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Prashant Kishor hospitalised, says his fast unto death ‘will continue’

Hindu - Tue, 01/07/2025 - 08:07
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

Times of India - Tue, 01/07/2025 - 08:03
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

Hindu - Tue, 01/07/2025 - 08:00
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

Hindu - Tue, 01/07/2025 - 07:58
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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2013 rape case: SC grants medical bail to Asaram Bapu

Hindu - Tue, 01/07/2025 - 07:57
The Bench restricted itself from entering into the domain of the merits of the case and focussed solely on submissions made regarding Asaram’s health while allowing bail
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Do not transfer central forces from Uyok hills: Manipur villagers urge authorities

Hindu - Tue, 01/07/2025 - 07:46
The villagers are afraid that members of the central forces such as BSF and CRPF, recently stationed at Saibol village bordering Imphal East district, might be removed “under pressure”
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‘Real money is with Gujjus’: Why Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath said this

Times of India - Tue, 01/07/2025 - 07:43
Zerodha's CEO Nithin Kamath has highlighted that Ahmedabad and Mumbai account for 80% of equity delivery trades, with significant participation from Gujarat despite it making up just 8% of total registered investors.
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CT: ECB rejects call for boycott of Afghanistan game, says report

Times of India - Tue, 01/07/2025 - 07:40
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has rejected calls from over 160 lawmakers to boycott England's Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan, citing a preference for a coordinated International Cricket Council (ICC) approach to address the Taliban's persecution of women and girls in Afghanistan, rather than taking unilateral action.
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Asaram Bapu granted interim bail by Supreme Court in 2013 rape case

Times of India - Tue, 01/07/2025 - 07:37
The Supreme Court granted interim bail to Asaram in a 2013 rape case on medical grounds until March 31. The court directed him not to meet his followers post-release. Asaram, 86, suffering from multiple health issues, is serving a life sentence and sought suspension of his sentence. The court will review his medical condition further.
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Salman Khan installs bulletproof glasses at Bandra house amid threats

Times of India - Tue, 01/07/2025 - 07:35
Following a revelation in a chargesheet about a plot to kill Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, bulletproof glasses were installed at his Mumbai residence. The chargesheet indicated Khan was the Bishnoi gang's primary target. While earlier, gunmen fired shots at his house, the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique was a fallback plan after failing to assassinate Khan.
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India, U.S. to jointly make sonobuoys for Indian Navy

Hindu - Tue, 01/07/2025 - 07:32
Sonobuoys, a niche technology, are very effective in detecting submarines lurking deep in the oceans
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West Bengal school jobs row: SC to hear pleas against invalidation of 25,753 jobs on January 15

Hindu - Tue, 01/07/2025 - 07:26
The CJI said the matter will be heard by a two-judge Bench comprising him and Justice Kumar at 2 p.m. on January 15
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US cop who laughed at killing of Indian student fired two years later

Times of India - Tue, 01/07/2025 - 07:24
Seattle police have fired officer Daniel Auderer after his insensitive comments and laughter following the death of Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula. Kandula was struck and killed by a police vehicle driven by officer Kevin Dave. Auderer's remarks, which mocked the tragedy, tarnished the department’s reputation, prompting his dismissal. In honour of Kandula, her university posthumously awarded her a master's degree.
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High Court seeks government reply on tourist vehicles blocking tigress' path in Maharashtra sanctuary

Hindu - Tue, 01/07/2025 - 07:11
In a viral videos of the December 31, 2024 incident, safari vehicles were seen crowding around the tigress, identified as F-2, and her five cubs from both sides of a road in the buffer zone of the sanctuary to help tourists capture their photos and videos
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Budget 2025: Raise income tax exempt limit to Rs 10 lakh

Times of India - Tue, 01/07/2025 - 07:10
Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2025 in February. RSS-affiliated organisations have proposed raising the tax-exempt income threshold to Rs 10 lakh, extending MGNREGA workdays to 200.
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Bus services hit by bandh in Mysuru, shops remained closed in protest against remarks of Amit Shah about Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

Hindu - Tue, 01/07/2025 - 07:10
Activists gathered near suburban bus stand in the morning and blocked the road, preventing KSRTC buses from plying to destinations outside the city
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Fashion designer Shravan Kummar talks about his latest collection, his love for saris, and the most underrated textiles in India

Hindu - Tue, 01/07/2025 - 06:58
Hyderabad-based fashion designer Shravan Kummar showcased his collection in Bengaluru
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Cold conditions persist in Rajasthan, Nagaur shivers at 2.5°C 

Hindu - Tue, 01/07/2025 - 06:52
Jipur and Sikar recorded a low of 7 degrees Celsius each, the Met office said.
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HMPV virus: Two suspected cases detected in Maharashtra’s Nagpur

Hindu - Tue, 01/07/2025 - 06:52
Health Minister Prakash Abitkar is to hold an emergency meeting to discuss the HMPV virus situation
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