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Support for Director Khalid Rahman after hybrid cannabis arrest sparks public backlash
(RNS, 30-04-25) Several stars from the film Alappuzha Gymkhana have shown support for director Khalid Rahman after he was arrested and later granted bail for possessing hybrid cannabis.
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May 01, 2025
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Kalinga Super Cup: Mumbai City, Jamshedpur Eye First Trip To Final
Both Mumbai City FC and Jamshedpur FC bowed out of the Kalinga Super Cup at the semifinal stage in the preceding Super Cup, but this season presents them a chance to make the final for the first time ever when they face off at the Kalinga Stadium on Wednesday.
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May 01, 2025
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57 transfers in 33 years: IAS officer Ashok Khemka bows out after headline-grabbing innings
After 33 years of service during which he resisted political pressure and served with integrity, leading to 57 transfers, Ashok Khemka, a 1991 batch IAS officer of the Haryana cadre, retired on Wednesday from his last posting as Additional Chief Secretary (Transport), which he held for five months.
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May 03, 2025
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Amazon launches its internet satellite to compete against SpaceX's Starlink
Amazon's first batch of internet satellites rocketed into orbit Monday, the latest entry in the mega constellation market currently dominated by SpaceX's thousands of Starlinks.
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May 01, 2025
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KPMG global tech survey: 73% believe Al will significantly transform life sciences industry
Key findings:
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May 03, 2025
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OPSC Announces Re-Examination Of OCS Anthropology Papers
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has decided to re-conduct the Anthropology Optional Paper-I and Paper-II of the Odisha Civil Services Main (Written) Examination-2023 due to the interchange of question papers during the examination held on April 27, 2025.
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May 01, 2025
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US stands strong with India against terrorism, PM Modi has our full support: State Department
The United States stands strong with India against terrorism and Prime Minister Narendra Modi “has our full support”, the State Department said underlining that Secretary of State Marco Rubio urges India and Pakistan to work towards a responsible resolution that maintains long-term peace and regional stability in South Asia.
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May 03, 2025
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22 killed, three injured in restaurant fire in China's Liaoyang
Chinese authorities say 22 people have been killed and three injured in a fire at restaurant in the northern city of Liaoyang.
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May 01, 2025
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Gujarat authorities raze 2000 huts, clear 1 lakh square metres near Chandola Lake in massive demolition drive
In a massive demolition drive, allegedly targeting illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in the Muslim-majority area of Chandola Lake in Ahmedabad, civic authorities have so far razed 2000 huts and cleared around one lakh square metres of land.
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May 01, 2025
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Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav sets May 31 deadline to eradicate drug menace from state
Director General of Police, Punjab, Gaurav Yadav has set May 31 deadline to eradicate the drug menace from the state.
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May 01, 2025
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CEAT targets double-digit growth in FY26; Plans 1,000 crore capex
Despite macroeconomic and global challenges affecting the tyre industry, India's leading tyre manufacturer CEAT Ltd expects a double-digit growth in revenue in FY2025-26.
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May 03, 2025
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Palestinian student detained at US citizenship interview released on bail
A judge on Wednesday released a Palestinian man who led protests against the war in Gaza as a student at Columbia University and was arrested by immigration officials during an interview about finalizing his U.S. citizenship.
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May 03, 2025
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'Look forward to working with you': PM Modi congratulates Canada's Mark Carney on election victory
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Mark Carney on his election as Canada’s new Prime Minister following the Liberal Party’s dramatic comeback in the federal elections, a result that not only ends Justin Trudeau's controversial tenure but also signals a possible reset in strained India-Canada relations.
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May 01, 2025
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Talks on seat-sharing among NDA allies for Bihar polls in June or July, says Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi
Seat-sharing talks among constituents of National Democratic Alliance (NDA) for upcoming Bihar assembly elections are likely to take place by the end of June or first week of July, Union Minister and Hidustani Awam Morcha (HAM) patron Jitan Ram Manjhi said on Monday.
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May 01, 2025
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National Herald case: Delhi court issues notice to Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi
A Delhi court on Friday issued notices to Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald money laundering case, marking a rare instance where the accused will be heard before the court considers taking cognisance of the charges.
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May 03, 2025
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Ram Darbar to be adorned with idols on May 23, special darshan passes to be issued
As the Ram temple in Ayodhya enters its final phase, the Ram Darbar, comprising idols of Lord Ram as king, Goddess Sita, Lakshman, Bharat, Shatrughan, and Lord Hanuman, will take its final shape in the sanctum sanctorum on the first floor of the temple on May 23.
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May 03, 2025
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CM Hemant Soren slams intel failure on Pahalgam attack; faces BJP fire for Europe trip spending, lack of outcomes
: In his first reaction to the Pahalgam terror attack after his return from Spain and Sweden on Wednesday, Chief Minister Hemant Soren said that the incident highlights a serious lack in the country’s intelligence system. He expressed hope that such incidents would not occur in the future.
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May 03, 2025
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Rapper Badshah booked by Punjab police over alleged hurt to religious sentiments
Punjab Police has booked rapper Badshah on a complaint alleging that this new song has hurt the religious sentiments of the Christian community.
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May 03, 2025
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BJD Welcomes Union Cabinet's Decision For Caste-Based Census
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has expressed strong support for the Union Cabinet's decision to include caste enumeration in the upcoming national Census.
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May 03, 2025
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Ukraine says Russia hits civilians again as Kyiv derides Putin's 3-day truce offer
Russia struck civilian areas of Ukraine with drones in another deadly nighttime attack, officials said Tuesday, as Kyiv officials dismissed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s declaration of a unilateral 72-hour ceasefire next week as an attempt “to deceive the United States.”
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May 01, 2025
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US economy shrinks in Trump's first 100 days, hit by import surge
The U.S. economy shrank at an annual rate of 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025, marking the first contraction in three years.
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May 03, 2025
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High Court suspends deportation of police officer, eight siblings in Jammu and Kashmir
In a major relief to a police personnel and his eight siblings, including five sisters, authorities on Wednesday suspended their deportation to Pakistan on the orders of the high court and are bringing them back from Punjab to reunite them with their families in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district.
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May 03, 2025
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CM Majhi, Dy CM Singh Deo Perform 'Akhi Muthi Anukula' During State-Level Krusak Dibas Celebration On Akshaya Tritiya
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo today performed the 'Akhi Muthi Anukula' ritual, marking the beginning of the agricultural season with great fervour during the State-Level Krusak Dibas celebration at the OUAT (Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology) farm on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya.
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May 01, 2025
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Uncontrolled illegal Encroachments at Jeypore Glocal Hospital areas
+Plotting on Government Lands. +Construction under High Tention Wires. + Flow of irrigation water obstructed causing Pains to the farmers. +No action by Administration surprises everyone.
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May 01, 2025
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Max Purcell Accepts 18-Month Doping Ban After Admitting To Breach
Australian tennis player Max Purcell has been handed an 18-month ban after admitting to breaching anti-doping regulations, a case the two-time Grand Slam doubles champion revealed had been “seriously affecting my quality of life” for several months.
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May 01, 2025
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Punjab parties unite to oppose water release to Haryana, seek PM Modi's intervention
In a rare display of political unity, all recognised political parties in Punjab on Thursday unanimously declared that not a single drop of extra water would be given to Haryana from the Bhakra Dam.
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May 03, 2025
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Jharkhand Minister sparks controversy over alleged fake degree, Pakistani links
Minority Affairs Minister Hafizul Hasan, who had hit the headlines recently for his 'Sharia over Constitution’ remark, has landed into controversy once again for obtaining a PhD degree from a fake university and his alleged links to Pakistan-based networks.
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May 01, 2025
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Sneh Rana's Five-Fer Helps India Women Seal 15 Runs Win Over South Africa Women
India Women pulled off a dramatic 15-run win over South Africa Women at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo to mark their second consecutive win in the ongoing Sri Lanka tri-series. India bounced back from a 140-run opening stand by the Proteas to script a memorable comeback, led once again by the ever-reliable Sneh Rana.
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May 01, 2025
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IPL 2025: DC’s Starc Picks 3-42; Axar And Nigam Take Two Each As KKR Post 204/9
Left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc picked 3-42, while Vipraj Nigam and captain Axar Patel took two wickets each as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) posted 204/9 in their 20 overs against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Tuesday. On a pitch that didn’t offer much grip and was good to bat on, KKR had their batters producing quick knocks at a great strike rate and were also aided by DC conceding 15 extras. But they lost their way in the middle overs against DC’s spin troika and then made only 45 in the last five overs.
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May 01, 2025
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India, Rotterdam Port plan green, digital corridor for clean energy exports to Europe
The visit of Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal to the Netherlands has laid the groundwork for setting up a green and digital corridor between the Port of Rotterdam and Indian ports for the export of green hydrogen to Europe, an official statement said on Tuesday.
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