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Man behind Pokhran nuclear tests, Rajagopala Chidambaram, passes away
Eminent physicist Rajagopala Chidambaram, pivotal in India’s 1974 and 1998 nuclear tests, passed away at 88. He held significant roles, including principal scientific adviser and director of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre. Chidambaram's leadership established India as a nuclear power, earning him the Padma Shri and Padma Vibhushan.
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'People don’t take Cong seriously': Kejriwal says BJP, Congress teaming up against AAP
Amid rising political tensions ahead of the assembly elections, Arvind Kejriwal has accused Congress and BJP of colluding against AAP. Women protestors outside his residence were dismissed by Kejriwal, who promised to waive incorrect water bills post-elections as a relief measure for affected households.
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Pant breaks 50-yr-old record; Sachin hails it as 'truly remarkable'
Rishabh Pant dazzled the Sydney Cricket Ground with a fiery 61 off 33 balls, smashing six fours and four sixes, becoming the fastest visiting batter to reach a Test fifty in Australia. Sachin Tendulkar praised Pant's impactful innings, which helped India reach 141/6 with a 145-run lead. Scott Boland excelled for Australia with four wickets.
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Muzaffarpur shelter home horror: Brajesh Thakur, two others acquitted in SC/ST case
They will, however, remain in jail as they have been convicted by a Delhi court in 2020 and sentenced to life imprisonment in other cases
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Some people trying to disturb peace in name of caste politics: PM Modi
Without mentioning any names, PM Modi said certain people are trying to disturb peace by spreading the venom of caste politics.
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Kerala School Arts Festival: KGMOA withdraws non-cooperation of doctors in fete duty
KGMOA district leaders say doctors decided to cooperate with Kerala government regarding arts festival duty following assurances by Health Secretary that association’s concerns and demands will be addressed
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Tenkasi: Man arrested for setting floor in front of temple on fire
A police officer said the man may have been “mentally unwell”; incident triggered panic among devotees
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Elon Musk donates Tesla shares worth $112 million to charities
Elon Musk has donated 268,000 Tesla shares valued at nearly $112 million to charity. This follows a significant donation of $1.95 billion worth of Tesla shares in 2022 and $5.7 billion in 2021. Despite these donations, Musk still holds a substantial number of Tesla shares and faces ongoing legal disputes over his compensation package.
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Journalist murder in Chhattisgarh: Three detained
Mukesh Chandrakar went missing on January 1 and his body was found in the septic tank on a property owned by contractor Suresh Chandrakar
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Farmers’ leader Bayya Reddy passes away
A prominent CPI (M) leader, he passed away at 64 in Bengaluru
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People who received wrong water bills need not pay them: Kejriwal
Arvind Kejriwal promised to waive incorrect water bills for Delhi residents if AAP regains power in the upcoming elections, countering PM Modi's criticism by calling AAP's work a "blessing" and identifying internal crises within the BJP as key issues for the opposition.
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Telangana CM announces ₹1,000 crore for BT roads connecting villages with mandal HQs
Revanth Reddy wants the Finance department to release ₹150 crore a month from the current month till June
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Two staffers from registrar's office held for taking ₹60,000 bribe in Thane district
ACB arrests officials for taking ₹60,000 bribe to approve cooperative housing society in Thane, Maharashtra
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Farhan Akhtar urges praise for Rohit's selfless choice, not criticism
Farhan Akhtar praised Rohit Sharma's decision to step down in the Sydney Test, highlighting Rohit's selflessness for prioritizing team success over personal form. Farhan lauded Rohit's captaincy and elite batting skill, emphasizing the challenge of remaining resilient amid criticism. He called Rohit a strong leader, applauding his team-first attitude.
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PM Modi inaugurates Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025 at Bharat Mandapam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025 in New Delhi, emphasizing the pivotal role of prosperous villages in achieving a developed India. Held from January 4 to 9, the event aims to enhance rural infrastructure, promote self-reliance, foster innovation, and support rural women's entrepreneurship through various workshops and discussions.
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Madhya Pradesh government to apprise courts of toxic waste transportation and subsequent protests
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav halts disposal of Bhopal gas tragedy waste amid protests, awaiting court orders
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45-day long Hyderabad’s Numaish inaugurated, separate stalls for women entrepreneurs to be allotted
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Thatchankurichi hosts first jallikattu of 2025
According to sources, around 600 bulls and at least 350 tamers were expected to participate in the event
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Beed sarpanch murder: Three including absconding accused arrested from two cities
The Dhule police have arrested Sudarshan Chandrabhan Ghule (26) and Sudhir Sangle (23) in connection with the murder of Beed sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh who was abducted, tortured and murdered on Dec. 9, 2024.
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