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Kharge demands end to ‘tax terrorism’ in the Budget, calls GST ‘Give Sitharaman Tax’
Nine different GST rates make the tax “complex and absurd”, says Kharge; says BJP is “rubbing salt into people’s wounds” by celebrating record collections of a tax on public consumption
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C.T. Ravi appears before CID
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UGC affidavit in Supreme Court refers to a letter to VCs to act against caste discrimination by faculty, officials
The top court has said that the long-pending case based on a petition filed by the mothers of Rohith Vemula and Payal Tadvi would be heard periodically
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In a record year for deceased donations, Tamil Nadu’s government hospitals contribute to over 50% donors
Among the government hospitals, Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital had the highest number of donors at 28. Government Thanjavur Medical College Hospital followed with 14 donors, while Government Dharmapuri Medical College Hospital and Government Rajaji Hospital, Madurai accounted for 13 donors each.
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Secure release of T.N. fishermen from Sri Lankan custody: Stalin writes to Jaishankar
On January 8, 10 Indian fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy. Of them, six fishermen belong to Tamil Nadu (five from Mayiladuthurai District and one from Nagapattinam District).
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The Hindu’s book on Parthasarathy Perumal Temple released
The book has well-researched articles on the history of the temple, the puranic accounts, and has stunning visuals captured over the years by The Hindu’s photographers
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Not ecstatic about having won a war, says actor on Boby Chennanur’s arrest
The police have intensified probe on the first complaint lodged by the actor against 30 persons based on derogatory comments posted beneath her social media post
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Stubborn water level affects Assam coal mine rescue operations
Eight miners are trapped inside rat-hole mine since Monday morning in Assam; hopes of rescuing them alive recede despite multiple agencies in operation; CIL brings in heavy-pressure pump
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Actor Kishore is brand ambassador for BIFFes
The film festival will be held from March 1 to 8. Over 200 films from across 60 countries will be screened across 13 screens during the festival
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West Bengal BJP responsible for fund freeze under MGNREGA, says agricultural workers’ union
The West Bengal government must pass a legislation making Karmashree into a law and 50 days of work a guaranteed right, the workers union said
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Aaditya Thackeray raises civic and welfare issues in meeting with Fadnavis
Aaditya Thackeray criticised the decisions taken by the previous government under Eknath Shinde and urged the State to act swiftly to benefit all citizens
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BBMP seeks power to issue khata to DC-converted land up to 5 acres without prior approval from BDA
This comes in the backdrop of BBMP Chief Commissioner Tushar Giri Nath issuing a fresh circular on Tuesday that landowners have to now get an approval from the competent authority in Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) to get ‘A’ Khata from the civic body
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Animal welfare providers to get legal training
NALSAR to train civil society members working against animal cruelty on animal welfare laws, procedures and investigative techniques; AWBI to certify those who complete the three-day training programmes
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Ejipura flyover deadline extended yet again to December
City-based BSCPL Infrastructure Ltd., the second company to be awarded the contract, has failed to meet the target
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Kolkata citizens’ collective write open letter to Mamata demanding women’s safety in the State
The collective, Nagorik Chetona, has written an open letter to several high ranking members of West Bengal administration asking for policy and structural changes to ensure better safety for women
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Expand projects and publications globally to enhance police image, Amit Shah tells police think tank
Home Minister reviews Bureau Of Police Research and Development work on new criminal laws implementation; urges it to identify grassroots policing challenges and find solutions for them
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‘How long can you stare at wife?’: L&T chairman Subrahmanyan suggests 90-hour work week
“I regret I am not able to make you work on Sundays. If I can make you work on Sundays, I will be more happy, because I work on Sundays,” Subrahmanyan is heard saying in an undated video circulating on social media
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Bihar Cabinet likely to be expanded with four BJP Ministers after Makar Sankranti
The Cabinet expansion is on cards in view of the Assembly elections due in October-November this year. Portfolios of some Ministers are also expected to be reshuffled. Of the 30 Ministers in the Cabinet now, 15 are from the BJP, including the two Deputy Chief Ministers.
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