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Former Prasar Bharati CEO Shashi Shekhar Vempati appointed CBFC chairman
Shashi Shekhar Vempati has served in the UGC, television ratings agency BARC, and the Department of Science and Technology; he has been involved with the country’s AI ecosystem
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India, Vietnam elevate ties to enhanced comprehensive strategic partnership; set $25 billion trade target
The two sides signed as many as 13 agreements which will provide for deeper two-way engagement in a range of areas
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New BJP govt in Bengal to take oath on May 9: State chief
The swearing-in ceremony will take place at Brigade Parade Ground in central Kolkata
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Kerala food services shutdown: LPG price hike fuels 24-hour Statewide strike, leaves thousands struggling
Token strike results in near-complete closure of dine-in, takeaway and online food delivery services across the State
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Statehood will be achieved soon: Puducherry CM Rangasamy
Speaking to reporters in Salem, he conveyed his wishes to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader C. Vijay Joseph on his political prospects
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Supreme Court collegium approves names of 10 advocates as judges of Punjab and Haryana High Court
Mr. Chauhan is currently the Advocate-General of Haryana, while Mr. Deol is Additional Advocate-General of Punjab
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NC trying to divert attention from its 'failures': Mehbooba
She said the NC is welcome to fight her party politically but the ruling party should spare religious scriptures while doing so
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Supreme Court should take cognisance of West Bengal poll process: Akhilesh Yadav
The former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister alleged that the developments seen in West Bengal could be replicated on a larger scale in Uttar Pradesh, where Assembly elections are due next year
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Release of Class 12 Board exam results in Tamil Nadu postponed amid government formation
The results were previously slated to be announced on May 8
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Suvendu Adhikari says, ‘Will vacate one of two Assembly seats won in 10 days’
BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari, who secured both Bhabanipur and Nandigram Assembly constituencies in the recent elections, asserted that the party's central leadership would decide which constituency he would retain
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Ban on bilateral sports with Pakistan to continue, multinational events exempted: Ministry
The policy was first announced last year in August after an uproar over India's participation in cricket's Asia Cup in the UAE that also featured Pakistan
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TVK office-bearer arrested for sexually harassing minor in Chennai
The accused, Dinesh, had been absconding since Monday after a sexual harassment complaint was lodged by the mother of the minor girl
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No immediate plans for Delhi visit; leadership call up to party high command, says Siddaramaiah
The CM said that Congress party’s recent bypoll victories signal strong public backing for its welfare agenda, and were a clear endorsement of his government’s performance.
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Karnataka’s ‘Adopt a Monument’ sees muted response three years after launch
Poor publicity, limited connectivity to several heritage locations, lack of detailed development plans, and the absence of stronger government outreach, have been pointed as some of the main reasons for the slow uptake by the stakeholders
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Vijay’s TVK seeks CPI’s support after Congress, CPI(M) outreach
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president C. Joseph Vijay has reached out to the Communist Party of India (CPI) for support.
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India's approach to migration grounded in dignity, respect for rights: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh
He addressed a round table at the UN headquarters on the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration.
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Sringeri recounting: Karnataka Speaker says he will have to study legal and technical aspects before administring oath to D.N. Jeevaraj
U.T. Khader says he spoke to the Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Tuesday and put out his point of view
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Kerala elections: G. Sudhakaran dismisses talks of joining Congress, blames CPI(M)’s ‘ideological drift’ for its poll rout
‘I am not exploring any broader platform or planning to join any political party. I will remain an independent MLA. This allows me to raise issues freely and intervene in matters that benefit society,’ says Sudhakaran
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Explained: Rise of BJP in West Bengal
For decades, West Bengal resisted the BJP’s rise but that has now changed. How did the party move from the margins to the center of power in a state shaped by Left politics and strong regional identity? Here’s a deep dive into the political shift, key turning points, and what it means going forward.
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