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Assam, Meghalaya to set up joint hydel project

Hindu - Mon, 06/02/2025 - 20:42
Boundary pillars to be erected in five of the six disputed sites
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Devdutta Majhi from West Bengal’s Katwa secures top rank among girls in JEE (Advanced)

Hindu - Mon, 06/02/2025 - 20:39
She has secured a top rank in JEE (Mains) this year, while also featuring among the Statewide top ten merit lists in the class 10 and class 12 board examinations
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Pahalgam attack casts shadow on turnoutat Kheer Bhawani

Hindu - Mon, 06/02/2025 - 20:32
With a sense of fear looming large this year post-Pahalgam attack and the four-day military confrontation between India and Pakistan, local politicians have come forward to encourage Pandits to visit the Valley temples.
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Hailee Steinfeld marries Josh Allen but fans pull Michael B Jordan into the drama

Times of India - Mon, 06/02/2025 - 20:29
Buffalo Bills' quarterback Josh Allen and actress Hailee Steinfeld have officially tied the knot in a beautiful California wedding. Despite fan speculation linking Steinfeld to her 'Sinners' co-star Michael B. Jordan, the 'True Grit' actress looked radiant in her strapless white dress. Social media users playfully referenced Jordan in their reactions to the wedding photos.
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Punjab approves new land pooling policy; Akali Dal terms it anti-farmer

Hindu - Mon, 06/02/2025 - 20:27
Complete authority lies with the farmer, and it will be their decision whether to give land to the government or not; farmers can either keep their land and continue farming or choose to sell; there will be no forced acquisition
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Amit Shah bats for bigger role for farm credit societies

Times of India - Mon, 06/02/2025 - 19:59
Amit Shah emphasized the crucial role of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) in the government's foodgrain storage plan, highlighting their importance for financial stability. He instructed the food ministry and FCI to map warehouses nationally to meet regional needs and integrate PACS with more storage facilities.
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Students at Meerut university score 78 and 80 out of 70 marks

Times of India - Mon, 06/02/2025 - 19:57
Chaudhary Charan Singh University (CCSU) in Meerut faced uproar after MA Home Science students received inflated marks, exceeding the maximum possible score in the Food Science practical exam. The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) protested, demanding a probe into the grading irregularities.
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Two students among 3 held for dragging police barricade with SUV in Noida

Times of India - Mon, 06/02/2025 - 19:55
In Noida, three men were arrested after a viral video showed their SUV dragging a police barricade. The incident, which occurred in February, involved Nishant Pandit, his brother Sourabh Pandit, and their friend Aryakeet, all residents of Ecotech 3.
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Civilisation and its discontents

Hindu - Mon, 06/02/2025 - 19:47
Reinterpreting civilisation and regulating culture have political consequences
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IndiGo CEO backs government policy as Emirates seeks more seats

Times of India - Mon, 06/02/2025 - 19:45
As Indian airlines aim to capture a larger share of international travel, IndiGo's CEO, Pieter Elbers, has strongly opposed Emirates' persistent requests for increased flying rights to Dubai. Elbers emphasized the need for mutual agreement in bilateral agreements, highlighting the importance of utilizing existing traffic rights before considering new ones, a stance contrasting with Emirates' call for more capacity.
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Man whose FIR led to influencer arrest also faces hate-post cases

Times of India - Mon, 06/02/2025 - 19:34
Wazahat Khan Qadri, who filed a complaint leading to the arrest of a law student for allegedly hurting religious sentiments, is now facing multiple complaints himself for allegedly making communal and inflammatory posts on social media. Kolkata police are verifying these complaints and promise legal action.
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MP cop benched for instructing gym owner to bar Muslims

Times of India - Mon, 06/02/2025 - 19:26
A Bhopal police officer, Sub-Inspector Dinesh Sharma, was removed from active duty after a video surfaced showing him instructing a gym owner to ban Muslim trainers and trainees. This followed a Bajrang Dal objection to Muslim trainers at the gym.
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Former Sericulture official dead

Hindu - Mon, 06/02/2025 - 19:18
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India clears literacy exam with 80.9%, but gender & urban-rural gaps remain

Times of India - Mon, 06/02/2025 - 19:15
The PLFS 2023-24 reveals India's overall literacy rate at 80.9% for those aged seven and above, with Mizoram leading at 98.2%. Significant disparities persist across states, gender, and urban-rural divides. Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan have the lowest literacy rates, while Rajasthan exhibits the widest gender gap, highlighting the need for focused interventions in education.
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Security forces seize over two tonne of explosives stolen by Maoists in Odisha

Hindu - Mon, 06/02/2025 - 19:09
Maoists had threatened a van driver at a quarry and made away with the explosives on May 27
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University of Madras staff and faculty to receive their salary today

Hindu - Mon, 06/02/2025 - 19:05
Efforts on to improve finances of the university, says Higher Education Secretary
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Trump amplifies another conspiracy theory: Joe Biden is a robotic clone

Times of India - Mon, 06/02/2025 - 19:04
Trump Amplifies Outlandish Robot Biden Conspiracy Theory
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NHRC issues notice to Bihar government over death of minor rape victim at govt. hospital

Hindu - Mon, 06/02/2025 - 19:03
It is alleged that the critically injured nine-year-old remained in an ambulance for several hours for want of bed
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Assam floods worsen, over 5 lakh affected, death toll touches 36 in Northeast

Times of India - Mon, 06/02/2025 - 18:45
The flood situation in Northeast India has worsened, affecting over 5.15 lakh people in Assam alone, with the death toll climbing to 36. Heavy rainfall warnings persist for several states, as the Brahmaputra and Barak rivers flow above danger levels. Relief efforts are underway, and authorities are evacuating affected populations in Manipur and Mizoram.
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