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Delhi polls: Voting on Feb 5, results on Feb 8; check full details
Delhi assembly elections will be held on February 5, with results announced on February 8. The contest features the Aam Aadmi Party, BJP, and Congress. Arvind Kejriwal from AAP and Parvesh Verma from BJP will face off in New Delhi, while CM Atishi of AAP and BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri will contest from Kalkaji.
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'Aaj jawaab toh banta hai': EC refutes EVM, voter list irregularities
The Election Commission of India addressed concerns about wrongful voter list modifications and Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), calling allegations baseless. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar emphasized the transparency of the voter list process and dismissed claims of EVM tampering, citing multiple court rulings and the reliability of Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) checks.
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Hyderabad | Sankranti edition of Aakruthi Vastra 2025 to open on January 8
Handloom and craft clusters promoting slow fashion will participate in the Sankranti edition of Craft Council of Telangana’s Aakruthi Vastra 2025 in Hyderabad this week
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India will soon set new record of one billion-plus voters: CEC Rajiv Kumar
Rajiv Kumar said 2024 was the year of elections globally when two-third of the world's population in democracies voted in different polls.
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Bumrah should not be overburdened, India has promising pacers: Gavaskar
Sunil Gavaskar emphasizes the need to give emerging domestic pacers a fair chance to prevent overburdening Jasprit Bumrah. He praises the selection committee, especially for recognizing talent like Nitish Kumar Reddy. Gavaskar underlines the importance of honest self-assessment and good selections to build a strong, balanced bowling attack capable of winning in any conditions.
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Manmohan Singh duly respected the aspirations of Tamil Nadu: CM Stalin
The Chief Minister also said E.V.K.S. Elangovan was known for his brave and clear criticisms.
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Infants younger than 1 year have high risks of severe HMPV: Lancet study
Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a significant threat to infants, especially in colder months. Without a vaccine, it results in high hospital admissions and death rates in low-income countries. In 2018, there were 14.2 million cases in children under 5 worldwide. Preventive measures like handwashing and masks are essential to curb its spread.
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Prashant Kishor admitted to ICU a day after arrest and subsequent bail
Prashant Kishor, founder of Jan Suraaj Party, was hospitalized in Patna due to dehydration and infection, shortly after being granted bail following his arrest during a hunger strike. Kishor's protest supports civil service candidates demanding nullification of the BPSC exams amid allegations of question paper leaks.
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Two Indian companies charged with criminal conspiracies to import fentanyl precursor chemicals to U.S.
Raxuter Chemicals and Athos Chemicals with Bhavesh Lathiya, a founder and senior executive of Raxuter, are charged with conspiracy to distribute and import a listed chemical, knowing it would be used to manufacture fentanyl, smuggling, and other related offenses
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Congress in Kerala eases stance on Nilambur MLA P.V. Anvar’s political inclusion
Opposition UDF finds common ground with Anvar over his opposition to Kerala Forest (Amendment) Bill and LDF government’s alleged failure to protect lives and property of citizens from wildlife attacks
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Here's how South Indian Cinema will look in 2025
South Indian cinema in 2025 promises an exciting lineup of films with major stars like Yash, Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, and Vijay. Anticipated releases include 'Coolie,' 'Thug Life,' and 'Thalapathy 69,' highlighting diverse storytelling and high production values that aim to captivate audiences nationwide.
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Angered by her affair, man pushes cousin off 200 feet cliff in Maharashtra
A 25-year-old man allegedly killed his 17-year-old cousin by pushing her off a 200ft cliff in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, due to her romantic relationship. The murder, suspected to be an honor killing, occurred after the girl sought refuge at her uncle's home following family tensions. Police have arrested the accused.
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Home Minister Amit Shah launches ‘Bharatpol’ for international police assistance
Amit Shah also said it was time that Indian investigation agencies use modern technology and techniques to nab fugitives
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'Bahane nahi badlav chahiye': BJP releases campaign song ahead of Delhi polls
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Prashant Kishor hospitalised, says his fast unto death ‘will continue’
Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor has been demanding the Bihar govt. to cancel the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) exams held last month amid allegations of question paper leak.
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'Next hill station is Noida': Delhi-NCR shrouded in dense fog
A thick blanket of fog covered Delhi-NCR, bringing temperatures down sharply and reducing visibility, especially at IGI Airport, which hit zero visibility Friday morning. This weather disrupted over 350 flights and sparked a flurry of social media posts marveling at the surreal, hill station-like atmosphere.
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Kerala MLA P.V. Anvar offers unconditional support to Opposition UDF, meets Thangal at Panakkad
CPI(M) and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan should be trounced and Kerala badly needs the return of UDF, says Anvar
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West Bengal OBC case: Supreme Court to hear pleas challenging Calcutta HC order in January
The high court last year struck down the Other Backward Classes (OBC) status of several castes in West Bengal granted since 2010, holding the reservation for them in public sector jobs and state-run educational institutions as illegal
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