In this issue

March 07, 2023

'Making medical treatment affordable top-most priority'

PM was addressing a post-Budget Webinar on Health and Medical Research

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BJP leaders accuse Rahul of defaming India on foreign soil

The BJP leaders dubbed Rahul's criticism of the government on foreign soil as an act of \"betrayal of Bharat\" in the 75th year of the country's Independence.

1 min

Excise policy scam case: Manish Sisodia taken to Tiharjail

Tihar Prison officials told a news agency that the AAP leader has been kept in jail number 1.

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Government Releases Guidelines For Endorsements By Celebrities & Influencers

The Centre has released a set of guidelines called "Endorsements Know-hows!" for celebrities, influencers, and virtual influencers on social media platforms.

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Local people of Tripali Jote seethe in anger after the death of three persons

A pall of gloom descended on the village today after news spread that the three had been buried under a mud-slip while extracting sand.

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Two minors, youth die in river bank mud-slip

Mud-slip buried the three persons as they extracted stones near the wall

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ED to take Anubrata to Delhi today

The central agency sleuths will be presenting him at the Rouse Avenue Courts in the national capital on Tuesday afternoon.

1 min

Mamata gets emotional announcing 3pc DA

Says state govt could save ₹20,000 cr by stopping pension for employees

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Metro plans trial runs at East-bound tunnel

Notably, work at this point had to be stalled after water started seeping into the tunnel in May last year.

1 min

Four more babies die of respiratory distress raising toll to 100

Three died at the Institute of Paediatric Science while the other at the Medical College Hospital (MCH) respectively.

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100 from Lodha, Sabar communities get caste certificates

Justice Rajarshi Bharadwaj of Calcutta High Court today took part in a legal awareness camp at Belpahari, Jhargram and distributed caste certificates among the Lodha and Sabar communities.

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Widows in Vrindavan take part in Holi celebration

Huge amounts of varied coloured fresh flower petals and specially prepared gulals were arranged to play Holi. Krishna bhajans were sung at the celebrations as well.

1 min

Rajnath asks armed forces to maintain vigil at Northern, Western borders & coastline

Saying that the country needed to be ready to deal with all future challenges

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Strong healthcare system brought down death rate in UP: CM Yogi

The PICUs constructed by Hindustan Urvarak and Rasayan Limited (Hurl) with the Corporate Environment Responsibility (CER) fund will benefit five lakh children, including 2.5 lakh residents of Jangal Kauria and Chargaon.

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Sops galore in C'garh budget ahead of assembly elections

CM announced an unemployment allowance of Rs 2,500 per month for the educated unemployed

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Manik Saha to be Tripura CM again

As Chief Minister, Manik Saha would again head the BJP-led government in Tripura. Saha was elected the BJP's legislature party leader by the newly elected saffron party MLAs here on Monday evening.

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India's ability to withstand global economic challenges behind its booming prospects: Union Minister Sonowal

Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal said that the innate ability of the Indian economy to withstand the global economic challenges gave the country a booming prospect as it remains one of the brightest spots of growth and development.

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Govt to focus on quality of products: Goyal

The objective was to ensure that Indian manufacturing was able to withstand irrational competition, increase the scale of production and become more competitive.

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All portals for pensioners to be integrated: Jitendra Singh

This was stated today by Union Minister for Personnel Jitendra Singh while addressing a Bankers' Awareness Workshop in Bhopal.

1 min

World stocks gain after Wall Street has best day in 6 weeks

Sensex traded at 60,338.82 points, up 529.85 points or 0.89 per cent, and Nifty traded at 17,747.15 points, up 152.80 points or 0.87 per cent

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Coastal & port connectivity play key role in nation's eco growth: Gadkari

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said on Monday that coastal and port connectivity infrastructure play a pivotal role in a nation's economic growth.

1 min

Suicide bombing in southwestern Pakistan kills ten policemen

However, no one immediately claimed responsibility for the bombing

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Chinese planners promise 12 million jobs, economic rebound

Chinese economic officials expressed confidence Monday they can meet this year’s growth target of “around 5%” by generating 12 million new jobs and encouraging consumer spending following the end of anti-virus controls that kept millions of people at home.

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China Premier Li Keqiang bows out as Xi loyalists take reins

After a decade in Chinese President Xi Jinping’s shadow, Li Keqiang is taking his final bow as the country’s premier, marking a shift away from the skilled technocrats who have helped steer the world’s second-biggest economy in favor of officials known mainly for their unquestioned loyalty to China’s most powerful leader in recent history.

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South Korean plan aims to heal forced labour feud with Japan

South Korea took a step toward improving ties with its traditional rival Japan on Monday, announcing a plan to compensate Koreans who performed forced labor during Tokyo’s colonial rule that doesn’t require Japanese companies to contribute to the reparations.

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Philippine leader orders crackdown after governors killing

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Monday that he ordered police to crack down on illegal firearms and private armies and described as “terrifying” the weekend shootings that killed a provincial governor and eight others in a crowd.

1 min

Scholz Warns Of Consequences If China Sends Arms To Russia

He had urged Beijing to refrain from sending weapons

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Biden Re-Election Bid Faces Resistance From Some Democrats

Steve Shurtleff was at Joe Biden’s side in 2019 when he filed papers in the New Hampshire State House to run for president.

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In Selma, Biden says right to vote remains under assault

President Joe Biden is using the searing memories of 1965's “Bloody Sunday” in Selma, Alabama, to recommit to securing voting rights.

1 min

Mirabai Chanu wins BBC ISWOTY award again

The BBC announced the winner for the year 2022 at a gala here on Sunday evening.

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Indian sportspersons will perform their best at Asian Games in China: Anurag Thakur

‘Constant efforts are being made to make sure that our Athletes perform well at the Asian Games and that India gives is bestever performance in Hangzhou this year’

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Hero ISL: Mumbai City FC face red hot Bengaluru FC in first leg of semi-finals

League Shield Winners Mumbai City FC face a tough challenge as they take on inform Bengaluru FC in the first leg of their Hero Indian Super League (ISL) semifinal fixture at the Mumbai Football Arena on Tuesday.

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