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Tamil Nadu to trial 50 Turtle Excluder Devices on fishing boats to protect sea turtles
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Chennai Police caution people of cyberfraudsters hacking WhatsApp
Recently, a Group-I officer woke up to a flurry of WhatsApp calls in the morning hours from his friends and other contacts whether he required any money from them for any emergency purposes
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Curbs on arrest of women after sunset only 'directory', nor mandatory, says HC
Madras high court clarified that legal prohibitions on arrests of women after sunset and before sunrise are not mandatory but directory, emphasizing the need for officers to explain non-compliance. The court also urged the police to issue guidelines to define exceptional situations for such arrests.
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HC imposes password rider for pre-arrest bail to rape accused in Madhya Pradesh
The Madhya Pradesh HC granted anticipatory bail to an engineer accused of rape, ordering him to hand over passwords of his electronic gadgets and social media accounts to police. He must also provide all intimate photos of the complainant, who accused him of violating her privacy from 2010 to 2018.
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House of controversy: Delhi BJP says CM won’t occupy ‘Sheesh Mahal’
BJP's Virendra Sachdeva stated that no future BJP chief minister will reside in the controversial 'Sheesh Mahal' bungalow, once occupied by Arvind Kejriwal. The bungalow, notorious for expensive upgrades, was a major election issue. The Public Works Department conducted an audit, and the residence's future will be decided legally.
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Liquor or food? Mystery over 7-8 deaths in Chhattisgarh village
Seven individuals in Bilaspur village have died under mysterious circumstances within 4-5 days. Authorities link the deaths to a community feast, while locals suspect liquor consumption. An investigation is underway with health teams checking residents, but initial autopsies have not provided clear causes.
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Odisha police book Rahul Gandhi for anti-national statements
Odisha police have filed an FIR against Congress ex-chief Rahul Gandhi for alleged anti-national statements during the inauguration of Congress' new headquarters in Delhi. The complaint was lodged by members of the Jharsuguda Citizen Forum and others, accusing Rahul of linking BJP and RSS with terrorist organizations. Local Congress functionary defended Rahul, claiming his statements are being politicized.
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The coaching economy
R. Sujatha takes a look at the industry in Tamil Nadu that provides professional coaching for admission to various professional courses: its strengths, weaknesses, cost, and the loans people take to pay for the coaching of their wards
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Half-siblings to control Ratan Tata stake in group companies
Ratan Tata's family members are set to join as trustees in Ratan Tata Endowment Foundation and Ratan Tata Endowment Trust, which hold significant shares and investments. The trusts will continue supporting education and healthcare. Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran will be managing trustee, with Jamsheed Poncha as CEO. Existing trustees will step down due to other commitments.
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Fiscal, monetary steps to help boost consumption, says FM
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized that coordinated fiscal and monetary efforts by the government and RBI will boost consumption. She noted early signs of strong orders for the next fiscal, indicating a recovery in consumption and potential private investment. Her remarks followed income tax relief measures and an RBI rate cut, highlighting collaboration with the RBI to maintain economic stability.
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Maharashtra pattern responsible for the defeat in Delhi Polls, says Sanjay Raut
Sanjay Raut also criticised the Election Commission of India (ECI) for neglecting the doubts.
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Demand to reassign textbook printing of UG courses in Calicut University to its publication division
At present, the textbooks are printed at the University Cooperative Store under a profit-sharing arrangement
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High daytime temperatures threaten UP wheat crop
Recent unexpected high daytime temperatures in Uttar Pradesh threaten to significantly reduce wheat crop production, especially in eastern regions. The agricultural department highlights that above-normal temperatures have stunted wheat growth, and production may drop if the trend persists, though western UP remains less affected.
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UPSC extends date to apply for civil services prelims exam till Feb. 18
The civil services preliminary examination will be held on May 25
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Priyanka exhorts Cong. workers to address people’s issues ahead of polls
MP raises concerns over healthcare, tourism decline, and human-wildlife conflict in Wayanad; demands speeding up development of medical college hospital and aid for landslide victims still awaiting housing and compensation
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