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Pads, Pride, and Policy: Building equity ‘one period’ at a time
By Lubna Ludheen Imagine a young girl in rural India dropping out of school because she cannot afford sanitary pads, or a woman in an urban slum enduring infections due to lack…
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UP journalist couple attempts suicide over harassment by govt officials
Pilibhit: A local journalist and his wife here posted a video on social media accusing a sub-divisional magistrate, a nagar panchayat chairman and a contractor of harassment and consumed poison on camera…
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India to remain fastest-growing economy, trade talks with US on track: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi: India is an attractive investment destination and has the potential to remain the fastest-growing large economy in the world for the next 30 years, Union Minister for Commerce and Industry,…
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India very important supporter of peacekeeping: UN official
United Nations: India is a very important supporter of peacekeeping, including its support for various efforts such as its lead on efforts to ensure accountability for crimes against peacekeepers, the UN’s top…
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Indian citizen arrested in US for child predator charges
New York: Border authorities have arrested an Indian citizen living illegally in the US wanted for child predator charges. Gurdev Singh, 42, was arrested Wednesday by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP)…
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Photos: Panama supports India’s stance
Panama City: Panama has supported India’s stance against terrorism, saying it has no place in today’s world, as an all-party Indian delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor met the Central American…
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Nurse who crossed over to Pakistan brought back; police custody till June 2
Nagpur: Maharashtra police have brought back a Nagpur woman, who crossed over to Pakistan from Kargil earlier this month before being repatriated by the neighbouring country, officials said. The woman, Sunita Jamgade…
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RBI to use shredded banknotes in making particle boards
Mumbai: To make banknote disposal more environment-friendly, the Reserve Bank will use shredded banknotes for making particle boards and has started a process to empanel board manufacturers, according to its annual report…
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Rupee declines 10 paise to settle at 85.48 against US dollar
Mumbai: The rupee declined 10 paise to close at 85.48 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday due to a strong American currency against major crosses overseas and rising global crude oil…
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Bengaluru man turns thief to maintain three wives, nine children
Bengaluru: A 36-year-old man, who became a thief allegedly to take care of his three wives and nine children, has been arrested in Bengaluru, a police officer said on Thursday. Police recovered…
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Delhi HC asks LG, Centre to reply to plea on online content takedown notices
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has sought the response of the Lieutenant Governor on a plea challenging a notification issued by him empowering police to issue takedown notices for social media…
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Shivakumar objects to portfolio transfers in Karnataka; BJP calls it drama
Bengaluru: In a significant development, Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president D. K. Shivakumar has strongly objected to the transfer of certain officials without his knowledge or consent, sources…
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Tej Pratap-Anushka Yadav controversy : Akash Yadav expelled from RLJP for 6 years
Patna: The ongoing controversy surrounding former minister Tej Pratap Yadav’s 12-year relationship with Anushka Yadav has taken a new political turn. Akash Yadav, Anushka’s brother and the National President of the Student…
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Centre clears appointment of three judges in SC
New Delhi: Acting swiftly on the recommendation made by the Supreme Court Collegium, the Centre on Thursday cleared the appointment of three judges to the top court. In a post on X,…
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MHA approves deployment of 581 companies of CAPF for Amarnath Yatra security
Srinagar: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved the deployment of 581 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) to Jammu and Kashmir for providing massive security to the Amarnath…