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60 Palestinians die in Gaza as Israel battles Hamas in Rafah
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60 Palestinians die in Gaza as Israel battles Hamas in Rafah

Israeli military recovers bodies of 3 hostages killed in Oct 7 attack

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May 25, 2024
Putin sets terms to halt war
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Putin sets terms to halt war

Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to halt the war in Ukraine if a negotiated ceasefire that recognises the current battlefield lines can be agreed, but will continue to fight if Ukraine and its allies do not agree, Russian sources said, according to a Reuters report.

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May 25, 2024
Patrolling takes a hit as 30% Dial-100 vehicles off roads
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Patrolling takes a hit as 30% Dial-100 vehicles off roads

New tender in dangle for the sixth time

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May 25, 2024
OUR AIM IS TO SOLVE PEOPLE'S PROBLEMS QUICKLY: SAI
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OUR AIM IS TO SOLVE PEOPLE'S PROBLEMS QUICKLY: SAI

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Friday said the government is now going to fix the responsibilities of the officers for solving public problems.

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May 25, 2024
Gujarat ATS foils honeytrap bid
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Gujarat ATS foils honeytrap bid

A 21-year-old fisherman from Porbandar was detained by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on suspicion of spying while using a honeytrap that Pakistani intelligence had established.

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May 25, 2024
PHALODI ROASTS AT 49°C; 10 DIE IN RAJ
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PHALODI ROASTS AT 49°C; 10 DIE IN RAJ

Water supply drops, only 35% remains in dams

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May 25, 2024
Will challenge HC order on OBC certificates: Mamata
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Will challenge HC order on OBC certificates: Mamata

'State govt will appeal to higher court after summer vacation'

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May 25, 2024
Ready to build high-capacity nuclear units in India: Russia
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Ready to build high-capacity nuclear units in India: Russia

Russia has said it is ready for serious expansion of cooperation with India in the area of atomic energy, including building high-capacity nuclear power units at a new site in India.

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May 25, 2024
Jio Financial plans ₹36K cr deal with Reliance Retail
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Jio Financial plans ₹36K cr deal with Reliance Retail

Jio Financial Services (JFS) is seeking shareholder approval for its unit to acquire equipment worth Rs 36,000 crore from the retail arm of Reliance Industries as the financial services provider plans to enter the device leasing business, a postal ballot notice said, Reuters reported.

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May 25, 2024
India's forex reserves soar to lifetime high of $648.7 billion
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India's forex reserves soar to lifetime high of $648.7 billion

This is the third consecutive week during which the country's forex kitty has expanded

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May 25, 2024
MKTS END LOWER AFTER SCALING RECORD PEAKS INTRA-DAY; NIFTY HITS 23K-LEVEL
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MKTS END LOWER AFTER SCALING RECORD PEAKS INTRA-DAY; NIFTY HITS 23K-LEVEL

A weak trend in global equities weighed on sentiments, but renewed FII inflows, stable crude prices supported mkts

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May 25, 2024
Heat wave grips district, IMD issues yellow alert
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Heat wave grips district, IMD issues yellow alert

For the past four-five days, a severe heat wave has been gripping Nashik, causing significant discomfort to its residents. According to the weather forecast, a 'yellow alert' has been issued for the district for the next two days, with temperatures expected to remain above 40 degrees Celsius.

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May 25, 2024
Maharashtra govt seeking finance from World Bank
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Maharashtra govt seeking finance from World Bank

MARATHWADA WATER GRID PROJECT

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May 25, 2024
'Attempts made to show juvenile wasn't driving'
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'Attempts made to show juvenile wasn't driving'

In a press conference on Friday, Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar made a shocking revelation, stating that there were attempts to tamper with evidence to show that the 17year-old who allegedly mowed down two IT professionals with his speeding Porsche in Kalyani Nagar wasn't driving at the time of the crash. Kumar also claimed to have evidence proving that the juvenile was driving the luxury car.

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May 25, 2024
'Doc benefited from judicial delays'
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'Doc benefited from judicial delays'

MBBS degree with false info: Legal experts say that by allowing doctor to practice based on OBC-NCL certificate, a deserving candidate was deprived of seat; believe justice was denied

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May 25, 2024
'Stepfather Tak given death penalty due to deceit, denial'
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'Stepfather Tak given death penalty due to deceit, denial'

Special court explains the grounds for awarding capital punishment; total denial, false statement supports the prosecution's case, says court

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May 25, 2024
Civil society groups allege discrepancies in poll process
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Civil society groups allege discrepancies in poll process

Several civil society organisations have alleged multiple discrepancies in the election process and claimed that innumerable people, mostly marginalised communities, found their names missing from the voters' lists. These organisations have unanimously decided to write to all the presiding officers to carry out their counting duty with the national pledge.

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May 25, 2024
Tingre's involvement puts Mahayuti in a fix
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Tingre's involvement puts Mahayuti in a fix

Tingre, who is reportedly close to the accused Vishal Agarwal, had visited the police station late at night in an alleged effort to pressurise the cops into going easy on the drunk minor

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May 25, 2024
Death for man who killed actor & 5 of her family
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Death for man who killed actor & 5 of her family

The sessions court on Friday handed out the death penalty to Jammu and Kashmir resident Parvez Tak for the February 2011 killing of actor Laila Khan and five members of her family, calling it \"the totally barbaric act of a human being in modern civilised society\".

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May 25, 2024
Many missing, body count a grisly task
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Many missing, body count a grisly task

The death toll in the explosion at Amudan Chemical Pvt Ltd, Dombivli, on Thursday, which is currently at eight, is likely to increase, since as many as nine people have been reported missing. Only two of the eight bodies have been identified so far Khanvilkar Riddhi and Rohini Kadam. (According to wire agency IANS, the toll has already mounted to 13).

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May 25, 2024
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UN court tells Israel to halt Rafah assault

The top United Nations court on Friday ordered Israel to immediately halt its military operations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. Israel is unlikely to comply with any such order, but the order by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) will ratchet up the pressure on the increasingly isolated country.

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May 25, 2024
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Cheers! You can drink after results are out

The Bombay High Court on Friday permitted the sale, distribution and consumption of liquor in Mumbai city after the declaration of the Lok Sabha election results on June 4.

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May 25, 2024
'Honey-trapped' & butchered
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'Honey-trapped' & butchered

The West Bengal CID on Friday arrested a butcher from Bangaon area (border area of India and Bangladesh) for virtually making mincemeat of the Bangladesh MP Anwarul Azim Anar after he had been throttled to death. Earlier, the MP was 'honey trapped' before being killed.

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May 25, 2024
IT TAKES TWO TO TANGO
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IT TAKES TWO TO TANGO

Strange bedfellows - AAP, Cong - take on BJP in sixth round

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May 25, 2024
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HANDS OFF, POLL IS ON

SC REFUSES TO DIRECT EC FOR RELEASE OF FINAL TURNOUT DATA

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May 25, 2024
RCB Players Down In The Dumps After Rout
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RCB Players Down In The Dumps After Rout

The atmosphere in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) dressing room was more than somber after the Rajasthan Royals thrashed them by a margin of four wickets.

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May 24, 2024
Polls: Increased Voter Turnout Heightens Curiosity On Results
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Polls: Increased Voter Turnout Heightens Curiosity On Results

With a significant increase in polling percentages in the Nashik and Dindori Lok Sabha constituencies, anticipation for the election results has reached its peak.

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May 24, 2024
RCB's T20 strategy revealed
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RCB's T20 strategy revealed

Raw pace alone will never be enough to win T20 games consistently at Chinnaswamy where bowlers with different skill-sets, executing a specific plan will be required in RCB set-up, head coach Andy Flower said after his team's exit from IPL Eliminator.

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May 24, 2024
PARAG ON GOOD WICKET
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PARAG ON GOOD WICKET

Continues to be impressive; rises in uncapped batter list

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May 24, 2024
BATTLE OF NERVES
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BATTLE OF NERVES

Hyderabad big-hitters up against RR's spin stars for place in IPL final

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May 24, 2024