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'Zero tolerance': NMC calls for safe injection practices to stop infections
THE National Medical Commission (NMC) has directed all medical colleges and institutions to mandatorily implement safe injection practices to prevent transmission of blood-borne infections, including HIV, Hepatitis B (HBV), and Hepatitis C virus.
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June 03, 2026
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NIA probes Hamas role in Pahalgam
IN a significant development in the Pahalgam terror attack investigation, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has formally flagged the need to examine possible links between Pakistan-backed terror groups and Hamas.
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June 03, 2026
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Srinagar airport likely to suspend flights twice a wk for 3 months, 15 days in Oct
TOURISM stakeholders in Kashmir are facing fresh anxiety and apprehend significant booking cancellations as Srinagar Airport is likely to suspend flight operations every Monday and Tuesday from July to the end of September, followed by a 15-day complete closure from October 1 for planned runway maintenance works.
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June 03, 2026
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Will not let our territory be used against India: Myanmar
MYANMAR President U Min Aung Hlaing has assured India that his country’s territory will not be allowed to be used for activities that threaten India’s security during wide-ranging talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where the two leaders reviewed bilateral ties and discussed cooperation in various areas.
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June 02, 2026
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Crackdown on cyber fraud modules, ₹2,289 cr unearthed
THE Gujarat Police uncovered a cyber fraud to the tune of ₹2,289 crore in a statewide operation, named Operation Mule Hunt 1.0 and launched in 2025, officials said on Monday.
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June 02, 2026
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Wipro to buy additional 20% stake in Aggne for $29 million
IT services company Wipro will acquire an additional 20% stake in Aggne Global for $28.5 million, increasing its ownership in the insurance technology company to 80%, as per a regulatory filing by the IT services firm.
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June 02, 2026
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Market closes in red for fourth straight session
DOMESTIC equity market fell for the fourth straight session on Monday as foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows and geopolitical uncertainties continue to weigh on investor sentiment.
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June 02, 2026
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Magnus’ coach calls Gukesh’s strategy ‘courageous’
AT a time when D Gukesh has faced criticism from some of the world’s top players, Peter Heine Nielsen has come out in support of the world champion.
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June 02, 2026
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India may revisit UK tariff reliefs if steel curbs stay
INDIA may reconsider some of the tariff concessions it has offered to the UK under the recently concluded free trade agreement (FTA), particularly on products such as Scotch whisky, if Britain goes ahead with its tightened steel safeguard measures on Indian exports, a senior commerce ministry official said.
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June 02, 2026
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100m staff shortfall in cancer care by ’50: Study
THE world will face a cancer workforce crisis with a global shortfall of 100 mn staff by 2050 as there will be a 75% hike in cancer incidences during that period, said a new Lancet report.
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June 02, 2026
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Court closes DMK's petition on ST poll seats
THE Madras High Court on Monday closed as infructuous a writ petition filed by the DMK in 2016 seeking adequate representation for Scheduled Tribes (STs) in local body elections and rotation of reserved seats in Tamil Nadu.
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June 02, 2026
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Zojila tunnel set for breakthrough on June 9
THE strategically important 13.15-kilometre-long Zojila tunnel at the border of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh will achieve a crucial stage on June 9 when Union Minister of Roads, Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari triggers a breakthrough blast.
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June 02, 2026
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CBI recreates Twisha death scene in Bhopal
FOUR days after arresting former judge Giribala Singh from her Bhopal house in connection with her daughter-in-law Twisha Sharma’s May 12 death allegedly over a dowry demand, teams of the CBI returned to the double-storied house in Bhopal, where the incident took place, on Monday afternoon with the accused, Giribala and her son Samarth, to recreate the crime scene.
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June 02, 2026
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Tech sector sees decline in hiring activity in June
TECHNOLOGY sector recorded a sharp fall in hiring activity in June 2026, with active tech job openings falling 14% month-on-month to 93,000, according to staffing firm Xpheno.
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June 02, 2026
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Graft-free admin not possible in a night, but we will achieve it: Vijay
IN his first public speech after leading the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to victory in the Assembly elections, Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday launched a sharp attack on the DMK and the AIADMK, accusing both parties of attempting to come together to prevent the TVK from forming the government.
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June 02, 2026
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Spurned lover attacks girl, kills cousin; shot dead in Assam police encounter
A jilted lover in Assam died in police firing on Monday after he allegedly snatched the service rifle of a policeman and opened fire at cops to escape from police custody.
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June 02, 2026
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SIT to probe signature forgery of MLAs, 'fake beneficiaries' of Lakshmir Bhandar
WEST Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari on Monday ordered the formation of an SIT to probe the Lakshmir Bhandar Yojana implemented by the previous Trinamool Congress government of Mamata Banerjee.
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June 02, 2026
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IAF chief on 4-day visit to France to advance Rafale acquisition deal
AIR Chief Marshal A P Singh reached France on Monday for a four-day visit as India prepares to formally begin negotiations for a mega Rafale fighter acquisition programme, one of the biggest combat aircraft deals in the pipeline.
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June 02, 2026
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OMCs losing ₹650 per LPG cylinder
STATE-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) are currently incurring an under-recovery of nearly ₹650 on every domestic LPG cylinder sold and about ₹30 per litre on aviation turbine fuel (ATF), as per a senior petroleum ministry official.
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June 02, 2026
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Rajya Sabha, state legislative council elections on June 18, says poll panel
THE Election Commission on Monday issued notification for holding elections on 24 Rajya Sabha seats on account of vacancies created due to retirement in 10 states, bye-elections for three seats due to resignations, and elections for legislative council seats in multiple states.
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June 02, 2026
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Focus on Brahmin votes in UP, RSS ideologue to strengthen BJP structure
AIMED at strengthening its organisational structure, the BJP has begun assigning key responsibilities to its senior leaders, starting with the appointment of Nagendra Nath Tripathi, an RSS ideologue, as the party’s national organiser for senior workers’ outreach.
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June 02, 2026
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WAY AHEAD FOR QUAD: LESS SUMMITRY, MORE SUBSTANCE
HIS Quad’s ministerial meeting in India this week showed why the grouping may be entering its most consequential phase yet—not as an Asian Nato or a summit-heavy geopolitical theatre, but as a focused coalition delivering practical public goods across the Indo-Pacific.
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May 30, 2026
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THE POPE'S PRESENT PONDERABLES
N the 5th century CE, Augustine of Hippo decided a debate in the Christian faith with a terse argument that remains quotable: ‘Roma locuta, causa finita (Rome has spoken, the case is closed).’
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May 30, 2026
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Govt: Extending guarantee for temple funds in NBFCs
THE Tamil Nadu government on Friday informed the Madras High Court of extending a sovereign guarantee to temple funds deposited in non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) run by government agencies.
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May 30, 2026
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Cong rules out rift with TVK as Vijay misses meeting with Sonia & Rahul
CONGRESS on Thursday dismissed speculation of a rift with its Tamil Nadu ally, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), after the postponement of a scheduled meeting between Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and senior leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi in the capital.
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May 29, 2026
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TVK to bolster party structure as scores from AIADMK join
THE election dust has barely settled, but the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has turned its attention towards building up its party machinery.
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May 29, 2026
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Rahul, Pradhan trade charges over CBSE Class XII results controversy
A war of words broke out between Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday over the CBSE Class XII results row, with Pradhan accusing Gandhi of politicising the issue and being frustrated.
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May 29, 2026
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Fadnavis meets Modi to flag Maha plight of onion farmers
MAHARASHTRA Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday in New Delhi and discussed issues related to the state’s development, infrastructure projects and ongoing welfare initiatives.
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May 29, 2026
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Dope positive weightlifters may affect CWG participation
DRUG abuse has reared its ugly head again and this time only a couple of months ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games triggering fear of non-participation of Indian athletes in a few weight categories in the weightlifting event.
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May 29, 2026
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4 killed, 3 missing as boat capsizes in Ganga due to strong winds in Bihar dist
FOUR people drowned and three went missing on Thursday when a boat capsized in the Ganga river near Sultanpur Diyara in Bihar’s Samastipur district.
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