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SC seeks replies on plea for national health plan on lumpy skin disease
New Delhi: The Supreme Court sought responses from the Centre and six states on Monday on a plea that has sought the formulation of a national health plan on lumpy skin disease…
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Australia announces return of 17 citizens from Syrian camps
Canberra: Australia has repatriated 17 citizens detained, since the announcement of the fall of the Islamic State organization (ISIS) in 2019, in Al-Hol and Roj camps in Syria. The 4 women and…
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Pandya to lead Indian T20 squad in New Zealand; Dhawan named captain for ODIs
Adelaide: All-rounder Hardik Pandya was on Monday named India’s captain for the three-match T20I series in New Zealand, starting November 18, while opener KL Rahul and keeper-batter Dinesh Karthik were rested as…
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Karnataka govt all set to host Global Investors’ Meet in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: The imposing Bengaluru Palace is all decked up to host the three-day Global Investors’ Meet which Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate on November 2 virtually. The Karnataka government expects that…
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UP: Lucknow court denies bail to journalist Siddique Kappan
A Lucknow sessions court on Monday denied Kerala journalist Siddique Kappan’s request for bail after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) brought charges against him under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). District…
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RBI to launch first pilot of Digital Rupee on Tuesday
Mumbai: India’s first Digital Rupee pilot project will commence on Tuesday with nine banks, including SBI, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank, issuing the virtual currency for transactions in government securities. “…the first…
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AFSPA may be withdrawn from more places in Assam, says Sarma
Guwahati: The Assam government is considering withdrawing Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA) from at least two more locations in the state, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday. At a…
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Drugs valued at Rs 11 crore seized in Bengaluru, 11 arrested
Bengaluru: In a major operation against drug peddling in Bengaluru, Karnataka Police on Monday busted a drug racket and seized drugs valued at Rs 11 crore, while arresting 11 persons, including five…
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Hyderabadi woman who fell from 5th floor in UAE alive, undergoing treatment
Hyderabad: A 22-year-old Hyderabadi woman, who was assumed to be dead by her family after falling from the fifth floor of a building in Dubai, is currently undergoing treatment in Sharjah, United…
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9 arrested in Morbi bridge collapse tragedy
Morbi: Nine persons including officials of Oreva, the company that renovated the bridge, ticket sellers and security men have been arrested for the Morbi bridge collapse in Gujarat. “We arrested nine people…
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Rahul speaks with Supriya Sule, asks about Sharad Pawar’s health
Kothur: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday spoke with Lok Sabha MP Supriya Sule and asked about the health of her father and NCP chief Sharad Pawar, who has been admitted to…
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SC extends stay on investigation against former Karnataka CM Yeddyurappa
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday extended its interim order on stay on investigation against former Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa in a corruption case in connection with the award of…
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WBSSC scam: Partha Chatterjee’s judicial custody extended till Nov 14
Kolkata: A lower court in Kolkata on Monday extended the judicial custody of former West Bengal education minister and Trinamool Congress secretary general Partha Chatterjee till November 14 for his alleged involvement…
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RJD blamed BJP for Gujarat bridge collapse tragedy
Patna: The RJD on Monday blamed the BJP government in Gujarat for the death of 141 persons at least in cable bridge collapse in the state’s Morbi town on Sunday evening. “Prime…
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Indian cyclist’s world tour entered into Saudi Arabia as 170th country
Jeddah: A young Indian cyclist who is on a mission to pedal around the globe and reached Saudi Arabia after touring different countries across the globe was touched by the warm welcome…
