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In Frames | The bull and the brave
Jallikattu attracts thousands of spectators during the Pongal festival each year; despite its cultural significance, the event has faced controversy due to safety concerns.
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Fire breaks out in house in Ghaziabad, four killed
The deceased have been identified as Gulbahar (32) and her two minor sons. A relative's son residing in the same house was also among those killed
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Ajit Pawar may have taken up Beed guardian Ministership amid situation post sarpanch murder: Jayant Patil
Ministers in Maharashtra are given responsibility for one or more districts. Ajit Pawar has been allotted Beed district in addition to Pune, his home district
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Assam Police chief Gyanendra Pratap Singh appointed CRPF DG
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved Mr. Singh's appointment as the CRPF DG till the date of his superannuation on November 30, 2027
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23 species of blood-sucking flies recorded in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
These insects, 13 species of which have been reported in India for the first time, are more like mosquitoes in their feeding habits
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Woman tourist, instructor killed in paragliding accident in North Goa
Shivani Dable, a resident of Pune, and her instructor, Sumal Nepali (26), a Nepalese national, crashed to death at Keri Plateau around 5 p.m.
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Why are fertility levels declining in India? | Explained
What has a global study shown about the total fertility rate in India? Why are the southern States worried?
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Conman trapped and escorted to Film Nagar Police Station by victim
Abdallah Ibrahim, a 52-year-old businessman residing in Tolichowki, was persistently contacted by Inamul Hasan since January 6. His con involved an offer to sell 8 kilograms of gold for ₹2 crore, said the Investigating Officer M. Satish Kumar
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Delegation led by CM Chandrababu Naidu heading for Davos today
According to an official release, before heading to Davos, Mr. Naidu and other members of the delegation will meet the Indian Ambassador and engage with industrialists from the Telugu States in the national capital
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India, Bangladesh farmers clash at International Border
It was at Sukhdebpur border outpost that differences between BSF and BGB had surfaced over fencing along the International border outpost a few days ago
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Centre to hold meeting with protesting farmers on February 14; Dallewal takes medical aid
Following the announcement of the proposed meeting, farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, whose fast-unto-death entered the 54th day on January 18, agreed to take medical aid
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Defence Minister visits Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, takes holy dip at Sangam
Mr. Singh was accompanied by BJP Rajya Sabha MP Sudhanshu Trivedi and other leaders; He also performed rituals at holy sites such as Akshaya Vat, Patalpuri Temple, Saraswati Kund, and Hanuman Temple
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Despite war, Keralite youths continue to flock to Russia
Most Keralites arriving in Russia are on visiting or students visas or specifically designed visas for highly qualified specialists. However, many of those who take the illegal route end up on the warfront
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Chhattisgarh police say 18 Maoists killed in Bijapur operation, up from earlier estimate of 12
Update due to statement by the Maoists accepting the loss of 18 cadres, including one of the Telangana State Committee; police deny claims of security personnel casualties and atrocities against villagers
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Maha Kumbh: A confluence of faith and culture
The 45-day gathering of Hindu ascetics, saints, ash-smeared Naga Sadhus, skeleton-donning Aghoris and other pilgrims is expected to have a footfall of 450 million this year, nearly twice the population of Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous State
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Anti-corruption movement formed
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