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47 times over 200! Team India's T20 batting numbers are just unreal | Cricket News - The Times of India

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NEW DELHI: India once again underlined why they are regarded as the most destructive batting unit in the shortest format, riding on blistering half-centuries from Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya to post a formidable 209/9 against Namibia in their Group A clash of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at ...

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Sena (UBT) picks Muslim for mayor's post in Parbhani

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MUMBAI: Contrary to the civic politics in Chandrapur, where the Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress were ranged against each other in the mayoral race, the two parties have stuck together in Parbhani. As a result, Muslim corporator Sayyad Iqbal of the Sena (UBT) has been elected to the chair, a move that ...

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Hawala operator, firms booked for ₹100-crore laundering racket; EOW probes bank staff role

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MUMBAI: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai police has registered a case against an alleged hawala operator and his shell companies for siphoning off crores of rupees abroad using forged documents. Officials said the accused, identified as Madanlal Jain, is also under investigation by the ...

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HC raps BMC over open cremations at Manori beach despite court ban

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MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has pulled up the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for allowing open cremations at Manori Beach, a 10-15 minute ferry ride from Marve Beach in Malad, observing that the civic body failed to act despite subsisting court orders restraining any activity on the ...

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Corporate earnings growth of 10-15% expected in 2026, may underpin Indian equities: Franklin Templeton India President

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New Delhi: Following a year of multiple downgrades in 2025, corporate earnings forecasts for 2026 are showing signs of stabilisation and recovery. Speaking to ANI, Franklin Templeton India, led by President Avinash Satwalekar, on Thursday, expressed a constructive outlook for Indian equities in ...

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CPI base year revision to help monetary, fiscal policy decision making: CEA Anantha Nageswaran

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New Delhi: India's Chief Economic Advisor Anantha Nageswaran on Thursday said that the Consumer Price Index, based on the revised base year, will improve the quality of monetary and fiscal policy decisions. Talking at an event launching the new CPI series, the CEA said the new series now provides ...

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Brazilian President Lula to accompany 14 ministers, top CEOs during India visit; bilateral talks with PM Modi on Feb 21

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New Delhi: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will be accompanied by 14 ministers and a high-level delegation of CEOs during his State visit to India from February 18 to 22, underscoring the visit's strong economic and strategic focus. President Lula is scheduled to hold bilateral talks ...

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Govt approves Rs 4703.81 crore for 82 infrastructure projects in North East under NESIDS

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New Delhi [India], February 13 (ANI): The North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS) under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) was approved as a new Central Sector Scheme in 2017-18 and restructured into two components, viz. NESIDS (Roads) and NESIDS ...

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Mint Explainer: New basket, same inflation story? The math behind India's CPI reset

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NEW DELHI : India's inflation basket has witnessed a sharp reset after over a decade, and it proved to be an anticlimax of sorts. Going into the inflation data released on Thursday, the hypothesis was: Our inflation measurement was highly outdated, and the monthly numbers we got -- and, by ...

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Agrochem stocks surge on strong Q3, trade deal

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Mumbai: Shares of agrochemical and animal-feed makers rallied on Thursday after strong third-quarter earnings from several companies lifted sentiment, while reduced US tariffs improved the near-term outlook. Avanti Feeds surged 20%, hitting the maximum tradable limit of the day. Godrej Agrovet rose ...

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How Ethereum Could Become The Default Network For AI Development, Vitalik Explains

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Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Ethereum is increasingly positioning itself at the intersection of blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI), with growing discussions around its potential to become the default ...

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CPI Revamp: Inflation at 2.75% in January

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New Delhi: India reported January retail inflation at 2.75%, the first reading under the revised Consumer Price Index (CPI) series with 2024 as the base year, according to official data released Thursday. The price measure returned to within the 2-6% target band of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ...

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Bhopal News: NHRC Issues Final Warning To Collector Over Illegal Liquor Shop In Arera Colony

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Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has reprimanded the Bhopal Collector over the operation of an alleged illegal liquor shop in the residential locality of Arera Colony. The Commission on Thursday issued a final warning, directing concrete action within four ...

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IT stocks go into a tailspin as US data adds to AI disruption

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Mumbai: Indian software services stocks cracked under a fresh bout of selling on Thursday, with the Nifty IT index tumbling more than 5% for the second time in less than 10 days as the unexpectedly strong US jobs data for January added to existing concerns over AI's impact on the sector. The NSE's ...

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It's a Go: Ministry clears purchase of 114 Rafales, SCALP missiles & more

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New Delhi: The defence ministry has approved the acquisition of 114 additional Rafale fighter jets, most of which will be manufactured in India, besides several other major purchases valued at a total of Rs 3.6 lakh crore. In a boost to the air force's long-range strike abilities, the ministry has ...

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How E-Commerce Is Shaping the Silver Jewellery Market

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New Delhi : One of the modern e-commerce derivatives is the processes that have been altered in the silver jewellery market, making them unlike previously. Since online shopping has gained impetus in society, such favourable online spots make it easily possible for customers to connive to the many ...

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Networking with history: Historians on an academic tour studying ancient art at CSMVS

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MUMBAI: In a rare sight, subject experts from universities across India were seen huddled in small groups to prepare a presentation about their day's learnings at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (CSMVS) on Thursday. They had to reflect on how different ancient civilizations -- ...

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Fare row over extra ₹40 turns violent; 62-year-old woman suffers fracture in Dombivli

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THANE: A dispute over an additional ₹40 in autorickshaw fare escalated into violence in Dombivli on Monday afternoon, leaving a 62-year-old woman with a fractured hand and a driver booked by police. The accused, identified as Dattatray Namdev More, 56, was traced through his vehicle's ...

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Decks cleared for TRE-4 for 46k vacancies, BPSC to issue advertisement

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With the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) receiving the requisition from the general administration department (GAD) on Wednesday, decks have been cleared for the long-pending Teachers' Recruitment Examination (TRE-4). BPSC secretary Satya Prakash said there would be around 46,000 vacancies ...

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BJP's Nishikant Dubey calls for stripping Rahul Gandhi of LS membership, writes to Speaker | Delhi News - The Times of India

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NEW DELHI: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey called Thursday for stripping Rahul Gandhi of his Lok Sabha membership and urged Speaker Om Birla to form a parliamentary inquiry committee to act against him for his alleged attempts to "destabilise the country", marking a major escalation of aggression from the ...

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Madhya pradesh horror: Man under stress after wife's miscarriage beheads 2, believing 'deities were angry' | Bhopal News - The Times of India

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BHOPAL: A man and a woman were allegedly beheaded by a 21-year-old youth on suspicion of witchcraft after he invited them to his house for a puja in Atarwa village of Singrauli district early Thursday morning. Two others who tried to intervene were seriously injured in the attack.Police said the ...

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Govt powers 2.86 crore homes under SAUBHAGYA, DDUGJY

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New Delhi [India], February 13 (ANI): The Government of India has been supporting states in providing quality power to all consumers through schemes like Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY), Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (SAUBHAGYA), and the Revamped Distribution Sector ...

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Indian Air Force instructors to train UK Royal Air Force pilots

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New Delhi: The United Kingdom and India have agreed to further enhance military training engagements following the conclusion of the 19th UK-India Air Staff Talks on Thursday in New Delhi, according to the press release of the British High Commission. The development closely follows the first-time ...

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Govt notifies provisional list for appointment of outstanding sportspersons

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JAMMU, Feb 12: The long wait has finally over for the outstanding sportspersons from different disciplines as the Jammu and Kashmir Government has notified the provisional selection list for their appointment as gazetted and non-gazetted officers in the Department of Youth Services and ...

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Awami League leadership rejects Bangladesh national polls, calls it

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Kolkata: The Awami League on Thursday rejected Bangladesh's 13th National Parliamentary Election, terming it "illegal" and one-sided, accusing the current interim government under the Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus of being "unconstitutional". Speaking to ANI in Kolkata, Awami League leader AFM ...

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Several issues, including peace, tranquillity on border discussed: MEA on India-China Strategic Dialogue

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New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said that several key issues, including peace and tranquillity along the India-China border, were discussed during the India-China Strategic Dialogue held in the national capital between Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and China's ...

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DAC nod for 114 Rafales: Experts, political leaders call Rs 3.60 lakh cr boost a game-changer, force multiplier

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New Delhi: A defence modernisation push gathered momentum on Thursday as the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) cleared proposals worth nearly Rs 3.60 lakh crore, including the decision to procure 114 Rafale fighter jets for the Indian Air Force (IAF). The move, cleared under the 'Acceptance of ...

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Court junks Anil Deshmukh's plea for deferring framing of charges in PMLA case

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MUMBAI: A Special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court last week rejected a plea filed by former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh, seeking deferment of framing of charges against him in the money laundering case related to alleged extortion from orchestra bars in Mumbai, until ...

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Mira-Bhayandar moves closer to mini-cluster scheme

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MUMBAI: The twin cities of Mira Road and Bhayandar are one step closer to getting a special mini-cluster redevelopment scheme that would give new homes to lakhs of residents living in unauthorised and ageing buildings, and legitimise housing for them. The state urban development department (UDD) is ...

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Charkop buildings feel strong vibrations on Day 1 of Coastal Road work

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MUMBAI: Residents of buildings at Charkop Sector No 8 experienced major vibrations on Wednesday afternoon due to the pile testing work on the Charkop interconnector of the Coastal Road. Residents, including those staying on the top floors of the seven-storied Sea Mist building, said they panicked ...

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ED awarded custody of Rajendra Lodha

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MUMBAI: A special court on Thursday awarded custody of developer Rajendra Lodha to the Enforcement Directorate (ED), which is conducting a money laundering investigation against him in connection with allegations that he had caused wrongful loss of more than ₹100 crore to Lodha Developers Limited ...

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Roommate killed, body left to rot in locked flat

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MUMBAI: A stench seeping from a locked flat in Santacruz East led to the unraveling of the murder of a 32-year-old man by his roommate on over alleged financial disputes. The accused, Vicky Chaudhary, was apprehended on Thursday after police tracked his mobile location. Police discovered the body ...

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MEA Reacts to Donald Trump's Old Video on 'PM Modi's Career': 'Will Take Appropriate Action If...'

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New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said that they have not seen a video of Donald Trump when the US President said that PM Modi is a great man but he "doesn't want to destroy his career." MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that they will examine the matter and if there ...

Indore News: Sarafa Chowpatty Shops Operating Sans Licences, Admits IMC

Indore News: Sarafa Chowpatty Shops Operating Sans Licences, Admits IMC

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Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) has admitted in writing that none of the shops operating at the Sarafa Chat Chowpatty in the night have been issued either trade licences or food licences. The disclosure has sparked fresh controversy, especially after it emerged that the ...

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Delhi: AAP raises concern over women's safety after two minor girls go missing

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New Delhi [India], February 13 (ANI): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday raised concerns over women's safety in the national capital following the disappearance of two minor girls from Shalimar Bagh, the Assembly constituency of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, holding the government accountable over ...

Sensex tumbles 558 points

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Mumbai, Feb 12: Benchmark BSE Sensex fell 558 points on Thursday amid heavy selling in IT shares, as concerns over AI-led disruptions and waning hopes of a Fed rate cut after firm US economic data weighed on investor sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 558.72 points, or 0.66 per cent, to ...

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2 killed as car crashes into stationary truck in Delhi's Ghazipur

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NEW DELHI: A 55-year-old woman and her 38-year-old daughter, travelling with three other family members in a car, died when their car collided with a stationary truck near the MCD toll plaza on National Highway 9 (NH 9) in Ghazipur on Thursday morning, police said. An initial investigation suggests ...

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Principal, 3 teachers booked for assaulting minor, mother in Bhondsi

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Gurugram: The principal of a private school, along with two female teachers and a male teacher, has been booked for allegedly assaulting a Class VIII student and his mother inside the school premises in Bhondsi last month, police said on Thursday, adding that the student sustained grievous injuries, ...

ICC MEN'S T20 WORLD CUP

ICC MEN'S T20 WORLD CUP

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MUM­BAI, In­dia, Feb 11, CMC - Shai Hope has de­liv­ered a stark warn­ing to his West In­dies team­mates af­ter their 30-run vic­to­ry over Eng­land at the Wankhede Sta­di­um, stat­ing that there are no sec­ond chances in World Cup crick­et. The West In­dies cap­tain cut a ...

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33 Kashmiri students suspended at Mewar University

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SRINAGAR, Feb 12: Thirty-three Kashmiri students have been suspended from Mewar University after protesting for three days over the institution's failure to secure mandatory approvals for its BSc Nursing programme. The students say the course lacks recognition from the Rajasthan Nursing Council ...

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'You can't just go and think': Rohit Sharma warns Team India ahead of T20 World Cup clash against Pakistan | Cricket News - The Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Former India captain Rohit Sharma has warned Team India not to take their high-profile T20 World Cup 2026 clash against Pakistan lightly, even though they are favourites on paper. India face Pakistan on February 15 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, and Rohit believes past records or ...

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Mumbai Police Track Puppy Sexual Assault Accused To Uttar Pradesh In First Cross-State Animal Cruelty Operation

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Mumbai, Feb 12: The Mumbai Police conducted a cross-state operation to trace an individual accused of sexually assaulting a puppy, in a significant escalation of enforcement against animal cruelty. This marks the first time the city's police force travelled to another state specifically to serve a ...

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Bombay HC Denies Railway Injury Compensation After Ruling Intoxication Triggered Legal Bar

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Mumbai, Feb 12: Observing that "alcohol ruins... physical and mental health, relationships... and has severe long-term lifestyle consequences," the Bombay High Court has dismissed a railway injury compensation claim, holding that the applicant's admitted intoxication attracted the statutory ...

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Bombay HC Slams BMC Over Powai Road Encroachments, Warns City Being 'Surrendered' To Illegal Structures

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Mumbai, Feb 12: The Bombay High Court on Wednesday pulled up the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) over alleged inaction against encroachments on a key Powai road, remarking that the civic body appeared to be "surrendering Mumbai to encroachers" instead of keeping public roads clear. A bench ...

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Delhi govt approves projects worth ₹85 crore for SC/ST colonies

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New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday said the government has approved 146 projects worth ₹85 crore for scheduled casts/scheduled tribes (SC/ST) colonies, as she laid the foundation stone of some projects in Timarpur assembly constituency in north Delhi. At an event in Timarpur, she ...

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Mumbai Tragedy: Elderly Woman Dies After Speeding Tempo Hit In Dadar, Driver Booked

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Mumbai, Feb 12: An 80-year-old woman who was critically injured after being hit by a speeding tempo on Sayani Road in Dadar succumbed to her injuries during treatment at KEM Hospital on Wednesday night. Dadar Police have registered a case against the tempo driver and launched an investigation. The ...

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Mumbai News: MMRDA Seeks MoEF Clearance For Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar Redevelopment As SRA Begins Relocation Drive

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Mumbai, Feb 12: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has applied to the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) for clearance for the Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar slum redevelopment project, with Phase 1 work set to begin once approval is granted. Although a ceremony was held in ...

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Match-winning show but not heart-winning one: India beat Namibia by 93 runs

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NEW DELHI, Feb 12: Sanju Samson disappointed again, Ishan Kishan dazzled and his mentor Hardik Pandya entertained but India's 93-run victory over Namibia here on Thursday wasn't exactly the Box Office hit one expected ahead of a tense T20 World Cup face-off against Pakistan. The victory felt less ...

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Stakeholders discuss use of AI aligned with NEP 2020 | India News - The Times of India

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NEW DELHI: The two-day Bharat Bodhan AI Conclave opened here Thursday, bringing policymakers, academics and industry leaders together to chart how AI can be deployed at scale across India's education system. The conclave follows a closed-door AI roundtable chaired a day earlier by education minister ...

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JMV launches all-new e-auto, Mahindra UDO

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JAMMU, Feb 12: Jammu Motor Vehicles (JMV), an Authorised Dealership of Mahindra unveiled the all-new e-auto, Mahindra UDO vehicle, in a function held here today. The event was held at the Bakshi Nagar Showroom in Jammu and the vehicle was unveiled by Rachit Chopra, auto union president, in the ...

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CSIR-IIIM hosts Industry-Academia meet

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JAMMU, Feb 12: CSIR-IIIM hosted a two-day Industry-Academia Meet-2026 here. The inaugural session saw participation from senior researchers, pharmaceutical industry representatives and policymakers. The programme also included the release of the Institute Compendium and the signing of MoUs with ...

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FM Sitharaman: No cut in funds to states, release now tied to delivery | India News - The Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Thursday that the Centre's fund is not a "free pool of cash that can be used at will", asserting that every rupee of the taxpayer is accounted for and that there is no denial or stoppage of funds to any state or any scheme. Dismissing ...

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CU launches Rs 250 cr scholarship program through CUCET 2026

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JAMMU, Feb 12: To support meritorious and financially disadvantaged students, Chandigarh University (CU) today announced to provide scholarships worth Rs 250 crore through its admission-cum-scholarship entrance exam, Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test 2026 (CUCET 2026),CUCET 2025 is a ...

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Bihar: Court awards death penalty in 2019 triple murder case

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Patna: A Begusarai district court on Thursday awarded the death penalty to Vikas Kumar alias Vikas Singh in the 2019 Machha village triple murder case under the Singhaul police station limits. The sentence was pronounced by the court of District and Sessions Judge-III Brajesh Kumar Singh through ...

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Woman's body recovered from septic tank in Bhopal; police begin probe

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Bhopal: Police on Thursday recovered the decomposed body of an unidentified woman packed inside a tin box from a septic tank in a residential colony under the Nishatpura police station limits in Bhopal. The incident came to light after the Nishatpura police received information in the evening that ...

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Mumbai News: Special NIA Court Denies Bail To Salim Fruit In Dawood Gang Link Case

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Mumbai, Feb 12: The special NIA court has refused to grant bail to Salim Iqbal Qureshi alias Salim Fruit, brother-in-law of Chhota Shakeel, booked for his links with the Dawood gang. The court rejected his plea after noting that Qureshi failed to put forth any valid reason for filing a bail plea in ...

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ED Arrests Former Lodha Developers Director Rajendra Lodha In Money Laundering Case

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Mumbai, Feb 12: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday arrested Rajendra Lodha, former director of Lodha Developers Ltd (LDL), in an alleged money laundering case. The ED had last month obtained a production warrant to arrest Lodha in the case. After the court's approval, he was formally ...

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Mumbai News: Vakola Police Arrest 27-Year-Old Painter For Roommate's Murder After Money Dispute In Santacruz East

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Mumbai, Feb 12: The Vakola Police have arrested a 27-year-old man for allegedly murdering his roommate with a sharp weapon following a financial dispute at their Santacruz East home on February 5. The accused, Vikky Chaudhary, locked the premises after the incident and fled before being arrested in ...

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SMART Bazaar announces 'Purana becho mehenga, aur naya kharido sasta' offer

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JAMMU, Feb 12: SMART Bazaar, India's trusted value retail destination today launched its biggest-ever SMART Bazaar Exchange, "Purana becho mehenga, aur naya kharido sasta', a nationwide initiative designed to help families save more and shop smarter, all under one roof. The Exchange offers a ...

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Deepen ties with masses, PM Modi tells Kerala BJP | India News - The Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Ahead of assembly elections in Kerala, PM Narendra Modi delivered a pep talk to party members recently elected to the state's local bodies and asked them to build up its agenda of good governance and deepen its connect with the masses, asserting that voters are fed up with the ruling LDF ...

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Ladakh returned to normalcy after Sonam Wangchuk detention, govt tells SC | India News - The Times of India

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NEW DELHI: The Centre on Thursday told Supreme Court that normalcy returned in the UT of Ladakh after the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and the decision to take him into custody proved to be right and justified. Additional solicitor general (ASG) K M Nataraj told a bench of Justices ...

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Potholes killed 9,438 from 2020 to 2024: Govt | India News - The Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Potholes claimed 9,438 lives over five years, from 2020 to 2024, according to govt data. Uttar Pradesh alone reported 5,127 of these fatalities, more than half of all pothole-related deaths, while more than half a dozen states and UTs, including Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Goa, and Chandigarh, ...

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'Tantrik' used sleeping pills, sulpha tablets to poison three persons in Delhi

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New Delhi: A day after the 72-year-old 'tantrik' was arrested in connection with the deaths of three people on northwest Delhi's Peeragarhi flyover, police have found that the man used a combination of powdered sulphas tablets and sleeping pills allegedly mixed into laddoos to poison the three ...

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India Orders $40 Billion Military Overhaul After Pakistan Conflict Losses - Voice of Vienna

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India is opening its checkbook wide. The country approved a massive $40 billion military upgrade Thursday, rushing to replace fighter jets lost in last year's devastating clash with Pakistan, according to The Express Tribune. The centerpiece? An order for 114 French Rafale fighter jets, with the ...

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Mumbai Cyber Fraud: 63-Year-Old Malad Businessman Duped Of ₹7.71 Crore In Fake Online Share Trading Scam; FIR Registered

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Mumbai, Feb 12: A 63-year-old paints and coatings manufacturer from Malad (West) has allegedly been cheated of ₹7.71 crore in an online share trading investment scam after fraudsters lured him with promises of high returns through a fake trading platform. The complainant, Paresh Narendra Kothari ...

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Palghar Crime: Anti-Corruption Bureau Catches 2 Gram Revenue Officers Red-Handed Taking ₹20,000 Bribe In Jawhar Taluka

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Palghar, Maharashtra, Feb 12: The Palghar unit of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) caught two Gram Revenue Officers red-handed while allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹10,000 in Jawhar taluka of Palghar district. The accused officials have been identified as Gajanan Nagesh Johare (40), posted at ...

Aishwary leads India's clean sweep in 50m rifle 3-positions

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NEW DELHI, Feb 12: World championship silver medallist Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar beat teammate Niraj Kumar to clinch gold with a world record, as India swept the podium in the 50m rifle 3-positions event on the penultimate day of the Asian Championship here on Thursday. Aishwary, who signed off ...

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Govt to procure 200 addl electric buses under PM's e-drive scheme

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JAMMU, Feb 12: The Jammu and Kashmir Road Transport Corporation has recently proposed the procurement of 200 additional electric buses under the Prime Minister e-drive scheme. The Housing and Urban Development Department is also procuring 100 new e-buses under a separate initiative, following which ...

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Sat Sharma seeks details on conservation of monuments in J&K; calls on Nitin Nabin

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NEW DELHI, Feb 12: Jammu & Kashmir BJP president and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Sat Sharma CA, sought reply on an important public-interest issue in the Rajya Sabha regarding the conservation and protection of monuments in Jammu & Kashmir, to which he received a written reply from the Union ...

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Inter-state drug network busted; kingpin arrested, says Shimla SP

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Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], February 13 (ANI): Shimla Police have unearthed an inter-state drug trafficking network and arrested its alleged kingpin, Vijay alias David alias Bihari, from Zirakpur in Punjab, in connection with multiple NDPS cases registered across the district.District Police ...

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Navi Mumbai Tragedy: Tempo Rams Into School Bus On Pune-Mumbai Highway Near Panvel; 2 Students Injured, Driver Served Notice

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Navi Mumbai, Feb 12: Two students were injured after a tempo allegedly driven rashly rammed into a school bus on the Pune-Mumbai Highway near Parpund village on Thursday afternoon, and police have served a notice to the accused driver under BNSS Section 35(3). Accident near Welcome Hotel The ...

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Mumbai News: BMC Completes 63 Per Cent Of Road Concretisation Work, Targets Faster Timelines With Micro-Level Planning

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Mumbai, Feb 12: The BMC has completed 77% of the targeted concretisation works under Phase 1 and 52% under Phase 2, taking the overall completion to 63%. Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani directed officials to adopt micro-level, road-wise planning for the remaining works and ensure that all ...

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Dr Jitendra assures Rajya Sabha, India's Nuclear programme unaffected by geopolitical shifts

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NEW DELHI, Feb 12: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, today asserted in the Rajya Sabha that India's nuclear energy programme is in a decisive ...

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Cong empowered women in country: JKPCC chief

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JAMMU, Feb 12: JKPCC president Tariq Hameed Karra has said that Congress always empowered women in political field and every sphere of life and always stands for due share to women in all aspects of life. Addressing a gathering of Mahila Congress at PCC office here today PCC chief said that ...

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CS assesses impact of HIMAYAT scheme

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JAMMU, Feb 12: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) - HIMAYAT scheme in J&K, an initiative of the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, aimed at skilling rural youth and ...

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BJP MLAs stage walk-out seeking ST benefits to Paharis living in plains

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JAMMU, Feb 12: Two BJP MLAs-Narinder Singh Raina and Arvind Gupta today staged a walkout in the Legislative Assembly in support of extending reservation benefits under the Pahari quota to eligible community members, including Pakistani refugees residing in the plains. Follow the Daily Excelsior ...

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Muslim groups, Left, TMC oppose government's move to compel recitation of all 6 verses of Vande Mataram | India News - THE LOCAL REPORT ARTICLES

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New Delhi: all india muslim personal law board There was strong opposition on Thursday against the central government's recent notification requiring recitation of all six verses of 'Vande Mataram' before playing the national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' at official events and schools.AIMPLB called the ...

Bombay HC Seeks Statewide Security Audit Details For Courts Premises And Judges' Residences From Maharashtra Police

Bombay HC Seeks Statewide Security Audit Details For Courts Premises And Judges' Residences From Maharashtra Police

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Mumbai, Feb 12: The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra Police to place on record details of security measures in court premises and judges' residences across the state, in line with the Supreme Court's ongoing concern over the safety of judicial officers and the legal ...

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Bitcoin Back At $65,000 -- The Two Main Reasons Behind Today's Market Crash

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Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Bitcoin (BTC) resumed its downward trajectory on Thursday, falling toward $65,645 at the time of writing after once again failing to break through the major $70,000 resistance ...

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Pushp Vatika holds foundation day

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JAMMU, Feb 12: Pushp Vatika, Jeevan Nagar celebrated its Foundation Day with great enthusiasm and excitement. The theme of the event was "Family Roots" and the day was marked by joy, cheer and vibrant student performances. Rameshwar Mengi (Principal), Rita Mengi (Trustee), Rakshan Mengi (Director - ...

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Benefits granted to Supervisors in violation of rules, admits Govt

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JAMMU, Feb 12: The Government today informed the Legislative Assembly that several departments have been granting pay scale upgradation benefits to Work Supervisors "in contravention" of statutory rules, a practice that has now cast a shadow over pension fixation of scores of retiring ...

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GDC Kunjwani holds programme

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JAMMU, Feb12: The Institution's Innovation Council (IIC) and Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Government Degree College (GDC) Kunjwani, in collaboration with IIM Jammu, organized a one-day workshop on "Entrepreneurship Awareness" today. The programme witnessed participation from 160 ...

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SMVDSB discusses rehabilitation of pony operators, other service providers

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KATRA, Feb 12: In pursuance of the decisions taken during the 76th meeting of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) under the Chairmanship of Manoj Sinha, Lt Governor, JK-UT and in compliance with the directives of the National Green Tribunal (NGT), the Shrine Board convened a detailed ...

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Inter-state drug network busted; kingpin arrested, says Shimla SP

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Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], February 13 (ANI): Shimla Police have unearthed an inter-state drug trafficking network and arrested its alleged kingpin, Vijay alias David alias Bihari, from Zirakpur in Punjab, in connection with multiple NDPS cases registered across the district. District ...

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Govt focused on consolidation of infra in already upgraded schools: Minister

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JAMMU, Feb 12: Minister for Education, Sakeena Itoo today informed the House that the department is currently focusing on consolidation of infrastructure and provision of teaching faculty in already upgraded Schools. The Minister stated this while replying to a question of Legislator, Dr. Sajjad ...

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Grand Gurmat Samagam on Feb 15 at Machine Domana Gurudwara

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JAMMU, Feb 12: A grand Gurmat Samagam will be organized on Sunday, February 15, at Gurudwara Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji, Machine Domana, under the divine patronage of Sant Tejwant Singh, Mukhi Dera Sant Pura Danna, Nanak Nagar, in the sacred memory of Sant Gurbaksh Singh Danna. Addressing a press ...

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APS Ratnuchak Junior Wing holds Annual Day

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JAMMU, Feb 12: Army Public School Ratnuchak Junior Wing celebrated its much-awaited Annual Day, "Arcadia: A Dreamland of Nature," with great enthusiasm, colour and joy in the school assembly area. The programme beautifully showcased the innocence, creativity and confidence of young learners through ...

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Crescent Public School holds programme

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JAMMU, Feb 12: Crescent Public School celebrated its Award for Excellence Ceremony with great enthusiasm and pride. The event was graced by chief guests Joginder Singh Jasrotia, Deputy Commissioner, State Sales Tax Enforcement and Monika Sharma, Tehsildar, Bhalwal, Jammu, along with special guest ...

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Cognizant flags reputational risks in offshore outsourcing - The Times of India

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BENGALURU: Cognizant flagged risks from potential anti-outsourcing legislation in its annual report released on Thursday, warning that such measures and persistent negative perceptions around offshore services could impair its ability to serve clients and weigh on its business and financial ...

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I&FC Sub-Division boundaries not tied to constituency limits: Govt

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JAMMU, Feb 12: The Government today clarified that the boundaries of constituencies and Irrigation & Flood Control Sub-Divisions are determined independently and may not necessarily align. This was stated by Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana, in the Legislative Assembly today, while ...

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Piyush Goyal calls Rahul Gandhi 'habitual liar', says US trade deal safeguards farmers' interests

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New Delhi [India], February 13 (ANI): Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, calling him a "habitual liar" and accusing him of misleading farmers with what he termed a "fake narrative" regarding the recent trade agreement with the United States. In a ...

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Panvel Municipal Corporation Intensifies Cleanliness Drive At Kharghar Venue Ahead Of 'Hind-di-Chadar' Martyrdom Programme

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Panvel, Feb 12: Ahead of the grand 'Hind-di-Chadar' programme marking the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib, senior officials of the Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC) carried out a detailed inspection of the event venue at Kharghar to review cleanliness and ...

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Mumbai Taxi Scam Case: Sahar Police Move To Cancel Licences Of Taxi Drivers Who Scammed American Tourist Of ₹18,000 For 400-Metre Ride

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Mumbai, Feb 12: The Sahar Police have completed the process of cancellation of the taxi permits and driving licences of two drivers who charged an American tourist a hefty Rs 18,000 for a taxi ride of barely 400 metres. The proposal has been forwarded to the Regional Transport Office (RTO), which ...

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MP News: State Police To Shift To Secure Satellite Communication System

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Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Madhya Pradesh Police is set to migrate to a state-of-the-art, satellite-based communication system that promises encrypted transmission of sensitive information and virtually zero possibility of eavesdropping. Called Directorate of Coordination Police Wireless (DCPW), the ...

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Indore News: City To Get Grand 'Mahakal Dwar' On Ujjain Road

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Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Ahead of Simhastha, a grand gateway will be constructed on Indore-Ujjain Road on Thursday. Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav has called for the construction of the majestic entrance gate through public participation, with the project to be undertaken in memory of the late Neenadevi ...

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Power employees stage protest across J&K against privatization, Electricity Bill 2025

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JAMMU/SRINAGAR, Feb 12: Power employees and engineers across Jammu and Kashmir observed protests at all district headquarters under the banner of the Power Employees and Engineers Coordination Committee (JKPEECC), responding to a nationwide call by the All India Power Engineers Federation (AIPEF) ...

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India drawn with Japan, Australia and Lebanon in U-17 Women's Asian Cup

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NEW DELHI, Feb 12: India were on Thursday drawn alongside four-time champions Japan, Australia and Lebanon in a tough Group B at the AFC Under-17 Women's Asian Cup in China. Having qualified for the AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup for the first time in 21 years after defeating Kyrgyz Republic and ...

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SMVD Narayana Hospital performs complex heart surgery on 9-yr-old

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KATRA, Feb 12: In a powerful testament to accessible healthcare, a 9-year-old girl from a remote village in Kathua district has returned home with a healthy heart, having undergone a complex open-heart surgery at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi (SMVD) Narayana Superspeciality Hospital. The intricate ...

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BSF-Rangers hold meeting

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JAMMU, Feb 12: The Border Security Force (BSF) and Pakistan Rangers today held a flag meeting along the International Border in R S Pura sector here. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The meeting was held near Bullechak Border Outpost at the request of Pakistan Rangers over an ...

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DEPwD to organize Divya Kala Mela from Feb 13

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JAMMU, Feb 12: Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) (DEPwD), is organizing a unique event showcasing the products and craftsmanship of Divyang entrepreneurs/artisans from across the country, 'Divya Kala Mela' from Feb 13th to 21 at Chandigarh. National Divyangjan ...

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