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Maha Kumbh stampede: Akhilesh Yadav says government hiding death toll; demands action against cover up
Akhilesh Yadav says the government claimed to organise digital Kumbh but was hiding the digits of the dead; claims JCBs and tractors were used to clear the bodies lying around after the stampede
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Is T20I captaincy weighing Suryakumar Yadav down?
India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has led the team to a substantial win rate but is currently struggling with the bat, experiencing a dip in his personal performance. Concerns arise over his batting form, with experts suggesting the impact of captaincy and the need to improve his shot selection.
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Basit Ali predicts India vs Pakistan result in Champions Trophy
Former cricketer Basit Ali predicts India has a 70% chance of winning against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy match on February 23 in Dubai. He cites India's player experience, especially Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. India will prepare with ODIs against England, while Pakistan participates in a tri-series with South Africa and New Zealand before the tournament.
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Kanyakumari temple vandalised; accused held, released on bail, repeats attack
The Isakki Amman temple in Kanyakumari has faced multiple vandalism incidents, with the latest occurring on February 1. The attacks, allegedly led by Sajin, have led to damages and arrests. The incidents are reportedly rooted in property disputes between Sajin and priest Sundar, who are relatives.
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'Not a very big incident': BJP MP Hema Malini on Maha Kumbh stampede
BJP MP Hema Malini downplayed the Maha Kumbh stampede, which resulted in 30 deaths, as exaggerated despite criticism of mismanagement from opposition leaders. SP MP Akhilesh Yadav and Rahul Gandhi have demanded accountability and accurate reporting of the tragedy's casualties.
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16 Indian workers trapped in Libyan cement factory set to return today
Sixteen Indian workers had alleged that they were being held in “prison-like conditions” at the Libyan Cement Company’s Benghazi plant since September 2024
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Kerala ‘survives’ only with assistance from Centre, says Union Minister George Kurian
George Kurian says ruling LDF and Opposition UDF in Kerala constantly accuse Union government of neglecting the State as part of their ‘joint narrative’ to hide their own failures
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BMC presents over ₹74,000 crore budget for 2025-26
According to BMC commisioner, Bhushan Gagrani, this is the biggest budget presented by the BMC till date.
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Centre offers plot for Manmohan Singh's memorial, awaits family's nod
The government is awaiting a response from Manmohan Singh's family about his proposed memorial. An adjacent plot at Smriti Sthal and Rs 25 lakh allocation have been offered. Singh's family needs to establish a trust for public land allocation. The memorial site, Rashtriya Smriti, serves as a resting place for prominent leaders.
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Varun Chakaravarthy joins India ODI squad in Nagpur
Varun Chakaravarthy has joined India's ODI squad in Nagpur for a short camp ahead of the upcoming series against England. Known for his success in T20Is, Varun's inclusion, as suggested by former player R Ashwin, is generating interest, especially since he has yet to make his ODI debut. The spinner picked 14 wickets in the five T20Is vs England and dominated the opposition in all the games.
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If cow theft cases recur, accused will be shot in public: Karnataka Minister Mankal Vaidya
The Minister's statement came in the wake of outrage over the slaughtering of a pregnant cow near Honnavar
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Kerala Police uncover Statewide two-wheeler scam linked to fake CSR funds
Victims were offered two-wheelers for half the market price by accused who claimed to have access to corporate social responsibility funds of large companies
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Begging, giving alms banned in Bhopal
The order by Bhopal district collector Kaushlendra Vikram Singh said begging and offering alms has been completely banned in the entire Bhopal district.
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CFTRI announces food hackathon for aspiring student entrepreneurs
The hackathon invites students to apply their creativity, problem-solving abilities, and technical expertise to real-world challenges in food technology, food science and nutrition, agricultural technology, and post-harvest technology
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Sonu Nigam clarifies he is not on X, expresses concern over his FAKE handle
Singer Sonu Nigam has clarified that he is not on X (formerly Twitter) after discovering a fake account impersonating him. He expressed concerns about safety risks to himself and his family due to potential controversial posts from the impersonator. Fans urged him to take legal action against the impersonator.
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Madras High Court lays down guidelines for transportation of cattle in humane manner
Justice M. Nirmal Kumar disapproves of the practice of smearing chilli flakes on the eyes of the animals to keep them awake and not let them sit or lie down during transit
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Arasavilli temple witnesses unprecedented rush on Ratha Saptami
On Ratha Saptami the Sun, the source of energy for all life forms, changes direction, moving from southeast to northeast.
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'They insulted me, I loved it': Ronaldo on playing at Camp Nou
Cristiano Ronaldo, at 39, continues to impress, revelling in the challenges at Barcelona’s Camp Nou. He led Al-Nassr to a 4-0 win over Al-Wasl in the AFC Champions League Elite, scoring twice to bring his season tally to 23 goals. Ronaldo’s relentless pursuit of excellence remains as vibrant as ever.
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Gujarat government forms panel to assess need for UCC, draft bill
The five-member committee, to be headed by former Supreme Court judge Ranjana Desai, will submit its report within 45 days, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said
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Assam forest for birdwatchers reopens after 16 years
The hilly Panbari Reserve Forest, a part of Kaziranga Tiger Reserve, is home to 300 species of birds, myriad butterflies, and arboreal mammals
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