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May 13, 2023

Calcutta HC orders service termination of 36,000 primary teachers in Bengal

A single-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court on Friday ordered the termination of service of 36,000 primary teachers in different state-run schools in West Bengal.

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Gyanvapi: Allahabad.HC orders scientific examination of Shivling'

In a significant verdict on the Kashi Vishwanath-Gyanvapi mosque controversy, Allahabad High Court on Friday issued an order to conduct a scientific examination of the alleged 'Shivling' found within the mosque area.

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SC questions state on The Kerala Story ban

No reason for ban when it's being screened in rest of country: Top court

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MHA prepares Model Prisons Act, 2023 to replace Prisons Act, 1894

Considering the antiquity of the existing Prisons Act, 1894, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has finalised a comprehensive Model Prisons Act, 2023 which can serve as a guiding document for States for adoption in their jurisdiction.

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Central govt issues order against top e-commerce platforms for selling seat belt alarm stopper clips

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued orders against five top e-commerce platforms for selling car seat-belt alarm stopper clips for violation of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.

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K'takapolls: Counting of votes today; Cong, BJP waiting with bated breath

Counting of votes polled in the Karnataka Assembly elections will begin tomorrow at 8.00 am amid tight security arrangements.

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Mocha effect: Farmers fear crop damage from gusty winds

The district farmers, who have previously suffered huge losses of paddy, potato crops and vegetables due untimely rains and severe gusty winds, are alarmed at the considerable movement and progress of cyclone Mocha towards the coastal belt of West Bengal.

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Farmers plan rally in support of protesting women wrestlers in Delhi

Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) would be taking out a rally on 18 May from Moulali to express solidarity with the women wrestlers of India who have been sitting in protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar for 19 days, demanding arrest of BJP MP Brij Bhushan Saran against who serious charges of sexual harassment have been raised by women wrestlers, including a minor.

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ER milestone of operating 57 stalls in 4 divisions

Getting synchronized with the railway ministry's 'One Station One Product' (OSOP) scheme, the Eastern Railway has achieved a milestone of operating 57 stalls so far.

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City schools farewell in CBSE Class X, XII exams

The Bhubaneswar region under which the state of Bengal falls in the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), has witnessed a dip in the total pass percentage in the results that were declared today.

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Civic body job scam: HC upholds order for CBI probe

Earlier, SC had put an interim stay on order by Justice Gangopadhyay for a CBI probe in the scam

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Cong MLAwho alleged sexual misconduct' by Punjab minister seeks protection from SC, HC

Days after Congress leader Sukhpal Singh Khaira accused a minister in the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of \"sexual misconduct\" on the basis of \"video clips\", the three-time legislator from Bholath on Friday sought protection for life and liberty from Punjab Police which he said is working overtime on directions of the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to implicate him in multiple false cases.

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Maha govt clears ex-top cop Param Bir Singh of all charges, revokes suspension

The Maharashtra government has withdrawn all charges against former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh-whose 'letter-bomb' had nailed former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh two years ago-and also revoked his suspension ordered by the previous Maha Vikas Aghadi government, here on Friday.

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CBSE Class 12 & 10 results declared, girls outshine boys

Overall pass percentage for Class 12 was 87.33 pc, for Class 10, it was 93.12 pc

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Delhi govt moves SC saying Centre not initiating transfer of services Secy

A day after the Supreme Court ruled that the Delhi government was the master of administrative services, the Aam Aadmi Party on Friday again knocked on its door on the removal of the secretary of the Delhi government's services department.

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433 cases registered, 855 accused arrested in UP over forced conversion

In order to curb love jihad and religious conversion in Uttar Pradesh, on 27 November 2020, the state government implemented the Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion Ordinance 2020.

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Expectations high in Kashmir from G20's tourism group meeting

In a snub to Pakistan that has protested against holding the G20 meeting in Kashmir, a major facelift is being given to Srinagar to showcase the stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage to representatives of the member countries.

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'India committed to sharing best practices in agriculture sector with other nations'

India today declared its firm commitment to continue to share its best practices and build capacities with other countries in the agriculture sector, bilaterally as well as in collaboration with international organisations, so that they too become self-reliant and food-secure nations.

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FM Nirmala Sitharaman meets IMF chief in Japan

Meanwhile, she also met Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong

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Indian Railways launches scheme to promote indigenous products

The Ministry of Railways has launched the 'One Station One Product' (OSOP) scheme in Indian Railways with the objective of promoting the 'Vocal for Local' vision of the government, providing a market for local/indigenous products and creating additional income opportunities for the marginalised sections of society.

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'Bengal govt is committed to ensure women empowerment'

West Bengal government is committed to ensure women empowerment, said Sanghamitra Ghosh, principal secretary, Women and Child Development and Social Welfare department.

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90% of Maoists operating in Odisha are from Chhattisgarh: ADG

Top police officers including Director Intelligence Sanjeev Panda, ADG Operatons Amitab Tharkur and others who reviewed the anti-Maoists operatons in Kalahandi district said in Odisha 90 percent of the Maoist cadre are from Chhattisgarh and barely five percent are local.

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Odisha Assembly Speaker, 2 Ministers resign

Cabinet reshuffle on the cards

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Trump's sexual assault verdict marks a rare moment of accountability

Cassandra Nuñez and her grandmother cast their first ballots in a U.S. presidential election in 2016. She was a first-year college student; her grandmother, a newly minted citizen. They both hoped to elect the first woman president over a man who bragged about grabbing and kissing women at will.

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Eurovision Song Contest fetes Ukraine; Zelenskyy barred

This weekend's Eurovision Song Contest will have Ukrainian flags, Ukrainian musicians and Ukrainian fans but not the country's wartime leader.

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'Banning gun sales to Americans under 21 is unconstitutional'

A federal judge in Virginia has ruled that a law banning licensed federal firearms dealers from selling handguns to young adults under 21 violates the Second Amendment and is unconstitutional.

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Islamabad HC grants 2-week bail to Imran

During the proceedings, Khan had warned of unrest across the country

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'Referees punished for supporting wrestlers'

Jagbeer Singh, Narender Kumar & Bijender Singh are the 3 referees out of their jobs since 6 April

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Delhi Capitals have done well: Assistant Coach Pravin Amre

Virtually out of contention with only eight points in their kitty from 11 matches, Delhi Capitals think tank still feels that their team has shown lot of character after suffering first five successive defeats in this seasons IPL.

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Hussamudin, Deepak settle for bronze in World Boxing Championship

India's hope of gold haul suffered a big setback as Deepak Bhoria (51kg) and Mohammad Hussamudin (57kg) signed off with bronze medals at the World Boxing Championships in Tashkent on Friday.

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