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May 21, 2023

Technology should promote democracy, development: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called for ensuring food security in the world on one hand and connecting technology with democracy and development on the other.

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Centre vs Delhi row: Centre seeks review of SC verdict

A day after issuing an ordinance to overturn the top court Constitution Bench judgment that had ruled that the Delhi government has \"legislative and executive power over services\" and that the Lieutenant Governor will act on the aid and advise of the Council of Ministers, the Central government on Saturday approached the Supreme Court seeking the review of its 11 May judgement.

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Abhishek put through 9-hour grilling, Mamata reacts sharply

With the Central Bureau of Investigation putting Trinamul Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee through a marathon grilling, Chief Minister Miss Mamata Banerjee again slammed the Central government for its penchant of engaging the Central investigating agencies against her party.

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Will do whatever we can for resolution of Ukraine war, says Modi after meeting President Zelenskyy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the first time since the outbreak of the conflict in his country in February last year and said India would do whatever it could for the resolution of the war.

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Quad meet: PM calls for free, open & inclusive Indo-Pacific

PM & other leaders hold summit amidst increasing tough posturing by China on maritime,territorial issues

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Siddaramaiah takes oath amidst Opposition show of strength

Amidst a massive show of Opposition strength, Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Saturday swore in Congress leader Siddaramaiah as the state's Chief Minister and DK Shivakumar as Deputy Chief Minister, along with eight Cabinet Ministers in a jam-packed Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.

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Tea wage hike writ 'good' for min wages

Leaders of the Pashchim Banga Cha Majur Samiti (PBCMS) have termed the writ petition filed there was an understanding by planters against the state government's decision to hike wages of tea workers as a \"gift for trade unions as well as workers.\"

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Siliguri storm uproots trees, triggers power cuts

A thunderstorm struck Siliguri town today, uprooting and breaking trees at several places in the town.

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NFR cancels, diverts some trains

In view of the pre-non-interlocking and non-interlocking work going on at the Pathsala, Tihu, Kaithalkuchi and Nalbari stations for commissioning of double line between Pathsala and Nalbari stations under the Rangiya division, services of several trains have been cancelled and diverted, the NF Railway said today.

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Siliguri 'Lok Adalat' settles pending cases

A 'Lok Adalat' was organised on the premises of the Debts Recovery Tribunal (DRT) in Siliguri by Presiding Officer Rakesh Pati Tiwari under the supervision of the Chairperson of the Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal (DRAT), Kolkata, Anil Kumar Srivastava.

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Army rescues tourists caught in Sikkim rain

The Indian Army yesterday rescued around 500 tourists caught in torrential rainfall and landslides in Lachen, Lachung and Chungthang areas in Sikkim.

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Slow Siliguri flyover work in question

Annoyed by the tardy progress in the construction of a flyover at Burdwan Road in Siliguri, residents today questioned Siliguri Mayor Gautam Deb about when the same would take final shape.

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CBI orders closure of 4 special units probing post-poll violence cases

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has ordered the closure of all the four Special Investigation Units (SIUS) that it started in West Bengal in 2021 to probe the cases of violence following the state Assembly polls in 2021.

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Madan Mitra calls for SSKM boycott

Trinamul Congress MLA and former chairman of the rogi kalyan samiti (RKS) urged people to 'boycott SSKM Hospital' after a patient, close to him, was denied admission to the heal hub on Saturday night, virtually exposing the state of government healthcare.

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Court's nod to CBI for quizzing Anubrata guard Sehgal in Tihar

The Special CBI Court in Asansol has granted the request of the central investigating agency to interrogate Sehgal Hussein at Tihar Jail in the cattle smuggling case, while extending the bail period of Abdul Latif.

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KMC to issue info on sanction plans to borough chief

Putting efforts to curb issues pertaining to illegal construction or encroachment on roads gifted to the civic body, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation has decided to provide information on sanction plans details to the borough chairmen and the councillors of all its wards who often claim to be unaware about such activities.

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Madhyamik results: 13 from RKM Vivekananda Vidyamandir figure in merit list

Apart from Malda, other RKM schools shining bright are Purulia with six students, 12 from Narendrapur, two from Taki and one from Kamarpukur, figured in the merit list

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Job scam: Vacation Bench formed at HC for hearing state govt's plea

A vacation Bench has been constituted at the Calcutta High Court to hear the plea of West Bengal government for fast-track hearing of the petition challenging an earlier order by a single-judge bench of the same court for central agency probe into the alleged multi-crore recruitment scam in different municipalities in the state.

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'I want to break free', shout out transgenders

With its most recent campaign supporting trans inclusiveness, an international coffee house chain in India, Starbucks, has sparked off controversy and fueled the current discussion around LGBTQI++ rights in India.

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Abhishek faces CBI grilling for close to nine hours

After walking out the TMC MP said he has replied to all the questions he was asked

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Bharat Gaurav train starts its journey from city

The train started its maiden journey with 500 passengers, including 200 from Kolkata, on Saturday noon and is to return to the city on 31 May. During its 11 days' and 12 nights' journey, the theme-based train would cover temple destinations like Omkareshwar, Mahakaleshwar, Somnath, Nageswar, and Trimbakeshwar and also Sainagar Shirdi.

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DRI seizes 81.1 kg ambergris worth ₹31.67 cr in TN

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Saturday said that they have busted a gang that was allegedly smuggling Ambergris, vomit of the whale.

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On 2nd anniversary of Vijayan govt in Kerala, Opp stages massive protest

As the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government in Kerala celebrates its second anniversary of its second consecutive term on Saturday, Congress-led opposition UDF laid siege to the government Secretariat here, protesting against the government's various 'anti-people' decisions like hike in cess and taxes on fuel and building permits, corruption, financial crisis and agricultural issues.

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Viveka murder case: CBI issues fresh notice to Kadapa MP

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) issued a fresh notice to Kadapa MP Y. S. Avinash Reddy on Saturday, a day after he skipped interrogation in the murder case of former Andhra Pradesh minister Y. S. Vivekananda Reddy.

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Whenever PM Modi goes to Japan, there's currency ban in India: Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday alleged that whenever Prime Minister Narendra Modi travels to Japan, he imposes a currency ban in India.

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Cong won only because of its decision to stand by poor: Rahul

We wiped out hatred and brought in love: Congress leader at Bengaluru swearing-in ceremony

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New K'taka cabinet gives approval to'five guarantees' implementation

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah said on Saturday that the first cabinet meeting has given approval in principle to implement the five guarantee schemes promised in the Congress party's election manifesto.

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The Statesman's Yash Goyal among Rajasthan Sahitya Academy award winners

The Statesman's Jaipur correspondent, Dr Yash Goyal, was among eight authors who were conferred the Rajasthan Sahitya Academy Awards 2022-23 on Friday.

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India stands for respecting sovereignty, peaceful resolution of disputes: PM Narendra Modi

PM Modi was speaking to a Japanese newspaper on how India plans to address China's military expansion in the South China Sea and the East China Sea

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1984 anti-Sikh riots case: Central Bureau of Investigation files charge sheet against Jagdish Tytler

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday filed a charge sheet against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler in a 39-year-old anti-Sikh riots case at Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court.

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Assam government announces dress code for teachers in all state-run schools, bans jeans, leggings

The Assam government on Saturday issued a notification bringing a dress code for teachers in all state-run schools in the state and has banned jeans and leggings, officials said.

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CBI quizzes ex-NCB Mumbai chief Sameer Wankhede for five hours

A team of Central Bureau of Investigation quizzed IRS officer Sameer Wankhede the former Mumbai Zonal Director of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) - in connection with the alleged extortion case pertaining to the Cordelia cruise raid case in which Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan was arrested, here on Saturday.

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India, Indonesia conclude defence drills in South China Sea

The fourth edition of the Indo-Indonesia bilateral Exercise Samudra Shakti23 concluded in the South China Sea.

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CBI to probe Assam female cop's death case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will probe the 'mysterious' death of Assam Police officer Junmoni Rabha, who was killed in an accident earlier this month, DGP G.P. Singh said on Saturday.

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Oppn unity a myth: Ravi Shankar Prasad

While Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his deputy Tejashwi Yadav are in Bangalore for the swearing-in ceremony of the newly-elected Congress government, BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad on Saturday said that the opposition unity is nothing but a myth.

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Manipur: Suspension of internet service for 18 days hits government, banking and private sectors

The suspension of mobile internet service in Manipur for the past 18 days has badly affected important banking, government and non-government services since 3 May.

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Madhya Pradesh launches CM Learn and Earn Scheme

Within two days of the cabinet approval for the 'Mukhyamantri Seekho-Kamao Yojana' (CM Learn and Earn Scheme) for unemployed youth, the Madhya Pradesh state government has launched the implementation of the scheme.

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NMDC invites additional secretary CVC for session on preventive vigilance

India's largest producer of iron ore, NMDC organised a session on Preventive Vigilance at its headquarters in Hyderabad on May 17, 2023.

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'₹2K note withdrawal won't hike gold demand, rupee value'

The decision of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to withdraw Rs 2,000 denomination banknotes from circulation will not have any major impact on gold demand and also on the rupee value, experts said on Saturday.

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Public awareness against increased influenza in country

India is currently witnessing a significant rise in influenza infection across the country.

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Maritime studies and maritime law awareness programmne at Ranchi

Centurion University's School of Maritime Studies organized an awareness program on Maritime Law and Future of Maritime Studies at Ranchi, Jharkhand Captain Ajit Tapno, DG Shipping Department, Government of India was the chief guest at the function organized in collaboration with V-Ships, Bombay and Centurion University of Technology and Management, Bhubaneswar and said that Jharkhand is rich in natural resources and minerals.

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GAIL reports highest annual revenue of Rs 1,44,302 crore for FY 2023

GAIL (India) Ltd reported Revenue from Operations of Rs 1,44,302 crores in FY23 as against Rs 91,646 crores in FY22.

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Telangana governor inaugurates Read India-Lead India Campaign with NBT-India

Hon'ble Governor of Telangana, Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan inaugurated the 'Read India-Lead India at Rajbhavan, Campaign' Hyderabad on 15 May 2023 in the presence of Shri J Bhavani Shankar, Joint Secretary to Governor and Shri Yuvraj Malik, Director National Book Trust, India.

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PNB's net profit up

Net profit for Q4 FY23 was at Rs1159 crore and grew by 473.6% on YoY basis. Operating Profit was at Rs 5866 crore during Q4 FY23 grew by 11.4% on YoY basis.

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Surat airport gears up for holistic development with world-class facilities

Surat, the financial capital of Gujarat and hub for diamond and textile business in India attracts air travellers in large numbers.

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Bandhan Bank reports net profit of ₹808 crore for 4th quarter ended March

Bandhan Bank recorded a net profit of Rs 808 crore for the fourth quarter (January to March) during the financial year 2022-2023.

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E Rly GM inspects construction projects, Howrah division

Amar Prakash Dwivedi, General Manager/Eastern Railway inspected various stations over Howrah Division on Tuesday May 16, 2023 along with the concerned Principal Heads of Departments of Headquarters.

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GM inspects Kolkata Metro railway stations

P Uday Kumar Reddy, General Manager, Metro Railway inspected the Majerhat station of Joka-Esplanade Corridor (Purple Line). on May 13, 2023.

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67% of firms to outsource key security functions as cyber attacks spike

About 67 per cent of Indian enterprises are looking at outsourcing key areas of their security landscape to manage security service providers (MSSPs) in the next three years, according to a new IDC report.

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'Direct challenge to SC': Kejriwal calls ordinance disgusting joke

Delhi CM says Centre's late-night ordinance on control of services violates basis structure of the Constitution

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BJP has murdered democracy in the country: Punjab CM

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday said the hands of the entire Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are drenched with the unpardonable crime of 'murder of democracy' in the country.

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Army's border tourism initiative gives economy a boost

With peace prevailing along the Line of Control (LoC) and the international border (IB) following the renewed ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, the Indian Army and BSF have gradually opened some forward posts for tourists with the aim to boost the economy of these areas.

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Ambitious BJP not looking to revive alliance with Akalis Dal in Punjab

Amidst speculation over the possibility of former allies Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) re-uniting in order to mount a challenge to the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the main Opposition Congress in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, the saffron outfit appears determined to make new ground in Punjab politics by continuing solo than be the Akali Dal's 'minor partner' again.

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'Is Demo 2.0 prompted by Gates-fundedagency?'

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi today slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the decision of Reserve Bank of India to withdraw banknotes of Rs 2,000 demonetisation and posed questions about the role of the Bill Gates-owned Better than Cash Alliance in making the decision.

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Atomic bomb survivors look to summit as a sliver of hope' for N-disarmament

This weekend's summit of the Group of Seven leading industrial nations in Hiroshima provides a rare and possibly final-chance for survivors of the atomic bomb attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki to push for nuclear disarmament before a global audience.

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G7 urges China to press Russia to end Ukraine war, respect Taiwan's status

Cooperation with China is needed given its global role and economicsize, the group said.

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Maryam Nawaz, Pak military, political leaders on TTP hitlist

The names of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senior Vice President Maryam Nawaz and Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah are on a \"hitlist\" of terrorist outfits which are planning to launch attacks on leaders of the armed forces, intelligence agencies and politicians, the media reported.

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Turkey: Erdogan meets 3rd party candidate as first round election results announced

Turkey's Supreme Election Board on Friday confirmed the results of the first round of Turkey's presidential election in which neither incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan nor his main challenger, opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu, receiving the majority support needed for an outright victory.

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Pakistan Cabinet backs military court trials

The Pakistan federal cabinet has approved decisions taken in a National Security Committee (NSC), wherein it was decided that the protesters who ransacked and vandalised military installations on May 9 would be tried under the Army Act and the Official Secrets Act.

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Search for four kids missing after deadly Amazon plane crash leaves Colombia on edge

The crash happened in the early hours of May 1 when the Cessna single-engine propeller plane with six passengers and a pilot declared an emergency due to an engine failure.

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EU launches centre to support Kenya's transition toward digital economy

The EU, Germany and Estonia have launched a four-billion-shilling (about $29 million) digital transformation centre (DTC) to support Kenya's transition toward a human-centred digital economy.

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7.1-magnitude quake jolts Loyalty Islands

An earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale jolted southeast of the Loyalty Islands Saturday- just a day after a 7.7-magnitude temblor struck the region, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.

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Kolkata Knights find themselves thwarted

At the end, one solitary run made the difference, but thereby hung La tale. A drama with twists and turns and a disappointed hero in an unbeaten Rinku Singh.

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An area of New Age darkness

Long before Mohun Bagan had Pele over for the 1977 match against New York Cosmos at Eden Gardens, the club, during their year-long platinum jubilee bash in 1964, got Tatabanya to play in Kolkata, showing what \"Socialist\" football - supposedly an earlier glimpse of *** tiki taka, *** meant. Fair and square stuff, no jiggery-pokery there.

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