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'Laapataa Ladies' faces plagiarism allegations, sparks fierce debate on social media
The much-discussed Bollywood film Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao, has come under scrutiny following allegations of plagiarism.
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Apr 06, 2025
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Three Delhi men detained for attempting Hindu rituals at Sambhal's Shahi Jama Masjid
SAMBHAL (RNS, 05-04-25): Tension prevailed in the Mohalla Kot Garvi area of Sambhal on Friday after three persons from Delhi were detained for allegedly attempting to perform a havan and puja at the Shahi Jama Masjid, a site currently under litigation.
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Apr 06, 2025
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All Hindus should share temples, water, cremation grounds: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
Calling for social unification blurring the caste and creed lines, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat said it was high time that all sects, castes and communities of the Hindu society come together.
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Apr 06, 2025
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Israel expands ground invasion of Gaza City, killing at least 30 Palestinians since dawn
Israeli forces launched a new ground offensive in Gaza City on Friday, with rescuers saying military operations had killed at least 30 people across the Palestinian territory since dawn.
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Apr 06, 2025
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India launches first study to detect bird-to-human diseases, will help prepare for future pandemics
NEW DELHI (RNS, 05-04-25): In a first-of-its-kind initiative, India is set to begin an ambitious, inter-ministerial scientific study aimed at detecting zoonotic diseases that could spill over from birds to humans, focusing on the critical intersection of human, bird, and forest health.
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Apr 06, 2025
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COCOMI calls Delhi peace meeting on Manipur as 'symbolic gesture'
The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) rejected Centre's peace meeting with Meitei and Kuki-Zo organisations in New Delhi on Saturday, calling it \"symbolic gestures\" to create a facade of resolution with no sincere or substantive steps to address the root causes of the ethnic crisis.
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Apr 06, 2025
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IPL 2025: DC maintain winning streak with 25-run victory over CSK
Delhi Capitals completed their third successive victory in IPL 2025 with a 25-run victory over Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.The match was all but over after CSK were reduced to 74/5 in the eleventh over in pursuit of 184.
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Apr 06, 2025
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IPL 2025 : Rajasthan Royals make brisk start against Punjab Kings
Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson laid a solid platform for Rajasthan Royals which surged to 53/0 at the end of six overs against Punjab Kings at Mullanpur on Saturday.
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Apr 06, 2025
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Heatwave to grip northwest India for six days, Delhi may hit 42 degrees: IMD
Northwest India is likely witness heatwave conditions over the next six days with temperatures in Delhi expected to reach up to 42 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday.Regions likely to be impacted include south Haryana, Delhi, west Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat, Rajasthan and west Madhya Pradesh.
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Apr 06, 2025
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India, Sri Lanka ink defence partnership pact following talks between PM Modi, President Dissanayaka
For the first time, India and Sri Lanka on Saturday inked an ambitious defence cooperation pact with Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlining a broader roadmap for deeper bilateral cooperation, asserting that security of both nations is interlinked and dependent on each other.
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Apr 06, 2025
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Rubio arrives for NATO talks as allies wait to learn of US plans for likely drawdown in Europe
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the Trump administration's new envoy to NATO arrived Thursday in Brussels, where the alliance's top diplomats are hoping they'll shed light on US security plans in Europe.
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Apr 05, 2025
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Illegal Occupant’ JP Cement’ Evicted; Rs. 34.68 Lakh Payment Outstanding
Bhilai (Pro, 04-04-25): A major eviction operation was successfully carried out on 04th April, 2025, by the Enforcement Section under the Township Services Department of SAIL-Bhilai Steel Plant at Sector-01 of the BSP Township.
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Apr 05, 2025
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Performance of spinners Noor Ahmad, Kuldeep Yadav to heavily impact CSK vs DC game
Noor Ahmed's guile will meet its perfect match in Kuldeep Yadav's artistry as two wrist spinners will drive the narrative during under-par Chennai Super Kings' important Indian Premier League match against an impressive Delhi Capitals here on Saturday.
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Apr 05, 2025
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Athletes frustrated as France mulls Muslim headscarf ban in sport
On the outskirts of Paris, 44-year-old French Muslim weightlifter Sylvie Eberena concentrates hard and pushes 80 kilos of bar and weights clean over her veiled head.
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Apr 05, 2025
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LIC dismisses USTR's report of insurer enjoying unfair competitive advantage
NEW DELHI (RNS, 04-04-25): Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) on Friday said it has been operating in a competitive market for 25 years and has not received any special treatment from the government, as rejected US Trade Representative's report.
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Apr 05, 2025
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Man poses as fictitious ‘son’ of dead man for land fraud, arrested
SAMBALPUR (Corresp., 04-04-25): Sambalpur police has made another arrest in connection with the land scam, just days after uncovering the scandal that led to the arrest of five persons, including district sub-registrar.
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Apr 05, 2025
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Europe open to Trump tariffs talks but readies for trade war, considers targeting US tech firms
Scrambling to limit the \"dire\" consequences of sweeping new US tariffs, the EU on Thursday told President Donald Trump the door remained open for trade talks while readying for a fight should negotiations fail.
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Apr 05, 2025
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No financial constraint for development of state: CM Mohan Charan Majhi
The BJP government is committed to the development of the state by implementing various projects rather than merely signing MoUs, said Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Zilla Mahotsav 'Kalioi' here on Thursday.
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Apr 05, 2025
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BJD faces internal turmoil as party's change of stand on Waqf Amendment Bill in Rajya Sabha
Fissures have developed in the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) over the party's change of stand on the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025 with senior leaders questioning the decision to allow the Rajya Sabha MPs conscience vote in a significant shift from its earlier position to oppose the legislation strongly in Parliament.
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Apr 05, 2025
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NDA decides to strengthen front ahead of LSG polls in Kerala
A meeting of the NDA state unit held at Cherthala in Alappuzha on Thursday decided to strengthen the front in view of the upcoming local body elections.
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Apr 05, 2025
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PM Modi holds talks with Thai counterpart Shinawatra ahead of BIMSTEC summit
BANGKOK (RNS, 04-04-25): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held delegation-level talks with his Thai counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
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Apr 05, 2025
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Kin find solace in silicone statue of deceased doctor
BERHAMPUR: In the living room of Dr Sagarika Roy's home in Muniguda, her husband Dr Samir Roy is seated on a chair. Dressed in a formal shirt and trousers, he appears as he once did in life - only that it's not him, but a life-size silicone statue.
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Apr 05, 2025
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LSG vs MI: Rohit out with injury as Mumbai wins toss, opts to bowl
(RNS, 04-04-25) Mumbai Indians (MI) won the toss and opted to bowl against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their fourth game of IPL 2025 at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.
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Apr 05, 2025
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Djokovic, Gauff and other players ask the Grand Slam tournaments for more money and more say
Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff are among 20 leading tennis players who signed a letter sent to the heads of the four Grand Slam tournaments seeking more prize money and a greater say in what they called \"decisions that directly impact us.\"
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Apr 05, 2025
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PURE Launches PuREPower Products - Marks Entry into Energy Storage Segments
PURE, a leader in electric mobility and clean energy innovation, today announced the launch of the PuREPower, a ground breaking line of energy storage products poised to accelerate India’s energy transition.
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Apr 05, 2025
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US tariffs to have small indirect impact on India: NITI Aayog member Arvind Virmani
NEW DELHI: (RNS, 04-04-25): The US reciprocal tariffs will have a small indirect effect on India given the domestic economy's low dependence on foreign trade, NITI Aayog member Arvind Virmani said on Friday.
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Apr 05, 2025
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India will help rebuild infra, cultural landmarks devastated by Myanmar quake: Indian envoy
India will engage closely with Myanmar in rebuilding infrastructure and cultural landmarks devastated by the massive earthquake that left over 3,000 dead, India's envoy to the country said.
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Apr 05, 2025
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Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal greets Odisha CM and the people of Odisha on Odisha Diwas
Bhubaneswar (Corresp., 03-04-25): On the occasion of Odisha Diwas, Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal extended warm wishes to the people of Odisha, honouring the state's cultural legacy, vibrant heritage, and developmental strides.
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April 04, 2025
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CPM calls for multifaceted fight against 'neo-fascists'
MADURAI: The CPM's 24th party congress at the Tamukkam Ground in Madurai began with a call for a united, multifaceted fight against the Narendra Modi government for its 'neo-fascist' characteristics.
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April 04, 2025
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ED probe in MUDA case can't be stalled, says Karnataka HC
In a major order related to a case of alleged irregularities in allotment of sites by MUDA, the High Court of Karnataka on Wednesday permitted the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) to proceed with its investigation in relation to other persons. Whether to be investigated in the capacity of the accused or otherwise, except former MUDA commissioner DB Natesha, under whose tenure 14 sites were allotted to Parvathy, wife of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
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