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Himachal Pradesh govt approves study on cannabis cultivation
Dharamshala: The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet on Friday, January 25, approved a pilot study on cannabis cultivation to evaluate and recommend the future roadmap for the product’s industrial and medicinal use. The pilot…
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Rags to riches: Spectacular rise of Simran, cricketer from Mumbai’s Dharavi slum
Provided one has talent and works hard, cricket is the latest way of turning oneself into a millionaire. There have been several cases of children from poor families rising to the top…
- India
Karnataka govt to meet on January 25 to tackle microfinance harassment
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government is set to hold an emergency meeting on Saturday to discuss and enact a special law aimed at curbing the harassment and exploitation caused by microfinance companies in…
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All issues of bilateral interest will be discussed: MEA on FS Misri’s trip to China
New Delhi: Ahead of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s visit to China, India on Friday said all issues of bilateral interest will be discussed between the two sides during his trip. Misri is…
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JP Singh appointed India’s new ambassador to Israel
New Delhi: Seasoned diplomat Jitender Pal Singh was on Friday appointed as India’s new ambassador to Israel, a posting seen as important in view of the current situation in the Middle-east. Singh,…
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AP: YSRCP MP Vijaysai Reddy bids adeau to politics
Amaravathi: In a major jolt to YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), the party’s Rajya Sabha MP V Vijayasai Reddy announced his retirement from politics on Friday, January 24, and stated that he would…
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Saif Ali Khan stabbing: Facial recognition test of accused amid CCTV mismatch claims
Mumbai: Police on Friday, January 24, told a Mumbai court that they needed to conduct a facial recognition test of the Bangladeshi man arrested for allegedly stabbing Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan…
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Ola, Uber respond to price differences on Android, iPhone
After the Centre issued notices to Ola and Uber over allegations of “differential pricing” based on whether users have Android or iPhone devices, both companies swiftly denied the claims. This follows after…
- India
Asaduddin Owaisi, 9 MPs suspended for disrupting Waqf Bill JPC meet
New Delhi: All opposition members of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf Amendment Bill were suspended for a day on Friday, January 24, amid continuous protests and accusations against Chairman…
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Delhi HC dismisses plea to de-register Asaduddin Owaisi-led AIMIM
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has upheld a decision against a plea seeking deregistration of the Asaduddin Owaisi-led AIMIM by the Election Commission of India. In a judgement passed on January 16,…
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Use of loudspeakers in mosques not a right, creates nuisance: Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court observed that religious places are primarily meant for prayer and devotion and the use of loudspeakers cannot be claimed as a right especially when it often creates nuisance…
- Sports
No Indian, Australian in Asalanka-led ICC Men’s ODI Team of the Year for 2024
Dubai: No Indian and Australian cricketers were featured in the ICC Men’s ODI Team of the Year for 2024, which is led by Sri Lankan all-rounder Charith Asalanka. The International Cricket Council…
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Railway Recruitment 2025: Apply for 32438 level 1 posts
Hyderabad: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has started the application process for 32,438 Level 1 posts under Group D recruitment. Candidates can apply online until February 22, 2025. Key Details: Vacancies: Positions…
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RG Kar case: CBI moves Calcutta HC seeking death penalty for Sanjay Roy
Kolkata: The CBI on Friday filed an appeal before the Calcutta High Court, seeking death penalty for RG Kar hospital rape-murder case convict Sanjay Roy. A division bench, presided by Justice Debangsu…
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India keep an eye on Mohammed Shami’s fitness
Chennai: Unruffled by the lingering fitness concerns surrounding Mohammed Shami, the well-oiled machine that is India’s T20 team will be eyeing an encore of its opening game performance against a stunned England…