Stampede at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu, several feared dead; PM Modi condoles deaths

The number of injuries is yet to be ascertained.

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At least 10 dead, several injured in stampede at Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu, say authorities

At least 10 dead in stampede at Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu, say authorities

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COVID-19 vaccination for 15-18 age group: Registrations on CoWIN to begin today, here`s how to get a slot

Both walk-in and online registration (through CoWIN) facilities are available for 15 to 18 year olds.

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PM Narendra Modi to release Rs 20,000 crore under PM-KISAN for 10 crore farmers today

Under the PM-KISAN scheme, a financial benefit of Rs 6,000 per year is provided to the eligible beneficiary farmer families, payable in three equal four-monthly instalments of Rs 2,000 each.

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Maharashtra may report 2 lakh active COVID-19 cases by January 3rd week: Govt

"Based on the current trend of rising COVID cases in the state, Maharashtra may get around 2 lakh active cases by the third week of January," said state's Additional Chief Health Secretary. 

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On New Year`s Eve, record Covid-19 cases reported from Delhi, highest since May 22

The number of cases reported on Friday surged to 1,796, with an increased positivity rate of 2.44 per cent. The daily cases count had breached the 1,000-mark after a gap of seven months.

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Met dept could not predict surprise rainfall, says TN CM Stalin

Met dept could not predict surprise rainfall, says TN CM Stalin

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DNA Exclusive: As we ring in the New Year, here’s a throwback at 2021

It is the last day of 2021 and before we usher in New Year 2022, here’s a throwback at the important events that shaped this year. 

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'Lockdown Stage' Approaching, CM Will Decide, Says Maharashtra Min Amid Surge in Covid Cases

Maharashtra recorded 8,067 new coronavirus cases during the day, a rise of 2,699 compared to Thursday, and eight deaths.

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SP Regime Ordered Firing at 'kar Sevaks'; Lord Ram Stayed in Tent for Years: Amit Shah in Ayodhya

Addressing a rally during the BJP's Jan Vishwas Yatra ahead of the UP Assembly polls, he alleged that the SP, BSP and Congress governments made efforts to stop the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya.

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Quinton de Kock announces retirement from Test cricket, intends to spend more time with family

De Kock announces retirement from Test cricket, intends to spend more time with family

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DNA Exclusive: Has 3rd Covid wave already hit India?

Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary on Thursday (December 30) warned about the imminent threat of the third COVID-19 wave amid a surge in daily infections.

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House Committee Says Trump Privilege Claim Should Be Tossed

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Delhi reports 1,313 new Covid-19 cases, highest single-day spike in 7 months

Delhi reports 1,313 new Covid-19 cases, highest single-day spike in 7 months

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Weather Update: Traffic halts as rain pounds Chennai, IMD issues red alert in THESE states

Isolated heavy to very rainfall activity is likely to continue over north coastal Tamil Nadu and adjoining areas of south coastal Andhra Pradesh during next three days and decrease thereafter, the IMD said. 

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Chennai rains: Red alert issued for 4 districts, 3 rain-related deaths reported

Chennai rains: Red alert issued for 4 districts, 3 rain-related deaths reported

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ALARMING Covid rise in Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi: 10 Points

Three of the four mega metro cities of India - Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata - reported alarming jump in daily Coronavirus cases today. While Delhi and Mumbai saw a rise of 40 per cent, cases in Kolkata doubled in 24 hours. The scary rise in India's mega cities comes at a time of rising cases of Omicron - the latest, more transmissible variant of concern. Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said this morning that Omicron has been found in 54 per cent of the latest samples.

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NEET PG counselling delay: Resident doctors to continue strike, seek apology from Delhi Police

Resident docs to continue stir, seek apology from Delhi Police

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3 terrorists killed in Kashmir`s Kulgam

The security forces today gunned down three terrorists in southern Kashmir's Kulgam district.

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Raghav Chadha Promises to End Political Interference in Police Force, Slams Sidhu for 'Defamatory' Remark

AAP leader Raghav Chadha said Sidhu and Congress leaders treat the Punjab Police personnel as an ornamental instrument.

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Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai urges Pro-Kannada activists to withdraw state-wide bandh call

CM Bommai urges Pro-Kannada activists to withdraw call for state-wide bandh

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Covid-19 vaccine must to enter malls, restaurants: States across India implement curbs - 5 points

From Rajasthan, Goa to Dehradun and Hyderabad, cities and states across the country are coming up with several rules and restrictions to arrest the spread of coronavirus and an impending third wave, amid Omicron fear

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Karnataka Govt to Bring in Law to Free Hindu Temples from Laws and Rules: CM

The Chief Minister also said that the government would constitute a special task force for the implementing the anticonversion bill, once it becomes a law.

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Judge Refuses To Dismiss Alleged Proud Boys Leaders' Charges

A federal judge on Tuesday refused to dismiss an indictment charging four alleged leaders of the far-right Proud Boys with conspiring to attack the U.S. Capitol to stop Congress from certifying President Joe Biden's electoral victory.

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After city, poets’ names changed from ‘Allahabadi’ to ‘Prayagraj’ on UP edu panel’s website

Poets’ names changed from ‘Allahabadi’ to ‘Prayagraj’ on UP edu panel’s website

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Sharp rise in Mumbai covid cases: 1,377 new patients, 70% more than yesterday

Mumbai on Tuesday reported 1,377 new COVID-19 cases, a steep rise from 809 infections reported a day ago, and one more death, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said.

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EDMC Facing Adverse Economic Conditions As Delhi Govt Not Releasing Due Funds: Mayor

East Delhi Mayor Shyam Sunder Aggarwal on Tuesday shared the latest details on the financial condition of the cash-strapped EDMC and alleged that the corporation is facing adverse economic conditions as the Delhi government has not released "due funds". Aggarwal, Chairman of the EDMC's Standing Committee Beer Singh Panwar and Leader of the House Satyapal Singh presented the latest figures of the financial condition of the East Delhi Municipal Corporation in a press conference held at the corporation headquarters here.

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Home Ministry woke up on Christmas and found issues in Missionaries of Charity’s FCRA application: TMC

Home Ministry woke up on Christmas and found issues in Missionaries of Charity’s FCRA application: TMC

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NEET-PG counseling 2021: Resident Doctors` strike to continue, says FORDA president

The resident doctors’ strike over delay in NEET-PG counseling 2021 will continue, for now, President of Federation of Resident Doctors' Association (FORDA) Dr Manish said on Tuesday (December 28). 

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BJP Councillor Seeks Scrapping Of Crossing Republic's DPR

A BJP councillor has written to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath alleging severe irregularity in the passage of Detailed Project Report for the Ghaziabad's sub-city Crossing Republic and has demanded that the same should be scrapped. In his complaint, Councillor Rajendra Tyagi has also alleged criminal collusion between the Crossing Republic builders and the Ghaziabad Development Authority officials in the passage of the sub-city DPR. Tyagi alleged that as per the DPR approved for Crossing Republic, the sub-city was to be developed on an area of 360 acres of land while the builders had only 270 acres of land in their possession for the purpose.

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AAP seeks outside support to stake claim on Chandigarh Municipal Corporation

AAP seeks outside support to stake claim on Chandigarh Municipal Corporation

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DNA Exclusive: Time to vaccinate children against COVID-19

Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary on Monday (December 27) addressed a pertinent and common concern among parents- Should we get our kids vaccinated?

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BJP Councillor Seeks Scrapping Of Crossing Republic's DPR

A BJP councillor has written to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath alleging severe irregularity in the passage of Detailed Project Report for the Ghaziabad's sub-city Crossing Republic and has demanded that the same should be scrapped. In his complaint, Councillor Rajendra Tyagi has also alleged criminal collusion between the Crossing Republic builders and the Ghaziabad Development Authority officials in the passage of the sub-city DPR. Tyagi alleged that as per the DPR approved for Crossing Republic, the sub-city was to be developed on an area of 360 acres of land while the builders had only 270 acres of land in their possession for the purpose.

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Accounts neither suspended nor cancelled, say Missionaries of Charity after Mamata accuses Centre

Accounts neither suspended nor cancelled: Missionaries of Charity after Mamata's claim

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Rs 200 crore and counting: The great Indian cash seizure

Authorities flabbergasted, neighbours in disbelief and people hooked to TV sets - such has been the story so far for Piyush Jain - a trader from Uttar Pradesh's city of Kanpur - who had stashed a whopping amount of unaccounted wealth in the basement of his factory.

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`Curfew at night, rallies during day`: Varun Gandhi hits out at Uttar Pradesh govt

"Imposing curfew in the night and calling lakhs of people in rallies during the day - this is beyond the understanding of the common man. Given Uttar Pradesh`s limited healthcare systems, we have to honestly decide whether our priority is to stop the spread of the dreaded Omicron or show electoral power," Varun Gandhi tweeted.

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Election Commission to review COVID situation with health experts for upcoming polls

The Election Commission will convene a meeting with senior officials of the Union Health Ministry on Monday.

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Babul Supriyo Claims 5 BJP MLAs Who Left WhatsApp group May Quit Saffron Party

The Matua community constitutes a large chunk of the state's Scheduled Caste population.

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PM Modi to visit Dubai on January 6, first international trip in 2022

PM Modi will visit the Dubai Expo and sign the India-UAE Free trade agreement during his trip.

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Stop Acting as Opposition Agent: TMC MLA Tells Police Officer in Purported Video, Stokes Controversy

Kabir, the TMC MLA from Bharatpur in West Bengal's Murshidabad district, was heard making the remarks in a purported video, which has gone viral on social media.

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Kanpur-based businessman Piyush Jain arrested on charges of tax evasion

Kanpur-based businessman Piyush Jain arrested

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Omicron spread: Big rise in Maharashtra, Kerala - 5 points

Maharashtra, Kerala and Delhi continued to report a rise in cases of Omicron - the latest, more transmissible variant of the coronavirus first detected in South Africa.

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Centre will not bring back farm laws, clarifies Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar amid Congress uproar

Earlier, Tomar had spoken on the repeal of farm laws and had said, "We moved a step back and we will move forward again."

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`Proven record for safety`: Bharat Biotech after Covaxin gets emergency usage nod for kids above 12 years

"Covaxin has established a proven record for safety and efficacy in adults for the original variant and subsequent variants. We have documented excellent safety and immunogenicity data readouts in Children," Bharat Biotech said.

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No need to fear from Omicron, India has 18 lakh isolation beds, 90,000 special beds for children: PM Narendra Modi

"Today, the nation has 18 lakh isolation beds, 5 lakh oxygen supported beds, 1.4 lakh ICU beds and 90,000 special beds for kids," the Prime Minister said while addressing the nation on Saturday night.

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India, Russia exchange `non-paper` on engagement in Central Asia

The non-paper or white paper is basically a document that doesn't carry a governmental seal but aims to highlight key features of discussions.

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Smriti Irani's daughter Shanelle gets engaged to Arjun Bhalla. See heartwarming pics

Smriti Irani's daughter Shanelle gets engaged to Arjun Bhalla

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`Precaution dose` for healthcare and frontline workers from January 10: PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the precaution dose will also be available for citizens above 60 years of age and with comorbidities on the advice of their doctor from January 10 next year as well.

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Over 61% of India's population vaccinated with both doses but Covid isn't past us yet: PM Modi

Over 61% of India's population vaccinated with both doses but Covid isn't past us yet: PM Modi

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World`s first DNA vaccine and nasal vaccine to be rolled out soon in India: PM Narendra Modi

Amid increasing COVID-19 cases because of the Omicron variant of the virus, PM appealed not to panic but remain vigilant, and use masks and sanitize hands regularly.

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No MLA Mother, No MP Father, Still Minister Because BJP Belongs to Workers: Nitin Gadkari

In a subtle dig at the Congress and Samajwadi Party, Gadkari said the BJP is not a pariwarwadi party but a party of its workers.

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PM Narendra Modi to virtually address Gurpurab celebrations at Gujarat gurudwara today

Guru Nanak Dev Ji had stayed at Lakhpat during the course of his travels. Gurudwara Lakhpat Sahib has his relics including wooden footwear and palki (cradle) as well as manuscripts and markings scripts of Gurmukhi.

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Ludhiana blast: Alleged bomber identified as dismissed cop, motive being probed

Ludhiana blast: Alleged bomber identified as dismissed cop, motive being probed

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DNA Exclusive: IT Dept finds Rs 150 crore cash in Kanpur businessman`s premises - a mockery of taxpayers?

Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary on Friday in his exclusive report called the incident a nasty joke on the loyal taxpayers of the country and noted how an average Indian man will take at least 250 years to make the same amount.

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Delhi's Sarojini Nagar market to follow odd-even scheme on weekends

Delhi's Sarojini Nagar market to follow odd-even scheme on weekends

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Alert Noida, Ghaziabad residents! Night curfew might affect your Christmas, New Year plans

The Uttar Pradesh government has put a night curfew in place - from 11 pm to 5 am, starting from December 25

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Uttarakhand minister Harak Singh Rawat resigns from cabinet

Uttarakhand minister Harak Singh Rawat resigns from cabinet

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India, US 2+2 Foreign and Defense ministers meet in 3rd week of January

The 2+2 meet is an annual mechanism at the foreign and defense ministries level between India and the US meant to discuss bilateral ties in defense, strategic and security domains. This is the 4th round of dialogue that is taking place which alternates between New Delhi and Washington.

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Delhi AQI dips further to 425, air quality `severe` now

An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.

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Amritsar`s conjoined twins Sohna-Mohna get government job

The 19-year-old conjoined twins joined the job on December 20.

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Omicron reaches Uttarakhand, first case detected

New Omicron cases continue to surface in several Indian states with Delhi and Maharashtra topping the list.

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Karnataka`s `Anti-conversion` bill: BJP counters Congress, says Siddaramaiah signed draft of Bill in 2016

"Our intention behind bringing this bill is to protect SC, ST communities and women," Karnataka Chief Minister Basavraj Bommai said.

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Biden signs bill banning imports from China’s Xinjiang over Uyghur ‘genocide’

Biden signs bill banning imports from China’s Xinjiang over Uyghur ‘genocide’

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FIR against Wasim Rizvi aka Jitendra Tyagi for alleged hate speech in Haridwar

Uttarakhand Police on Thursday registered a case against Wasim Rizvi aka Jitendra Tyagi and others over his "hate speech" at an event.

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Haridwar ‘Dharam Sansad’: Case registered against Wasim Rizvi over his speech

Haridwar ‘Dharam Sansad’: Case registered against Wasim Rizvi over his speech

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DNA Exclusive: Why COVID curbs are applicable for festivities but not on political activities?

When a common citizen can invite up to 200 people to a wedding and even fewer people to a funeral due to COVID-19 restrictions, political rallies can still be conducted with a crowd of over 2,000 people.

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Karnataka Assembly Passes 'Anti-conversion Bill'; Aimed at Getting Rid of Menace of Conversion, Says CM

The bill provides for protection of right to freedom of religion and prohibition of unlawful conversion from one religion to another

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Covid-19: Consider delaying Assembly polls, Allahabad HC tells govt amid Omicron threat

Covid: Consider delaying Assembly polls, Allahabad HC tells govt amid Omicron threat

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BREAKING - Postpone assembly election 2022: Allahabad High Court to PM Narendra Modi

Amid rise in Omicron cases, Allahabad High Court today asked PM Narendra Modi to postpone upcoming assembly elections in five states.

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Assam Assembly Passes Bills to Reserve 50% Seats in Municipalities for Women

Such seats will be allotted by rotation to different constituencies in a municipality every 10 years, as per the amendment to the Assam Municipal Act, 1956.

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Yogi Adityanath Exclusive: `Caste, Dynasty politics halted UP`s development`

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today said that politics based on caste and dynasty halted the development in Uttar Pradesh. The Chief Minister said that the dynasty and nepotism based politics didn't let the state grow despite having the "most cultivable land and best water resources in the world".

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Five-member Committee To Take Decisions On University Appointments: Haryana CM

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday said a five-member committee will be constituted for taking decisions regarding appointments to different posts in universities of the state. Speaking in the state assembly, he noted that the committee will include chancellor (Governor), principal secretary of Higher Education Department, and vice chancellors of three universities.

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Madagascar’s minister swims for 12 hours to reach shore after copter crash

Madagascar’s minister swims for 12 hours to reach shore after copter crash 

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Amarinder Singh takes a jibe at Harish Rawat, says `You reap what you sow`

Rawat was the Punjab affairs in-charge of the Congress in September when Singh faced an unceremonious exit as the Punjab chief minister. Rawat, the campaign head of Congress in poll-bound Uttarakhand, created a flutter in political circles today when he alleged non-cooperation from his organisation

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Mapping Work Being Done For All Land Holdings: Haryana Agriculture Minister

Haryana Agriculture Minister J P Dalal on Wednesday said that mapping work is being done for all the land holdings in the state. Through this initiative, registration of all farmers is being done on the 'Meri Fasal, Mera Byora' government portal.

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Govt Probe Ordered After Reports On Kin Of BJP Leaders, Officials Grabbing Land In Ayodhya

The Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday ordered a probe into reports of relatives of BJP leaders and government officials allegedly "usurping" land near the upcoming Ram Temple in Ayodhya. "Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered the revenue department to probe the matter thoroughly," Additional Chief Secretary, Information, Navneet Sehgal told PTI.

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Omicron cases on the rise, states scramble to limit spread with Christmas, New Year curbs

Omicron cases on the rise, states scramble to limit spread with Christmas, New Year curbs

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Massive surge in Covid cases: With more than 1 lakh cases, UK sees highest daily rise

UK reported 1,06,122 cases of coronavirus on December 22, which is the maximum cases the region has seen in 1 day, ever since the outbreak of the pandemic 

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U.S. Approves Sale Of Javelin Missiles To Lithuania As Russia Tensions Build

The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of Javelin antitank missiles to the government of Lithuania in a deal valued at up to $125 million, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.

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Biden Vows He, Manchin Will 'Get Something Done' On $2T Bill

President Joe Biden appeared determined Tuesday to return to the negotiating table with Sen. Joe Manchin, the holdout Democrat who effectively tanked the party's signature $2 trillion domestic policy initiative with his own jarring yearend announcement.

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Uttar Pradesh Govt procures paddy worth over Rs 6000 crore at MSP benefitting more than 4 lakh farmers

According to Commissioner, Food and Civil Supplies, Sorabh Babu, “As on December 21, total paddy worth more than Rs 6077.91 crore has been purchased from the farmers, and the payment is being made within 72 hours of the purchase directly to their bank accounts.”

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TMC sweeps Kolkata Municipal Corporation election with 134 seats, BJP bags 3 wards

TMC sweeps KMC election with 134 seats, BJP bags 3 wards

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Uttar Pradesh govt provides free ration to over 82% of beneficiaries in December

The Uttar Pradesh government is running its next phase of the ‘biggest campaign’ of free ration distribution, other than the PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PM-GKAY) under which along with wheat and rice, the ration card holders in Uttar Pradesh are receiving a litre of refined oil, and a kilo each of salt and pulses, free.

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More Transparency In Conducting Exams In Schools, Cheating Mafia Curbed: UP Deputy CM

Deputy Chief minister of Uttar Pradesh Dinesh Sharma on Tuesday said the state government has brought transparency in checking answer sheets of higher classes in school along with conducting exams on time. He also came out in support of the proposal to raise the legal age of marriage for women from 18 to 21. He said the move is aimed at the betterment of women and girls on the grounds of better health.

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More Transparency In Conducting Exams In Schools, Cheating Mafia Curbed: UP Deputy CM

Deputy Chief minister of Uttar Pradesh Dinesh Sharma on Tuesday said the state government has brought transparency in checking answer sheets of higher classes in school along with conducting exams on time. He also came out in support of the proposal to raise the legal age of marriage for women from 18 to 21. He said the move is aimed at the betterment of women and girls on the grounds of better health.

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Maharashtra: 76% Polling Recorded in 106 Nagar Panchayats

The state government wanted the SEC to stay all the local body polls till the OBC political quota was restored.

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The Matrix Resurrections Movie Review: Priyanka Chopra grabs eyeballs in Keanu Reeves film

The Matrix Resurrections movie review

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Is there life on Venus? Scientists suggest it might be hiding in its clouds

Is there life on Venus? Scientists suggest it might be hiding in its clouds

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Kudos, Gurgaon! 100% vaccination milestone achieved, 1st in Delhi-NCR

Gurgaon vaccination: Gurugram has administered 41,28,596 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine so far.

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Suspended Opposition MPs attend wedding reception of Venkaiah Naidu's granddaughter

Suspended Oppn MPs attend wedding reception of Venkaiah Naidu's granddaughter

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"Your bad days will come...": Jaya Bachchan`s Rajya Sabha outburst on 12 MPs` suspension

Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan today lashed out at treasury benches in Rajya Sabha over the issue of suspension of 12 Opposition MPs. "What is going on? This is terrible...  Aap logon ke bure din aayenge, (Your bad days will come)," Jaya Bachchan said in during her address in Rajya Sabha today.

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Pakistan police register FIR against Yasir Shah for helping friend who kidnapped, molested a girl

Lahore police register FIR against Yasir Shah for helping friend who kidnapped a girl

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PM Modi discusses recent developments with Vladimir Putin over phone call

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday.

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Florida Democratic Rep. Murphy Won't Seek Reelection

U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy on Monday announced she will not seek reelection next year.

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BJP ‘robbing’ public by illegally collecting parking fees: AAP

MCD in-charge Durgesh Pathak stated that the BJP-ruled MCD is operating illegal parking in collaboration with the parking mafia and that taking parking fees illegally is a form of robbery.

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Punjab Deputy CM Randhawa Writes to Centre Over Sacrilege Bills

Two unidentified men were beaten to death at the Golden Temple in Amritsar and at a gurdwara in Kapurthala district for their alleged sacrilege attempts.

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Andhra CM Jagan Reddy to Launch Housing Scheme on Tuesday in West Godavari

The beneficiaries can avail this scheme by paying nominal amounts, where Rs 10,000 in villages, Rs 15,000 in municipalities and Rs 20,000 in municipal corporations.

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Vote Count Starts In Chile Runoff Between Polar Opposites

Santiago (AP) Results began trickling in Sunday for Chile's presidential runoff following a bruising campaign between a free-market firebrand likened to Donald Trump and a millennial former student protest leader who promises to attack nagging inequality in Latin America's most advanced economy. Jos Antonio Kast, a lawmaker who has a history of defending Chile's past military dictatorship, finished ahead in the first round of voting last month but failed to secure a majority of votes. That set up a head-to-head runoff against Gabriel Boric, who trailed him by about two percentage points..

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Jammu power crisis: Administration calls Indian Army for help amid PDD workers` strike

In Jammu, hundreds of people are under darkness for the last two days and today it forced the Jammu administration to call army engineers for help for the restoration of electricity. 

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BJP-ruled North MCD sold 13 parking to ‘private mafia’ at throwaway prices: AAP’s Atishi

The BJP has not only sold off 13 parking lots of the MCD but also waived off house tax worth crores of rupees to help the private mafia, Atishi alleged. 

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Former Afghan President Karzai asks Pak PM Imran Khan to 'stop speaking on behalf of Afghans'

Former Afghan Prez Karzai asks Pak PM to 'stop speaking on behalf of Afghans'

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KMC elections: BJP alleges massive rigging, urges Governor for repolling

Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari claimed that there were over 100 instances of irregularities during the polls, and not more than 20 per cent of the electorate could cast votes.

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Navjot Singh Sidhu pursuing hidden agenda, damaged Congress internally: Punjab minister

"You are just like a mercenary having joined the party just with the sole purpose of becoming the chief minister, while I have been in the party right from my birth," said Rana Gurjeet Singh while himself a "born Congressman."

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RJD To Launch Protest Against Unemployment In Bihar

RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav on Saturday hit out at the Nitish Kumar government for the "top to bottom" corruption in Bihar and said that the party will soon launch a state wide protest against growing unemployment. The leader of the opposition said RJD will also organize a mega rally against unemployment at Patna's historic Gandhi Maidan after Makar Sankranti (January 14). Lambasting the Nitish Kumar government in the state, he said The NDA government in Bihar is deaf and mute. Recent reports of central government's agencies show Bihar government as a failure on almost all indicators.

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Have no faith on delimitation commission, it’s working on BJP`s agenda: Mehbooba Mufti

Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a party function in Rajouri, Mehbooba Mufti said, “As far as the delimitation commission is concerned, it is BJP's commission. Their attempt is to pitch the majority against the minority and further disempower the people. They want to increase the (assembly) seats in such a way to benefit the BJP.” 

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RJD To Launch Protest Against Unemployment In Bihar

RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav on Saturday hit out at the Nitish Kumar government for the "top to bottom" corruption in Bihar and said that the party will soon launch a state wide protest against growing unemployment. The leader of the opposition said RJD will also organize a mega rally against unemployment at Patna's historic Gandhi Maidan after Makar Sankranti (January 14). Lambasting the Nitish Kumar government in the state, he said The NDA government in Bihar is deaf and mute. Recent reports of central government's agencies show Bihar government as a failure on almost all indicators.

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Sourav Ganguly praises Virat Kohli's attitude but not happy with former India ODI captain's fighting nature

I like Kohli's attitude but he fights a lot, says BCCI president Sourav Ganguly

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BWF World Championships: Kidambi Srikanth reaches maiden final after outclassing Lakshya Sen

Kidambi Srikanth outclasses Lakshya Sen to reach maiden world championships final

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More Omicron cases reported from Karnataka, Kerala; India's tally rises to 126

More Omicron cases reported from Karnataka, Kerala; India's tally rises to 126 

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Illegal dairies functioning in Delhi under the protection of BJP leaders: AAP

AAP Chief Spokesperson and MLA Saurabh Bhardwaj on Friday (December 17) presented dozens of proofs in the form of photos and videos that showed how cruelly the BJP-ruled MCD treats the Gau-Mata. 

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69% Polling Recorded in Third Phase of Panchayat Polls in Rajasthan's Baran, Sriganganagar and Karauli

The highest voter turnout was recorded in Padampur panchayat samiti of Sriganganagar district at 77.52 percent.

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Union Min Rajeev Chandrashekhar Inaugurates MedTech Centre of Entrepreneurship in Lucknow

Uttar Pradesh has set new benchmarks under the Digital India initiatives.

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Meghalaya: TMC's Mukul Sangma Slams Congress for Extending Support to NPP-led MDA Govt

More than three weeks after Mukul Sangma along with 11 Congress MLAs joined TMC, the Congress has announced its support towards the NPP.

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Delhi University to hold entrance exams for admissions from 2022

An academic council meeting was held on December 10, and it had approved the proposal.

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Trilateral summit between Russia, China and India can happen soon, says Russian envoy

Russian envoy Nikolay Kudashev said, "the recent Russian Indian summit in New Delhi on December 6th was very successful. Multiple issues were raised. The sides are currently discussing idea of holding the trilateral --Russia, India and China."

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10-year jail, Rs 1 lakh fine: Karnataka`s anti-conversion bill to have these provisions

The bill has a provision for imprisonment of those who indulge in mass conversion from three to 10 years and a fine of Rs one lakh.

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NOIDA failed in main objective of industrialisation: CAG report

The CAG report also highlighted discretion in allotment due to absence of parameters.

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`Ridiculous`: Asaduddin Owaisi on decision to raise minimum age of marriage for women

"This is typical paternalism that we have come to expect from the govt. 18 year old men & women can sign contracts, start businesses, choose Prime Ministers and elect MPs and MLAs but not marry," he said in a tweet.  

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Stone Says He Invoked 5th Amendment At Jan 6 Deposition

Washington, Dec 17 (AP) Longtime Trump confidant Roger Stone says he has asserted his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination in an interview with the House panel investigating the Jan 6 Capitol insurrection. Stone -- who was convicted in 2019 of lying to Congress, but subsequently pardoned by Trump -- told reporters as he left the deposition Friday that I did my civic duty and I responded as required by law but that he invoked his Fifth Amendment rights to every question..

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Stone Says He Invoked 5th Amendment At Jan 6 Deposition

Washington, Dec 17 (AP) Longtime Trump confidant Roger Stone says he has asserted his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination in an interview with the House panel investigating the Jan 6 Capitol insurrection. Stone -- who was convicted in 2019 of lying to Congress, but subsequently pardoned by Trump -- told reporters as he left the deposition Friday that I did my civic duty and I responded as required by law but that he invoked his Fifth Amendment rights to every question..

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Stone Says He Invoked 5th Amendment At Jan 6 Deposition

Washington, Dec 17 (AP) Longtime Trump confidant Roger Stone says he has asserted his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination in an interview with the House panel investigating the Jan 6 Capitol insurrection. Stone -- who was convicted in 2019 of lying to Congress, but subsequently pardoned by Trump -- told reporters as he left the deposition Friday that I did my civic duty and I responded as required by law but that he invoked his Fifth Amendment rights to every question..

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Maharashtra reports 8 new Omicron cases, tally rises to 48

Out of the eight new patients- six are from Pune while the other two are from Mumbai and Thane, respectively

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Stone Says He Invoked 5th Amendment At Jan 6 Deposition

Washington, Dec 17 (AP) Longtime Trump confidant Roger Stone says he has asserted his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination in an interview with the House panel investigating the Jan 6 Capitol insurrection. Stone -- who was convicted in 2019 of lying to Congress, but subsequently pardoned by Trump -- told reporters as he left the deposition Friday that I did my civic duty and I responded as required by law but that he invoked his Fifth Amendment rights to every question..

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UP detects first Omicron cases: 2 Ghaziabad residents who returned from Maharashtra test positive

Uttar Pradesh's first Omicron cases detected in Ghaziabad

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At 93,045, UK's daily Covid cases hit record high for third consecutive day

At 93,045, UK's daily Covid cases hit record high for third consecutive day

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Ghaziabad shocker: Man kills father with iron rod over property dispute

In a fit of rage, Sachin battered his father to death with an iron rod.

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BSP Leadership Sold Party to SAD; AAP Modern East India Company: Punjab CM

He also slammed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), calling it the modern day East India Company aimed at "plundering the wealth of the state".

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Congress MLA KR Ramesh Kumar under fire for rape comment in assembly

Congress MLA KR Ramesh Kumar under fire for rape comment in assembly

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Delhi PWD`s new guidelines for construction of footpaths and over bridges

Delhi’s Public Works Department (PWD) on Wednesday issued fresh guidelines for the construction of footpaths and foot overbridges.

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Fearing Setback, Chile’s Women May Decide Presidential Race

When Chileans went to the polls last month, Elizabeth Padilla, like more than half of eligible voters in the South American country, stayed home, not feeling represented by any of the seven candidates on the ballot.

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Bengal woman shoots at boyfriend over 'increasing distance' in relationship

Bengal woman shoots at boyfriend over 'increasing distance' in relationship

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Ghaziabad is the most polluted city in north India, Delhi not far behind: CSE

The data has been collected from 137 continuous ambient air quality monitoring stations spread across 56 cities in the region.

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Pegasus row: SC to hear plea challenging probe by West Bengal on Friday

The plea challenges the setting up of a commission of inquiry by the West Bengal government to probe into the Pegasus snooping allegations.

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`Don`t send notice to parents of couple marrying under Special Marriages Act`

The direction comes in the wake of such a notice issued by a sub-divisional magistrate last year being challenged in the High Court.

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Punjab gave 25 years to Congress, 19 to Akali Dal, I am only asking for 5 years: AAP`s Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said that the people of Punjab gave 25 years to Congress and 19 years to Akali Dal, I am only asking for 5 years, if they don't like our governance, then they can throw the AAP out next time.

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Amit Shah to Address Rally in Lucknow on Friday

Shah will address another programme at a government polytechnic in the evening, BJP sources said.

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Top Rung Should Contest Tough Seats, Demand Punjab Congress Leaders at Meeting Chaired by Sidhu

Without directly mentioning the differences between CM Channi and Sidhu, leaders stressed on putting up a united front for the elections.

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Country Needs Ram Rajya, Not Socialism or Communism: Yogi Adityanath

CM Yogi claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi realised the dream of socialist leader Ram Manohar Lohia.

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Bengal Govt Apathetic to Plight of Farmers, BJP to Organise March to Secretariat, Says Suvendu Adhikari

Adhikari said this on the last day of a sit-in organised by Bharatiya Janata Kishan Morcha in Singur, where an anti-land acquisition movement had propelled Mamata Banerjee to power in 2011.

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Goa Polls: Congress Releases First List of 8 Candidates; Ex-CM Digamber Kamat to Contest from Margao

The party fielded Sudhir Kanolkar from the Mapusa assembly seat. Kanolkar has been a municipal councillor and was earlier a member of the BJP state executive.

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Old system till new CDS appointed: Gen Naravane as senior-most service chief fills in for Gen Bipin Rawat

Old system till new CDS appointed: Army chief Gen Naravane fills in for Gen Rawat

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Goa minister Milind Naik resigns from cabinet amid allegation of sexual exploitation

Goa minister Milind Naik resigns from cabinet amid allegation of sexual exploitation

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Salvadoran Drag Queen Emerges As A Colorful Presidential Critic

Promoting bitcoin as he consolidates power, El Salvador's popular President Nayib Bukele has mostly swatted away his traditional political opponents with ease. But a new critic in colorful wigs and platform heels has proven harder to ignore.

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Govt bank employees to go on two-day nationwide strike on Dec 16 | All you need to know

Govt bank employees to go on two-day nationwide strike on Dec 16 | All you need to know

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Delhi Disaster Management Authority extends Covid restrictions till Dec 31

The currently permitted and restricted activities in Delhi will continue up to the intervening night (12.00 hrs) of December 31 and January 1.

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Fed Will Tighten Credit Faster And Sees 3 Rate Hikes In 2022

The Federal Reserve will quicken the pace at which it's pulling back its support for the postpandemic U.S. economy as inflation surges, and it expects to raise interest rates three times next year.

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AAP will build world-class schools in Punjab like it did in Delhi, says Arvind Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal said that AAP completely revolutionised schools, changed the face of government education in Delhi and his party has vowed to bring prosperity in Punjab just like the national capital. 

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There Should be Provision to End Reservation After Conversion, BJP MP Mitesh Patel Says in Parliament

There is need to bring a law to stop the community of Scheduled Tribe to receive the special rights under reservation once they convert to Christianity, Mitesh Patel said.

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Kerala's Kottayam reports 3 bird flu cases, mass culling begins today

Kerala's Kottayam reports 3 bird flu cases, mass culling begins today

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Punjabi singer Buta Mohammad joins BJP in the morning, clicks pic with Amarinder Singh in the evening

Singer Buta Mohammad joins BJP in morning, clicks pic with Amarinder in evening

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DNA Exclusive: Hindu and proud! PM Narendra Modi sets example by owning saffron pride in Kashi Vishwanath

Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary discussed how PM Modi owned saffron pride in Kashi Vishwanath during his two-day visit.

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Washington, D.C., Sues Proud Boys, Oath Keepers Over Jan. 6

The District of Columbia has filed a civil lawsuit seeking harsh financial penalties against farright groups Proud Boys and Oath Keepers over their role in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump.

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BJP falls one short of majority in Karnataka Legislative Council | Full list of winners of biennial polls

BJP falls one short of majority in Karnataka Legislative Council | Full list of winners of biennial polls

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Nagaland violence: Naga body imposes `total restriction` on army, para-military movement till justice is served

"Total restrictions on Indian military force convoys and patrolling within Konyak`s soil continue until justice is delivered against the killing of 14 innocent Konyak youths on December 4," said Konyak Union President S. Howing Konyak.

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Narrow escape for groom as horse carriage catches fire during wedding procession in Gujarat

Narrow escape for groom as horse chariot catches fire in Gujarat

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Omicron threat: Pre-booking of RT-PCR test for international arrivals from `at-risk` nations mandatory from Dec 20

All international travellers arriving at airports in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad will have to compulsorily prebook an on-arrival RT-PCR test.

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Mumbai to reopen schools for Std 1 to 7 from Dec 15, Pune from Dec 16

The schools in Mumbai were supposed to mopen earlier, but the threat of Omicron variant pushed the date.

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Data indicate Omicron is milder and better at evading vaccines

The analysis was based on examining more than 211,000 COVID-19 test results that date from Sept 1 to Dec 7.

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Explained: Why dry fruits are coated with Aluminium Phosphide

Aluminium Phosphide is generally used in the pallet form which on interacting with moisture releases highly toxic phosphine gas which in turn targets the insects or rodents feeding upon the stored dried edible items and save it from the infestation.

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Assam Rifles sets up North East`s biggest Christmas star in Mizoram- See pics

The star of Bethlehem measuring 47 feet in height is the largest "Christmas Star" of the northeast. It marked the occasion of "Advent Christmas", and is a beacon of hope with aim to spread a message of positivity and togetherness for local populace, an Assam Rifles statement said

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DNA Exclusive: PM Modi inaugurates Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, restores glory of the ancient temple

Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary on Monday (December 13) discussed the inauguration of Kashi Vishwanath Corridor by PM Modi.

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BSF DG Meets Bengal Guv Amid Ambit Tussle; Dhankhar, TMC In War Of Words

The war of words between West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar and the ruling Trinamool Congress over the extension of jurisdiction of the BSF continued on Monday, as the Director General of the force, Pankaj Kumar Singh, called on him in New Delhi. While the TMC accused the governor of trying to create confusion among people by disseminating "factually/legally untenable improper words" on the issue, Dhankhar said all agencies - central and state - need to work in tandem in a federal polity.

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Centre making efforts to make defence sector `Atmanirbhar`: Rajnath Singh

 Rajnath Singh said India's defence lagged behind due to lack of investment, innovation, research and development before the current government came to power in 2014.

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AP Seeks Answers From US Gov't On Tracking Of Journalists

The Associated Press sought answers Monday from the Department of Homeland Security on its use of sensitive government databases for tracking international terrorists to investigate as many as 20 American journalists, including an acclaimed AP reporter.

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Not just temples, building millions of houses for poor: PM Modi in Varanasi

PM Modi inaugurated the mega Kashi Vishwanath Dham in his home constituency Varanasi on Monday.

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#KashiVishwanathDham becomes top Twitter trend as PM Modi inaugurates the project

The hashtag #KashiVishwanathDham became the top trending topic on Monday (December 13) as it crossed over 7 billion impressions and reached over 350 million people.

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Congress Organises Cricket Tournament 'RG Premier League' to Seek Support from Youths

Meanwhile, the BJP has started preparations for Gandhinagar Lok Sabha cricket premiere.

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Punjab Polls: Congress Campaign Committee Meeting on December 15

Sunil Jakhar will chair the meeting of the campaign committee on December 15.

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Punjab CM Channi Will End Up a Night Watchman Only: Amarinder Singh

Channi will eventually end up as a night watchman only, the former CM said.

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CMs of 12 BJP Ruled States to Visit Ayodhya, Pray to Lord Ram on Dec 15

Earlier today, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi.

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12 CMs, 9 deputy CMs to accompany PM Modi at Kashi Vishwanath Corridor inauguration

Varanasi is all set for the inauguration of the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 13.

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Mathura Will Undergo Historic Development Under BJP: UP Deputy Speaker

Mathura will undergo historic development under the BJP government, Uttar Pradesh Assembly Deputy Speaker Nitin Agarwal said Sunday, asking who will develop the temples of the holy city if not the saffron party. Addressing a public meeting at the Anglo-Vedic Inter College here, Agarwal said, "The BJP won the 500-year-old battle of Ayodhya, and a grand Ram Temple is being built there. Kashi too has been put on the international arena, and Mathura is the place of Thakur ji (Lord Krishna). If the BJP government does not develop the temples of Mathura, then which government will do?" He added, "We have won two battles, and will also win the third battle as well. Mathura will undergo historical development, and it will be brought up at the international level by the BJP government." Agarwal also said that the BJP works with the philosophy of 'sabka sath', 'sabka vikas', 'sabka vishwas' (inclusive development), while the Samajwadi Party indulges in the politics of fear. It was during the SP regime that the Muzaffarnagar riots took place, he said.

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Nagaland shooting: Kin of victims decline govt aid, demand justice, repeal of AFSPA

Nagaland shooting: Kin of victims decline govt aid, demand repeal of AFSPA

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Amid COVID-19 cluster scare, Tamil Nadu minister directs colleges to vaccinate eligible students

Tamil Nadu Minister Ma Subramanian said, "All the (college) department heads have been directed to ensure that eligible students whether in engineering, arts and science or veterinary, medical colleges, to get inoculated." 

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Will Resign If Police Can Prove NSUI Activists Hurled Stones At Security Personnel: Odisha Cong Leader

Peeved over the police allegedly barging into the party office here and assaulting NSUI workers, senior Congress leader Taraprasad Bahinipati Sunday said he would resign as an MLA if the force could provide proof that activists of the students' wing had hurled stones at security personnel during an agitation. The Congress MLA was reacting to the charges levelled by the Twin City Police Commisioner S K Priyadarshi that activists of the grand old party hurled stones at the police on Friday. The NSUI had staged a demonstration along the city's Mahatma Gandhi Marg demanding the resignation of Minister of State for Home DS Mishra for his alleged links with the prime accused in the Kalahandi woman teacher's kidnap-murder case. Strongly condemning the police excess, Bahinipati said, Rather, police personnel hurled stones at our activists and the Congress Bhawan".

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Will never be showpiece to win elections, not lie to people to come into power: Navjot Singh Sidhu

"I will never be a showpiece.... I will also never lie to the people of Punjab for coming to power. Can anyone say that I have ever lied? Because I have nothing to lose," Sidhu said at a public discussion programme --"Bolda Punjab."

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Watchdog; Federal Anti-terror Unit Investigated Journalists

A special Customs and Border Protection unit used sensitive government databases intended to track terrorists to investigate as many as 20 U.S.based journalists, including a Pulitzer Prizewinning Associated Press reporter, according to a federal watchdog.

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Centre`s normalcy claim in Kashmir contrary to ground situation: Omar Abdullah

The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah on Saturday (December 11) said that the Government of India’s (GOI) claim that everything is normal in Jammu and Kashmir is contrary to what is happening on the ground.

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AFSPA: Nagaland governor summons special Assembly session on Dec 20

Nagaland Governor Jagdish Mukhi on Saturday called for a special Assembly session on December 20 amid the demands to revoke the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act. 

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Mortal remains of last four soldiers from chopper crash identified, to be flown to Delhi

The personnel, whose remains were positively identified include Gen Bipin Rawat`s Staff Officer Lt Col Harjinder Singh, Hav Satpal Rai, Nk Gursewak Singh and Nk Jitendra Kumar.

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Anti-CAA agitators in Assam observe `black day` to mark second anniversary of passage of bill in Parliament

Assam Jatiya Parishad, as part of its 10-day 'Jatiya Sankalpa Abhijan' demanding repeal of the Citizenship Amendment Act, took out a protest march from its headquarters in Guwahati to the state secretariat in Dispur, raising popular slogan of the agitation 'CAA aami na manu' (We don't accept CAA).

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Oklahoma National Guard Leader Warns Unvaccinated Members

The adjutant general of the Oklahoma National Guard is warning members that refusing to receive the coronavirus vaccine could end their military careers.

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Bachelor mat rehna: AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi tells youngsters in Mumbai

Bachelor mat rehna: AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi tells youngsters in Mumbai

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Punjab govt moves SC challenging Centre`s BSF jurisdiction expansion decision

The decision expanded the BSF's jurisdiction to undertake search, seizure and arrest within a larger 50-km stretch. 

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Omicron: All your FAQs answered at India Today Doctors' Roundtable

Omicron: All your FAQs answered at India Today Doctors' Roundtable

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Jan. 6 Panel Subpoenas Six Who Helped Plan Trump Rallies

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection is subpoenaing six more people who the panel says were involved in the organization and planning of rallies that aimed to overturn Donald Trump's defeat in the 2020 presidential election.

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U.S. Government Deficit Down 17% From Same Period A Year Ago

The U.S. budget deficit totaled $356.4 billion in the first two months of the budget year, down 17% from the same period a year ago as a sharp jump in government revenues offset a smaller increase in spending.

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CBI Arrests TMC Leader Pranab Chatterjee in Rs 3.74 Crore Chit Fund Scam

The alleged role of Chatterjee, not named in the FIR, had surfaced during the three-year long probe against chit fund schemes allegedly run by Sunmarg Welfare Organisation, they said.

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Rachel turns Rajeshwari to marry Tejashwi but uncle Sadhu Yadav is not happy

Rachel turns Rajeshwari to marry Tejashwi but uncle Sadhu Yadav is not happy

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DNA Exclusive: Became punching bag because I came from North East, says former CJI Ranjan Gogoi

In an exclusive interview with Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary, retired Justice Gogoi, who is now a member of parliament, said, “I was not a poster boy, I became the punching bag because I came from the North East."

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Goa: Priyanka Promises Women 30 Pc Quota in Jobs, Calls BJP `anti-women', Asks People to Be Wary of `outsiders'

On a day-long visit to the coastal state, she claimed that the ruling BJP's ideology was 'anti-women'

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Offering namaz in open spaces will not be tolerated: Haryana CM Khattar

Offering namaz in open spaces will not be tolerated: Haryana CM Khattar

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CM Channi has become biggest sand mafia of Punjab, alleges AAP’s Raghav Chadha

AAP MLA Raghav Chadha alleged that even today, illegal sand mining shamelessly continues in CM Channi's assembly despite the Aam Aadmi Party’s raid and exposition of the same. 

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Man arrested for making derogatory remarks against Gen Bipin Rawat

 Rajasthan police have arrested a man for allegedly making a derogatory statement against Gen Rawat on social media.

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Ghaziabad drug bust: 3 drug peddlers held, over 100 kg ganja seized

SP (Crime) Deeksha Sharma said two vehicles used to peddle the drugs were seized.

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CDS Bipin Rawat`s death: International community send condolences to India

Condolences on the death General Bipin Rawat were sent at the head of government and state-level by 6 countries— Bhutan, Israel, Maldives, Mauritius, Sri Lanka and Nepal. 

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Punjab Home Minister Under Fire from Cabinet Colleague over Alleged Corruption in Police Transfers

Sensing an opportunity in the poll-bound state, Shiromani Akali Dal and Aam Aadmi Party have sought a probe into the allegations.

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Katrina Kaif in tears during pheras with Vicky Kaushal. See pic

Katrina Kaif in tears during pheras with Vicky Kaushal. See pic

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All 9 Omicron positive patients in Jaipur test negative for COVID

The patients have been discharged from the hospital.

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Mamata's Stand on BSF Ambit Alarming for National Security, Says Dhankhar; TMC Hits Back

The governor's letter was prompted by the chief minister's recent directive to the state police not to allow the BSF to enter areas outside its jurisdiction

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Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal's royal wedding attire designed by Sabyasachi: Decoded

Katrina and Vicky's wedding attire designed by Sabyasachi: Decoded

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Omicron threat: 23 cases across India, health officials inform standing committee

The health officials gave a detailed presentation on Omnicron variant and other issues related to COVID-19.

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Nagaland Govt to Hold Special Assembly Session Against AFSPA

The special session is tentatively scheduled for December 20 and the Governor of Assam and Nagaland Jagdish Mukhi will formally summon it.

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France releases Saudi man mistakenly held in connection with Khashoggi killing

France releases Saudi man mistakenly held in connection with Khashoggi killing

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