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Rupee recovers from record low to settle 8 paise higher at 86.62 against U.S. dollar
The local unit has plunged more than Re 1 in the past two weeks from the closing level of 85.52 on December 30.
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Chhattisgarh CM announces ₹10 lakh aid to murdered journalist's family
Freelance journalist Mukesh Chandrakar (33) went missing on January 1. His body was found on January 3 in a septic tank
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Bumrah crowned ICC Player of the month for December 2024
Jasprit Bumrah has been named ICC Men's Player of the Month for December 2024, thanks to his stellar performance during India's tour of Australia. Bumrah took an impressive 22 wickets in three Test matches, playing a crucial role in keeping India competitive.
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House panel to summon Meta for CEO Zuckerberg's claim on Indian elections
‘Incorrect information about any democratic country tarnishes its image. Meta will have to apologise to the Indian Parliament and the people here for this mistake,’ Mr. Dubey said in a post on X
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Natural cave of Vaishno Devi shrine in J&K opened for devotees
The natural cave within the shrine’s sanctum sanctorum is usually opened during winter months when the rush of devotees is less.
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ITC chairman on 90-hour work week: We would rather like employees to ...
ITC Limited's Chairman, Sanjiv Puri, emphasizes the importance of flexibility and employee empowerment instead of strict hour tracking in contrast to L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan's remarks about a 90-hour work week. Puri highlights ITC's commitment to a flexible work environment and focusing on employee potential rather than monitoring work hours.
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UFOs or 'flying saucers'? What do alien legends and stories from history say
Recent sightings in New Jersey have reignited UFO curiosity, with historical events such as the Great Moon Hoax, the Roswell incident, and various famous abductions adding fuel to the speculation. From the Phoenix Lights to the Rendlesham Forest incident, these mysterious occurrences continue to intrigue and baffle researchers.
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Delhi Police link student behind school bomb threats with politically-affiliated NGO
During the investigation, the police also got to know that the NGO had voiced support for Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru.
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From open marriage to divorce: Why Neil Gaiman's wife left him
Amanda Palmer, a musician and performance artist, married Neil Gaiman, the celebrated author of works like American Gods and The Sandman, in 2011. The couple’s marriage was unconventional from the start. They publicly discussed having an open marriage, a topic that invited both admiration and criticism. Gaiman and Palmer were often candid about the challenges of balancing their creative lives with the demands of marriage and parenthood.
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Bomb hoax: BJP, AAP lock horns after cops link suspect to NGO, Afzal
Delhi Police identified a juvenile responsible for sending hoax bomb threats to schools last year. His parent is connected to an NGO with links to a political party. The NGO had earlier questioned the legitimacy of terrorist Afzal Guru's hanging. The investigation is ongoing, and there have been at least seven confirmed instances of hoax emails.
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'Will call Meta': House panel cracks whip over Zuckerberg's remark
The Parliamentary Committee in India plans to summon Meta representatives after CEO Mark Zuckerberg incorrectly stated that most incumbent governments, including India's BJP-led NDA, lost elections post-Covid. BJP MP Nishikant Dubey and Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw criticized Zuckerberg's inaccurate remarks, highlighting NDA's 2024 election victory and India's accomplishments during the pandemic.
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Laurene Powell Jobs faces health issues at Maha Kumbh, recovering after 'Ganga snan'
Ms. Jobs’ enthusiasm to learn about Sanatan Dharma remains strong, according to a statement issued by the Uttar Pradesh government
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Maharashtra Minister’s aide gets 14-day judicial custody, charged under MCOCA
NCP Minister Dhananjay Munde’s close aide Walmik Karad has been booked under the Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act
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Huzurabad MLA P. Kaushik Reddy granted conditional bail in January 12 DRC meeting disruption case
Kaushik Reddy was arrested by the Karimnagar police from Hyderabad on Monday based on separate complaints filed against him by the Karimnagar RDO, and the Personal Assistant of Jagtial MLA Dr M. Sanjay
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'Trump Tantrum' likely to have temporary effect on Rupee: Report
US President-elect Donald Trump’s second term is expected to temporarily impact the Indian rupee. Historical trends suggest rupee has performed better under Republican administrations, with current volatility predicted to be short-lived. Despite a recent 3% dip, the rupee remains stable compared to other currencies.
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Nursing college principal ends life by jumping in front of train
Sushmita Singh, the principal of a nursing college in Varanasi, ended her life by jumping in front of a train. The incident occurred near the Tarna overbridge. The police are investigating her mobile data to understand the reasons behind her suicide. Her body has been sent for post-mortem.
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'Kapil janta hai woh crack hai': Ex-cricketer on Yograj's statement
Former cricketer Surinder Khanna humorously addressed the controversy over Yograj Singh’s comments on Kapil Dev, who allegedly considered shooting Kapil after being dropped from the team. Yograj attributed his cricket exit and focus on son Yuvraj's career to this incident. Kapil Dev calmly dismissed the claims, asking, 'Kaun hai?' at a golf event in Delhi.
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UP bypoll: BJP fields Chandrabhan Paswan from Milkipur seat
The BJP is fielding Chandrabhan Paswan in the Milkipur byelection scheduled for February 5. This byelection is significant as the seat was vacated by Awadhesh Prasad, who won the Faizabad Lok Sabha seat from BJP's Lallu Singh. SP has fielded Awadhesh Prasad's son Ajit Prasad for this reserved constituency with diverse population groups.
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At least six Army personnel injured in landmine explosion in J&K’s Rajouri
The troops were on patrol duty when one of the soldiers accidentally stepped over the landmine near Khamba Fort in Nowshera sector
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