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Poor records, lack of gloves hit Mid-day Meal Scheme in UP
New Delhi: Inadequacy in record maintenance and non-availability of gloves and aprons for cooks have emerged as major shortcomings in the implementation of the Mid-day Meal Scheme in some districts of Uttar…
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Over 77 pc of Earth’s land became drier in last 30 years: UN
New Delhi: Over 77 per cent of Earth’s land experienced a drier climate during the three decades leading up to 2020, compared to the previous 30-year period, according to a report released…
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Kashmiri Pandit body files police complaint against Iltija Mufti for derogatory remarks
Jammu: An organisation of migrant Kashmiri Pandits said on Monday that it has filed a police complaint against the alleged derogatory and inflammatory remarks by Iltija Mufti, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader…
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CPI(M) urges SC to halt lawsuits seeking mosque surveys
New Delhi: The CPI(M) Politburo on Monday voiced concern over the spate of lawsuits filed across the country seeking survey of ancient mosques to verify the presence of temple ruins lying underneath.…
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Schools in Hyderabad to declare three holidays
Hyderabad: Schools in Hyderabad and other districts of Telangana are set to observe three holidays in celebration of the Christmas festival. These holidays, spanning December 24 to December 26, will include Christmas…
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Iran says Syria’s future should be decided by its people
Iran said that it believes the Syrian people should have the sole right to determine their own future, free from any foreign interference or imposition. In response to the latest developments in…
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Agra airport receives bomb threat
Agra: The Agra airport received a email bomb threat on Monday, prompting a thorough search by security agencies but “nothing suspicious was found”, police said. The Kheria Airport serves as a civil…
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India calls for ‘peaceful Syrian-led political process’ after fall of al-Assad regime
India on Monday urged all parties in Syria to prioritise the unity and integrity of the nation following the fall of the al-Assad regime. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a…
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Mosque survey report ready, says Sambhal court commissioner
Sambhal: The survey report of the Shahi Jama Masjid at Sambhal expected on Monday, was not presented by the advocate commissioner entrusted with it, after he sought an extension of 15 days…
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Delhi polls: AAP fields Sisodia in Jangpura, Avadh in Patparganj in 2nd list
New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party on Monday announced its second list of 20 candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls, fielding senior party leader Manish Sisodia from the Jangpura seat. Educator…
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Farmers’ protest: SC dismisses plea to clear road blockade
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea seeking directions to the Centre and other authorities to immediately clear blockades on national and state highways in Punjab where farmers are…
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Mass copying scandal hits Kakatiya University, 127 students debarred
Warangal: Reports of widespread mass copying during examinations conducted by Kakatiya University (KU) have raised serious concerns. Investigations have revealed that some private colleges are allegedly facilitating cheating, leading to 127 students…
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December 9 to be observed as Telangana Thalli reincarnation utsav
Hyderabad: Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday announced that December 9 will be observed as Telangana Thalli reincarnation utsav every year. Speaking of the new Telangana Thalli statue, the chief…
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Thieves steal gold worth Rs 40 lakh from RC Puram in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: A few unidentified thieves decamped with gold ornaments worth Rs 40 lakh from a house in RC Puram in Sangareddy on Sunday, December 8. The incident occurred when the family members…
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Jharkhand Assembly: CM Hemant Soren, ministers take oath as members
Ranchi: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday took oath as a member of the Jharkhand Assembly on the first day of the four-day session of the House. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Radhakrishna…
