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Hampi rape case: Co-traveller of victims found dead in canal
The Odisha youth was among the three men who were co-travellers with the two victims at the time of the incident and had been attacked and pushed into a nearby canal.
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International Women’s Day: Who are the women taking over PM Modi’s social media account?
This year seven women from different paths of lives -- sports, rural entrepreneurship, science & technology --have taken over Mr. Modi’s social media account to mark the achievement of women on International Women’s Day
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IIT-Kharagpur professor wins UNESCO award for developing low-cost medical diagnostic solutions
Professor Suman Chakraborty’s body of work boasts a plethora of affordable, simple-to-execute, and innovative diagnostic solutions covering various medical challenges, such as anaemia, cancer, COVID-19, and tuberculosis
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Maharashtra’s economy set to grow at 7.3% in 2024-25, outpacing national growth: Economic Survey
Maharashtra’s nominal Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) for 2024-25 is estimated at ₹45.31 lakh crore, up from ₹40.55 lakh crore in 2023-24.
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New passport rules notified: Changes in birth proof, passport colour
Passports will now be issued under a colour-coded system in order to make it easier to identify different passport holders according to rank.
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Abu Azmi row: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s descendant Udayanraje Bhosale demand for strict law
Samajwadi Party State chief Abu Azmi made a statement mentioning India flourished during Aurangzeb’s regime
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Bihar's farmer-entrepreneur gives message of self-reliance, rural empowerment from PM Modi's X account
Her message to women across the country: "If I could do it, so can you. With determination and hard work, no force in the world can stop you from achieving your goals"
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Majhi Ladki Bahin: Govt disbursed ₹17,000 crore in seven months to 2.38 crore women
The details come amid criticism against the government that the number of beneficiaries were reducing in the State and that the scheme was brought in only for electoral gains
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Kannada actress Ranya Rao admits to possession of 17 gold bars: DRI
According to officials, she disclosed that she had travelled to Europe, America, and the Middle East, including Dubai and Saudi Arabia
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PM interacts with beneficiaries at ‘Lakhpati Didi Sammelan’ in Gujarat
PM Modi also disbursed ₹450 crore in financial assistance to more than 2.5 lakh women from over 25,000 Self-Help Groups
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International Women's Day: All women crew operates Vande Bharat Express for first time
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the CSMT-Shirdi Vande Bharat is running with an all-women crew of Indian Railways, said CPRO of Central Railways
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Are India favourites in Champions Trophy final clash against New Zealand?
Ravi Shastri predicts a close match between India and New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final, giving India a slight edge. He highlights the crucial roles of players like Kohli, Williamson, Santner, and Ravindra. Shastri believes all-rounders like Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, and Glenn Phillips could be game-changers in the final matchup.
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DMK govt. has failed to ensure safety of women in T.N., alleges TVK chief Vijay
“On this International Women’s Day, we should resolve to unseat the DMK government, which has failed to ensure the safety of women,” he said in a video message
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External Affairs Minister Jaishankar opens new Consulate General of India in Belfast
The Minister is scheduled to open a second Consulate General of India in Manchester on Saturday, as he wraps up his week-long visit to the U.K. and Ireland
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K'taka horror: Israeli tourist, homestay owner gang-raped; missing Odisha man found dead
Two women, an Israeli tourist and a homestay operator, were raped near Sanapur Lake close to Hampi, while a male tourist from Odisha was found dead after being pushed into a canal by the attackers. They were approached by three bike-borne men who first asked for petrol and later turned violent when refused money.
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'Backbone of society': Prez Murmu, PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi extend Women's Day wishes
President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi, and Amit Shah extend their greetings on International Women's Day, highlighting the significant contributions and achievements of women. They stress the importance of gender equality, women's empowerment, and recognize women's roles in shaping the nation's progress.
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'Why celebrating Women's Day when nothing is being done for their safety': Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut criticized the Maharashtra government on Women's Day for not addressing crimes against women. He highlighted recent incidents such as the rape cases in Pune and Buldhana, questioning the celebration of such international days without substantive action to protect women.
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Woman’s ‘righteousness’ helps husband in securing relief in case before Madras High Court
Impressed by her exemplary conduct, Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy orders the grant of pension and arrears to the discharged bank employee accused of misappropriating customer money
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International Women’s Day LIVE: Nuclear scientist Elina Mishra, Chess player Vaishali take over PM Modi’s social media accounts
Om Birla inaugurates exhibition depicting women members of Constitution Assembly in Parliament House Annexe
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On International Women's Day, Railways to equip female RPF personnel with chilli spray cans
The RPF said it has the highest proportion of women (9%) among all Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF)
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