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Over 2.89 cr voters deleted in UP as ECI releases draft roll
Over 2.89 crore voters' names have been deleted from the Uttar Pradesh voter list as the Election Commission of India on Tuesday released the draft electoral rolls following the completion of the enumeration phase of the controversial Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.
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January 07, 2026
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Bottlenecks in Indian intellectual property:
A comprehensive analysis and roadmap for reform
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January 07, 2026
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SEBI proposes 30-day lag for use of stock price data in educational content
India’s market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), on Tuesday proposed a uniform 30-day delay for sharing and using price data of listed companies for educational and investor awareness activities.
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January 07, 2026
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Smith's SCG masterclass takes him closer to Don Bradman's Ashes feats
Australia great Steve Smith added another glittering chapter to his Ashes legacy at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Tuesday, producing a sublime century that propelled him to second place behind the legendary Sir Don Bradman on both the Ashes run-scorers’ list and the centuries chart.
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January 07, 2026
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UPSC returns list of IPS officers for selection as new state DGP
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has rejected the West Bengal government's proposal for preparing a panel for the appointment of the Director General of Police (DGP), citing an inordinate delay and procedural lapses, and has advised the state to seek directions from the Supreme Court.
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January 07, 2026
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Regional autonomy does not have to redistribute corruption
As we bid farewell to 2025, we note that the year concluded with a series of sting operations by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), targeting at least six regional heads.
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January 07, 2026
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When Water Kills
The deaths linked to contaminated tap water in Indore are not merely a tragic municipal failure; they expose a deeper contradiction at the heart of India's urban governance.
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January 07, 2026
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Services sector growth pace eases to slowest level in 11 months: HSBC Services PMI survey
India’s services sector continued to expand in December, but the pace of growth eased to its slowest level in nearly a year as softer new business inflows and subdued hiring weighed on overall momentum, according to the latest HSBC India Services PMI survey released on Monday.
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January 07, 2026
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With every extinction, we lose not just a species but a treasure trove of knowledge
The millions of species humans share the world with are valuable in their own right.
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January 07, 2026
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Congress protest over Indore drinking water deaths
The opposition Congress in Madhya Pradesh staged protests at Indore on Tuesday against the BJP state government over the deaths of several people due to consumption of contaminated water of Narmada river supplied by the Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) through taps in households of the Bhagirathpura locality in the city.
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January 07, 2026
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Power and Legitimacy
The capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro by the United States has forced the international community to confront an uncomfortable reality: the widening gap between power and its justification.
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January 07, 2026
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Eliminating malnutrition key to building Viksit Bharat: Goyal
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Tuesday emphasised that the fight against malnutrition must be pursued as a collective national responsibility involving the government, corporates, communities and individuals alike.
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January 07, 2026
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Mamata lashes out at ECI, alleges harassment of voters
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Election Commission of India over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, alleging large-scale harassment of voters and branding the entire exercise as “illegal, unconstitutional and undemocratic.”
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January 07, 2026
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Implications of Maduro’s extraction
The 3 January 2026 extraction of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces marks one of the most dramatic American interventions in Latin America since the end of the Cold War.
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January 07, 2026
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Cold wave warning for south Bengal districts
The Meteorological Department today issued a three-day forecast warning for nine districts of South Bengal, cautioning against persistent cold wave conditions and dense fog that may reduce morning visibility to between 50 and 199 metres.
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January 07, 2026
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Abhishek attacks ECI over notices to Amartya Sen, Shami and Dev
Trinamul Congress (TMC) All India General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Monday criticised the Election Commission of India (ECI) for issuing notices under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) to Nobel laureate Amartya Sen, cricketer Mohammed Shami and popular Tollywood actor and MP Dey, calling it a matter of “serious concern”.
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January 07, 2026
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Progress for Ukrainetalks in Paris uncertain with US focus on Venezuela and Greenland tension
Leaders of Ukraine's allies gathered Tuesday in Paris for key talks that could help determine the countrys security after a potential ceasefire in its war with Russia.
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January 07, 2026
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WBBSE issues guidelines for teachers and students in state-run schools
A circular has been issued by the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) that proffers guidelines for both teachers and students in state-run and state-aided schools.
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January 07, 2026
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Alipurduar division earns first 'Eat Right Campus'honour
The Alipurduar Division of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has achieved a significant milestone in food safety and hygiene, with one railway station and three institutional facilities earning the prestigious Eat Right Station and Eat Right Campus certifications from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
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January 07, 2026
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US-Venezuela tensions to have limited impact on oil supply, India: BoB report
The renewed geopolitical tensions between the United States and Venezuela are unlikely to pose any immediate risk to global oil supplies or significantly affect India’s oil import bill, according to an economic analysis by Bank of Baroda.
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January 07, 2026
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Market extends decline amid selling in oil & gas, media, energy
The stock market on Tuesday extended its decline for a second consecutive session with Nifty closing below 26,200.
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January 07, 2026
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Jairam Ramesh questions US role in 'Op Sindoor' halt
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh Tuesday intensified his critique of the Modi government, demanding transparency over the sudden termination of Operation Sindoor.
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January 07, 2026
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Congress leader Suresh Kalmadi passes away
Former Union Minister and senior Congress leader Suresh Kalmadi passed away on Tuesday following a prolonged illness.
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January 07, 2026
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Odisha’s struggle with language and religion
As Odisha prepares to celebrate the 90th anniversary of its birth as India’s first linguistic province, and the Muslim League’s formation approaches its 120th year, a fascinating and often overlooked historical intersection emerges.
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January 07, 2026
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Political storm in Chhattisgarh over VBG Ram Gas Congress flags stir, deputy CM Arun Sao hits back
Chhattisgarh’s political temperature rose sharply on Tuesday after the Congress announced a phased agitation against the proposed VB G Ram G framework, triggering a strong rebuttal from Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao.
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January 07, 2026
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Bank credit rises over 7 per cent in FY26 led by retail lending
Bank credit growth in India remained resilient, as gross banking credit (GBC) rose 7 percentto
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January 07, 2026
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Kolkata gearsupfor 55th Statesman vintage carrally
Vintage and classic cars are slowly disappearing from our roads.
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January 07, 2026
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Danish Prime Minister says a UStakeover of Greenland would mark the end of NATO
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Monday an American takeover of Greenland would amount to the end of the NATO military alliance.
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January 07, 2026
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Danish Prime Minister says a US takeover of Greenland would mark the end of NATO
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Monday an American takeover of Greenland would amount to the end of the NATO military alliance.
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January 07, 2026
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Adani Enterprises’ ₹1,000 crore public issue of NCDs fully subscribed within 45 minutes
Adani Enterprises’ Rs 1000 crore public issue of nonconvertible debentures (NCDs) was fully subscribed within 45 minutes of opening.
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