account for 85 per cent of the world’s GDP, 75 per cent of trade and 66 per cent of its population.

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CBI files FIR in ₹ 750.54 crore loan fraud against Kannur firm

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has lodged a case against Kanpur-based Rotomac Global and its directors for allegedly

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No anxiety on Russian over proposed cap crude by West: Puri

Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri on Wednesday said that there was no anxiety that Western nations' proposed cap on Russian oil could cut shipping availability for Indian imports.

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India's aviation sector performed best till date in comprehensive safety audit: DGCA

Indian aviation sector has performed best till date in terms of the comprehensive safety audit conducted

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Amazon begins firing 10K employees, Alexa & Cloud gaming worst hit

After Meta and Twitter, Amazon has become another Big Tech company to lay off thousands of workers and the process to eliminate 10,000 employees, or 3 per cent of its workforce, kicked off at the company, the media reported.

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Indian banking sector resilient, yet should keep eye on macroeconomic situation, says RBI Governor

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday said that despite challenges,

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'EPC, turnkey projects may play vital role in GatiShakti & like schemes'

The possibility of India playing a major role and becoming self-reliant with regard to engineering,

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Sensex crosses 62,000 points twice on Wednesday, recedes

The Sensex'sall time high was 62,245.43 which was on October 19, 2021, as per the BSE

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India producing medical devices at 1/3rd world price, says Union Minister Jitendra Singh

Union Minister for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said India is among the top five countries in the world

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Trump seeks White House again amidst GOP losses, legal woes

Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday launched his third campaign for the White House just one week after a disappointing midterm showing for Republicans,

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Leaders quietly work to ramp up pressure on N. Koreaat G-20

With all the big issues dominating this week’s meeting of leaders of the world’s biggest economies-war, famine, poverty, to name just a few-there’s been little public discussion of North Korea and its pursuit of nuclear-armed missiles.

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Missile strike kills 2 in Poland, Prez, NATO say not Russia

Poland said Wednesday there is “absolutely no indication” that a missile which came down in Polish farmland, killing two people, was a intentional

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Climate talks deal with looming deadlines, slow progress

Asmallthaw in relations between US and China at Group of 20 meeting has boosted hopes that the world’s top two polluters can help geta deal over line in Egypt

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Truly free, or not so free?

Does the interdependence caused by multilateral institutions impact sovereignty, asks Amber Darr

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With little protection from the law

Are wives meant just for household work, asks Elsa Mustafa

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CSK release Bravo, Dhonireturnsas captain

Chennai Super Kings parted ways with veteran all-rounder Dwayne Bravo and released the West Indian ahead of the IPL mini-auction.

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Alcaraz becomes youngest year-end ATP world No. 1

caraz is also the youngest grand slam champion in men's singles since a 19-yearold Nadal won the French Open in 2005

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