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Lok Sabha polls | AIADMK announces second list of candidates
Of the 17 candidates in the second list, only three are known figures, with the rest being newcomers; the AIADMK is contesting in 32 seats in T.N., leaving 7 seats to its allies
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Sixth standard student writes to Telangana HC to shift bar; notices issued to officials
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From beauty parlours to farming, prisoners in India’s jails are channeling their time into creative new outlets
Some trivia from prisons across the country
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Three BJP MPs booked for ‘unlawful’ protest in Bengaluru’s Nagarathpet over assault on shopkeeper for playing music on loudspeaker
The three MPs have been nominated by the BJP as its candidates in Bengaluru for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls
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Now, Gorkha Rifles seek ivory from Kerala for display at unit; Forest dept. rejects request
Though the military unit sought two pairs of ivory, the request was turned down by Kerala Forest department stating that Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 did not encourage display of wildlife trophies
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Why 2024 IPL is vital to T20 World Cup in June
The significance of the 2024 Indian Premier League is magnified considering the T20 World Cup in the West Indies and USA, which is scheduled in June, soon after the conclusion of the IPL. The Times of India provides insight into what to anticipate in the forthcoming IPL edition in the context of team selection for the T20 World Cup.
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Watch: RR captain Samson honours Ashwin for 500 Test wickets
Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson paid tribute to veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin for his remarkable achievement of claiming 500 Test wickets, presenting him with a special jersey ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season.
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Enforcement Directorate files Prosecution Complaint against Karti Chidambaram, others
The case pertains to allegation that Karti Chidambaram took illegal gratification of ₹50 lakh through his close aide for getting the approval for reuse of Chinese visas.
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Congress’ ‘rant’ on frozen accounts based on fear of a ‘historic defeat’: BJP president J.P. Nadda
It is true political parties are tax exempt, but they have to file tax returns in time, which the Congress party did not do: BJP spokesperson Ravi Shankar Prasad
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Washington to Mumbai for Rs 19k! Flight ticket price post goes viral
A ticket booking website on social media platform X surprised with Rs 18,770 Washington-Mumbai flight costs, leading to global curiosity. Comments ranged from humor about Indian summer to practical visa advice and comparisons to Air India prices.
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JD(S) MLC Marithibbegowda resigns from Karnataka Council
He had taken the decision after consulting his electorate and well-wishers
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Supreme Court stays IT Ministry’s notification establishing fact check unit under PIB to identify fake news
Supreme Court’s stay will operate till third judge in the Bombay HC decides the question of validity of provisions of the Rule 3(1)(b)(v) of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021
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EC directs govt to stop Viksit Bharat Whatsapp messages
Election Commission stops 'Viksit Bharat Sampark' WhatsApp messages, seeks report. PM Modi's letter mentions schemes, asks for feedback. Ministry compliance pending.
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ECI asks MeitY to immediately halt delivery of Viksit Bharat messages over WhatsApp
Many WhatsApp users in India and abroad have received messages from “Viksit Bharat Sampark” with a letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi
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SC puts on hold govt notification setting up 'fact-check unit'
A bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud set aside the March 11 order of the Bombay High Court which had refused to grant interim stay on setting up the FCU under the amended IT Rules to identify fake and false content on social media about the Union government. "We are of the considered view that questions before the HC deal with core questions on Article 19(1)(a) of the constitution," the bench said.
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Effort under way by PM to cripple Cong financially: Sonia
Sonia and Rahul Gandhi accuse PM Modi of freezing Congress' bank accounts to cripple the party financially. They highlight BJP's electoral bond benefits and demand access to accounts for fair polls, criticizing the ITAT dismissal of their plea.
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Karnataka Governor refuses to sign Bill that allows imposing levy on temples earning over ₹10 lakh
Returning the Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments (Amendment) Bill, 2024, the Governor sought to know if the State Government has conceptualised any legislation to encompass other religious bodies in similar fashion
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'Arre bhai, insaan hai': Rohit swats away Ashwin's critics
Rohit Sharma said it's unreasonable to anticipate consistent stellar performance from players every time they step onto the field, acknowledging that players, like all humans, can experience off days despite giving their best effort. Ashwin had been criticised for not at his best in the first three Tests of the series against England, but came back to take five-wicket hauls in the subsequent matches.
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Tripura CM Manik Saha holds door-to-door campaign in Golaghati constituency
The Tripura CM was seen talking to the area's residents about the various schemes run by the BJP-led government.
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