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Mamata Govt’s lack of data-driven discourse leads to Bengal DA crisis
WITH the West Bengal government failing to meet the deadline for paying 25 per cent Dearness Allowance (DA) arrears to the state government employees by the midnight of June 27 as directed by the Supreme Court, economists and insiders from the system said the basic flaws lie in the lack of data required for calculating the accurate dues and payout from state exchequer.
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July 07, 2025
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₹1L crore fund to give big push to private sector R&D in robotics, AI & drones: DST Secretary
THE Centre’s new Rs one lakh crore fund to support R & D and innovation in the private sector will cover sunrise and strategic sectors such as energy transition, climate technologies, robotics, drones, space technology, biotechnology, synthetic biology, AI applications, and the digital economy, Secretary, Department of
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July 07, 2025
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MP govt initiates high-level probe in school repair work after financial malpractice surface on social media
A swift and high-level investigation was initiated after a serious case of financial malpractice was unearthed in the Shahdol district of Madhya Pradesh, where the alleged fabrication of repair bills for two government schools was unearthed.
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July 07, 2025
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SC administration writes to Centre, seeks removal of ex-CJI Chandrachud from official house
In an unprecedented move, the Supreme Court administration has written to the Centre for vacating the official residence of the Chief Justice of India at Krishna Menon Marg here, noting that the current occupant ex-CJI DY Chandrachud has stayed beyond the permissible period.
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July 07, 2025
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India to bid for both 2029 and 2031 World Athletics C'ships
INDIA will mount a \"strategic\" bid for both the 2029 and 2031 World Athletics Championships when the process begins later this year, hoping to get the hosting right of one of the two editions of the showpiece, national federation spokesperson Adille Sumariwalla said on Sunday.
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July 07, 2025
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Two women killed, child injured in wall collapse after heavy rain in Nuapada
IN a tragic incident triggered by incessant rainfall, two women lost their lives and a child was critically injured after a wall collapsed at an under-construction poultry farm in Patkarpali village under Lakhana police limits on Sunday morning.
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July 07, 2025
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Delhi Health Minister slams previous AAP govt for failure to fill vacancies
DELHI Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh on Sunday hit out at the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for failure to give appointment letters to hospital staff in the city, due to which the medical services deteriorated over the years.
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July 07, 2025
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Tripura CM refuses to respond to TMP MLA's threat of pulling out of coalition government
TRIPURA Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday refused to pass any comment over Tipra Motha Party (TMP)'s MLA Ranjit Debbarma's threat to pull out of the BJP-led coalition government in the northeastern state.
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July 07, 2025
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Dominant Sakshi opens India's gold medal account at World Boxing Cup
TWO-TIME youth world champion Sakshi bagged India's first gold medal at the World Boxing Cup - Astana, Kazakhstan 2025 with a dominant performance in women's 54kg final here on Sunday.
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July 07, 2025
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Arsenal signs Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad
SPAIN midfielder Martin Zubimendi joined Arsenal from Real Sociedad on Sunday, finally making the move to the Premier League after turning down Liverpool last year.
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July 07, 2025
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Cong expresses concerns over report on poverty & inequality
THE Congress expressed concerns on Sunday over a recent World Bank report that said poverty and inequality remain concerningly high in India, and requested the Centre to take steps, including bringing in GST reforms and ending corporate favouritism.
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July 07, 2025
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Rath Yatra: One dead, 70 injured in various incidents on ‘Suna Besha' ritual day in Puri
ONE devotee died, and more than 70 others were injured and hospitalised in various incidents in Puri where lakhs of people gathered to witness the ‘Suna Besha' (golden attire) ritual of the Rath Yatra festival on Sunday, officials said.
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July 07, 2025
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Sidda’s name proposed as member of Congress' OBC advisory panel
THE OBC Department of the Congress has proposed appointing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah as one of the members of its Advisory Council, sparking a debate once again on the CM change in Karnataka.
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July 07, 2025
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Amazon Beautyverse 2025 unites beauty lovers ahead of Prime Day
AMAZON India turned Mumbai into a buzzing hub of beauty and innovation with the second edition of Amazon Beautyverse 2025, held on Saturday ahead of Prime Day 2025 (July 12-14).
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July 07, 2025
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I got a lot of inspiration from Shubman Gill: Suryavanshi
TEENAGE sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi said he was inspired to watch Shubman Gill carrying on nonchalantly after making a hundred, and wants to emulate the Indian Test skipper in future matches.
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July 07, 2025
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IMD issues red warning for Odisha as extremely heavy rainfall looms
THE India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a ‘Red’ warning for several parts of Odisha, forecasting extremely heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 30-40 kmph in isolated areas over the next 24 hours.
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July 07, 2025
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Chirag Paswan says he will contest Bihar polls, backs demand for domicile policy in government jobs
ASSERTING that he was contesting the upcoming assembly elections in Bihar, Union minister Chirag Paswan on Sunday voiced his support for the introduction of domicile policy in government jobs in the state.
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July 07, 2025
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Gadkari cites ongoing wars, superpowers' authoritarianism; flags threat of World War
COORDINATION, harmony and love are vanishing due to the authoritarianism and dictatorship of superpowers and there is an atmosphere of conflict across the world, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said on Sunday while citing the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Iran wars.
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July 07, 2025
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India's engineering excellence powering world's most advanced sectors: Goyal
INDIA'S engineering excellence is powering some of the world's most advanced sectors, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has said, adding that the government's aim is to make India a globally trusted partner in supply chains.
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July 07, 2025
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Marathi medium helped my understanding: CJI
CHIEF Justice of India B.R. Gavai turned emotional on recalling the moment he fulfilled his father’s dream by becoming a judge and also highlighted on Sunday the benefits of studying in his Marathi mother tongue, claiming that it helped him in better conceptual understanding.
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July 07, 2025
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Meenakshi Bahinipati new head of Odisha Pradesh Mahila Congress
THE Indian National Congress on Sunday announced the appointment of Meenakshi Bahinipati as the new President of the Odisha Pradesh Mahila Congress, the women's wing of the party in the state.
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July 07, 2025
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CPI(M) welcomes move to give reservation to staff in apex court
CPI(M) general secretary M A Baby on Sunday welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to provide reservations to its nonjudicial staff.
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July 07, 2025
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Vivek Agnihotri reveals he reversed his medical conditions with the help of Yoga and satvik food
CELEBRATED filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri used social media to shed light on the importance of Yoga, pranayam, and satvik food in leading a healthy life.
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July 07, 2025
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BRICS powerful force for global good: PM
THE BRICS remains a powerful force for economic cooperation and global good, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday as several top leaders of the member nations of the grouping converged in this seaside Brazilian city to hold summit talks.
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July 07, 2025
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JNU to start 2nd PhD admission cycle in Dec, extends hostel duration amid protests
JAWAHARLAL Nehru University (JNU) has announced the second cycle of PhD admissions, tentatively scheduled for December, for the academic year 2025-26.
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July 07, 2025
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Telangana plant explosion: Toll reaches 42, eight still missing
THE toll in the Sigachi Industries’ pharma plant explosion in Sangareddy district rose to 42, officials said on Sunday.
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July 07, 2025
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Maoist landmine claims life of young elephant in Jharkhand’s Chaibasa
A landmine planted by Maoists in the dense Saranda forest of Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district has claimed the life of a young male elephant, Forest Department officials said on Sunday.
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July 07, 2025
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Deepika's brilliant field goal against Dutch nominated for Magic Skill Award
INDIAN women's hockey team forward Deepika has been nominated for the Poligras Magic Skill Award for her incredible solo field goal against world No.1, the Netherlands during the 2024-25 FIH Hockey Pro League season.
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July 07, 2025
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'Let Marathi language and culture echo far and wide'
MAHARASHTRA Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday extended greetings to people on the occasion of 'Ashadhi Ekadashi' and called for the spread of Marathi language and culture far and wide.
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July 07, 2025
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Proclaimed offender in 2015 dacoity-cum-murder case arrested by Delhi Crime Branch
THE Delhi Police has apprehended a 35-year-old man, who evaded arrest for five years, from Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida for allegedly killing a businessman and looting Rs 7 lakh from him at Maurya Enclave here, an official said on Sunday.
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