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'Misconceived': SC junks pleas by Vodafone, Airtel, Tata Teleservices for AGR dues waiver
THE Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the pleas of telecom majors Vodafone, Airtel and Tata Teleservices seeking the waiver of adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues.
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May 20, 2025
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Delegation submits memorandum to MLAs
Recalls 2003 alumina refinery as a turning point for development in Kalahandi
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May 20, 2025
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Ahead of DU Executive Council meet, concerns raised over proposed uniform seniority policy
AHEAD of the Delhi University Executive Council meeting, a proposed uniform policy to determine the seniority of college teachers has evoked a mixed response from members of the executive and academic councils.
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May 20, 2025
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After US cuts funding, WHO chief defends USD 2.1 billion budget request by comparing it with cost of war
STRIPPED of US funding, the World Health Organisation chief on Monday appealed to member countries to support its “extremely modesť” request for a USD 2.1 billion annual budget by putting that sum into perspective next to outlays for ad campaigns for tobacco or the cost of war.
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May 20, 2025
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Never too old to dream, says India's much loved storyteller Ruskin Bond on 91st birthday
AUTHOR, raconteur and simply one of India's most loved storytellers Ruskin Bond turns 91 on Monday, quietly rebelling against the lyrics of the song that still enchants him - \"When I Grow Too Old To Dream\".
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May 20, 2025
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Union minister for use of AI to identify IAS officers for domain-specific postings
UNION minister Jitendra Singh on Monday suggested use of Artificial Intelligence (Al) in identifying IAS officers for domain-specific postings and targeted government projects.
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May 20, 2025
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BJP says Mamata 'forced' Yusuf Pathan to opt out from all-party delegation
THE BJP on Monday accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of forcing TMC MP Yusuf Pathan to opt out from the multi-party diplomatic delegation, terming it “unfortunate”.
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May 20, 2025
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Foxconn invests USD 1.48 billion in India Unit for iPhone production
APPLE vendor Foxconn has invested USD 1.48 billion or about Rs 12,800 crore in its India unit in the last five days, the company said in a regulatory note.
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May 20, 2025
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Wearable sensor can monitor obstructive sleep apnea treatment response: Study
A wearable pulse oximeter and connected software platform show promise for monitoring obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and other sleep-related breathing diseases, according to new research released on Sunday.
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May 20, 2025
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Yogi government launches state-wide drive to eradicate child labour by 2027
UTTAR Pradesh government has launched a comprehensive state-wide campaign aimed at eradicating child labour by 2027, an official statement said on Monday.
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May 20, 2025
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Govt unlikely to renew Indigo pact with Turkish Airlines
THE government is unlikely to extend the commercial airline IndiGo’s leasing agreement with Turkish Airlines due to strained diplomatic relations following Turkey’s open support for Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor launched by India to avenge the killings of 26 tourists.
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May 20, 2025
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Odisha begins process of identifying undocumented Bangladesh nationals
ODISHA Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan on Monday said the government has already started the process of identifying Bangladeshis staying illegally in different districts of the state.
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May 20, 2025
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Diksha finishes tied-9th at Dutch Ladies; Hitaashee tied-12th
INDIAN golfer Diksha Dagar came up with steady 71 in the final round to finish tied-9th with an overall score of 4-under 212 in the Dutch Ladies Open, a part of the Ladies European Tour, here.
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May 20, 2025
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EC official in Bengal suspended for 'gross misconduct'
THE Election Commission has suspended a systems manager posted at the Kakdwip subdivision in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district for \"gross misconduct\", an official said.
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May 20, 2025
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FTA likely to double India’s apparel, textile exports to UK: ICRA report
INDIA'S apparel and home textiles exports to the UK are expected to double from the current levels in the next 5-6 years, with the bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) scheduled to become operational in calendar year 2026, according to an ICRA report.
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May 20, 2025
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If US can extradite Rana, why can't Pakistan hand over Masood Azhar, Hafiz Saeed: India's Ambassador to Israel
HIGHLIGHTING that Pakistan has for decades pursued cross-border terrorism into India with impunity, India's Ambassador to Israel J P Singh has said that it is high time that Islamabad hands over chiefs of Pakistan-based global Islamist terror organisations Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) to India.
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May 20, 2025
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Selling Army's valour for political mileage: Cong targets BJP over PM's pic on Rly tickets
THE Congress on Monday alleged that using Prime Minister Narendra Modi's photo on Railways tickets featuring ‘Operation Sindoor' is like selling the valour of the Army as a product for _ political gains.
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May 20, 2025
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Inappropriate to hold victory rallies when war is not over: MNS leader Amit Thackeray
MAHARASHTRA Navnirman Sena leader Amit Thackeray on Monday expressed concern about the BJP's Tiranga Yatras to celebrate Operation Sindoor, stating that it was inappropriate to hold victory rallies when the war is not over and a temporary truce is in place.
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May 20, 2025
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Matrize Survey: Over 90 pc of respondents give thumbs up to Modi govt's war on terror
A nationwide survey conducted by IANS-Matrize News Communications has revealed an overwhelming support for the Modi government's war against terror, with more than 90 per cent respondents reposing their faith in the Centre's resolve and zero tolerance policy on acts of terrorism.
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May 20, 2025
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Indie films bring fame to country but they don't get support: Nawazuddin Siddiqui
INDEPENDENT films and directors bring fame to India but they don't get enough support once they return home from festival rounds, says actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who believes that movies by Anurag Kashyap, Payal Kapadia, and Neeraj Ghaywan have done more to crack the international market than the big Bollywood projects.
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May 20, 2025
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India expected to clock 6.9 per cent GDP growth in Q4 of FY25: Report
INDIA’S GDP growth is expected to increase to 6.9 per cent in Q4 FY2025 from 6.2 per cent in Q3 FY2025 despite the enhanced global uncertainty due to the US tariff turmoil during the quarter, according to an ICRA report released on Monday.
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May 20, 2025
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Over 100 shops, stalls removed by NDMC in Sarojini Nagar market
AROUND 150 to 200 \"unauthorised\" shops and stalls were removed from footpaths in the Sarojini market area, a local trader said on Sunday.
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May 19, 2025
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Scheffler takes 3-shot lead as Rai slips to 36th at PGA
SCOTTIE Scheffler landed a superb eagle on the Par-4 14th as he went into a three-shot lead with one round to go in the 107th PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club.
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May 19, 2025
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'Sagarmatha Sambaad' in Nepal calls for action to save mountain ecosystem through international collaboration
THE first edition of the 'Sagarmatha Sambaad' concluded in Kathmandu with the adoption of the 25-point \"Sagarmatha Call for Action\", an urgent appeal to the international community to address the ongoing climate crisis, with a special focus on conserving the mountain ecosystems.
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May 19, 2025
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Sports Minister announces introduction of multiple Games under Khelo India scheme
SPORTS Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday announced the broadening of the scope of the Khelo India initiative with the introduction of multiple Games to cover school sports, martial arts, beach and water sports from this year onwards.
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May 19, 2025
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RCP Singh merges ASA with Jan Suraaj, JD-U terms it 'poisonous germs of politics'
FORMER Union Minister and exJDU National President R.C.P. Singh has formally merged his party Aap Sabki Aawaz (ASA) with Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj on Sunday ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections.
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May 19, 2025
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India on track to become a global drone hub by 2030: BJP's Amit Malviya
INDIA is on track to become a global drone hub by 2030, said BJP leader Amit Malviya on Sunday, hailing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for the growth of the drone industry.
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May 19, 2025
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Thunderstorm and heatwave alert issued across State till May 23
THE India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a comprehensive weather alert for Odisha, forecasting thunderstorms and a potential heatwave across various districts from May 19 to May 23.
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May 19, 2025
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Delhi gets its first brain health clinic; 10 more planned across city
DELHI'S first dedicated brain health clinic has been set up at the Indira Gandhi Hospital in Dwarka, officials said.
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May 19, 2025
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Delhi government issues SOP for handling bomb threats in schools
COMPLYING with a high court order, the Delhi government has rolled out a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for managing bomb threats in schools that includes a raft of measures like installing CCTV cameras, making evacuation plans and holding regular safety audits and mock drills.
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