In a thinly-veiled reference to Pakistan, India said the principle of self-determination continues to be “deliberately misinterpreted and misused” by a particular nation, even though it was not established by […]
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Bihar elections: Tejashwi works campaign crowd with promise of jobs and change
Given Bihar's long history of caste and social justice politics, those gauging the Opposition's chances have largely stuck to seeing whether the RJD can expand beyond its core voter base […]
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Amazon extends work from home option till June
The latest guidance is applicable globally, says the company’s spokeswoman Amazon.com Inc on Tuesday told employees whose work can be done from home that they can do so until June, […]
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Death of a woman in MP village in her 16th pregnancy shows gaps in the system — and inside a home
Death of a woman in MP village in her 16th pregnancy shows gaps in the system — and inside a home. Regret is all that now consumes 23-year-old Savitha who […]
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Explained: What’s in India-US defence deals
At 2+2 meeting next week, the two countries will look to push intelligence sharing pact BECA. With key deals LEMOA and COMCASA already signed, what does it mean for defence, […]
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‘Might be useful to provide money to mothers to buy vegetables… so that it helps expand local production’
"It is practically difficult to include many food items… There is this staple food — rice and wheat or pulses — and then there is a programme like mid-day meal […]
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CBI takes over probe into TRP scam
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken over the probe into a case of alleged manipulation in the Television Rating Points (TRP), following a reference from the Uttar Pradesh […]
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Over 230 Dalits embrace Buddhism in NCR: ‘Hathras crime tipping point’
The Hathras victim was allegedly gangraped and assaulted, leading to her death, by four upper-caste men last month. When Sunita, 45, a household help, asked her employer for a glass […]
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Plastic use will attract fine of ₹5,000, warns Commissioner
Think again if you are planning to carry the ubiquitous carry bag or any other single-use product made of plastic. Municipal Corporation of Tirupati (MCT), which was among the first […]
Read more Puja festivities begin; Bengal sees record case surge
The week-long Durga Puja festival in West Bengal began on Tuesday as the State recorded its highest single-day surge of 4,029 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total tally to 3,29,057. […]
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