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Telangana Police: Technically sound and fit for duty
Telangana Police are modernising their approach to law enforcement through a comprehensive training programme focused on both technical skills and physical fitness to respond effectively to the evolving landscape of crime and public safety. Lavpreet Kaur highlights how this initiative is helping ensure that the khaki-clad personnel are not only technically proficient but also maintain optimal health
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Passage migrant bird spotted in Kanniyakumari is new addition to T.N.’s bird checklist
The spotting of the rare bird and its photograph were uploaded on eBird platform, where an entry was made after verification. The bird has been spotted a few times in Kerala
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Baba Siddique murder: Mumbai police issue look-out circular against three accused
The other two accused named in the LOC are the “co-conspirator” Shubham Lonkar and suspected handler Mohammed Zeeshan Akhtar
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President Murmu hails Indian community in Malawi as 'living link' between the two nations
The President reaffirms India's commitment to strengthening its partnerships with Africa, noting that these relations are based on mutual trust and equality
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What do the Atlantic Ocean hurricane forecasts foretell for India?
Climate models forecast cyclones indirectly, based on metrics that indicate cyclonic activity and its potential intensity
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Embodying the music: A tribute to sarod legend Pt. Rajeev Taranath
Pt. Rajeev Taranath Memorial Trust is organising an event on Saturday, October 19, in Bengaluru to celebrate the birth anniversary of the musician, literary figure, and cultural thinker, who passed away earlier this year
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Many plans afoot to increase footfall at Jog
There are many projects in the offing to make Jog Falls, which draws lakhs every year, more tourism-friendly. However, locals are not happy with some of the plans
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Haryana govt. will work for good governance, welfare of poor, says Nayab Singh Saini
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The curious case of vacant engineering seats in Karnataka
Year after year, the number of students qualifying for admission to engineering courses is increasing, but paradoxically the number of unfilled seats is also on the rise. Jayanth R. The Hindu finds out why
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Parties seek action against police for custodial death of tribal man in Tripura
Badal Tripura was allegedly tortured in police custody at the Manu Bazar police station in south Tripura on October 13 and passed away from his injuries on the night of October 16
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NC MLA who was seated during national anthem at Omar Abdullah’s swearing-in ceremony faces inquiry
NC legislator Hilal Akbar Lone, who won from Sonawari constituency in north Kashmir, was allegedly seen seated while the national anthem was played on October 16. He claimed to have medical issues
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Infrastructure projects in Mumbai | Development and its discontents
Residents and activists are protesting against infrastructure projects in Mumbai and its surrounding areas citing disregard for environmental regulations and lack of inclusive planning. Depletion of mangroves and dwindling fishing spots have sparked concerns among fisherfolk, who fear displacement and feel their livelihoods are being threatened
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Political parties, students’ body hail Supreme Court verdict on Section 6A of Citizenship Act
CJI Chandrachud-led Bench upheld cut-off date of March 25, 1971, for entry into Assam and granting citizenship as correct; AASU, signatory of Assam Accord, described the verdict as victory of Assam movement
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Boards crop up at stands opposing online autorickshaws
The entry of online autos has affected the patronage of autos that operate from stands, says drivers’ union leader
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Meta, government launch initiative against online scams
Information and Broadcasting Secretary Sanjay Jaju said the campaign was a timely and much-needed step toward safeguarding Indian citizens from the growing threat of online scams
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Revise incomplete coastal zone maps, verify eco-sensitive locations, says NGT
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American doctor who became the beacon of hope and ‘Missiyamma’ of Ambur
In the late 1960s, Alice G. Brauer, an Indian-born American gynaecologist and missionary, came to India to work at Bethesda Hospital at Ambur in Tirupattur. What she saw was extreme poverty and illnesses. She decided at once to take healthcare to the villagers. When her missionary stint ended in the early 1980s, she stayed back to serve the people
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