Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Govt. has started on wrong foot on Chief of Defence Staff appointment: Congress

Congress spokesperson Manish Tewari said the government has started on a wrong foot on the CDS appointment and only time will unfortunately reveal the implications
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2019: an eventful year for Telangana State

Starting with formation of a separate High Court, the year was tumultous and in the news for all right and wrong reasons. A brief narration through pictures
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As citizens gear up for New Year’s Eve, so do officials

With Mumbaikar’s enthusiastically planning revelries to ring in the new year on Tuesday, the city’s infrastructure, too, is gearing up to ensure that
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Protest staged against CAA amid intensified police bandobast

People from various parts of Raichur district attend the programme organised by the Samvidhana Hakkugala Nagarika Vedike at the district stadium
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Karnataka's Fly Bus to spread wings into neighbouring States

Planning for buses to Anantapur and Kannur
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NITK Karavali Marathon on January 12

The Alumni Association of the National Institute of Technology-Karnataka (NIT-K), Surathkal, will organise the fifth edition of NITK Karavali Marathon
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End New Year party by 12.05 a.m.,says Police Commissioner

All New Year parties in hotels, resorts and other public places on Tuesday night should end by 12.05 a.m. and organisers should take written permissio
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T.N. retains third spot in SDG index

State saw major improvement in terms of access to clean water and sanitation
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Stalin interacts with those detained over anti-CAA kolams

Protest gains momentum with party leaders, cadre joining in
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Murder mars polling for rural local bodies

High Court refuses to stay results
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Priyanka slams Uttar Pradesh CM for seeking ‘revenge’

There is no place for vengeance in Hindu religion, she says
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Kerala, Bengal trying to score political points: Union Minister

Union Minister says State duty-bound to implement CAA
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No refusal of rides on New Year’s Eve: Cyberabad police

Auto drivers, cabbies warned; ₹500 penalty for violation
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Metro, MMTS trains to run late into New Year

Tipsy revellers would be allowed to travel by Metro
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Morning Digest: Outgoing Army Chief Bipin Rawat appointed as India’s first Chief of Defence Staff, 100 organisations against CAA to unite under one banner, and more

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Russia, Ukraine finalize deals for gas transit to Europe

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy hailed the agreements that were signed late Monday, saying they will allow Ukraine to get at least $7 billion in transit payments from Russia over the next five years
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Tesla delivers first batch of China-made cars

Work began on the firm's multibillion-dollar Shanghai “Gigafactory” in January, allowing the company to skirt trade tensions between China and the U.S.
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Assam govt safeguarding community, land, home of indigenous people: CM Sarbananda Sonowal

Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal said that the BJP government has been working to safeguard the rights and privileges of the people of Assam.
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2019: A year of rage and angst

Here is a quick recap
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Prominent Chinese pastor gets 9 years in jail for subversion

Quotes attributed to him on a Facebook page run by the church's supporters' include one that said, “the Communist Party may kill my body but it cannot kill my soul.”
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Chennai Margazhi young artiste of the day: Pranavkrishna Ramasubramanian

Pranavkrishna was selected as IndianRaga fellow for the year 2017 after several levels of competitions.
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Microsoft seizes web domains used by North Korean hackers

The U.S. technology giant said a federal court allowed it to take control of 50 domains operated by a group dubbed Thallium
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I’m using all my strength to fight climate change, says Merkel

Ms. Merkel called on Germans to think out of the box to cope with the challenges arising from global warming
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Monday, December 30, 2019

Reporters' diary | A linguaphile’s predicament

The fourth World Telugu Writers’ Conference hosted in Vijayawada from December 26 to 29 coincided with a time when a debate is raging on the governmen
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Protesters hit the streets with ‘Save Amaravati’ slogans

BJP leader Sujana says State will plunge into financial crisis
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Anantapur tops YSR Navasakam delivery

Anantapur district has emerged as the best district in the implementation of the YSR Navasakam programme of the State government thanks to the efforts
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‘Laughter is key to maintaining a healthy life’

‘Laughter yoga’ is a cheapest way to maintain a healthy life, Madan Kataria, founder of ‘Laughter Yoga’ said . The Mumbai-based doctor was here in the
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Mazdoorsangh calls for protest on Jan. 3

Bhartiya Mazdoor Sangh has planned to stage a nationwide protest in all district headquarters on Friday (January 3), opposing the Union Government’s p
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Racing against time for a ‘clean sweep’

City leaving no stone unturned to improve ranking in Swachh Survekshan 2020
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IT prop for Kerala Tourism

With the advent of digital era, promotional activities of Kerala Tourism have given way to digital campaigns. The website is now in the top position, surpassing the websites of India Tourism and other State tourism boards.
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Digital marketing holds the key to success for Kerala Tourism

It is the most cost-effective investment where return is measurable instantly, say experts
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Clint, the cultural ambassador

An online international children’s painting contest was held to attract tourists
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IT prop for Kerala Tourism

With the advent of digital era, promotional activities of Kerala Tourism have given way to digital campaigns. The website is now in the top position, surpassing the websites of India Tourism and other State tourism boards.
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U.S. strikes Iran backed military group in Iraq, Syria

According to media reports, at least 25 militia fighters were killed and 55 others injured due to the strikes in Iraq.
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Hard-hitting music adds fuel to anti-citizenship Act protests

With fiery lyrics, music bands keep alive stirs against CAA/NRC
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U.S. civil rights icon John Lewis says cancer is his latest battle

As a congressman today at 79, Lewis is facing a foe like none before- advanced pancreatic cancer.
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'World's oldest rhino' dies in Tanzania at 57

Fausta, a female black rhino, died of natural causes in captivity
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Rural local body elections: Voting begins for second phase

The second phase of polling for the local bodies has begun on a brisk note in Tamil Nadu.In Karur district, large queues were seen in several polling
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Watch | MiG-27 takes its last flight for the IAF

A video on the Indian Air Force's MiG-27 fighter jet and its de-induction ceremony at the Jodhpur Air Force station
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Morning Digest: Pakistan to host OIC meet on Kashmir, CAA; In maiden order, Hemant Soren drops Pathalgadi cases; and more

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Twitter system 'outage' briefly blocked Trump whistleblower tweet

The tweet from the President's personal account, was not visible on Saturday to all of his 68 million followers
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6 killed as car falls into canal in UP’s Greater Noida due to fog

Six people, including two minors, were killed when their car skidded off the road and fell into a canal in Uttar Pradesh’s Greater Noida, apparently
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Haryana, UP reel under intense cold; schools closed

The day temperatures in Haryana have been settling in the range of 10-13℃ at most places.
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Chennai Margazhi young artiste of the day: Sudarshan Mohan

Sudarshan is currently a second-year medical student at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia.
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Buttigieg critiques Biden’s ‘judgment’ on Iraq War vote

He said that former Vice President Joe Biden’s vote to authorize the Iraq War, part of the nation’s “worst foreign policy decision”
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N.Korea's Kim stressed 'positive and offensive security measures' at key party meeting

Kim convened a meeting of top Workers' Party officials on Saturday to pore over important policy matters
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Sunday, December 29, 2019

Pregnant woman refused admission in govt health centre for not paying bribe to staff

A woman experiencing labour pain was allegedly refused admission into a government health centre by its staff for not giving ₹5,000 as bribe in Shaml
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The most-read editorials of The Hindu in 2019 

From the abrogation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, to the landmark Ayodhya verdict, 2019 proved to be an eventful year.
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NRC an internal affair of Indian govt: BGB DG

The BGB will continue to work to prevent illegal crossings into India, its Director General Major General Shafeenul Islam said
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Youth hate instability, anarchy: PM on Mann Ki Baat

“Our youth believe in the system and have an opinion, and question when system does not respond properly,” PM Modi said
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A 13-year-old girl was killed in North Carolina mall parking lot shooting

Police had said in tweets that the 13-year-old girl died at the scene.
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Watch | Artists protest against CAA in Guwahati

A video on artists taking to the streets in Assam's Guwahati to paint against the Citizenship Amendment Act
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Manipur CM Biren takes out roadshow to create awareness about CAA

He says he is ready to engage in a debate if it is made out that Manipur’s territory and integrity will be compromised by the Act
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Women detained in Chennai for anti-CAA ‘kolam’ protest, released later

According to police, the protesters had informed them that they wanted to draw ‘kolams’ with anti-CAA and anti-NRC messages near the Besant Nagar bus terminus but the police had not granted them permission
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Attacker stabs five at rabbi's home in New York then flees

It was not clear if anyone was killed. The Ramapo Police Department did not immediately to comment on the situation.
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88-year-old Pejawar seer passes away in Udupi

The health of Vishwesha Tirtha Swami, who was admitted to Kasturba Hospital in Manipal for the treatment of extensive pneumonia on December 20, worsened on Saturday
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Ukraine, separatists expected to swap prisoners on Sunday

The exchange was brokered by the Russian and Ukrainian presidents at peace talks in Paris earlier this month.
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IIM-Tiruchi to provide global business exposure

Indian Institute of Management Tiruchi is hosting the third edition of International Week from December 30, with the mission of providing global busi
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Campaigning ends for second phase of rural local body polls in Tiruchi district

Campaigning for the second and final phase of rural local bodies came to an end on Saturday in Tiruchi district.Eight panchayat unions - Lalgudi, Pull
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Tiruchi Corporation's modern fish market to be thrown open soon

It is being constructed on a 1.5-acre site at Kasivilangi at a cost of ₹3.32 crore
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Servo Mechanics Cup Cricket Tournament

The second edition of the Servo Mechanics Cup Cricket Tournament sponsored by Indian Oil Corporation Limited’s SERVO and powered by The Hindu is back
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One dead, more than 2,500 evacuated as Cyclone Sarai lashes Fiji

Cyclone Sarai is moving east at nearly 10 kmh (6 mph) and is expected to move into Tongan waters on Tuesday.
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‘Do not make a mockery of Naidu’s self-financing model’

Amaravati does not need ₹1 lakh crore as is being propagated: MP
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Morning Digest: Opposition plans a grand show of unity at Soren’s swearing-in, Priyanka Gandhi alleges ‘manhandling’ by U.P. police, and more

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Samoa ends measles state of emergency as infection rate slows

Samoa's island population of just 200,000 has been gripped by the highly infectious disease that has killed 81 people, most of them babies and young children, and infected more than 5,600 people.
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North Korea begins key meeting before year-end deadline for U.S.

The Korean Central News Agency reported that leader Kim Jong Un presided over a plenary meeting of the party’s Central Committee convened in Pyongyang on Saturday.
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Japan police find human remains in boat suspected from N.Korea

The cause of death is under investigation
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Chennai Margazhi young artistes of the day: Samyuktha Sreeram and Rishabh Ranganathan

Ghatam percussionist Samyuktha Sreeram and Violinist Rishabh Ranganathan, are friends and perform concerts together.
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‘Panache-3’ is on at Auroville till Jan. 2

Anwar Khan holds his third solo show
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Saturday, December 28, 2019

Morning Digest: I-T officials pursuing Ambani money trail overseas, BJP forms panel to reach out to Muslims, and more

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‘Drop online exam proposal for ITI trainers’

Students take out protest march in Dharwad, submit memorandum at Deputy Commissioner’s office
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‘Children’s Parliament will help highlight problems facing them’

Kandkur village hosts district-level programme
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Remains of 6 people found after Hawaii helicopter crash

The NTSB aviation accident database lists nine crashes of Hawaii helicopter sightseeing flights in the last 10 years, including three with fatalities.
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U.N. gives green light to draft treaty to combat cybercrime

The Russian-drafted resolution was approved by the 193-member world body by a vote of 79-60 with 33 abstentions.
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Shooting inside suburban Denver mall kills 1; suspect sought

The mall is in the same city where a gunman opened fire in a move theater in 2012, killing 12 people and injuring dozens more.
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No politics in Army Chief’s statement, says V.K. Singh

‘There was nothing wrong in asking students to maintain peace while protesting’
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U.N. condemns human rights abuses against Myanmar’s Rohingya

The 193-member world body voted 134-9 with 28 abstentions in favor of the resolution which also calls on Myanmar’s government to take urgent measures to combat incitement of hatred against the Rohingya and other minorities in Rakhine, Kachin and Shan states.
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81.68% votes polled in Salem

Irrespective of age, old and young exercised their franchise in the first phase of rural local body elections.According to officials, 81.68% cast thei
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Land to be assigned for places of worship

A Cabinet meeting on Thursday had decided to assign up to one-acre land being possessed by places of worship and burial grounds without adequate reven
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41-day Mandalam festival ends

Sabarimala temple closes after Mandalapuja, will reopen on Monday
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Aerial survey for SHSR to begin on Monday

Partenavia P68 aircraft to be used from Kasaragod
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‘Stirs against CAA for all Indian residents’

60th anniversary fete of SKJMCC
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Venkaiah to open Sivagiri pilgrimage on Monday

50 lakh pilgrims expected to attend this year, all arrangements in place for smooth conduct
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Myth and history blend at this British-era cemetery

Cemetery near old Munnar turns 125 years, and has a love story behind it
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Abhayavarsham witnesses many emotional moments

Reunion of alumni of Amritaniketan
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High Court ex-judge criticises Centre on CAA

“Do you want to make this country an open jail?” K. Chandru, former judge of the Madras High Court asked the Union Government on Friday.He was inaugur
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Night walk on Nirbhaya day

To remove women’s fear about getting outside at night
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Iraqi military base attacked, U.S. civilian contractor killed: officials

Tensions have heightened between Tehran and Washington since last year when President Donald Trump pulled the U.S. out of Tehran's 2015 nuclear deal
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Chennai Margazhi young artiste of the day: Bhargavi Ranganathan

Bhargavi has been teaching music for three years now at P.S. Matric Higher Secondary School, Mylapore.
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No NPR in Bengal: Mamata Banerjee

As long as I am alive there will be no detention centre in the State, says Mamata
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Elephant dies after being trapped in slush for 4 days in Chhattisgarh

‘It may have died due to starvation or cold weather’
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Bharat Stage VI norms for quadricycles likely

In 2016, the government announced that it will skip BS V norms altogether and move from BS IV to BS VI by 2020.
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Friday, December 27, 2019

Protests to continue till CAA is not withdrawn: Mamata

Mamata warns against attack on students
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Residents step out in scores to witness solar eclipse

People of all ages, from youngsters to senior citizens gathered at the Prakasam Barrage and P.B. Siddhartha college to witness the celestial spectacle
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Morning Digest: House-to-house verification planned for NPR, Revamp of railway freight and passenger fares likely, and more

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7 dead as plane with 100 on board crashes in Kazakhstan

The airport said there were survivors and emergency services were working at the site
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Protests against Citizenship Act continue unabated in Assam

Students’ groups lead the largest gathering at Tangla; popular artistes join stir
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Australian wildfires threaten Sydney’s water infrastructure

“In recent days up to the cool change, the fires had been a potential threat to supply and assets, particularly in Warragamba and in the Blue Mountains,” a spokesman for the state's water authority, WaterNSW, told Reuters.
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From PMC Bank to Malegaon blasts: what kept Mumbai courts busy this year

Mallya, Nirav Modi declared fugitive economic offenders
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Thousands participate in protest against CAA at Malvani

Raising slogans against the government, the protesters carried banners with messages that called for the withdrawal of the new citizenship law
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Eggs in anganwadis on the anvil

The Madhya Pradesh government is planning to introduce eggs in anganwadis across tribal areas to battle severe malnutrition among children and meet th
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‘Vengeance’ of U.P. govt. condemned

In an open letter to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Magsaysay awardee Sandeep Pandey on Thursday condemned the “vengeance” with which the State gover
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‘Insider trading started after Executive idea was floated’

Bandaru asks government to refer the matter to CBI
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Christmas typhoon leaves 28 dead, 12 missing in Philippines

Typhoon Phanfone stranded many people in sea and airports at the peak of holiday travel, set off landslides, flooded low-lying villages, destroyed houses, downed trees and electrical poles and knocked out power in entire provinces.
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Iconic design helps The Bangalore Press stand the test of time

Strength of the design is in its simplicity; designers used red and black, which are most preferred colours across the world: artist B.G. Gujjarappa
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Magnitude 5.1 quake strikes near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.The quake was moderate, which can caus
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T.N. ‘smuggler’ nabbed with red sanders logs

A combing party of the A.P. Red Sanders Task Force nabbed a red sanders smuggling operative in the early hours of Thursday and seized eleven logs insi
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Pastor booked on rape charge in Chhattisgarh

Shalom Babu Tandi allegedly sexually exploited the girl, and threatened with dire consequences if she revealed it to anyone
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Israel’s embattled Netanyahu wins landslide in primary

"A giant victory,” Mr. Netanyahu tweeted early Friday, just over an hour after polls closed.
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‘Insider trading started after Executive idea was floated’

Bandaru asks government to refer the matter to CBI
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Dept. uploads answer scripts of PU toppers

Students who will appear for II PU examination in 2020 can now refer answer scripts of toppers who scored well in the 2019 exams. The Department of Pr
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Silent Valley reveals its ‘treasure trove’

40 new butterfly species found in five-day survey
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Coimbatore Corporation to buy amphibian vehicle to clean tanks

Proposal sent to government for administrative sanction
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14 dead in Niger after Islamic extremists attack convoy

Niger has long been vulnerable to Islamic extremism because it shares a border with Nigeria, where Boko Haram insurgents have been carrying out attacks for a decade
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Afghan activist says Taliban freed 27 members of his group

‘The reason for the activists’ abduction was still unclear’
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Thursday, December 26, 2019

After France, Italy approves digital tax on large tech companies

The Italian parliament has approved a three percent digital tax on some digital revenue of technology companies that make over $831 million in global revenue, including least $6 million in Italy.
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Anti-CAA protests: 1,000 lawyers distance themselves from BCI stand

Resolution does not represent views of the Bar, they say
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Indian government should fix major loopholes in OCI card: Indian-American activist

Under the provisions of the OCI card, which gives the cardholder lifelong visa to India, those below 20 years and above 50 years need to renew their OCI card every time they have their passport renewed.
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21-year-old woman concocts own kidnapping story

Did not want family to know she had gone out with boyfriend
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First phase of campaigning for local body poll ends

Keen contest among main political parties
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Clogged drain poses threat to health of Khandal Mukkonam residents

Residents of Khandal Mukkonam in Udhagamandalam fear that a blocked drain, which has not been fixed for over four months could lead to long-term impac
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40 rescued from Delhi building after fire broke out

Five fire tenders were rushed to the spot after receiving a call at 2.10 a.m. about the blaze in a four-storey building in Krishna Nagar area
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Chile fire: helicopters douse fire that destroyed 200 homes

The fire destroyed more than 200 homes and affected more than 1,000 people. All residents had been evacuated and there were no reports of casualties.
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Typhoon Phanfone kills at least 16 in Philippines

The Philippines is the first major landmass facing the Pacific typhoon belt, and is hit by an average of about 20 major storms a year.
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Morning digest: Media images of ‘NPR 2020 forms’ spark confusion, South India gears for solar eclipse, and more

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Mexico calls diplomatic meeting to protest Bolivian ‘harassment’

The spat follows a chill in relations after Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador last month gave political asylum to former Bolivian president Evo Morales, a fellow leftist.
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Saudi Foreign Minister to arrive in Pakistan on maiden visit

The Saudi Minister’s visit comes days after Pakistan decided to stay away from the Kuala Lumpur summit of some 20 Muslim countries reportedly due to pressure exerted by Riyadh.
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11 soldiers killed in Burkina Faso attack

The attack came one day after 35 civilians and seven soldiers in the northern province of Soum were killed and 80 terrorists neutralised in two separate attacks on Tuesday.
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Israel’s Netanyahu again quits rally as rocket alert sounds

It was the second time in recent months that rocket fire cut short one of his meetings.
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22 years later, memories of a mass murder still haunt Melavalavu residents

13 members convicted in the case were released recently by the State govt.
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Betting racket unearthed

Central Crime Branch (CCB) officials on Wednesday arrested a bookie who was running an online betting racket in J.P. Nagar.A police team, based on a t
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Minister: Hasten introduction of dedicated train to Karwar

Running time gets reduced by 3 hours if train does not enter Mangaluru region
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Photography contest at University College

University College, Mangaluru, has organised an open photography contest to mark its 150th founding year on January 3 and 4 on its campus in Hampankat
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Spate of shootings leave 2 dead, 7 wounded in North Carolina city

By Wednesday, all six victims were listed in stable condition, but investigators had yet to identify any suspects or the vehicle involved, High Point Police Department Captain Chris Weisner told Reuters.
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Class 12 students held for circulating fake school holiday order

The accused students have been produced before the juvenile justice board and further proceedings were underway against them.
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Chennai Margazhi young artistes of the day: M. Shrikanth and K. R. Sivaramakrishna

Violinist M. Shrikanth and Kanjira artiste K. R. Sivaramakrishna are friends and they perform together at many concerts.
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Modi launches Atal scheme on groundwater

Project to be implemented in 8,350 gram panchayats
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Singapore police probing Indian man for holding protest without permit against CAA

Organising or participating in a public assembly without a police permit is illegal and constitutes an offence under the Public Order Act in Singapore
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Wednesday, December 25, 2019

Those opposing CAA, NRC can be ‘wiped out’ in an hour: BJP MLA

Haryana BJP MLA Leela Ram Gurjar said on Monday that those opposing the Citizenship Amendment Act and the National Register of Citizens (NRC) can be “
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4,536 illegal buildings in Alappuzha

Highest number of CRZ violations in Ambalappuzha
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It’s slow progress for Sabarimala pilgrims

Sabarimala-bound vehicles detained for hours as Ayyappa temple witnesses unprecedented rush
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Morning Digest: No link between NRC and NPR, says Amit Shah; Pakistan rejects U.S. report on religious freedom, and more

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Student tears apart copy of CAA while receiving degree at Jadavpur University

Debosmita Choudhury said she chose to “dump” the CAA document at the podium as her way of protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Act
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CM to inaugurate several projects on December 28

Arrangements for his visit reviewed
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Self-service petrol pumps to come up soon in Andhra Pradesh

HPCL to set up two units in Vizag to begin with
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Violence in Mangaluru was planned: Home Minister

People from Kerala instigated and indulged in it, says Bommai
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Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro says 'fine' now but lost memory after fall

The 64-year-old slipped Monday night in a bathroom at the Alvorada Palace
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Building treasurer arrested for death of 3 septic tank cleaners

He hired the labourers who had no experience, did not provide them safety gear
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Don't let Church failings distance you from God, Pope says on Christmas Eve

“Christmas reminds us that God continues to love us all, even the worst of us,” he said in his sermon
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College makes agitating students sign affidavits

Stir held over poor facilities at hostel
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AP govt. refers illegal mining cases to CBI

Order issued listing details of illegal quarrying, transportation of limestone
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Vizag has ready-built infra for executive capital: YSRCP

TDP behind ryots’ stir in Amaravati: Koyya Prasad Reddy
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NIPER campus proposal yet to see the light of the day

Manpower-strapped Vizag pharma industry decides to step up lobbying
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Two killed while crossing railway track

A youth and a minor girl were killed when an MMTS train ran over them while they were crossing the tracks, a stone’s throw from Chandanagar railway st
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V-P to attend Channa Reddy birth centenary

Venkaiah to release souvenir on former chief minister of united AP
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Governor, CM wish people on Christmas

Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan extended her heartiest greetings to people on Christmas. In a message, the Governor said that Christmas is the time o
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Lamakaan turns fortress of security

Discussion on CAA and NRC held with Jamia Milia students
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Andhra Bank bags award

Andhra Bank has received the Best Performing Award for Rural Self Employment Training Institutes (2nd rank) for 2018-19. Executive Director Kul Bhusha
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Fire in Chilean city of Valparaţso destroys about 50 homes

The blaze, fed by high Southern Hemisphere summer temperatures and strong winds, started in a forested area and spread to the city
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Chennai Margazhi young artistes of the day: Tejashree and Tanujashree

Tejashree and Tanujashree were the great grand daughters of D.K. Pattammal and Palghat Mani Iyer.
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Several injured in attack on CPI(M) rally in south Tripura

The CPI(M) claimed that BJP workers led the attack on party leaders and supporters
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Tuesday, December 24, 2019

Maoist sway in Agency areas on the wane

Police strategy to wean tribals away from the outfit works
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Major fire breaks out at shoe factory in Delhi’s Narela

No injuries have been reported and 22 fire tenders have been engaged in controlling the blaze
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‘Ready to face judicial probe into Capital deals’: Naidu

‘Not an iota of truth in the allegations being levelled by Jagan’
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Vietnam seizes two tonnes of ivory, pangolin scales

Trade in ivory and pangolin is illegal in Vietnam but wildlife trafficking remains widespread.
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Shops remain closed in certain areas of Bengaluru

Shopkeepers express solidarity with the protest against CAA and NRC
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Extended wet spells hit cotton crop in Tiruchi

Farmers fear fall in yield this year
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Liquor shops to remain closed from Dec. 25 to 30

Liquor shops in different parts of the Nilgiris district will remain closed from December 25 to 30, in view of the local body elections. A press relea
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Amruta, Priyanka’s Twitter spat grabs attention again

While Cwife attacked the CM, the Sena deputy leader came to his defence
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HC seeks State, ED reply to plea alleging ₹22,000 cr. SRA scam

The Bombay High Court has sought response from the Maharashtra government and Enforcement Directorate (ED) to a plea seeking a probe into an alleged
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Rape of minors: convict should be mercilessly punished, says Bombay High Court

Court also says such people a menace to civilized society
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Morning digest: Harsh Vardhan Shringla to be next Foreign Secretary; Hemant Soren, the 11th Chief Minister of Jharkhand, in waiting; and more

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Australian PM under pressure as bushfires fuel climate debate

Voters have taken to social media calling for leadership at a time of crisis, and along with some of the country's political editors, have criticised Mr. Morrison's refusal to take tougher action on climate change.
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Ekbote, Bhide barred from entering Koregaon Bhima

Notices issued to 163 people ahead of battle anniversary celebrations
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Residents of North West Syria flee new government offensive

Under the cover of airstrikes and heavy shelling, Syrian troops have been pushing into the northwestern province of Idlib toward a major rebel-held town, Maaret al-Numan. The town sits on a key highway linking the capital Damascus with the northern city of Aleppo, Syria’s largest.
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Received threats for voting in favour of CAB: BJP MP

Rebati Kumar reportedly received the letter from the outlawed National Liberation Front of Tripura
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German student who took part in anti-CAA protests told to leave India

Sources close to the student confirmed that no written communication was given to him by the BoI officials
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Youth Congress activists detained for attempting to show black flags to Yediyurappa

The activists were protesting against the recent “illegal” detention of Kerala journalists at Mangalore when they went to cover death of two persons in suspected police firing during the protest over the controversial amended Citizenship Act
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Former U.S. adviser warns of ‘imminent’ North Korea risk

“The risk to U.S. forces & our allies is imminent & more effective policy is required before NK has the technology to threaten the American homeland,” tweeted former U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton
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U.S. welcomes Saudi Arabia’s Khashoggi verdicts as ‘important step’: official

“Today’s verdicts were an important step in holding those responsible for this terrible crime accountable,” a State Department official told reporters
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Chennai Margazhi young artiste of the day: Abilash Giriprasad

Carnatic vocalist Abilash Giriprasad was introduced to this art form at the age of four and his first stage performance was at seven.
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German exchange student deported for taking part in Chennai protests

Sources close to the student confirmed that no written communication was given to him by the BoI officials
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Migrant workers attacked for taking part in protest

Three from West Bengal had attended Nadapuram stir
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Need “to co-opt experts in cyber security”: Amit Shah

‘Accord special focus to securing land and maritime borders’
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Monday, December 23, 2019

Sixteen inmates killed in latest bout of prison mayhem in Honduras

Fights in the Central American country's overcrowded jails are common as street gangs known as maras compete for control of them.
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China, South Korea, Japan meet over trade, regional disputes

Economic cooperation and the North Korean nuclear threat are the main issues binding the Northeast Asian troika. But no major breakthroughs are expected at the meetings.
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Southern Venezuela military facility raided, one soldier dead: officials

Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino said police and the military had recovered all the stolen weapons and detained some suspects.
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9 killed, 10 injured in Delhi godown fire

No safety equipments found in the building, says fire officer
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Anti-CAA protests: Bar council condemns attack on police

The apex lawyers’ body said advocates should convince people and the “illiterate, ignorant” mass, who were being “misled by some so-called leaders for serving their own political ambitions
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13 wounded in shooting at Chicago memorial for slain person

The shooting stemmed from a dispute at the memorial party, Chief of Patrol Fred Waller said at a news conference.
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240 trees to make way for metro infrastructure

They are located in Kadugodi and U.M. Kaval
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The rise and rise of citizen activism in Bengaluru

Dramatic increase in public participation was fuelled by social media acting as an enabler for like-minded people
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Tiruchi gearing up for jallikattu

Authorities collecting details of bulls, owners for registration
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Jharkhand Assembly election results live | Counting begins

The exit polls indicate edge to JMM and Congress alliance. BJP, however, is confident of returning to power.
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Planetarium dispels superstitions on solar eclipse

Annular solar eclipse on December 26
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Unsafe, unequipped and uncongenial

Pregnant women appear to have lost confidence in Woraiyur Urban Primary Health Centre
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Handbook on road safety released

Uyir, a non-governmental organisation, in association with Target zero released a hand book on road safety here recently. The hand book aimed at ed
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Forest rangers undergo training at MTR

Five women are part of 17 trainee forest rangers who are undergoing training at the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR).The trainee rangers are among more t
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‘Construction activity’ at Erramatti Dibbalu draws ire of heritage lovers

District Collector, VMRDA Commissioner urged to intervene and stop the work
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Governor promises to take up Chenchus’ problems with govt.

‘There is a lot to learn from ancient tribal culture’
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New building for Collectorate in a year

It will house DRO’s chamber, District Supply Office, etc., besides a meeting hall for officers
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Pakistan foreign ministry appoints Aisha Farooqui as new spokesperson

Pakistan’s foreign ministry on Sunday appointed Aisha Farooqui as its new spokesperson. Though there was no official announcement so far but media re
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French couple tie the knot in Kerala style

Fabien Correch and Samiya from France on Sunday got married in what they considered to be an idyllic setting to their romance.The groom is an Ayurveda
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Chennai Margazhi young artiste of the day: Adyar G.Silambarasan

Silambarasan has performed in Chennaiyil Thiruvaiyaru with flautist Jayanth. He has also organised a new combo music section at KM college of music & technology. 
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Ecuador declares emergency after Galapagos fuel spill

The Galapagos archipelago, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to one of the most fragile ecosystems on the planet.
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Royal Society marks centenary of Ramanujan’s election as Fellow

12 papers on mathematical genius published in Special issue of Society’s journal
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Thousands protest in Iraq

Anti-government rallies have rocked Baghdad and the Shiite-majority south since October 1
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Sunday, December 22, 2019

Andhra Pradesh share in Thrift fund hiked to 16%, says Peddireddi

Financial aid given away to weavers in Krishna district
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HC says playing cards with stakes not an offence under Tamil Nadu Gaming Act

Allowing a batch of petitions that sought to quash pending cases filed on the charges of gambling, Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court observed tha
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Surgery at Viralimalai GH gives 4-year-old boy mobility

Govt. surgeons perform VY-plasty
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Candidates, parties hit the campaign trail for rural local body elections

Various posts in panchayat unions and district panchayats up for grabs
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NIT-T to offer first PG course in humanities next year

Selection of students to be based on entrance exam, interview
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Demonstrations continue against CAA in delta

Muslim organisations and political parties demand repeal of the Act passed by the Centre
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Call for better legal awareness among students

Stressing the need for more legal awareness programmes for students, senior advocate M. Ajmal Khan said that people had to be aware of their rights. H
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Protest against CAA intensifies

People affiliated to various Muslim outfits and students’ organisations staged demonstrations against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) here on Satu
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Praise for State from local body representatives of Maharashtra

Major government projects, including implementation of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), had been executed well in Tam
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It’s Margazhi!

The December music season in Chennai is part of the city’s DNA and gives it an identity. And, it’s a lot more than a few sabhas hosting some singers — it is, in fact, a wholesome cultural and social experience
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Boliva’s ex-president Morales plans party rally on Argentina border

In an interview with Argentine radio, Mr. Morales, who has sought political asylum in Argentina, said he had called the meeting of the Movement for Socialism party, which he helmed for 14 years as president.
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Condition of Pejawar seer improves marginally

The condition of Vishwesha Tirtha Swami of Pejawar Mutt, who is being treated for extensive pneumonia at Kasturba Hospital here, has improved marginal
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Morning Digest: India, China to intensify boundary settlement; Death toll touches 16 in U.P. as anti-CAA protests continue, and more

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Cuba appoints first Prime Minister in decades

Newly-appointed PM Manuel Marrero Cruz has been Cuba's tourism minister for 15 years
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Guatemala bus crash kills at least 20 people

Volunteer firefighters told reporters the truck appeared to have collided with the bus from behind in the municipality of Gualan, roughly 150 km east of Guatemala City.
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West Africa renames CFA franc but keeps it pegged to euro

The CFA is used in 14 African countries with a combined population of about 150 million and $235 billion of gross domestic product.
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TNGEA plans protest for not filling up vacancies in government departments

Representatives from various government departments who are members of the Tamil Nadu Government Employees Association (TNGEA) has said that the membe
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Timely diagnosis must for snakebite: expert

A huge percentage of people come for treatment only 12 hours after the bite: GRH data
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Congress holds protest against CAA

Party committed to protect secular values: Behanan
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View solar eclipse safely with Kerala State Science and Technology Museum

Partial eclipse in city on Dec. 26
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Chennai Margazhi young artiste of the day: Pooja Suresh and Supraja Suresh

Pooja Suresh and Supraja Suresh began learning music at the age of five at Brihaddhwani and later under Vidushi Sangeetha Sivakumar.
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Jamia submits report to HRD Ministry, requests judicial enquiry into police action

The police had on December 15 purportedly stormed into the Jamia Millia Islamia’s library while looking for ‘outsiders’ who were involved in the arson and violence during the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protest outside the campus.
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Trump slams 'unfair' Pelosi delay, rallies conservatives

Donald Trump also lashed out at the Democrats who supported impeachment, accusing them of trying to “overthrow” the 2016 election.
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Saturday, December 21, 2019

Yellapatar trial to start on December 23

The schedule was fixed by Adilabad District Judge M.G. Priyadarshini, in-charge of the designated Special Court
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AP needs capital cities as well as mega city: Lok Satta

District governments mooted for decentralised administration
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Kerala HC stays access of police data to ULCC

Court directs State to file affidavit in response to writ plea
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TRS is a communal party, says BJP MLC

Ramchander Rao faults TRS tie-up with Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen
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Article 370 abrogated to end discrimination: U.S. lawmaker

Indian Ambassador to the U.S. Harsh Vardhan Shringla thanks Congressman Joe Wilson for his statement
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Cong. against tie-up with CPI(M)

Open to move if CM admits to mistakes: Mullappally
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CM upset over police firing; to visit Mangaluru today

B.S. Yediyurappa is particularly upset over the alleged incident of police barging into a hospital and bursting teargas shells
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Mangaluru violence: Karnataka police detain, free 9 Kerala scribes

Action taken when they visited hospital where bodies of firing victims were kept
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Bill to promote Gandhi’s legacy introduced in U.S. House

The bill seeks a budgetary allocation of $ 30 million every year for the next five years to the USAID for this foundation.
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After West Bengal, now Kerala puts population register update on hold

The decision comes in the wake of apprehension that updating the NPR would eventually lead to the preparation of the National Register of Citizens
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Twitter suspends accounts it says are linked to Saudi Arabia

The latest suspensions follow investigations by Twitter's site integrity team
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Morning Digest: Common documents enough to prove citizenship, says Home Ministry; Exit polls predict tight finish in Jharkhand and more

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CAA will pass Constitutional validity: Tejasvi Surya

He urged people to read the draft and understand the context
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Anti-CAA protests: Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad taken into police custody

He had given the Delhi Police a slip to reach the Jama Masjid on Friday
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Trump administration approves resumption of military training programme for Pakistan

The training programme had been suspended in August 2018 days after Islamabad and Moscow signed an agreement to allow Pakistani troops to receive training at the Russian defence centres
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Malaysian PM’s statement on Indian citizenship ‘factually incorrect’: MEA

MEA said that Malaysia should refrain from commenting on the internal developments of India
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President Kovind in Hyderabad for southern sojourn

Kovind to host ‘At Home’ at Rashtrapati Nilayam on Dec. 27
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Awards for Kathakali, literature announced

Awards instituted by Pathanamthitta Kathakali Club
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Sabarimala continues to witness heavy rush

More pilgrims take Pulmedu route
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Chennai Margazhi young artiste of the day: Vidhya Raghavan

Carnatic vocalist Vidhya Raghavan has been performing regularly in India and abroad for over 12 years.
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‘Sasikala used banned notes to buy malls’

I-T department accuses her of using ₹500 and ₹1,000 notes to make part payment for property
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Turkish protesters march in support of Uighurs after Ozil comments

Members of Istanbul crowd held up banners reading “Stop the cruelty” and chanted “Murderer China, get out of East Turkestan” and “East Turkestan is not alone”.
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Kamala Harris decries Jaishankar’s decision of not meeting Jayapal

Pramila Jayapal had introduced a resolution in the House on Kashmir.
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Friday, December 20, 2019

West Bengal peaceful, no fresh violence reported over CAA

Over 600 people have been arrested in connection with their alleged involvement in damaging public property and spreading rumours leading to law and order problems.
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U.S. wants Pakistan to take immediate and irreversible action on terrorism: Jaishankar

Mr. Jaishankar told a group of Indian journalists here on Thursday that the relationship between India and the US had expanded both in its scope and content.
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Man Kaur, a woman athlete who is going great guns at 103

Along with her 83-year-old son, she is gearing up for the World Masters meet
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Rouhani to visit Japan in hope of easing nuke impasse

The visit is the first by an Iranian president in 19 years and comes just before Japan is expected to announce a plan to deploy its troops to the region to ensure the safety of Japanese vessels transporting oil.
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J.K. Rowling draws criticism for transgender comments

The Harry Potter author is otherwise known for her liberal political views
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Two firefighters die, three hurt as wildfires ravage Australia

Geoffrey Keaton (32), and Andrew O’Dwyer (36), were in a truck convoy fighting blazes southwest of Sydney when a tree fell and caused the vehicle to roll off the road. The two men, both fathers to 19-month-old children, died at the scene while three other firefighters were injured and taken to a hospital.
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Donald Trump rails against delay in moving impeachment to Senate

“He is demanding his day in court,” Mr. Graham said in an interview on Fox News Channel Thursday evening. “I just left President Trump. He’s mad as hell that they would do this to him and now deny him his day in court.”
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Jharkhand Assembly elections: Polling begins for last phase

All constituencies are spread over six districts in the Santhal Pargana region of the state
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Morning Digest: Two die in police firing in Mangaluru during anti-CAA protests; don't add fuel to the fire, says Centre, and more

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Wakanda free trade forever? Fictional nation removed from U.S. trade list

The Kingdom of Wakanda is the home of Black Panther, the Marvel superhero, and is portrayed in comic books and the 2018 blockbuster movie as an isolated African nation with the most powerful technology on the planet.
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U.S. will ‘curb malign Iranian behavior’ if it doesn’t stop

The U.S. ambassador at the United Nations, Kelly Craft, said the Trump administration also “rejects Iran’s use of nuclear brinkmanship to normalize its destabilizing behavior.”
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Rajinikanth expresses concern over violence in the country over CAA

Though the actor did specify any incident, he said “the ongoing violence gives me great pain”
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Debris of BrahMos missile washes ashore

Defence Ministry to examine the part
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Contestants take oath to not bribe voters

Pithalaipatti villagers have set an example for the whole state.
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Municipality plunges into protests over CAA

Almost all councillors stage dharna following clashes
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Bikers spread message of wearing helmet

Importance of protecting oneself, even if it is a 50-m ride, highlighted
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Kerala High Court dismisses plea regarding Paliyekkara toll booth

Reimbursement of toll for resident near Paliyekkara
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Buon Natale exhibition begins

Procession on December 27; 50 houses for flood-hit
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U.S. probe of Saudi oil attack shows it came from north

United States had identified several similarities between the drones used in the raid and an Iranian designed and produced unmanned aircraft known as the IRN-05 UAV.
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City Police warn protesters

Close to 2,500 personnel have been deployed for security.
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Protests against CAA; shops closed at Adhiramapattinam

Members of the Students Federation of India staged a protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) outside the Tiruchi Railway Junction.
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NCSC to hear ‘untouchability wall’ issue on Dec. 23

Corporation Commissioner and City Police Commissioner have been asked to appear for a hearing on an alleged “untouchability wall” at a gated community in Singanallur.
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Public participation helps improve green cover

Nearly 2,000 tree branches of banyan and other varieties were planted on November 17 by more than 800 persons.
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Thursday, December 19, 2019

Tractors to all villages by month-end

In a move to focus on sanitation in villages, the district administration has decided to ensure that all villages get tractors and trolleys.Out of the
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Collector contacts Class X students on phone

Asks about their exam preparations
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Flying high on his grass mat

Kilimangalam Pulpaya turns into work of art in the hands of an elderly craftsman
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Drilling of Alfa Serene stopped for a day

Councillors stage protest at Alfa Serene apartment following residents’ complaints
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Defiant Trump rallies supporters as House impeaches him

The U.S. President spent much of his day tweeting and retweeting, expressing fury and disbelief.
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Morning Digest: U.S. House impeaches Donald Trump; Section 144 enforced across Karnataka, U.P.; and more

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Fire breaks out at house, spreads to nearby lodge at Ponnurunni

A fire broke out on the first floor of a house at Ponnurunni on Wednesday afternoon reducing its contents to ashes before spreading to a lodge next to
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Hundreds take to streets against CAA in Kochi

Students from city colleges march to RBI office; techies stage protest
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Failed Kudumbashree bus service may resume

Group of women expresses willingness to operate service
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Buggana promises full support to IIT-Tirupati

Finance Minister Buggana Rajendranath Reddy on Wednesday visited the Indian Institute of Technology- Tirupati (IIT-T) permanent campus under construct
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Kerala HC dismisses plea against barge load-out facility

Alleged violation of provisions of CRZ
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Dearth of 3.5 million cyber professionals, says expert

IIITM-K organises CoCoNet’19
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Defence ties with U.S. set to deepen: Rajnath Singh

In the last few years, India and the U.S have signed several foundational defence agreements
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Eatery owner resists health raid

He snatches health inspector’s walkie-talkie, closes restaurant
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Writers cannot remain aloof in caste-riven society: CM

ONV Award 2019 presented to T. Padmanabhan
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#Future2020 on April 2 and 3

Event to showcase strength of Kerala’s vibrant digital ecosystem: S.D. Shibulal
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Majority of U.S. House votes to impeach Trump for abuse of power

A majority of lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives voted on December 18 to impeach President Donald Trump on a charge of abusing his power
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Dental camp held for kids

A free dental check-up and awareness camp was organised at Kids Corner, run by Deepti Mahila Samiti at NTPC-Ramagundam on Wednesday.Dr K C Hidayathull
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ABVP holds 38th State conference

At the Akhila Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad’s (ABVP) 38th State conference on the second day, Telangana State unit president Meesala Prasad and State s
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Tiruchi Corporation conducts eviction drive

The exercise saw officials clearing temporary structures, mostly banners, stalls and advertising billboards from Amma Mandapam to Ranga Ranga gopuram.
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Growing police-public ‘network’ in a town

The ‘Third Eye’ is now ubiquitous in Mannargudi and other areas
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No deadline extension for sewage plants: NGT

“If the work remains incomplete even till September 30, compensation will be liable to be paid at the rate of ₹10 lakh per sewage treatment plant per month.”
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India Green Energy Award for BHEL plant

The 7.5 MWp Solar Photo Voltaic Plant functioning in BHEL Tiruchi has won for the Corporation Indian Green Energy Award 2019 instituted by the Indian
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Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Apartment sales plunge

There is also a dip in bookings by NoRKs in the Gulf
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Real estate deals beat recession blues

Commercial capital witnesses steady demand for homes and plots below five cents
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Minchina Nondani to enrol new voters from January 6-8

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has planned a snap campaign, Minchina Nondani, a special voter enrolment drive, to bring as many new voters as
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‘CAA and NRC are both discriminatory’

Protest staged in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Udupi
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MoEF faults Singareni Collieries’ short work

Expert panel of the ministry says 3 proposals of the coal company to it were “premature”
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Complete ongoing projects on time: DC

Deputy Commissioner R. Venkatesh Kumar has directed the officials to complete ongoing civil works, particularly drinking water and road projects, on t
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Govt. warned against curtailing rights of GPs

The Akhila Karnataka Grama Swaraj Andolana has strongly opposed the State government’s proposed move to curtail the rights of gram panchayats in selec
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‘Repair school buildings fast’

Naveen Raj Singh, Managing Director of Karnataka State Minerals Corporation Ltd., has instructed the officers of Hassan district administration to com
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Mysuru Winter Festival from Dec. 24

It will be a “December to remember’’ as the district administration is braving for the 10-day Mysuru Winter Festival from December 24 to January 2, 20
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‘People who believe in the idea of India will continue to protest’

‘Indian Muslims are so patriotic that they will live and die in India but never think of going to Pakistan’
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AIDSO leads demonstration in Raichur

Students under the banner of All India Democratic Students Organisation (AIDSO) staged a demonstration in protest against the police action on student
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Procession taken out in Kalaburagi condemning police action

Condemning the police attack on the protesting students at Jamia Millia Islamia and Aligarh Muslim University, hundreds of students took out a process
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Students take out protest march in Hubballi

They raise slogans against what they say efforts to stifle voices of dissent using force
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Air strikes kill 17 in rebel-held northwest Syria: rescuers

Syrian state media carried no reports of military operations
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8 killed in Mexico shootout between National Guard, suspects

Guanajuato recorded 3,211 homicides in the first 11 months of the year
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Cyberattack on Canadian laboratory, personal info of 15 million hacked

LifeLabs said the compromised customer information could include name, address, email, login, passwords, date of birth, health card number and lab test results
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