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May 29, 2023

Ghoribabu: Timekeeper to the City of Joy&beyond

Gandalf or Dumbledore, call him what you wish; in the world of vintage clocks, Swapan Dutta(photo) can be called the timekeeper of the City of Joy, as sure as eggs are eggs.

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Police Detain Wrestlers At Jantar Mantar, Clear Protest Site

All the protesting wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Sangeeta Phogat were detained by Delhi Police here at Jantar Mantar on Sunday after they along with their supporters tried to march towards the newly constructed Parliament building.

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'New Parl Building Reflects Aspirations Of 140 Cr Indians'

Says Modi while addressing MPs & distinguished guests in new Lok Sabha chamber

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Fresh clashes erupt in Manipur, 30 militants killed

At least 30 Kuki militants in combat dress have been killed by security forces in the last 48 hours Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh said, as fresh clashes erupted between armed groups and security forces at over half a dozen places in the trouble-hit state on Sunday.

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Mamata likely to attend Opp meet in Patna on 12 June

Trinamul Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee is likely to attend a meeting of Opposition leaders which is scheduled to be held in Patna on 12 June.

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Malda issues: BJP MLA seeks PM appointment

BJP MLA from English Bazaar in Malda Sreerupa Mitra Choudhury, popularly known as Nirbhoy Didi, has sought an appointment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss \"some issues,\" especially related to erosion on the banks of the rivers Ganga and Mahananda in Malda and its adjoining district Murshidabad.

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BJP, TMC'credit game' over ICMR research unit

The BJP has claimed credit for the proposed Model Rural Health Research Unit (MRHRU) under the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)-National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases (NICED) at the North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (NBMCH).

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Sikkim foresters finally trap rogue adult leopard

The Wildlife Range Soreng, Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary, under the West Wildlife Division, in Sikkim last night trapped a leopard that has been blamed for eating at least 21 goats, half a dozen cows and calves and several dogs and cats in the past two months.

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In seminar, activists set to talk environment issues, propose solutions to problems

Environmental activists will participate in a seminar 'The environment problems of north Bengal and solution' on 4 June, to be organised by the Himalayan Nature and Adventure Foundation and discuss a wide range of isses from river pollution to plastic carry bags, and from improper solid waste management to automobile pollution

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K'taka drinking water contamination: CM orders immediate help to the ailing

Taking a serious note of contamination of drinking water in Karnataka's Raichur district which claimed one life and resulted in 26 others falling ill, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has directed officials to take immediate measures for proper treatment of the ailing.

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Karnataka government reappoints wife of slain BJP activist Praveen Kumar Nettaru

After the backlash, the newly elected Congress government in Karnataka has reappointed the wife of slain BJP activist Praveen Kumar Nettaru on humanitarian basis to the government services in Dakshina Kannada district.

1 min

Cheetah deaths raise red flags on viability of Kuno as habitat

Eight Namibian cheetahs were brought in last year, followed by 12 from South Africa in February

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Frequent fires at KMSCL warehouses: Kerala Opposition alleges sabotage to destroy evidence

The incidents of frequent fires at the various warehouses of the Kerala Medical Services Corporation Limited (KMSCL) have raised doubts whether these were carried out with ulterior motives.

1 min

Kerala SHRC registers suo motu case over death of social activist Razak Payambrottu

The Kerala State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has suo motu registered a case over the death of social activist Razak Payambrottu who was found hanging on the premises of Pulikkal grama panchayat office in Malappuram district.

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Countdown for launch of 'Indian GPS' satellite begins

The countdown for the Monday morning flight of Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) rocket carrying India's first second generation navigation satellite NVS01 began at 7.12 a.m. on Sunday, said an official of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

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India has been centre of education since ancient times, says Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has said it is due to India's civilisational values that today all the capable doctors, engineers, scientists in the developed world are of Indian origin.

1 min

Tharoor: 'Sengol' in Lok Sabha affirms Indian sovereignty

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Sunday kept his views on the historic 'Sengol', saying by placing it in the Lok Sabha, India is affirming that sovereignty resides there and not with any monarch.

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New Parliament inauguration historic moment, reflects unity in diversity: Religious leaders

Describing the inauguration of the new Parliament building as a \"historic moment\", religious leaders who performed 'Sarva Dharma Prarthana' (inter-faith prayer) on Sunday said the occasion reflected India's ethos of unity in diversity.

1 min

LS polls 2024: PM Modi meets with CMs of BJP-ruled states

BJP chief ministers expected to submit report cards for their respective states for last 3 months

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Wrestlers manhandled: Opp parties slam govt action

The Congress and other other opposition parties on Sunday condemned the police action against the protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar here after they tried to march towards the new Parliament House building.

1 min

Patch up between Gehlot and Pilot on cards? Cong high command calls meetings in Delhi

The Congress high command is planning to get Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and former deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot patch up their differences, as per party sources.

1 min

Education gets more accessible, India adopts global standards

Revolutionary changes are being made in the field of higher education from the new academic year as students of the central universities will now be able to pursue two courses together.

2 mins

IndiGo's first wide-body aircraft lands in Capital

The Boeing 777 aircraft has a total seating capacity of 400 passengers

1 min

JPMorgan Chase to lay off 500 employees: Report.

JPMorgan acquired First Republic Bank earlier this month after the San Francisco-based regional bank was seized by the US government

1 min

DRDO holds interaction with defence startups

A day-long industry interaction and brainstorming session was organised by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) at Research Centre Imarat in Hyderabad.

1 min

Global EV market reaches 11 mn units in 2022, China's BYD leads

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) The global electric vehicle (EV) market reached 11 million units last year with a penetration rate of 14 per cent, as more countries double down on electrification, connection, autonomous driving and sharing in the automobile industry.

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Markets in 'now or never' mood for new lifetime highs

Markets closed the week with a bang and gained sharply on the first day of the June series. The June series would be of five weeks and markets are now less than 2 per cent away from lifetime highs. The whole of the next week would be spent in deciding, will we or won't we make a new high.

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Goyal participates virtually in 2nd IPEF ministerial meet in Detroit

The second Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Ministerial Meeting was held in Detroit on Saturday (local time) hosted by the US. Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal virtually participated in the meeting.

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₹2K notes being accepted in K'taka buses, clarifies transport authority

After having received complaints that some bus conductors denied accepting Rs 2000 currency notes in Karnataka, the state transport authority has clarified that it did not issue any such orders.

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FII inflows, improving macros make India May's best-performing market

India is the best performing market in May so far with a 2.8 per cent rally in Nifty as against the negative returns in European markets and just 1 per cent return in S&P 500. The performance of other emerging markets also is lacklustre.

1 min

Pakistan government turns down ex-PM Imran Khan's talks offer

Pakistan's ruling parties have rejected beleaguered former prime minister Imran Khan's offer for talks, stating that talks were held with politicians not \"terrorists\", local media reported.

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Iraq announces plans for $17 billion transportation project linking Asia to Europe

Iraq’s prime minister on Saturday announced plans for a $17 billion regional transportation project intended to facilitate the flow of goods from Asia to Europe.

1 min

Hong Kong's second largest pro-democracy party disbands

One of the few remaining pro-democracy parties in Hong Kong voted to dissolve itself on Saturday, joining a growing list of organizations that have disbanded as authorities crack down on dissent.

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Chinese warships pass through Taiwan Strait, escalating tensions

Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said Saturday that it detected three Chinese warships, including the Shandong aircraft carrier, passing through the Taiwan Strait, as Beijing keeps up pressure on the self-ruled island it claims as its own.

1 min

Erdogan vs Kilicdaroglu: Voters in Turkey decide presidency

The two candidates offered sharply different visions of the country’s future, and its recent past

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Anatomy of a Fall wins Palme d'Or; 3rd time female director wins top honour

Justine Triet's Anatomy of a Fall won the Palme d'Or at the 76th Cannes Film Festival in a ceremony Saturday that bestowed the festival's prestigious top prize on an engrossing, rigorously plotted French courtroom drama that puts a marriage on trial.

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ICC confirms Indian, Australian Squads for the World Test Championship

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday confirmed the Australia and India squads for the World Test Championship (WTC) 23 Final to be played at The Oval (London) from 7-11 June.

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French Open: Aryna Sabalenka defeats Marta Kostyuk in first round

The No. 2 seeded Aryna Sabalenka got her French Open 2023 campaign off to a winning note, coming from an early breakdown to get the better out of Marta Kostyuk 6-3, 6-2 in the first round.

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Messi Sets Another Record As PSG Clinch Ligue 1 Title

Paris Saint-Germain wins the French Ligue 1 title for a record 11th time

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Golf: Aaron Railies 10th as Schenk leads at Charles Schwab Challenge

Aaron Rai, whose grandparents from his mother and father's side are born in India, moved to Tied-10th at the Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament on the PGA Tour.

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