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January 30, 2023

BJY ends, Rahul hoists National Flagin J&K

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi ended his Bharat Jodo Yatra a day ahead of schedule on Sunday, hoisting the National Flag at the Clock Tower near the Lal Chowk in Srinagar.

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Modi chairs meeting of Council of Ministers ahead of Budget

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of his Council of Ministers at the Sushma Swaraj Bhawan in the national capital on Sunday and stressed the need for “effective communication” with the public including social media.

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Revolution Is On Its Way: PM On 'Milletpreneurs'

In the 97th edition of Prime Minister’s Mann ki Baat programme

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India clinch inaugural U19 Women's T20 WC title

India’s quest for a maiden world title in women's cricket finally came to an end on Sunday when they defeated England by seven wickets in a low-scoring finale to emerge as the winner of the inaugural ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup at the JB Marks Oval here.

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Odisha minister shot dead by cop

Odisha health and family welfare minister Naba Kishore Das succumbed to bullet injuries after he was shot by an Assistant Sub-Inspector of police Gopal Krushna Das in broad daylight at Brajrajnagar on Sunday.

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Out on bail, B'deshi man still ‘untraced'

As Sheikh Sohel Rana, a Bangladeshi national who had entered India illegally and who has been granted bail by courts in India, still remains \"untraced,\" the Mekhliganj Police Station in Coochbehar has inquired with the Superintendent of the SubDivisional Hospital at Mekhliganj about the man and has sought his medical reports in detail.

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Traders want MP to work for new train tracks

Members of the West Dinajpur Chamber of Commerce, a trade body of both North Dinajpur and South Dinajpur districts, has said they want BJP MP of Raiganj Debasree Chaudhuri to take steps for the construction of railway tracks between Dalkhola and Raiganj and from Buniadpur to Kaliyaganj, which they said have been pending for quite some time now.

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Chief minister likely to visit Malda tomorrow

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to visit Malda on 31 January. Administrative and Trinamul Congress party sources today revealed that she will be here to distribute different benefits under the staterun schemes, particularly those that are accessible through the Duare Sarkar camps.

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Darj MP rues SC mention of Sikkim Gorkhas as 'foreigners'

Raju Bista demands apex court expunge 'highly objectionable,' 'offensive opinion'

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Sikkim 'Old Settlers' work to have court observation 'rectified'

The Association of Old Settlers (AOSS) has said that they are taking steps for the removal of the phrase 'of foreign origin' from a judgement passed by the Supreme Court on their IT exemption in the state of Sikkim.

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Two Bihar men killed, five hurt in Naxalbari car collision

Two residents of Bihar died and five others were injured in a head-on collision of two cars coming from opposite directions on Asian Highway-II at Naxalbari near Siliguri today.

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Midday meal: Schools 'ready' for central teams' visit

With the Centre set to send teams to districts to review the midday meal programmes in government-run schools, administrative officials have examined the infrastructure now, it is learnt.

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Bengal Global Trade Expo concludes

The job offers were given during the India Innovation Impact and Entrepreneurship Conclave (IIIE Conclave) which was also a part of the expo. The expo also saw the youngest start-up owner growing his business and the youngest investor

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State government received proposals for investments from private sector: Shashi Panja

Over Rs 6,500 crores of fresh private sector investment proposals have been received for both new industries and expansion of old heavy units in South Bengal districts , said Dr Shashi Panja, state minister of industries, commerce and enterprises.

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Vintage Car Rally overjoys 'city of joy' with its comeback

The 'city of joy' took a drive down memory lane on Sunday morning as Fort William resonated with the purring engines from the past. The enthusiasm of the participants and visitors at the 52nd Statesman Vintage and Classic Car Rally echoed their longing for the event after a two-year hiatus.

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Vintage two-wheelers roar under January sun

They are often overshadowed by their four-wheeler counterparts, but vintage and classic motorcycles and two-wheelers have their own share of enthusiasts and a strong presence at The Statesman Vintage and Classic Car Rally

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Iconic Chindits band of the Gorkha Rifles mesmerises vintage car rally spectators

One of the highlights of the Statesman Vintage & Classic Car rally held at the sprawling stadium of the Eastern Command Army headquarters at Fort William on Sunday was the enthralling performance of the Chindits army band of the 4/9 Gorkha Rifles.

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Major change in Bengal's land lease agreement likely in Budget session

Reform likely on conversion of govt land given to pvt entities

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Cash-for-verdict scam: Kochi city police commissioner files report with state police chief seeking detailed probe

The probe team recorded the statements of over 14 people, including that of lawyer Saiby Jose Kidangoor, two Ranni residents and a film producer, clients of Kidangoor

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BRS MPs will raise issue of governor in Parliament

Issue of misusing Guvsystem by Centre to oppose elected govts in non-BJP states

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There is a pro-BJP wave across the state: Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai

Speaking on Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s one-day visit to Karnataka, chief minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Sunday that the visit has instilled the party workers with strength and enthusiasm.

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Bikers ram, chase car in B'luru, police launch hunt for accused

The incident, which occurred on Sarjapur Road under Bellandur police station, came to light after the Citizens Movement, East Bengaluru, posted the horrific video on social media.

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Demolished temples, knew won't get votes: DMK'S TR Baalu

DMK MP and former union minister TR Baalu courted controversy by saying he on many occasions compromised religious beliefs to complete development projects.

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Green India Challenge flag hoisted on Antarctica's highest mountain

The flag of Green India Challenge, launched to nurture the nature and environment better and provide clean air to mankind, is reaching new heights.

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Rajinikanth issues public notice on rights infringement, warns of legal action

South Indian Superstar Rajinikanth has issued a public notice on the infringement of rights, and warned of legal action against those who commercially exploit the actor's name, image, voice, etc., without taking his consent.

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Despite lots of ammo, Opp may fritter away Budget session

After Monday’s Bharat Jodo Yatra gathering, 2nd test for Opp will be in Budget session of Parl

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Nitish Kumar is a 'liability', no coalition with him in future: Sushil Modi

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sushil Modi on Sunday, said that there will be \"no coalition\" with Nitish Kumar in the future as he has become a \"liability\" now.

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Gujarat clerks'job exam called off due to paper leak

In a big jolt to the image of the BJP government, statewide examinations for recruitment of junior clerks were cancelled on Sunday morning due to a paper leak scam.

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High spirits in UP to come at higher price

High spirits will come at a higher price in Uttar Pradesh now.

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Mehbooba accuses BJP of betrayal'as Rahul hoists Tricolour in Lal Chowk

Remembering India's first Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru, who hoisted the National Flag in Srinagar's Lal Chowk 75 years ago, PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said history stands witness as Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today unfurled the same flag under \"completely different circumstances at a time when J&K has been turned into a military garrison and assurances given by the Indian Constitution have been demolished by BJP and is a complete betrayal\".

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Prez Murmu graces 'Udyan Utsav 2023'

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday graced the Udyan Utsav 2023 - opening of the gardens of Rashtrapati Bhavan for the general public.

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Indian tunes based on Indian Classical Ragas were flavour of Beating the Retreat' ceremony

Indian tunes based on Indian Classical Ragas were the flavour of ‘Beating the Retreat’ ceremony which was held amid rain in the national capital on Sunday evening.

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Mother& son critically injured in acid attack in Lucknow

A mother and her teenage son were critically injured when some miscreants threw acid on them in Gomti Nagar area of the state capital late Saturday night.

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Strengthen spy probe

Four former and current executive officials of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions are under investigation by the National Intelligence Service on suspicion of spying for North Korea.

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Bot as PM?

The storm let loose by the launch of the ChatG-PT prototype last November has unleashedresponses across the world, including in the country of its origin, the United States of America. Last week, Sciencepo, a leading French university, banned the use of the artificial intelligence chatbot, and said punishment for use of the software may include expulsion from the French higher education system.

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Revolutionary

Even if there has in popular perception been a “revolution” on Wednesday in India which impacts a world licking its chops, women’s Twenty20 franchises selling for more cash than did men’s ones when they got going stirs mixed thoughts.

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EFFICIENCY OF AIR FORCE

The Pioneer's frontier correspondent telegraphs that a report from Dera Ismail Khan indicates that a gang of raiders attacked the village of Gandi Ashiq on the night of January 22.

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REMARKABLE FIND AT DELHI

What later on may prove to be a discovery of some historical importance was made yesterday.

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RIVER NAVIGATION PROBLEMS

The council, he was sure, would not expect him to accept the resolution.

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MEDICAL EDUCATION IN BENGAL

Love or money

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Power Of Prayer And The Martyrdom Of Gandhi

Mahatma Gandhi had tremendous faith in the power of prayer. He managed a calm and peaceful demeanour because he believed, “The man of prayer will be at peace with himself and with the whole world.”

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India's forex reserves hit 6-month high of $573.7bn

India's foreign exchange reserves rose by whopping $1.727 billion to $ 573.727 billion in the week ending on January 20, according to Reserve Bank of India's latest data.

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Industry expects Budget to provide thrust to UDAN, help more airports to take off

Along with the increase in air traffic, the country has witnessed growth in the aviation infrastructure especially in terms of more routes and development of airports.

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Price rise a concern for many in Kolkata

Union Budget for 2023-24 is around the corner and citizens across the country are expected to closely monitors the announcements.

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Mahanadi Coalfields sets up eco-park over closed underground mine in Odisha

Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd (MCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited (MCL) as part of its green initiative, has developed an ecopark and a museum over a closed underground mine.

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Focus on incomplete projects, big push for Make in India in Rail Budget 2023-24

Make in India

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Over 100 delegates to attend first G20 finance meeting

Over 100 delegates will attend the first G20 International Financial Architecture Working Group meeting, under the G20 Indian Presidency, in Chandigarh on January 30-31.

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SEBI may probe short selling to hammer down Indian markets

Markets regulator, SEBI is likely to probe short selling in the Indian stock markets in the last few days.

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J'khand couple quit corporate jobs, turn model farmers, pioneer app-based irrigation

A couple hailing from Jharkhand's Hazaribag district, who left their corporate jobs and turned to farming, have become model farmers scripting an inspiring success story for others.

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US probes Elon Musk for Tesla self-driving claims

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating self-driving claims made by Tesla CEO Elon Musk. The SEC probe is to determine if the electric carmaker flouted its rules in promoting its full-self driving (FSD) and Autopilot software, reports The Verge.

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LIC net gains from holdings in Adani Group at ₹27,300 cr

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has made net gains of Rs 27,300 crore from investments in Adani Group shares.

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After The Market Bashing, Budget Could Be The Balm

A large part of the blame for the weakness can be attributed to the sharp fall in prices of Adani group shares led by Adani Enterprises which is in the midst of its follow-on offer of Rs 20,000 crore

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Drone attack targets defense facility in Isfahan

Meanwhile, tensions also remain high with neighboring Azerbaijan after a gunman attacked that country’s embassy in Tehran, killing its security chief and wounding two others

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Imran Khan slams govt for fuel price hike, rupee devaluation

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Sunday criticised the government for increasing the prices of petroleum products, and currency devaluation, the media reported.

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Israel to beef up settlements after pair of shooting attacks

The announcement cast a cloud over a visit next week by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken

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Taliban Warn Women Can't Take Entry Exams At Universities

The Taliban on Saturday doubled down on their ban on women’s education, reinforcing in a message to private universities that Afghan women are barred from taking university entry exams, according to a spokesman.

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SL leader suspends Parl until policy address

Sri Lanka’s president suspended Parliament until 8 February, when he said he would announced a new set of long-term policies to address a range of issues including an unprecedented economic crisis that has engulfed the Indian Ocean nation for months.

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Passenger bus in Pakistan crashes, catches fire killing 40

Rescue workers collect bodies from the burnt wreckage of a bus accident in Bela, an area of Lasbela district of Balochistan province, Pakistan on Sunday.

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Republicans confront bitter divide; no clear path forward

Ronna McDaniel has become the longest serving leader of the Republican National Committee since the Civil War. But now, she must confront a modern-day civil war within the GOP.

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Ukraine: 'Fast-track' talks underway for missiles, planes

Ukraine and its Western allies are engaged in “fast-track” talks on the possibility of equipping the invaded country with long-range missiles and military aircraft, a top Ukrainian presidential aide said Saturday.

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Climate activists block main road into The Hague

Hundreds of climate activists blocked one of the main roads into The Hague on Saturday, defying attempts to prevent their protest that have sparked concerns about restrictions on the right to demonstrate in the Netherlands.

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Brazil police raid Bolsonaro nephew's home in uprising probe

Brazil’s federal police searched the home of a nephew of former President Jair Bolsonaro on Friday in connection with the Jan. 8 storming of government buildings in the capital by far-right protesters.

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Memphis police disband unit that fatally beat Tyre Nichols

The move came as the nation came to grips with the violence of the officers, who are also Black

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UK leader fires party chairman over tax bill allegations

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fired the chairman of the governing Conservative Party on Sunday for a “serious breach” of ethics rules in failing to come clean about a tax dispute.

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Retired Czech army general Pavel wins presidential election

Petr Pavel, a retired army general, decisively defeated populist billionaire Andrej Babis in a runoff vote Saturday to become the Czech Republic’s new president.

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Turkey issues travel warning to Europe following protests

Turkey issued a travel warning late Saturday for its citizens living in or planning on going to European countries, citing Islamophobia and anti Turkish demonstrations.

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Specially-abled girl swimmer bags 'Shriver-Kennedy' award

A specially-abled girl Jiya M. Rai - who completed the world record Mumbai-Goa-Palghar swim in December - has been conferred the prestigious Shriver-Kennedy Student Achievement Award-2023 for her multiple laurels in Open Water Swimming.

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Bayern share spoils with Frankfurt in Bundesliga

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich drop points for the third straight time in 2023 after Eintracht Frankfurt's Randal Kolo Muani canceled out Leroy Sane's opener to ensure a 1-1 draw in the 18th round.

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Australian Open:Krejcikova, Siniakova clinch doubles title

Defending champions Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova continued their exceptional Grand Slam winning streak in women's doubles by capturing the 2023 Australian Open title, here on Sunday.

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2nd T2OI: Bowlers Shineas India Restrict New Zealand To 99/8

Indian bowlers produced a sensational performance to restrict New Zealand to 99/8 in the second T20I of the three-match series at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, here on Sunday.

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WFI row a wake-up call for sports bodies to prioritise women athletes' safety

In an unprecedented move, India's top wrestlers including Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and others, staged a protest against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh at Jantar Mantar in the national capital on January 18, levelling serious charges of sexual harassment against him and the coaches of the federation.

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Hijikata, Kubler clinch men's doubles title

Australian wild card duo of Rinky Hijikata and Jason Kubler were crowned the men's doubles champions at the ongoing Australian Open after they defeated Hugo Nys and Jan Zielinski in the summit clash to capture their first ever Grand Slam title on Sunday.

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