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February 07, 2023

Misinformation was spread about HAL: PM

Modislams Opp falsehoods’ against govt while inaugurating a HAL Helicopter factory

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CJl administers oath of office to fivenew SC judges, strength rises to 32

The Chief Justice of India Justice D.Y. Chandrachud on Monday administered the oath of the office to the five new judges as the Supreme Court judges.

1 min

Adaniissue stalls Parliament for 3rd day inarow

Seeking immediate discussion on the Adani Group’s alleged financial manipulations, the Opposition today forced adjournment of Parliament without transacting listed business for third working day, shouting slogans and insisting that it must be allowed a say before any other work.

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Powerful earthquake rocks Turkey Syria, kills more than 2,300; many trapped

A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked wide swaths of Turkey and Syria early Monday, toppling hundreds of buildings and killing more than 2,300 people.

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Centre files review petition, AmitShah urges, peace, harmony inHimalayan state

The postalso highlighted the issues that have resulted in widespread protests and bandh calls in the Himalayan state

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Private hospital in Siliguri to perform 101 free dialysis, 11 operationsamonth

Maharaja Agrasen Hospital, a leading private nursing home in Siliguri, today announced that it will perform 101 dialysis and 11 operations every month free of cost to the needy patients.

1 min

NBMCH seeks more police force for security

Authorities at the North Bengal Medical College and Hospital NBMCH) have requested the police to enhance security for the campus. They have sent a proposal to the Siliguri Police Commissionerate about deploying police personnel at the outpatient departments OPD).

2 mins

Charu Mazumaar story in a book

A biography of Charu Mazumdar, founder of the Naxal movement has created a flutter in the 46th International Kolkata Book Fair.

1 min

HC summons interviewers entire panel of for 2016 primary TET

Asingle-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court has summoned the entire panel of interviewers for conducting aptitude tests for the teacher eligibility test TET) for recruitment of primary teachers in 2016.

1 min

CM urges students towork for social justice

Chiefminister Mamata Banerjee urged the student community to work to eradicate poverty, social inequality, hunger and upheld the secular spirit of the Indian Constitution.

1 min

Mamatatocampaignin Tripura ahead of polls

CMsays she was notoutsider in Tripura, had worked for state many years ago

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City Metro mulls opening 5 corridors by year end

Travelling woes of city commuters is likely to come to an end soon. The Kolkata Metro Railway is eyeing to inaugurate stretches of five major Metro corridors by the end of this year.

1 min

SC agrees to examine same-sex couple plea against Kerala HC order directing counselling sessions

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the Kerala High Court order directing a girlin same-sexrelationship to attend counselling sessions.

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People will end this misrule: HDK slams Bommai

Former Karnataka chiefminister HD Kumaraswamy, ina series of tweets on Monday, attacked his successor Basavaraj Bommai over allegations of irregularities in government projects made by BJP MLA Gulihatti Shekar.

1 min

TelanganaFM siams Centre in Budget speech

T Harish Rao presents a tax-free Budget with expenditure outlay of Rs2.9lakh crore

2 mins

Prez hails Indian Navy’s contribution in safeguarding maritime borders

President Droupadi Murmu today lauded the Indian Navy for successfully safeguarding the country's maritime interests and trade routes and providing assistance to the people during times of crisis.

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Modi govtnotkeen on discussion inParlover Adaniissue: Rahul

Govt will putin efforts to make sure that there is no discussion on the Adani issue inside the Parliament

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Visibly Republican

The power and authority of the Constitution would be provided by people. The word justice was specifically used to implement the constitutional provisions in all areas of life, social, economic, and political. It explicitly guaranteed equality of opportunity and democratic freedom. But significantly, it also added adequate safeguards for minorities, depressed and the backward classes as well also for the underdeveloped and tribal areas. It offered a holistic view of development of a nation of major contradictions with equal constitutional citizenship for every single Indian as the guiding principle

5 mins

Defence spending a part of national development

Addressing passing out cadets of the Indian Military Academy in December 2006, then resident Abdul Kalam stated, National security is born out of two important components.

4 mins

MSMEs given major relief to offset losses during Covid period

The government today provided a major relief to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises MSMEs) for losses suffered by them during the Covid-19 period.

2 mins

Pope, Anglican, Presbyterian leadersdenounce anti-gay laws

Pope Francis was backed by the ceremonial head of the Anglican Communion and top Presbyterian minister in calling for gays to be welcomed by their churches as he again decried laws that criminalize homosexuality as unjust.

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Biden 2024? Most Democrats say no thank you: Poll

A poll from Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research itsnows just 37% of Democrats say they want Biden to seek second term

4 mins

In pro-Putin Serbia, Russians with liberal-minds seek a home

Atacentral square in Serbia’s capital of Belgrade, dozens of Russians gathered recently to denounce President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine, holding up photos of political prisoners from their homeland.

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Manraqj, Rakshitha to spearhead Indian contingent at Dutch and German Junior tournament

Manraj Singh and Rakshitha Sree S. will lead the 19-member strong Indian contingent at the upcoming Dutch Junior International and German Junior.

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