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Road blockades across Latur to protest murder of sarpanch
The road blockades took place at five locations in Latur city and other areas, including Mahalangra, Chakur Nitpur, Borgaon Kale, Budhoda, Ausa, Ahmadpur, and Mahapur. The blockades, originally scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., ended early at 1 p.m. following police intervention
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'Can you see a world with just 3 teams playing cricket?'
Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith disapproves of a two-tier system for Test cricket, expressing concern over the impact on other teams outside the top three nations (India, Australia, England). He stresses the importance of supporting teams like South Africa, West Indies, Sri Lanka and others to maintain competitive balance in world cricket.
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Assam CM says State in talks with Centre to create a defence corridor
Mr. Sarma made these remarks after a round table meeting with diplomats from 36 countries ahead of the Investors and Infrastructure Summit to be held in Guwahati in February
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EV sales zoom 20% to nearly 1 lakh units in 2024 on price cuts
Electric car sales surged by 20% in 2024, with around one lakh units sold, thanks to price cuts despite concerns over charging infrastructure and battery longevity. Tata Motors led the market, followed by JSW MG Motor. Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai plan to enter the EV market this year, anticipating further growth through new model launches.
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Forest officials ask fishermen to use Turtle Excluder Devices, seek cooperation of Fisheries Dept. to prevent Olive Ridley deaths
Pollution in sea and fishing nets are the main reasons for rise in Olive Ridley deaths, says Additional PCCF (WL) Shanti Priya Pandey
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Experts seek affordable access to medicines for treating Spinal Muscular Atrophy
SMA is classified as a rare disease and there are approximately 8,000-25,000 children born annually with it
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Posts vacant, RTI Act being made redundant: SC asks Centre to reply
The Supreme Court has expressed concern over continued vacancies in state and central information commissions, emphasizing that the Right to Information Act should not be rendered ineffective. Advocate Prashant Bhushan highlighted that despite the SC's 2019 judgment detailing timelines for appointments, the situation has worsened. States and the Centre were instructed to expedite the selection process and file compliance reports.
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Delhi elections: Stage and pitch set in 3-way capital contest
The upcoming Delhi assembly elections scheduled for February 5 are set to be a high-stakes contest among AAP, BJP, and Congress. As AAP seeks a third consecutive term, its popularity faces challenges due to incumbency and corruption allegations while BJP and Congress aim to reclaim influence in the capital.
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After Maharashtra & Haryana setbacks, Congress hopes for marginal bounceback
Congress aims to revive its weakened national presence through the Delhi elections despite poor past performances. After consecutive assembly defeats, the party hopes an AAP decline could enable a coalition government and improve its standing nationwide, especially post-2024 national elections.
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Beliefs could delay cancer screening and care in Meghalaya, study finds
Some in the northeastern State believe the poison transmitted from a person with bad intent or an evil eye causes the dreaded disease, a study has revealed
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Kin of Naxal blast victim thought dreaded call was wrong number
A tragic incident in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, claimed the life of 25-year-old Tuleshwar Rana, who was driving an SUV for police personnel when a Maoist IED blast occurred. Tuleshwar's parents were unaware he was transporting policemen and were devastated by the news. His SUV took the full impact of the blast, making it difficult to retrieve his body.
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FIR alleges Gehlot's govt closed rape case under his aide's pressure
The Supreme Court expressed concerns over a 2020 closure report by Rajasthan police in a 2017 case involving alleged rape and brutality. The shift in investigation coincided with a change in government in 2018. The complainant accused political influence, seeking CBI intervention. The court demanded all investigation records for consideration of a CBI probe, stressing potential political connections.
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Beed sarpanch's brother meets Fadnavis, says HC plea recalled
Dhananjay Deshmukh, the brother of murdered Beed sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, met Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis to discuss the withdrawal of a writ petition filed in his name. The petition sought a probe into the murder and the removal of minister Dhananjay Munde. Dhananjay expressed confidence in the ongoing police investigation.
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Is there a vaccine that can prevent HMPV infection?
In India, 7 cases of the Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) have been reported. This virus mainly affects young children, the elderly, and those with weak immune systems. In the meantime, following simple preventive measures and staying informed can significantly reduce your risk of infection. Remember, practicing good hygiene and maintaining a healthy lifestyle are your best defenses against not just hMPV, but many other respiratory illnesses.
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Demand rife to speed up widening of bottlenecked Kaniampuzha Road in Kochi
PWD must ensure widening of Kaniampuzha Road in a time-bound manner, especially since commuters arrive in hundreds of buses daily at Vyttila Mobility Hub through the road, says TRURA
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Centre steps up HMPV vigil but cautions against panic
The Centre has instructed states and UTs to monitor respiratory illnesses amid reports of a surge in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases, though no significant threat has been identified. Protection measures such as hand washing and avoiding close contact with symptomatic individuals have been recommended.
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Atheist writer refers to Goa temple priests as looters, cops lodge FIR
Goa police filed an FIR against Konkani writer Datta Damodar Naik for allegedly hurting religious sentiments by referring to temple priests as 'looters'. Complaints were made by residents and religious organizations. Naik stood by his comments but acknowledged his word choice could have been better.
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Claws out: Man catches leopard by its tail, saves villagers from jaws of death
A brave farmer in Tumakuru district, Karnataka, stopped a leopard by grabbing its tail during a rescue operation. As the leopard approached women and children, the farmer lunged at it, allowing the forest officers to capture the animal. The leopard is now at a rescue centre in Mysuru.
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