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Civilian deaths: Mistakes that hurt countrymen shouldn’t happen, says Rajnath
Rajouri: In an apparent reference to three civilians being found dead after being detained for questioning by the army, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said troops keep the country safe, but…
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Bharat bandh called on Dec 30 for recognition of Sarna religion
Jamshedpur: Tribal organisation Adivasi Sengel Abhiyan (ASA) on Wednesday called for a “symbolic” Bharat bandh on December 30 in support of its long-standing demand for the recognition of Sarna religion. ASA president…
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MPhil not recognised degree: UGC to universities
New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) warned universities on Wednesday against offering MPhil courses, saying it is not a recognised degree and cautioned students against taking admission in such programmes. “It…
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Pakistan goes for crucial elections in new year as ties with India remain frozen
Islamabad: Pakistan-India bilateral relations remained frozen for the fourth year over the vexed Kashmir issue but analysts hope the strained ties could be repaired if Nawaz Sharif becomes the prime minister for…
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Watch: Dubai sets Guinness World Record for largest Rubik’s Cube
Dubai has added a new Guinness World Record to its never-ending list of achievements by receiving the title for setting up the world’s largest Rubik’s Cube. The title was unveiled by Dubai…
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Sharjah bans New Year’s Eve fireworks displays in solidarity with Gaza
Abu Dhabi: Sharjah Police has announced a ban on all celebrations and fireworks displays on New Year’s Eve in solidarity with Gaza, which has been in the middle of a fierce war…
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J&K separatist leader Masrat Alam’s outfit deemed unlawful under UAPA
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday announced that the government has declared Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masrat Alam faction) as an unlawful association under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention)…
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LS polls: Don’t treat Congress lightly, Karnataka BJP chief tells cadre
Bengaluru: Asserting that there is a pro-BJP wave in the state and country, the party’s state chief B Y Vijayendra on Wednesday called on cadres to work unitedly for its victory in…
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Parliament turned into dark, deep chamber: Derek O’Brien
New Delhi: Trinamool Congress leader Derek O’Brien on Wednesday said Parliament has turned into a “deep, dark chamber,” as he accused the central government of maintaining silence on the security breach. In…
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Poonch ambush: Security forces initiate fresh searches along IB, LOC
Poonch: Fresh searches were launched along the border with Pakistan in Samba and Poonch even as cordon and search operations continued for the seventh straight day on Wednesday to track the terrorists…
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Bengaluru civic body has to pay service tax on computer education for students: HC
Bengaluru: The High Court of Karnataka has held that the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is liable to pay service tax on the computer education for students of economically weaker sections it…
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Congress’ to sound LS poll bugle ‘Hain Tayyar Hum’ tomorrow in Nagpur
Nagpur: The Congress is all set to kickstart its campaign for the next year’s Lok Sabha elections with its mega rally ‘Hain Tayyar Hum’ to be held in Maharashtra’s Nagpur city on…
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Maha govt allocates 10 lakh to all madrasas for modernization
The Maharashtra government has announced plans to modernize madrasas across the state by allocating Rs 10 lakh to each madrasa and making science and math mandatory subjects. The state minority department, as…
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Bengaluru: Signboards defaced for not using Kannada language
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (Narayana Gowda faction) on Wednesday targeted business establishments in Bengaluru and damaged their signboards and name plates which did not use Kannada. The activists took out rallies in…
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After Lingayat event, major pro-caste census rally to be held in Karnataka city
Bengaluru: After Lingayat convention, the oppressed classes and minorities have decided to hold a massive rally in Chitradurga city in Karnataka to counter the influential castes ‘pressurising’ the government not to accept…
