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'Slow' win over Pakistan 'disappoints' ex-India batter
India secured a crucial win against Pakistan in the women's T20 World Cup on Sunday but remained at the fifth position in Group A due to their net run rate. Sanjay Manjrekar expressed disappointment over India's slow chase, while opening batter Smriti Mandhana acknowledged that they could have made a better start to their run-chase.
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Andhra Pradesh govt. to credit ₹18.70 crore into bank accounts of 21,768 flood victims today
It would be ensured that no eligible beneficiary was left out of the process and they need not worry about it, as necessary steps were taken, the release said.
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Chhattisgarh encounter: kin of Maoist seek clarity on his safety
Kamalesh, alias R.K., a native of Krishna district, is reportedly present at the site of Exchange of Fire; the police have illegally detained a few Naxalites, alleges APCLC, and demands their production in court immediately
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Will take VSP unions’ protest against privatisation to Centre’s notice: Pawan Kalyan
The survival of PSUs is crucial for the national economy, the Deputy Chief Minister tells a delegation of trade unions
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Farmers get third of veggies' retail price: RBI study
Indian farmers receive only about one-third of the final selling price of fruits and vegetables, with intermediaries taking the majority share, in contrast to sectors like dairy where farmers get 70%. Research by RBI suggests policymakers improve productivity, expand storage, and leverage digital platforms to stabilize prices and increase farmers' earnings.
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What is a Classical Language and how is it chosen?
The Union Cabinet expands India's Classical Languages list to 11, adding Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali. This move is seen as both a recognition of cultural heritage and a political strategy ahead of state elections, reflecting the ongoing interplay between language and identity politics.
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Four spectators dead in Chennai after IAF air show, many hospitalised
Four people died and over 90 were hospitalized due to fainting and dehydration at a record-breaking IAF airshow in Chennai’s Marina Beach. The event saw around 15 lakh spectators, leading to a chaotic and congested exit. Ambulances were delayed, worsening the situation, and mobile signal jammers obstructed rescue efforts.
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In U-turn, Railways reverts to pre-Dec 2019 hiring model
The Indian government is reverting to recruiting railway officers through separate civil and engineering exams, abandoning the unified IRMS system. This change aims to address the need for specialized technical manpower in railways. The newly recruited engineers will fall under various IRMS categories, such as Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical, acknowledging the distinct functional requirements.
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Go-ahead for 5th Moon mission, Japan to be expedition partner
India's National Space Commission has cleared its fifth lunar mission, Lupex, marking a collaboration with Japan's space agency, Jaxa. Aimed at exploring the Moon's resources and developing landing expertise, Lupex follows Chandrayaan-2 and requires cabinet approval. Isro chairman S Somanath indicated this series will build towards future human lunar missions.
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UN a bystander, hasn't kept up with times: EAM S Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar calls the UN outdated and ineffective, citing its failures in managing global crises like Covid-19 and conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia. He highlights new international groups like the Quad and International Solar Alliance as more effective alternatives.
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IAF quietly shooting down 'Chinese spy balloons' at high altitudes
The Indian Air Force has been practicing shooting high-altitude targets mimicking Chinese spy balloons, with a Rafale jet successfully using an air-to-air missile in the eastern sector. This comes after a Chinese balloon flew over the US in early 2023, prompting contingency preparations.
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54 students fall ill due to food poisoning in Maharashtra’s Latur
All the class 11 students from Puranmal Lahoti Government Polytechnic hostel, started coming to the hospital in batches from 10.30 p.m. on Saturday
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Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh and a travesty of justice
That the bureaucracy-political class nexus has gone out of its way to facilitate a murder and rape convict after all these years of struggle is a poor reflection of our society and raises disturbing questions.
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Special camps to issue Aadhaar and other essential identity cards for residents of Kalvarayan Hills
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Aiming to eradicate child marriage by 2026: Assam CM
The Assam government disbursed the first instalment under the Nijut Moina scheme for 10 lakh female students on the condition that they remain unmarried till the completion of their degree course
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100 days completed, but the work has just begun
From India’s perspective, the work of being a skilling superpower has just begun
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