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Rising from the ashes: inside Bihar school run from cremation ground

Hindu - Mon, 01/20/2025 - 20:03
Started in 2017 with only eight students, Appan Pathshala now has 120 children. Every year, around 20 to 25 children get enrolled in government schools for regular classes
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IIT Madras chief Kamakoti defends his ‘gomutra’ stand; parties demand his removal

Times of India - Mon, 01/20/2025 - 19:50
IIT Madras director V Kamakoti claims cow urine has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-inflammatory properties, citing research papers, including those in Nature. His comments have attracted criticism for promoting 'pseudo-science.' Political parties and others have demanded his resignation, highlighting the Indian veterinary research institute's warning against human consumption of cow urine.
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HC directs Chandigarh administration to hold mayoral polls after January 29

Hindu - Mon, 01/20/2025 - 19:48
The directions came on a plea by Mayor Kuldeep Kumar Dhalor of the AAP, who had sought that the mayoral polls be held in February so that he may complete his one-year term
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Police get five days’ custody of Chendamangalam murder accused

Hindu - Mon, 01/20/2025 - 19:47
A 17-member investigation team led by Munambam DySP is probing the case
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Rural police detain Bangladeshi man from Angamaly

Hindu - Mon, 01/20/2025 - 19:46
The detainee was identified as Hossain Belor, 29, from Jessore, Bangladesh
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Green protocol to be observed during festival celebrations at Ernakulam Siva Temple

Hindu - Mon, 01/20/2025 - 19:44
District Collector requested the cooperation of the traders to avoid littering and ensure adherence to waste management regulations
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Kochi Corpn. rolls out ‘Mobilise Her’ project to address women’s transportation woes

Hindu - Mon, 01/20/2025 - 19:43
The project aims to ensure smooth, round-the-clock transport arrangements primarily for women, along with the development of infrastructure for a women-centric transport system
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Food waste collection resumes in Kalamassery

Hindu - Mon, 01/20/2025 - 19:41
The crisis was resolved after the civic body assigned a new agency to handle the scientific disposal of waste collected from households across various wards
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Woman attempts suicide, dies outside hospital due to 'jammed ambulance door'

Times of India - Mon, 01/20/2025 - 19:35
A woman in Bhilwara died inside an ambulance due to jammed doors. The state health department has formed a committee to investigate. The family claims the ambulance lacked oxygen and the staff were unfamiliar with the route. EMRIGHS stated the woman had no vital signs on arrival and provided documentation for their claims.
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Political slugfest over Koothattukulam ‘abduction’ continues

Hindu - Mon, 01/20/2025 - 19:34
CPI(M) claims Congress staged the alleged ‘abduction’ to divert attention from failed no-confidence motion; UDF protests against CPI(M) ‘hooliganism’ and ‘police inaction’
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Khalistanis storm London cinema, frighten audience over ‘Emergency’ screening

Times of India - Mon, 01/20/2025 - 19:33
Masked Khalistanis stormed Harrow Vue cinema during a screening of the movie 'Emergency,' intimidating the audience and shouting anti-India slogans. The disruption led to the cancellation of the film and distressed many viewers. Police arrived but made no arrests, citing the protesters' rights. The Sikh Press Association supported the protest, labeling the movie propaganda.
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Need time to decide on political future, says ‘abducted’ CPI(M) councillor of Koothattukulam municipality

Hindu - Mon, 01/20/2025 - 19:25
Ms. Raju expressed greater concern for her children’s safety than her own and said she was hesitant to return to Koothattukulam after being discharged from the hospital
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Chhattisgarh urban and panchayat bodies to go to polls in February

Hindu - Mon, 01/20/2025 - 19:24
State Election Commissioner Ajay Singh said the three-tier Panchayat elections would be conducted in three phases on February 17, 20 and 23
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How Olympic-winner Neeraj Chopra met his wife Himani Mor: Their love story

Times of India - Mon, 01/20/2025 - 19:15
Neeraj Chopra revealed his wedding to Himani Mor through social media, sharing pictures from their intimate ceremony. The couple married in a private event attended by close family. Himani Mor, a tennis player and graduate, and Neeraj planned the wedding considering his busy training schedule.
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Praggnanandhaa beats India No. 1 Arjun Erigasi to seize top spot

Times of India - Mon, 01/20/2025 - 19:14
R Praggnanandhaa won against Arjun Erigaisi in the third round of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025. The game concluded with Praggnanandhaa leading the table with a score of 2.5/3. Other notable matches include a draw between D Gukesh and Fabiano Caruana and Leon Luke Mendonca earning his first point. The tournament saw mixed results for Indian players.
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