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Shiv Sena (UBT) leader shot dead on Facebook live, attacker kills self
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Shiv Sena (UBT) leader shot dead on Facebook live, attacker kills self

Guwahati, Feb 8: In a shocking and terrifying incident, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Abhishek Ghosalkar was shot during a Facebook live session in Mumbai's Dahisar locality on Thursday.The whole incident was caught on Facebook Live, where Ghosalkar was shot by Mauris Noronha, a local businessman who was...
Sitharaman tables white paper on Indian economy in Lok Sabha
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Sitharaman tables white paper on Indian economy in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, Feb 8: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday tabled a 'White Paper on the Indian Economy' in the Lok Sabha. Sitharaman in her Interim Budget speech had announced that the government will come out with a white paper on the economy outlining the economic mismanagement in the...
Persistent non-compliance led to Paytm action; no systemic worries: RBI
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Persistent non-compliance led to Paytm action; no systemic worries: RBI

Mumbai, Feb 8: Persistent non-compliance by Paytm with the regulatory guidelines despite nudges over a period of time ultimately led to the stern action against the fintech, the RBI said on Thursday and also made it clear that there are no systemic worries. Without disclosing specific details of...
Indian student brutally attacked in US pleads for help
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Indian student brutally attacked in US pleads for help

Guwahati, Feb 7: Another Indian student was brutally attacked in the United States and a video of the student pleading for help has been circulating on the internet.The victim, Syed Mazahir Ali, was seen being chased by three men at night on February 4, 2024, on the streets of Chicago.On the other...
ECI full bench to be in Bengal next month to review poll preparedness
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ECI full bench to be in Bengal next month to review poll preparedness

Kolkata, Feb 7: The full bench of the Election Commission of India (ECI) is scheduled to visit West Bengal in the beginning of March to review the poll preparedness in the wake of the forthcoming Lok Sabha election, insiders from the office of the Chief Electoral officer (CEO) said on Wednesday. ...
Tripura govt announces health insurance scheme for all
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Tripura govt announces health insurance scheme for all

Agartala, Feb 6: The Tripura government on Tuesday announced to launch the Mukhya Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana in line with the Center’s Ayushman Bharat Pradhanmantri Jan Arogya Yojana, offering cashless medical treatment of up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year. Announcing the health insurance policy,...
Blast in scrapyard: Labourer killed in Lucknow
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Blast in scrapyard: Labourer killed in Lucknow

Lucknow, Feb 7: A 34-year-old labourer was blown into pieces in an explosion which took place in a scrap warehouse located in Lakdi Mohal locality under the Cantonment police station. The deafening sound of the explosion was heard till three kilometres away from the accident spot, late evening on...
Cong files police complaint against Goa Minister for
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Cong files police complaint against Goa Minister for 'threatening' officials

Panaji, Feb 7: The Congress has filed a police complaint against Goa Art and Culture Minister Govind Gaude for allegedly threatening government officials to "slash" them. Ramkrishna Jalmi, Chairperson of 'Adivasi' cell of Goa Pradesh Congress Committee, in his complaint, has said: "An audio clip...
Oppn leaders forced to switch to BJP for development politics: Assam Minister
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Oppn leaders forced to switch to BJP for development politics: Assam Minister

Guwahati, Feb 7: As many leaders form the Congress and other parties have switched to BJP in Assam recently, the state Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Pijush Hazarika claimed that opposition leaders were forced to join the saffron camp due to the immense development work done by the ruling fold....
Three associates of terrorists Landa, Rinda held in Punjab
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Three associates of terrorists Landa, Rinda held in Punjab

Chandigarh, Feb 7: In a major breakthrough, Punjab Police’s Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) has arrested three associates of terrorists Lakbir Landa and Harwinder Rinda, both based in Canada and Pakistan, respectively, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on Wednesday. The accused have...
‘Mockery and murder of democracy’ SC on Chandigarh mayoral polls
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‘Mockery and murder of democracy’ SC on Chandigarh mayoral polls

Guwahati, Feb 6: Days after the recent Chandigarh mayoral polls, the Supreme Court on Monday slammed the Returning Officer who conducted the polls, observing that it is obvious he defaced the ballot papers and should be prosecuted.The apex court further added that the action of the Returning Officer...
Jammu-Srinagar highway closed for maintenance
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Jammu-Srinagar highway closed for maintenance

Srinagar, Feb 6: Due to damages caused by shooting stones/landslides in various sections, strategic Jammu-Srinagar national highway was closed for traffic on Tuesday. Officials said that due to damages caused by shooting stones/landslides at different places, the Jammu-Srinagar national highway...
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