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January 20, 2023

DCW chief'molested', dragged near AIIMS, accused arrested

Delhi Police on Thursday said that it has apprehended one with person in connection an incident in which Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chairperson Swati Maliwal alleged that she was \"molested\" and \"dragged by a car\" for several meters opposite AIIMS in the National Capital in the early hours of this morning.

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'State could stop paying revenue to Centre if funds not released'

Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday warned that the state could \"stop the Centre from collecting revenue\" from the state if it failed to release development funds under various headings.

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Collegium reiterates recommendation to appoint advocate Saurabh Kirpal as judge, Delhi HC

The Supreme Court Collegium has reiterated its 11 November 2021 recommendation for the appointment of advocate Saurabh Kirpal as a Judge of Delhi High Court, brushing aside the government's objection raised on the grounds of his being gay and in an intimate relationship with a Swiss national.

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'India daring to dream big for the first time'

Govt committed to making cities like Mumbai future-ready: Prime Minister Modi

1 min

'Atmosphere free of terror needed for talks'

India reiterated its position on relations with Pakistan and said that a \"conducive atmosphere free of terror\" is needed for talks.

1 min

Inefficient teachers were always there: Abhijit Banerjee

He said it is not a new phenomenon that such teachers penetrated the system

1 min

KV Thomas appointed special representative of Kerala govt

The Kerala government has decided to appoint former Congress leader and ex-Union minister KV Thomas as special representative of the state government in New Delhi.

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Protesting grapplers not satisfied response

The meeting between the Sports ministry officials and the delegation of four wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik here on Thursday failed to yield results as the protesting grapplers were not satisfied with the response.

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‘It is like returning to my roots' says Rahul as Bharat Jodo Yatra enters J&K

As the Bharat Jodo Yatra entered Jammu from Punjab this evening, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi recalled his family's relationship with Kashmir and said it was like a homecoming for him.

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Asset quality of Indian banks will be stable in 2023: Report

The asset quality of Indian banks and those in Southeast Asian countries will be stable in 2023, said Moody's Investors Service in its latest report on the banking sector in emerging markets.

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US becomes largest export market for Indian gold jewellery

The US has become India's largest export market for gold jewellery ahead of the UAE, the World Gold Council (WGC) said in a report.

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Indian stock indices decline in early trade Thursday

Indian stocks declined Thursday morning after trading in the green for two straight sessions.

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Asian shares mixed after biggest Wall Street retreat of year

Asian shares were trading mixed Thursday, as investors grew cautious after Wall Street's biggest pullback of the year.

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Musk to lay off more Twitter employees

Twitter Boss Elon Musk is reportedly planning to lay off more employees from the microblogging platform again after six weeks.

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85 percent of organisations hit by ransomware in past 12 months: Report

Nearly 85 percent of organisations were attacked by ransomware at least once in the past 12 months, up from 76 percent, a report showed on Thursday.

1 min

SC refuses to stay CCI order against Google

The top court directed Google to deposit 10 per cent of the fine amount

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Germany pressed on tanks for Ukraine; Kyivairs frustration

Germany faced mounting pressure to supply battle tanks to Kyiv and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy aired frustration about not obtaining enough weaponry as Western allies conferred Thursday on how best to support Ukraine nearly 11 months into Russia's invasion.

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New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern, an icon to many, to step down

Her announcement came as a shock throughout the nation of 5 million people

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Strikes, protests test French plan to raise retirement age

Workers in many French cities took to the streets Thursday to reject proposed pension changes that would push back the retirement age, amid a day of nationwide strikes and protests seen as a major test for Emmanuel Macron and his presidency.

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Peru’s Andes descends on' capital to demand leader's ouster

People poured into Peru's coastal capital, many from remote Andean regions, for a protest Thursday against President Dina Boluarte and in support of her predecessor, whose ouster last month launched deadly unrest and cast the nation into political chaos.

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