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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

ED seizes Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren's BMW car after day-long effort to trace him

On Monday, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) confiscated a BMW car owned by Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren from his residence in Delhi. This action by the central agency follows a day-long attempt to locate the CM for questioning in connection with an alleged money laundering case. Earlier in the day, the ED was unable to locate Hemant Soren at his residence in Delhi.

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Monday, January 29, 2024

20 kids, aided by Kalam Labs, unfurl tricolour in space on Republic Day

In the early hours of the Republic Day, around 20 children from Lucknow, Noida, and Bengalaru, left their footprint in space at an altitude of 1,18,000 feet.This was through a joint space project of a Lucknow-based private organization, Kalam Labs, and the balloon facility of Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) at Hyderabad, which was supported by Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan

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Nitish Kumar's name never discussed for lead position in INDIA bloc: Sanjay Raut



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Sunday, January 28, 2024

Terror module involved in arms smuggling busted, 5 arrested in Kupwara

A cross-border terror module involved in smuggling of arms and ammunition has been busted, and five terror associates arrested in Karnah in Kupwara district, J&K Police said Saturday.In a statement, police said it had received “credible information” about arms smuggling from its own sources, which was “corroborated by other sister agencies and counterparts”.

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Saturday, January 27, 2024

Top opposition leaders give Republic Day parade a miss

Top opposition figures, including Congress's Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, NCP patriarch Sharad Pawar and Left leaders Sitaram Yechury and D Raja were absent from the Republic Day parade. Trinamool Congress is also understood to have been unrepresented.

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Government committed to Jammu & Kashmir local polls: Lieutenant-governor Manoj Sinha



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Friday, January 26, 2024

Calcutta High Court judge 'overrides' div bench order, scraps with AG

A conflict between two benches of Calcutta High Court over whether CBI should probe an alleged fake caste certificate scam in Bengal boiled over Thursday. The controversy erupted the previous day after Justice Gangopadhyay allowed CBI to probe the case, only for the division bench to stay the order twice.

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House panel examining Bill to raise minimum age of marriage for women gets another extension

The parliamentary committee responsible for reviewing the 'Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2021,' which proposes increasing the age of marriage for women from 18 to 21, aligning it with the age for men, has been granted an additional extension by Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. According to the parliamentary bulletin, the committee has been granted a four-month extension until May to study the matter and present its report.

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

SC issues non-bailable warrant after petitioner 'declines' to appear in contempt case

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court issued a non-bailable warrant against an individual who persistently failed to appear before the court in the suo-moto contempt proceedings initiated against him last year, as reported by Live Law. The contempt proceedings were initiated by the apex court after Upendra Nath Dalai repeatedly failed to pay a Rs 1 lakh fine. The penalty was imposed on Dalai after he filed a public interest litigation requesting the court to declare Satsang founder 'Sree Sree Thakur Anukulcharndra' as 'parmatma' (supreme spirit).

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

62% dip in Doon Basmati acreage in 5 yrs

The cultivation of Dehraduni Basmati rice in the Doon valley has drastically reduced by 62% between 2018 and 2022. Factors such as summer temperatures, poor soil fertility, water scarcity, changing rain patterns, and unplanned development have contributed to the decline.

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Maldives ignores India, lets Chinese spy vessel dock

India-Maldives ties strained as Maldives allows Chinese vessel despite India's concerns. Maldives claims vessel won't conduct research. Sri Lanka has a moratorium on research ships. US voices concerns about Chinese research vessels. Maldives reneges on agreement with India for hydrographic surveys.

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Villagers allege army ‘torture’ in Poonch ambush crackdown

Five villagers detained by the army after a terror ambush in J&K's Poonch last month, which resulted in the deaths of four soldiers, have reported severe torture during their detention. The disclosures were made during a police investigation into the deaths of three civilians in custody. The army authorities have not yet commented on the allegations.

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Minorities panel plans Ram temple visit in February

National Minorities Commission chairperson Iqbal Singh Lalpura said on Monday that to reinforce the message of “unity in diversity” NMC representatives plan to visit the Ram temple some time next month along with a group of people drawn from all minority communities.

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Lucknow: CM Yogi lights 'Ram Jyoti' at his residence after 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony

UP CM Yogi Adityanath and PM Narendra Modi lit 'Ram Jyoti' to celebrate the 'Pran Pratishtha' of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya. RSS workers and BJP President JP Nadda also celebrated. PM Modi, Mohan Bhagwat, Anandiben Patel, and Yogi Adityanath attended the ceremony and devotees chanted 'Jai Sri Ram'.

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India tracking Chinese 'research' vessel headed for the Maldives

India closely tracks Chinese research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 03 heading to Malé via Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka denied permission for docking, and the Indian Navy is monitoring its movements. Previously, Chinese vessels Shi Yan-6 and Hai Yang 24 Hao had visited Colombo despite Indian objections.

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Earthquake tremors felt in Delhi-NCR, neighbouring areas



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Monday, January 22, 2024

Ram Mandir inauguration: Security beefed up in DK, Udupi



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Haryana CM directs MC chairpersons, members to complete pending work

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday directed the Municipal Corporation/Council (MC) chairpersons and members to complete the pending civic works in their respective areas. He stressed on the need to complete these pending works at speed.CM Khattar addressed a training camp for the MC chairpersons and members at Haryana Kala Parishad in Kurukshetra on Sunday.

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Sunday, January 21, 2024

Bid to fuel disharmony with Pandit killing: J&K Police

J&K police say a Kashmiri Pandit's terror killing in Pulwama was part of a Pakistan-orchestrated design to disrupt peace and communal harmony in the Kashmir Valley. A chargesheet against 12 suspects reveals a broader conspiracy originating from across the border.

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Jaishankar meets Iran's Vice President, discusses regional developments

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with Iran Vice President Mohammad Mokhber on the sidelines of the NAM summit in the Ugandan capital on Saturday and discussed recent regional developments and India-Iran bilateral ties."A useful conversation with Vice President of Iran Mohammad Mokhber today in Kampala. Spoke about our bilateral ties as well as recent regional developments. Agreed on further exchanges to take forward our agenda of cooperation," Jaishankar said in a post on 'X'.

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Saturday, January 20, 2024

‘No merit’: SC nixes plea of Bilkis case convicts

Supreme Court refuses to extend deadline for convicts in Bilkis Bano gang-rape and murder case to surrender and go back to jail. Convicts cited medical problems and family responsibilities as reasons for extension, but court finds no merit in their arguments.

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At NAM Summit, Jaishankar highlights India as Vishwa Mitra, affirms global commitment, actions

Jaishankar highlighted India's extensive contributions through 600 projects in 78 nations, demonstrating India's commitment to global solidarity and cooperation. He emphasized India's role as a friend to the world, willing to share its expertise and resources for mutual progress. "I recognise Azerbaijan for leading NAM during a difficult period. I also welcome South Sudan as a new member," he said.

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Nyay Yatra encountering many problems while passing through Assam: Congress

On the second day of the Congress' 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' in Assam, the party claimed that its first yatra, which traversed from south to north, faced fewer problems passing through BJP-ruled states compared to the challenges encountered in the northeastern state. The party continued to level corruption allegations against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. Rahul Gandhi, who led both yatras, asserted that Chief Ministers of other BJP-ruled states could learn from Sarma on how to engage in corruption.

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Friday, January 19, 2024

First glimpse of Ram Lalla idol inside Ayodhya temple's sanctum sanctorum revealed

The idol of Ram Lalla was placed in the sanctum sanctorum of Ayodhya's Ram Janmabhoomi temple on Thursday afternoon, setting the stage for the upcoming grand consecration ceremony on January 22. Covered with a veil, the first photo of the idol was revealed during the placement ceremony in the sanctum sanctorum earlier today, accompanied by the chanting of prayers. The 51-inch idol of Lord Ram, made from 'shyamal' (dark) stone was crafted by artist Arun Yogiraj of Mysuru which portrays the deity as a five-year-old child standing on a lotus also crafted from the same stone.

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Four killed as fresh violence erupts in Manipur

The hill districts of Manipur are predominantly inhabited by tribal communities, including Nagas and Kukis, who account for 40% of the population. The conflict with the Meitei community erupted after a 'Tribal Solidarity March' protested the Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Bhopal gas tragedy case: High Court charges 6 top government officials with contempt

Madhya Pradesh High Court issues chargesheet against the former chief secretary, two Union secretaries, and three other officials for contempt over non-compliance with court orders for medical care of Bhopal gas tragedy victims. The court criticizes their insensitivity towards the victims and disobedience to Supreme Court and High Court directions. "It is obvious that despite the lapse of more than 10 years, you respondents have demonstrated no urgency or sincerity in complying with directions of Supreme Court as well as of this court, thereby leaving gas victims in the lurch," the bench said.

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Consider right of fetus to life, recall MTP order: Government to high court

The Centre has moved Delhi HC seeking a recall of an order allowing a widow to terminate her 29-week pregnancy, saying the unborn child has a fair chance of survival and the court should consider protecting the right to life of the fetus. It submitted that "feticide in this case is neither justified nor ethical as the fetus is grossly normal." The woman, who got married in February 2023, lost her husband in October after which she moved to her parents' house and got to know that she was 20 weeks pregnant.

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Pak national arrested along international border in Jammu

A 20-year-old Pakistani intruder has been arrested by BSF from a forward area along the international border in Jammu’s Makwal. Officials on Tuesday said BSF troops observed suspicious movement along the international border in the Makwal area. They challenged the suspect and took him into custody. A Pakistan national identity card identifying the intruder as Muhammad Sadiq has been recovered from the intruder. Sadiq, the intruder is being interrogated.

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

PM Modi cites Shabari, makes prepoll outreach to tribals

PM Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted the role of tribal woman Shabari in the story of Ram, ahead of the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22. He also emphasized the importance of the welfare of the poor, deprived, and tribals, and mentioned the construction of 4 crore permanent houses for the poor in the last 10 years. “The story of Shri Ram is not possible without Mata Shabari,” the PM said.

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Search on for terrorists who fired on Poonch army convoy

Security forces in the Krishna Ghati sector of J&K's Poonch are conducting searches to find terrorists who fired on an army convoy. No casualties were reported. Concurrently, another operation is underway in Sawjian, Mandi, based on reports of suspicious activities in the forested area. This follows a recent ambush in Dera Ki Gali, Poonch, where four soldiers lost their lives. “The search is underway in Dharti, Dhara, Magnad and Jhallas areas of Poonch,” an official source said.

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Monday, January 15, 2024

In tribal outreach, government approves projects worth Rs 4,700cr in 2 months

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Monday release the first instalment of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Gramin scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) for one lakh beneficiaries. The PM will also interact with the beneficiaries of PM-JANMAN from particulatly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTGs) via video conferencing. The event will be held in more than 100 districts. A statement from the PMO highlighted that PM-JANMAN was launched "in line with the PM's efforts towards the vision of Antyodaya to empower the last person at the last mile."

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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inspects re-development work at Bhubaneswar and Cuttack railway station



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Sunday, January 14, 2024

Parliament breach probe: Narco test points Manoranjan was mastermind, say police source

A day after the five accused in the Parliament security breach were brought back to Delhi following their polygraph, narco-analysis and brain mapping tests, a police source claimed that Manoranjan D was the mastermind behind the incident. Earlier, the police had said that Lalit Jha was the mastermind behind the December 13 incident. All six accused -- Sagar Sharma, Manoranjan D, Amol Shinde, Neelam Azad, Lalit Jha and Mahesh Kumawat -- were presented before the Patiala House court on Saturday which sent them to judicial custody, police officials said.

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Arms lost, Kashmir braveheart wins cricket laurels

Many others might have been on a sticky wicket having lost both arms in an accident at age seven. Not Amir Hussain Lone. The 34-year-old from Kashmir’s Anantnag is scoring runs and fame, drawing Sachin Tendulkar among his cheerleaders. “Hope I get to meet him one day and get a jersey with his name. Well done for inspiring millions who are passionate about playing the sport,” Sachin wrote in a post on X recently after learning about Amir’s incredible feats on the field include bowling with his feet and batting by placing the bat between his shoulder and neck.

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

Knowledge about gemstones necessary to identify good quality: Experts

Experts attending a three-day international seminar cum workshop on “Exploring the World of Gems: Gemology, Prospecting and Identification” at Fakir Mohan University, Balasore said students, traders and others need to know about gemstones to identify good quality products.The experts said people cannot get confused if they get real knowledge about the gemstones. “We can find natural, synthetic and other types of gems. Students of geology should acquire the art of identifying the types of gems. It is one of the main objectives of the workshop,” said a speaker at the seminar.

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Estranged husband of woman, who killed their 4-year-old son in Goa, returns to India from Jakarta

The father of the four-year-old boy who was killed by his mother in Goa, returned to India from Jakarta on Tuesday evening on learning about his child's murder, police said. The man, Venkat Raman, arrived at Chitradurga in Karnataka, and gave his consent to the local authorities to conduct a post-mortem on his son's body, they said. ​​The child was allegedly smothered to death by his mother, Suchana Seth, who is the chief executive officer (CEO) of an Artificial Intelligence start-up.

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Rahul Gandhi still a baby, doing Nyay Yatra for fun: Union minister Kiren Rijiju

Union minister Kiren Rijiju dismissed Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Nyay Yatra as a mere enjoyment trip, saying that it doesn't benefit the people. Mocking Gandhi, Rijiju called him a baby with immature thoughts. "He is still a baby. He has aged but his thoughts are still like that of a child," he said. He also emphasized that the schemes launched by PM Modi are what truly matter for the country. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi is preparing to embark on the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, covering key constituencies like Amethi, Rae Bareli, and Varanasi.

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Monday, January 8, 2024

World's 2nd private moon mission headed by PIO

India's Astrobotic's Peregrine lander, the second private mission to the moon, will lift off on Monday with over 80,000 messages from kids worldwide and a piece of Mount Everest. The mission director, Sharad Bhaskaran, has early India connections. The touchdown is scheduled for February 23 on the moon's Bay of Stickiness. This will be the first US lunar landing since Apollo 17, and it launches under Nasa's Commercial Lunar Payload Services Initiative with the help of United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Centaur rocket.

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India, Saudi Arabia ink Haj agreement with 1,75,025 pilgrim quota for 2024



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Sunday, January 7, 2024

From 25,000 in '13, creches for poor kids down to just 3.9 thousand

The number of creches under the National Creche Scheme dramatically decreased due to a combination of factors, including financial irregularities and changes in funding patterns. The scheme's fund utilisation worsened over time, leading to a slash in allocation from the centre. Several states, including Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, no longer have any creches. The scheme was renamed Palna Scheme under Mission Shakti, but it has struggled to get off the ground. The new scheme aims for 17,000 anganwadi cum creches by 2025-26, but there are concerns about meeting the demand and maintaining funding allocation.

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NIA attaches house of key conspirator in 2022 Srinagar arms seizure case

The NIA attached the house of Aamir Mushtaq Ganaie, a key conspirator in the 2022 arms seizure case in Srinagar. Ganaie, associated with TRF, was using the residential property for conspiring and committing terror crimes. The case is part of a larger conspiracy related to drone-dropping of weapons by a Pakistan-based module. Ganaie was one of the masterminds involved. The NIA had earlier arrested Faisal Muneer, who delivered the weapons to Ganaie for carrying out targeted killings. The accused were also engaged in radicalising the youth to join terror outfits in Kashmir.

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Saturday, January 6, 2024

Lashkar terrorist who targeted Pandits & migrants killed in Shopian

A Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorist, Bilal Ahmed Bhat, involved in a series of killings of soldiers, migrant workers, and Pandits, was gunned down in an encounter in Kashmir's Shopian district. Bhat fired on the police, army, and CRPF personnel during a cordon-and-search operation. His body was seized along with a large cache that included an AK rifle and magazines. Bhat, a resident of Shopian, unleashed a spate of attacks last year, targeting various people. He lured local youths to take up terrorism and even killed a fellow terrorist.

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05k undertrial jumps from running train, dies in Etawah

An undertrial, Sonu Kumar Das, died after jumping from the Swatantrata Senani Express in a bid to escape police custody. He was being taken from Delhi to Bihar when the incident occurred. Das, who was accused of murdering his wife, had recently escaped from the sub-divisional jail in Benipur, Darbhanga. He died after his head crashed into an OHE pole. The body has been sent for postmortem. The local police and Government Railway Police are investigating the matter.

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Friday, January 5, 2024

State schools lack special educators

Despite a 2021 Supreme Court ruling which mandates the appointment of special educators in government schools, Telangana is yet to have them onboard. The state sanctioned about 1,523 posts for this role in August this year. However, hiring is nowhere in sight, say special educators.​Presently, Bhavitha centres set up at mandal level under Samagra Shiksha Abhiyaan scheme caters to special need kids, and these centres have 250 vacancies. Meanwhile, parents say that the education department should implement the mandates of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the supreme court ruling.

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

Why a healthy democracy needs getting electoral literacy

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has included chapters on electoral literacy in school textbooks to familiarize students with their roles and responsibilities as future voters. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Ministry of Education to include relevant study material. The curriculum, starting from 2024-25, will educate students about the election process and the importance of voting. The collaboration aims to empower young people by bridging the knowledge gap among the youth and first-time voters.

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Rights body frowns at Maharashtra chief secretary's "apathy" on trans persons complaint

The Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission is taking action against the State chief secretary for not appearing before it regarding a complaint about discrimination faced by transgender persons. The Commission is considering penal action under section 166 A of the Indian Penal Code. The complaint seeks the implementation of The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 and awareness about the differences between Hijras and other transgender persons. The trust also requests the government to highlight these differences through physical and social media.

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

'We have lost our Masjid, now there...': AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi

As the inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya is nearing, AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has appealed to the youth of the Muslim community to be watchful of the activities done by the BJP-led Centre. Owaisi emphasized the importance of mosques remaining inhabited and expressed concern about the loss of the Babri Masjid. He urged young Muslims to stay united and maintain their support and strength. The consecration ceremony for the Ram Temple will be held over seven days, starting on January 16, with the final day being January 22.

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