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Looming Manipur trust vote may've forced Biren's hand
N Biren Singh resigned as Manipur's chief minister following internal party rifts and pressure from the BJP brass in Delhi. His handling of the ethnic conflict and potential no-confidence motion from the opposition Congress played roles. Additionally, a leaked audio clip purportedly containing offensive remarks further undermined his position.
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GBS outbreak fuels fears of water quality in Pune
In Pune, a severe outbreak of Guillain-Barre Syndrome has affected over 180 individuals, leading to six deaths. Health authorities pinpoint Campylobacter jejuni bacteria in the water supply as the cause. Residents in affected areas struggle with contamination, with many reliant on unpurified well water.
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Murder convict uses jail earnings to pay Rs 1L court fine, walks free
Durgappa, a 68-year-old murder convict, was released from Kalaburagi central jail after paying a court-mandated fine of Rs 1.1 lakh using his earnings as a prison cook. His release came earlier than expected due to good behavior, avoiding an additional 18 months in prison.
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Grandson stabs Hyderabad industrialist to death over property dispute
Hyderabad police arrested Kilaru Kirti Teja, 29, for the brutal murder of his 86-year-old grandfather Velamati Chandrashekara Janardhan Rao over a property dispute. Teja, who recently returned from the US, allegedly stabbed Rao over 70 times, driven by anger over property division and lack of respect from family members.
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Unions, Opposition in West Bengal to resist ‘diversion of tea garden land’
The Paschim Banga Cha Majoor Samity, a union of tea garden workers has demanded immediate withdrawal of the Land Diversion Policy that allows 30% of tea plantation land to be used on a freehold basis for tourism and other industries
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NFL Super Bowl 2025: How this year's Halftime show can boost Lamar's career
Super Bowl LIX will feature Kendrick Lamar's halftime performance, which is expected to significantly boost his album sales and streaming views despite no payment from the NFL. Past performers like Justin Timberlake and Rihanna experienced dramatic increases in their sales. There is speculation around Lamar’s track “Not Like Us” due to an ongoing lawsuit with Drake.
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Biren gone, Centre hopes to engage Kukis in peace talks
Manipur CM N Biren Singh's resignation, following his meeting with home minister Amit Shah, raises hopes for softened Kuki stance in peace talks. Singh's exit comes amid dwindling MLA support and public demand for decisive leadership to resolve the longstanding ethnic conflict in the state.
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Hostelites land in soup over pizza
Four girls at a government hostel in Pune's Pimpri Chinchwad could face suspension for ordering pizza. The hostel, managed by the social justice department, issued a warning notice after discovering a pizza box. Authorities emphasized the rule against outside food to prevent poisoning incidents.
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'Stabbed over 70 times': Grandson kills Hyd industrialist over property
Hyderabad police arrested 29-year-old Kilaru Kirti Teja for the murder of his 86-year-old grandfather Velamati Chandrashekara Janardhan Rao, founder of Veljan Group of Industries. Teja allegedly stabbed Rao over 70 times during a property dispute, also injuring his mother. The murder weapon was recovered from Teja’s possession.
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Clamour for Kochi’s inclusion in CRIP grows louder
The demand for Kochi’s inclusion in CRIP dates back over a decade when traffic congestion plagued the city due to delays in widening and extending the Thammanam-Pullepady Road, Chilavannur Bund Road, and Goshree-Mamangalam Road
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PDP’s Iltija Mufti blames police for Kathua local’s ‘suicide’, barred from holding press meet
Ms. Mufti’s alleged detention comes hours after she accused the J&K Police officials of ‘extortion’ and identifed the local Station House Office (SHO) of Kathua’s Billawar
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Bangladesh: India's comments on Mujib home demolition 'unexpected, undesirable'
Bangladesh has criticized India's comments on the demolition of the historic Dhanmondi 32 residence, calling them unexpected and undesirable. India condemned the demolition, highlighting its significance in Bangladesh's freedom struggle. Bangladesh's interim government connected the incident to remarks by Hasina and urged India to prevent further instability.
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EPS blames DMK for delay in the commissioning of Avinashi-Athikadavu project
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Seeking an eye for an eye
The death penalty is a quick-fix approach adopted by governments to quell anger
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Transfer of T.N.’s PM-SHRI funds: Stalin condemns BJP for ‘punishing’ students
CM accuses BJP of restricting access to education for political revenge against T.N.; he cites rejection of National Education Policy and three-language formula for the BJP government’s unjust attitude. BJP T.N. president asks how can the Centre fund T.N. for a scheme that hasn’t been implemented
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Maha Kumbh: Huge crowd of devotees triggers massive jam in Prayagraj
More than 1.42 crore devotees took bath in Ganga and Sangam till 6 pm on Sunday, according to the data released by the fair administration.
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Did Biren Singh quit as Manipur CM on eve of floor test to save BJP the blushes?
N Biren Singh's resignation as Manipur's chief minister aimed to preempt a potential no-confidence motion by Congress during a growing divide among BJP MLAs. Singh faced decreasing support within his party and allegations linked to ethnic violence, further complicating his leadership.
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