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December 03, 2022

Anti-Brahmin-Baniya sloganson walls of JNUspark controversy

A controversy has once again erupted at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), this time over the walls of several buildings on the university campus being defaced with anti-Brahmin and anti-Baniya slogans.

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Centre indulging in high-voltage drama over G-20: Congress

The Congress today accused the Modi government of staging “a high-voltage drama”' around India becoming President of G-20 for a year.

1 min

ISRO espionage case: SC cancels anticipatory bail to ex-officials

The Supreme Court on Friday set aside the Kerala High Court order granting anticipatory bail to persons in connection with the 1994 ISRO espionage case relating to the framing of alleged scientist Nambi Narayanan (in photo).

1 min

Navy, Coast Guard being strengthened to protect maritime borders: Rajnath

Defence minister Rajnath Singh speaks at the meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Defence, in Mumbai on Friday.

1 min

Round of 16 to begin today

Germany, four-time FIFA World champions, were again eliminated atthe group stage

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Congress turncoats in BJP's National executive body

Former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, senior leader from the state Sunil Jakhar and Uttar Pradesh Cabinet minister Swatantra Dev Singh were today inducted into the BJP National Executive as its members.

1 min

Navy toinduct twonewinterceptor craft

The Indian Navy in the Bengal area is going to induct two more fast interceptor crafts (FIC) for interception in and around Kolkata (Hooghly river) while four fast patrol craft are in operation under INS Netaji Subhas naval station, Hastings.

1 min

Court nod for Suvendu's Diamond Harbour rally

While Abhishek will hold his rally atSuvendu'’s home ground, Contai, on Saturday

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Metro releases fare chart for purple line

The last month of the year is expected to bring a long awaited dream of residents of Behala and its adjacent areas to reality.

1 min

TDP MP's company to invest in Telangana

Jayadev Galla-owned AmaraRajatosetup battery-manufacturing facilities

2 mins

Standon Ukraine not passive: Indiato UN

India is speaking to both sides in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the country's Permanent Representative at the UN Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj has said, asserting that New Delhi's position has not been \"passive\" on the war.

1 min

Delhi BJP slams AAP over Tiharjail probe report

Satyendar Jain misused' position, five inmates provided specialservices: Report

2 mins

World and Us

Friendly relations between nations are under stress from rampaging bull' China, which is expending much of its newly-acquired energy in browbeating its neighbours. Sharing geographical boundaries with China and its client States, some of which, like Pakistan, openly support terrorism, India is waging a lonely battle against Chinese hegemony. Our relationship with China is fraught with contradictions: dependence on cheap Chinese imports ensures that despite a continuing military confrontation with China, it remains our biggest trading partner. Thus, for India, the challenge is threefold, military, political and economic

6 mins

Impunity destroys governance from within

In democracy, there are two types of accountabilities of the government: first, to the people who elect it, and second, to itself so that it can survive the wrath of public judgement.

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Record coal production and despatch during April-November

India’s coal production increased to 524.20 million tonnes (MT) during April –November 2022 as compared 447.54 MT production during the same period in the previous year, registering an impressive increase of 17.13 per cent.

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RBI rolls out pilot project for Digital ₹

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has embarked on a Digital Rupee pilot project with a small number of participants. Eight banks have been chosen by the Central bank to take part in a two-phase implementation of the project.

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Asian shares sink on revived worries over recession

Shares retreated in Asia on Friday after a mixed day on Wall Street as optimism over signs the Federal Reserve may temper its aggressive interest rate hikes was replaced by worries the economy might be headed for a recession.

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Govt likely to bring Data Protection Billin next year’s Budget Session

The Digital Data Protection Bill, which the Central government is working on, is likely to be introduced in the upcoming Budget Session of 2023-24.

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India stands like oasis in era of uncertainiyamid global inflation:SBlresearch

In terms of increase in food prices too, India performed the best. What cost Rs 100 in September 2021 across countries, now is up by Rs 25 in the US, Rs 18 in the UK, Rs 33 in Germany and Rs 15 in India.

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Global banks to rake in solid profits in 2023: Report

Global banks will rake in solid profits in 2023 shielded from an increase in delinquent loans, rising interest rates and solid reserves, said Moody's Investors Service on Friday.

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