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2017 engineers recruitment process: Karnataka High Court directs KPCL to re-conduct Kannada test
The HC issued this direction as KPCL had failed to pre-notify applicants on the minimum marks for qualifying
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Hush money case: Trump gets 'unconditional discharge'; what it means
President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced to an unconditional discharge in the New York hush money case, avoiding jail time, fines, or probation despite being found guilty of falsifying business records. The ruling allows Trump to retain his voting rights and pursue an appeals process.
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Abhishek persists for change with Diamond Harbour model as Trinamool old guards defend status quo
The Trinamool Congress general secretary is testing new ideas and initiatives in his Diamond Harbour constituency in his bid to show that he has what it takes to be the next leader; However, his model of governance and initiatives does not necessarily complement the larger West Bengal model of growth.
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Son found working on behalf of mother during Lokayukta surprise inspection of BBMP offices arrested
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Reforms introduced to rejuvenate real estate sector, says Andhra Pradesh Municipal Administration Minister Narayana
The free sand policy has provided a boost to the construction activities, he says, adding that building permissions have been simplified and a G.O. to this effect has been issued as a Sankranti gift
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LeT prison radicalisation case: NIA files chargesheet against the ninth accused
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Over 6,000 TSRTC buses to hit A.P. roads for Sankranti
The special services from Hyderabad and other places in Telangana will carry passengers to various coastal districts in A.P.
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Centre outlines process for transgender citizens returning to India after gender affirmation surgery abroad
Such citizens can submit a sworn affidavit of gender change with a certificate from the hospital to enter the country, and then apply for a renewed passport with details of new name, gender, and appearance
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Hush money case: US gets first felon-prez as Trump is sentenced but gets no jail time
Donald Trump becomes the first US President to enter the White House as a convicted felon, sentenced for falsifying business records to conceal payment to Stormy Daniels. The judge discharged him unconditionally, acknowledging his re-election. Trump called the case a 'political witchhunt' and plans to appeal, criticizing the justice system's 'weaponization.'
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Odisha will be the highlight of Singapore President’s India visit
Mr. Shanmugaratnam will visit Odisha on January 17-18 as an expression of his government’s interest in setting up projects and collaboration in the state
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Semi ring road project back on track
NHAI has identified a consultancy agency to prepare the detailed project report for the the nearly 45-km long bypass which will be part of a semi ring road from Thuvakudi to Thindukarai via Mathur and Panjapur, connecting the five national highways leading to Thanjavur, Karaikudi, Madurai, Dindigul, and Karur from Tiruchi
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BSY enters the scene to end groupism in BJP, offers to attend local organisational meetings to ensure unity
The veteran is believed to have told all the leaders to work unitedly to strengthen the party organisation, especially in the wake of the upcoming elections to local bodies
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State writes to Centre seeking adequate support for expanding health coverage to senior citizens above 70 years
According to the letter, the State is entitled to get ₹36.58 crore from the Centre for the scheme as per the 60:40 sharing ratio of Ayushman Bharat Arogya Karnataka scheme, but the Centre is yet to respond
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Centre of Excellence status for Thiruvananthapuram Medical College
As a Centre of Excellence, the hospital will receive an assistance of ₹2 crore every year for development
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Kerala minor sexually abused by over 60 people; case filed against 40
The case follows a revelation by the survivor, now 18 years old, that she had been abused by several persons since she was 13
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'A witch-hunt': What Trump said during hush money case hearing
President-elect Donald Trump receives an unconditional discharge for his hush-money conviction shortly before his inauguration, making history as the first felon president. Trump was sentenced remotely, focusing on allegations of misrecorded business documents to hide a payment to Stormy Daniels, a claim he denies with political motivations.
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UDF demands judicial inquiry into stadium incident
Opposition councillors disrupt proceedings in the Corporation council; Mayor terms Congress protest as “politically-motivated”
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