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They should launch ‘Cong Bachao Yatra’: Sao slams 'Samvidhan Bachao' demostration
AS the Congress is set to launch its Samvidhan Bachao Yatra in Chhattisgarh, Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao on, Monday took a dig at the party, suggesting it should instead embark on a ‘Congress Bachao Yatra’ as it is on the verge of political irrelevance.
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May 20, 2025
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New e-Zero FIR will help nab cyber criminals with unprecedented speed: HM
THE Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), which comes under the Ministry of Home Affairs, introduced the new e-Zero FIR initiative to nab cybercriminals with unprecedented speed, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday.
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May 20, 2025
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Israel's Netanyahu acknowledges pressure from allies in decision to resume Gaza aid
ISRAELI Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that his decision to resume aid to Gaza after a weeks-long blockade came after pressure from allies.
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May 20, 2025
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Fewer teachers, more outsiders taking part in agitation outside WB edu dept HQ: CM
WEST Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said she was not opposed to teachers protesting outside the state education department headquarters over demands for permanent reinstatement, but claimed that the agitation saw participation from several outsiders.
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May 20, 2025
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Ramesh says Modi abused Congress, now taking its help for diplomatic delegations
THE Congress on Monday dismissed as an \"absolute lie\" Union minister Kiren Rijiju's reported assertion that the government did not ask for names for the all-party diplomatic delegations going abroad, and said it was \"cheap politics” to not get the names it selected cleared with the opposition party.
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May 20, 2025
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All-party delegation will expose Pakistan globally, says BJD RS MP Sasmit Patra
BIJU Janata Dal (BJD) MP Sasmit Patra on Monday expressed pride in being part of the all-party delegations that will represent India's firm stance on terrorism at the international level, visiting various countries to raise awareness about terrorism emanating from Pakistan and highlight the recent counter-terror operation, \"Operation Sindoor\".
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May 20, 2025
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TN prepares for monsoon, CM reviews readiness ahead of dam water release
WITH the Southwest monsoon approaching, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday chaired a high-level review meeting at the Secretariat to assess the state's preparedness and finalise arrangements for the scheduled release of water from the Mettur dam on June 12 to support Kuruvai cultivation.
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May 20, 2025
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4 killed, 20 injured in blast in Pakistan's Balochistan province
A bomb exploded near a market in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province, killing four people and injuring 20 others, according to a media report on Monday.
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May 20, 2025
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Adherence to protocol is fundamental: Dhankhar echoes CJI Gavai's views
VICE-PRESIDENT Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday echoed Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and said adherence to protocol was fundamental.
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May 20, 2025
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South Korea says N Korea likely received Russian support for air-to-air missiles
SOUTH Korea's military on Monday raised the possibility that North Korea received technological assistance from Russia in developing a new air-to-air missile following the North's test of the weapon last week.
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May 20, 2025
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CE (S) extends critical infra support for enhanced productivity of SAIL, RSP
THE Civil Engineering (Services) [CE(S)] department at SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), has played a pivotal role in enhancing the operational efficiency and workplace environment across major units of the plant during the financial year 2024-25, said a release from RSP.
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May 20, 2025
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All high court judges entitled to full pension: SC
IN a significant verdict, the Supreme Court on Monday held all high court judges, including additional judges, will be entitled to full pension and retirement benefits.
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May 20, 2025
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Body of Maharashtra engineer fished out of Odisha river, drowned while bathing
THE body of another young engineer who went missing while bathing in a river in Odisha's Cuttack was found on Monday morning, police said.
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May 20, 2025
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LG grants NOC for allotment of land to redevelop ISBT in Sarai Kale Khan
DELHI Lt Governor V K Saxena has granted a no-objection certificate for the allotment of 2.5 acres of Delhi Urban — Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) land in Sarai Kale Khan to National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), paving the way for redevelopment of the ISBT there, officials said on Monday.
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May 20, 2025
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India and Pak conflict always in conventional domain, says Misri
FOREIGN Secretary Vikram Misri told a parliamentary committee on Monday that the conflict between India and Pakistan was always in the conventional domain, and there was no nuclear signalling by the neighbouring country, sources said.
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May 20, 2025
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India’s foodgrain production jumps 6.8 pc to surpass 1,663.9 lakh tonnes in FY25
UNION Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced on Monday that India's foodgrain production has increased by over 106 lakh tonnes to 1,663.91 lakh tonnes in 2024-25, which represents a 6.83 per cent increase over the corresponding figure of the previous year.
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May 20, 2025
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Sidda creating political drama over pending grants from Centre: Joshi
CM Sidda has failed to fulfil the promises made to the public. Calling the complaint about the Rs 4,195 cr pending grants mere drama, he said that under various centrally sponsored schemes over Rs 5k-cr is still lying unutilised. He advised the state govt to first utilise these funds properly
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May 20, 2025
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News about India pulling out of Asia Cup is speculative: BCCI secretary
THE BCCI on Monday termed as \"speculative and imaginary\" the report which claimed that it has decided to pull out of men's Asia Cup and women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup.
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May 20, 2025
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Foundation of SP based on casteism, appeasement, slams UP deputy CM
FIRING a fresh salvo at the SP, Uttar Pradesh deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak on Monday charged that the party was \"born with the DNA of Muslim appeasement\" and that it was the bread and butter of Akhilesh Yadav's entire politics.
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May 20, 2025
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Fair Point: Omar vs Mehbooba - How Kashmir's dynasts flip on India, Pakistan
An amusing side effect of Operation Sindoor is being felt in Kashmir, where two prominent political parties are trying to expose each other's allegiance to the country.
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May 20, 2025
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The Salience of the Presidential Reference
Notwithstanding the commendable aspects of the judgement, the decision on ‘deemed consent’ by invoking Article 142 smacks of judicial overdrive, writes Prof Satya Narayan Misra
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May 20, 2025
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Attempts to encroach Puri Jagannath temple land will not be tolerated: Shrine authorities
THE Jagannath temple administration in Odisha's Puri has said it would protect the property of the 12th-century shrine and asserted that any move to encroach temple land would not be tolerated.
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May 20, 2025
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85 pc grievances of people resolved at public hearing session: CM Majhi
Grievances of 700 addressed; 14 received ₹13.50 lakh instantly through single window system
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May 20, 2025
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ONOE may affect local bodies' autonomy, feels Maha LoP Danve
THE Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Council and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve on Monday, on behalf of opposition parties, said that the proposed legislation on One Nation One Election (ONOE) poses serious implications for the constitutional framework work, federalism, local self-governance and electoral integrity in India.
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May 20, 2025
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Pirated NCERT books worth ₹2.4 cr seized, 3 arrested
THE Delhi Police has busted a major piracy racket by seizing over 1.7 lakh pirated NCERT textbooks worth more than Rs 2.4 crore and arresting three persons, including a father-son duo, an official said on Monday.
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May 20, 2025
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SC dismisses telecom operators’ plea for waiver on AGR dues
THE Supreme Court on Monday dismissed _petitions filed by telecom operators Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi) and Tata Teleservices, seeking waiver of interest and penalties in their adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues, terming the petitions \"misconceived\".
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May 20, 2025
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Mental barrier broken, free to push his limits: Gagan Narang on Neeraj breaching 90m mark
THE 90-metre \"mental barrier\" broken, superstar Neeraj Chopra will now strive to push the limits further to attempt tasks that were previously considered out of reach, reckons Olympic medallist shooter Gagan Narang.
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May 20, 2025
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India's Faizan Anwar beats Ghana's Kpakpo in Super Fighter Series
INDIA'S Faizan Anwar secured a dominant victory over Ghana's Kpakpo Allotey in their 10-round welterweight international professional boxing clash, the main event of the Super Fighter Series 3, here.
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May 20, 2025
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EAM appreciates Honduras' message of solidarity in opposing terror in all forms
THE visit of Honduran Foreign Minister Eduardo Enrique Reina Garcia to India and the opening of its embassy here is a \"testimony\" to New Delhi's increased focus on Latin America and the Caribbean region, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Monday.
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May 20, 2025
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WHO opens annual assembly as UN health agency faces ‘existential crisis’ in wake of US funding cuts
THE World Health Organisation on Monday opened its annual meeting of government ministers and other top envoys facing one of the most serious crises of its 77-year history in the wake of Trump administration funding cuts and plans to withdraw the United States.
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