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BJP's 'geography expert' dig at Mamata's 'Bengal borders Sri Lanka' gaffe
West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her claim that Bengal shares a border with Sri Lanka. Majumdar linked this remark to the Supreme Court's decision upholding the cancellation of teacher recruitments due to irregularities. He also expressed concern over violence in Murshidabad and urged the governor to intervene for peace.
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Explainer: Why Trump has slapped 245% tariff on China
Donald Trump has placed high tariffs on Chinese goods. This is in response to China's control over minerals. These minerals are important for many industries. The US relies on China for these resources. Trump's move aims to protect US security. China says it will take action. The US is working to build its own mineral industry.
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T.N. government issues advisory reiterating use of Tamil as official language in departments
An advisory issued by V. Rajaraman, Secretary, Tamil Development and Information Department on April 14, noted previous orders that specified that government orders should only be issued in Tamil, and that circulars should also be in Tamil.
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GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke to parents: Make your kid learn …
GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke advocates for early coding education in schools, likening it to core subjects. He highlights AI's role in democratizing software development, enabling smaller teams to achieve significant results. While acknowledging concerns about job displacement, Dohmke emphasizes continuous learning and adaptation for developers in the age of AI.
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Summer camp in Mysuru seeks to blend children with nature
A total of 65 children are participate in the summer camp whose activities and events include dance drama, Yakshagana, clay art, public speaking skills, folk songs, documentaries, visits to museums and activities on reptile and bird conservation
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Two labourers buried under mud while laying pipes in Belagavi
A third labourer managed to survive the mud slide
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Erode Congress workers write to President Murmu, demand revocation of Waqf Amendment Act
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Kerala CM protecting wrongdoers loyal to him, says Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan
Satheesan says CM had shielded his Chief Principal Secretary K.M. Abraham from VACB inquiry in disproportionate assets case. But High Court has ‘blown the whistle on the ruse’ by ordering CBI inquiry against Abraham
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We seem demoralised in Gujarat, but only Congress can defeat RSS-BJP: Rahul Gandhi
Mr. Gandhi was addressing booth-level Congress workers at Modasa town in Arvalli district after launching a pilot project of strengthening district units
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‘Jaat’ collections: Sunny Deol starrer sees sharp drop with Rs 53.97 cr
Gopichand Malineni's 'Jaat,' starring Sunny Deol and Randeep Hooda, had a strong opening, grossing Rs 53.97 crore in its first week. Collections peaked at Rs 14 crore on Sunday, fueled by positive word-of-mouth. However, weekday earnings declined significantly, with Wednesday experiencing a sharp drop to Rs 47 lakhs, despite a star-studded cast.
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Farmers urge authorities to reject claim of Pramoda Devi Wadiyar over land in Chamarajanagar
Karnataka Prantha Raitha Sangha urges authorities to immediately transfer cultivation and ownership rights to the farmers concerned, and prepare to defend their rights in any civil dispute that may arise
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Telangana tops in policing, struggles in delivering holistic justice
Telangana’s third rank in India Justice Report underscores its leadership in policing and administrative efficiency. However, this progress is tempered by persistent structural issues in the judiciary, legal aid, and prison reforms.
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Lucknow man's video on 'shortest delivery' order goes viral
A viral video from Lucknow captures a delivery agent's amusing reaction to a short-distance delivery within the same apartment complex. The reel, showing a video game being transported between towers for Rs 38, sparked online debate. Some found humor in the situation, attributing it to Lucknow's 'Nawabi' culture, while others criticized the agent's lighthearted commentary.
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Muda 'scam': HC issues notice to Siddaramaiah, wife on PIL seeking CBI probe
The Karnataka High Court has issued notices to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his wife, BM Parvathi, regarding a petition seeking a CBI investigation into the alleged MUDA land allotment scam. This action follows a petition filed by Snehamayi Krishna, challenging the dismissal of his request to transfer the case from Lokayukta police to the CBI.
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K.M. Abraham alleges conspiracy to denigrate him, writes to Kerala CM for police inquiry
K.M. Abraham, who is CM’s Chief Principal Secretary, raised the charge in a petition to Pinarayi Vijayan after High Court ordered CBI to re-investigate a disproportionate assets case against him
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Why US elite universities are borrowing billions despite massive endowments
US universities, including Harvard and Princeton, are issuing record levels of debt despite massive endowments, borrowing $12.4 billion in Q1 2025 to safeguard operations amid federal funding cuts. The Trump administration's review of research grants and reduced cost recovery rates have sparked financial uncertainty. Analysts, as reported by Forbes, see this as one of the most unstable periods for higher education, prompting elite institutions to secure liquidity and prepare for long-term challenges.
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'Demoralised in Gujarat for years': Rahul bats for overhaul in Cong's state unit
Rahul Gandhi has urged for significant reforms within the Gujarat Congress, emphasizing the importance of empowering local leaders and decentralizing decision-making processes. He stressed that district presidents should be granted genuine authority, shifting away from centralized control in Ahmedabad. Gandhi framed these internal changes as crucial for countering the BJP-RSS ideology, highlighting Gujarat's pivotal role in this ideological battle.
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Kerala High Court orders status quo in SFIO case against CMRL, others in pay-off case
Court issues order on criminal revision petition filed by CMRL, which pointed out that the company was not heard before Special Court took cognisance of the complaint and decided to issue notice
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Violence in Murshidabad ‘pre-planned’, says West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee
CM Mamata Banerjee during a meeting with Imams and Muezzins urged Muslims not to fall into the trap of the Bharatiya Janata Party and indulge in violence on the streets; announces ₹10 lakh as compensation to victims of the violence
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