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Iceland evacuates Blue Lagoon amid fears of 'imminent' eruption

Times of India - Sun, 03/03/2024 - 13:26
The world-famous Blue Lagoon and the nearby town of Grindavik in Iceland have been evacuated due to intense seismic activity indicating a possible volcanic eruption. The magma depth is around four kilometers. Operations in the Blue Lagoon remain closed until at least the end of Saturday for a reassessment of the situation.
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Farmer leaders call for nationwide protests, 'rail roko' on March 10

Times of India - Sun, 03/03/2024 - 13:18
Farmers are called to join the protest in Delhi on March 6 and participate in the 'rail roko' protest on March 10. The ongoing agitation at Shambhu and Khanauri border points is supported by farmers from Punjab and Haryana. The fight for rights continues.
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Crisis looms: Jai Ram Thakur says anything can happen in Himachal

Times of India - Sun, 03/03/2024 - 12:25
BJP leader and former Himachal Pradesh CM, Jairam Thakur, has alerted party workers to be prepared for potential developments in the coming days. This implies a potential change of leadership in the state, as the ruling Congress party faces challenges in maintaining its unity. Thakur's statement follows the abrupt departure of Congress ministers Rohit Thakur and Jagat Singh Negi from a cabinet meeting, following heated arguments.
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'My ENT clinic awaits my return': Harsh Vardhan quits politics

Times of India - Sun, 03/03/2024 - 11:07
Former union health minister Harsh Vardhan steps away from electoral politics after being dropped from BJP's candidate list. He plans to return to his ENT clinic and continue his work against tobacco and substance abuse, climate change, and teaching sustainable lifestyles.
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A decade after MH370's disappearance, families seek fresh search

Times of India - Sun, 03/03/2024 - 10:33
Relatives of the passengers who went missing on Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 a decade ago are demanding a fresh search. They are struggling to find closure without any trace of the plane. The flight, carrying 239 people, disappeared on March 8, 2014, while traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. The plane has never been found despite years of search operations, which is considered the largest in aviation history.
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Bengaluru Rameshwaram cafe blast | ‘Is it not failure of NIA, IB, RAW?’ asks CM Siddaramaiah

Hindu - Sun, 03/03/2024 - 08:22
Mr. Siddaramaiah said the government had taken the incident seriously and the investigation had been handed over to the special crime branch
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Watch: Sai Kishore grabs a fifer vs Mumbai in Ranji semi-final

Times of India - Sun, 03/03/2024 - 08:12
R Sai Kishore became the third bowler from Tamil Nadu to claim 50 wickets in a single Ranji Trophy season, achieving this during the semifinal clash against Mumbai. His impressive five-wicket haul dismantled the Mumbai middle-order on Day Two of the semifinal encounter. Despite a batting collapse on the opening day, Kishore's bowling performance turned the tide in his team's favor.
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3 not-to-miss Apple deals this week

Times of India - Sun, 03/03/2024 - 08:07
Discounts on Apple products, including iPhones, MacBooks, and AirPods. Lowest-ever prices and attractive discounts available. Flipkart offers a discount on 2nd-generation Apple AirPods and Apple iPhone 14. Croma provides a massive discount on MacBook Air M1. The Apple 20W fast charger is also available at a discounted price.
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‘Protected a criminal, rapist’, says BJP MP Dilip Ghosh slams TMC over Sandeshkhali

Hindu - Sun, 03/03/2024 - 08:00
‘Goons and rapists are present in every nook and corner of the State, protected under the flag of TMC. TMC protected a criminal, a rapist for two months...,’ Mr. Ghosh said in Medinipur
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Shah Rukh begins speech with 'Jai Shree Ram' at pre-wedding bash

Times of India - Sun, 03/03/2024 - 07:51
Shah Rukh Khan wins the internet as he says 'Jai Shree Ram' on stage at the Ambanis' bash. He also danced on 'Naatu Naatu' with Salman Khan, Aamir Khan and Ram Charan
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Registration for copra procurement to begin tomorrow

Hindu - Sun, 03/03/2024 - 07:47
In a press release, the officers of the Department of Agricultural Marketing, said the registration process will last for 45 days
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Pakistan condemns India’s ‘high handedness’ in seizure of ‘commercial goods’

Hindu - Sun, 03/03/2024 - 07:41
The spokesperson of Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that this ‘disruption of free trade underscores the dangers inherent in arbitrary assumption of policing roles by states with dubious credentials.’
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Kolkata Metro’s Howrah Maidan-Esplanade, two other sections to be inaugurated by PM Modi next week

Hindu - Sun, 03/03/2024 - 07:34
The Howrah Maidan-Esplanade metro section has the first transportation tunnel under “any mighty river in India”
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Shreyas Iyer out for 3 on his return to domestic cricket

Times of India - Sun, 03/03/2024 - 07:18
Shreyas Iyer, an out-of-favour India batter, failed to contribute with the bat in the Ranji Trophy semifinal match between Mumbai and Tamil Nadu. He was dismissed by Tamil Nadu pacer Sandeep Warrier for just 3 runs in their first innings. After Mumbai lost skipper Ajinkya Rahane after a 43-run partnership with Musheer Khan, Iyer couldn't stop the Tamil Nadu resurgence and was clean bowled by Warrier.
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Analysis | ‘Return of the Native’ for Kripashankar Singh, BJP candidate from Jaunpur

Hindu - Sun, 03/03/2024 - 07:14
Kripashankar Singh, who was in the Maharashtra Congress during 1990s and 2000s, has been a good addition for the BJP which has a lack of leaders who can appeal to north Indian voters in Mumbai
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Cuttack’s silver filigree gets GI tag

Hindu - Sun, 03/03/2024 - 07:11
The Odisha State Cooperative Handicrafts Corporation Ltd. (UTKALIKA) had filed an application, seeking GI tag for the famed silver filigree, on July 1, 2021
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Residents’ associations shall support the police in curbing undesirable social tendencies, says CM

Hindu - Sun, 03/03/2024 - 07:10
Mr. Vijayan suggested that the associations shall confine themselves to the role of supporting police in curbing such menaces and shall not engage in any forms of moral policing
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