Trafficked, forced into prostitution: Bangladeshi woman caught at IB tells BSF

Trafficked, forced into prostitution: Bangladeshi woman caught at IB tells BSF

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Omicron variant likely acquired one of its mutations from common cold virus, say researchers

Omicron variant likely acquired one of its mutations from common cold virus, say researchers

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If Param Bir Singh can get protection from arrest by SC, why not Hrishikesh: Anil Deshmukh's son's lawyer to Mumbai court

If Param Bir can get protection from arrest, why not Hrishikesh: Anil Deshmukh's son's lawyer to Mumbai court

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Will India see Omicron wave? ‘It’ll be clear in a month or two’

Experts said it would take another six to eight weeks for an “Omicron wave”, if at all, to become apparent. While Maharashtra’s first Omicron case has been detected in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, the state’s additional chief secretary (health) Dr Pradeep Vyas said,“We will focus on quickly completing the vaccination process and ensuring that people follow Covid-appropriate behavior, particularly proper wearing of face mask.’’

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2 more detections in Mah, Guj take India’s Omicron tally to 4

Maharashtra and Gujarat reported a case each of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 on Saturday, one a 33-year-old man from Mumbai's Dombivli who had travelled to South Africa last month and the other a 72-year-old Zimbabwe resident visiting his native Jamnagar. This takes India's tally of confirmed Omicron cases so far to four.

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51% difference in road death numbers from 2 departments

In a curious case of how two government agencies can come up with two sets of data on the same issue, and that too with a huge difference, even when the source of their numbers is the same, the NCRB under the home ministry and the TRW under transport ministry have been releasing different figures on road deaths based on reports from state police departments. This has been happening for the past many years, the comparative analysis of reports shows.

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China blocks mention of LeT, JeM in Russia meet statement

China is learnt to have prevented a specific mention of Pakistan-based terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Muhammed (JeM) in the Russia-India-China (RIC) joint communique that reiterated the need for an inclusive regime in Afghanistan last week, but India is hoping to make up for it with an unequivocal condemnation of these UNSC-proscribed outfits in the summit and the first ever 2+2 dialogue with Russia on Monday.

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Will Neha Kakkar and Rohanpreet perform at Vicky-Katrina wedding?

Lovebirds Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal are all set to tie the sacred knot in a hush-hush ceremony in Rajasthan. According to sources, the wedding will be an extremely private affair with family and few close friends in attendance.

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Cyclone Jawad weakens into deep depression, to make landfall near Puri on Sunday

Cyclone Jawad weakens into deep depression, to make landfall near Puri on Sunday

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Omricon cases rise to 4 in India after Indian travellers from Africa test positive in Gujarat & Maharashtra

Omricon cases rise to 4 in India after Indian travellers from Africa test positive in Gujarat & Maharashtra

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India's fourth Omicron case detected in Maharashtra's Dombivli

India's fourth Omicron case detected in Maharashtra's Dombivli

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Air travel banned during pandemic, gold smugglers take land route via Myanmar

Air travel banned during pandemic, gold smugglers take land route via Myanmar

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Mission 2023: Amit Shah to set BJP's poll ball rolling in Rajasthan tomorrow

Mission 2023: Amit Shah to set BJP's poll ball rolling in Rajasthan tomorrow

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Farmers to continue stir till govt withdraws cases

The agitating farmer unions on Saturday decided to continue their protests until they get a “formal and satisfactory written response” from the Centre on their six demands that include a legal guarantee for MSP. They also formed a five-member committee to talk to the government and work for resolving the pending issues such as withdrawal of cases.

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New Delhi administration issues notices to Air India, pvt airline from Iran for violating Covid guidelines

New Delhi admin issues notices to Air India, pvt airline from Iran for violating Covid guidelines

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Body lies in open, thanas use tapes to find out jurisdiction

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Kriti Sanon says film career is not a 9-to-5 job, had my GMAT score as a backup option

Kriti Sanon says film career is not a 9-to-5 job, had my GMAT score as a backup option

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Active cases in Agra rise to 3 after 46-yr-old Spain returnee tests Covid-19 positive

Active cases in Agra rise to 3 after 46-yr-old Spain returnee tests Covid-19 positive

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Faceless Appeal Scheme: Why should we interfere if assessees are happy, asks Bombay HC

Faceless Appeal Scheme: Why should we interfere if assessees are happy, asks Bombay HC

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Bombay HC defers Varavara Rao's surrender to Dec 20

Bombay HC defers Varavara Rao's surrender to Dec 20

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ED attaches assets worth Rs 13.54 crore of Meghalaya-based university in fake degree certificate case

ED attaches assets worth Rs 13.54 crore of Meghalaya-based university in fake degree certificate case

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Omicron: Doctors' meet in Bengaluru super-spreader event?

An international medical conference at a star hotel in Bengaluru from November 19-21 is under the scanner after at least three doctors who attended it turned out to be Covid-positive, one of them with the Omicron variant.

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India worked for a year to get China off Lanka projects

It took India almost a year to get China out of three islands off Jaffna peninsula. In January 2021, India was surprised with an announcement that the Ceylon Electricity Board had decided to award a contract for building “hybrid renewable energy systems” in three islands off the coast of Jaffna to a Chinese company, Sino Soar Hybrid Technology.

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Will Kriti Sanon ever go for a live-in relationship? Actress responds

Will Kriti Sanon ever go for a live-in relationship? Actress responds

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Patiala Youth Congress block president announces resignation, cites ill-treatment of Amarinder Singh by party

Patiala Youth Congress block chief announces resignation, cites ill-treatment of Amarinder Singh by party

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Ola cab driver masturbates in front of woman passenger in Bengaluru, probe on

Ola cab driver masturbates in front of woman passenger in Bengaluru, probe on

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ITBP issues warning against woman lawyer suspected of honey-trapping govt officials for info

ITBP issues warning against woman lawyer suspected of honey-trapping govt officials for info

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Kiara Advani says being a partner to someone in the Army is service to the nation too

Kiara Advani says being a partner to someone in the Army is service to the nation too

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Ayushmann Khurrana was scared of shooting romantic scene with Vaani Kapoor at Sukhna Lake. This is why

Ayushmann was scared of shooting romantic scene with Vaani at Sukhna Lake

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Ayushmann Khurrana reveals he never flirted with any girl in college because of wife Tahira Kashyap

Ayushmann never flirted with any girl in college because of Tahira

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Kiara Advani in smart jacket and brown pants redefines casual winter fashion at Agenda AajTak 2021

Kiara Advani in smart jacket and brown pants redefines casual winter fashion at Agenda AajTak 2021

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Govt's draft bill proposes to prohibit certain aspects of crypto asset usage: Report

Govt's draft bill proposes to prohibit certain aspects of crypto asset usage: Report 

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Shweta Bachchan, Navya Naveli answered this question to win Rs 25 lakh on KBC 13. Can you?

Shweta Bachchan, Navya Naveli win Rs 25 lakh on KBC 13

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BCCI set to clear Indian team's travel to South Africa

Indian cricketers will travel to South Africa later this month despite the threat of new COVID-19 mutant Omicron as the BCCI is convinced that the bio-bubble being created by the CSA will be safe and secure for the players. The tour comprises three Tests, three ODIs and four T20 Internationals and is scheduled to start on December 17 at Johannesburg.

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Pics: Vicky Kaushal visits Katrina Kaif's residence

Amid wedding preparations, Vicky Kaushal gets spotted and snapped by the paparazzi as he visits Katrina Kaif's residence. The atcor is also seen greeting the paparazzi in the pictures.

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Armed man outside UN headquarters arrested after standoff

Armed man outside UN headquarters arrested after standoff

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‘In national interest’: India defends S-400 buy as curbs loom

As the threat of US sanctions looms over India’s purchase of S-400 system from Russia, India on Thursday reiterated that it follows an independent foreign policy and its defence acquisitions will continue to be guided by “national security interests”.

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China suspends Sri Lankan solar plants after India protest

China has decided to suspend a project for construction of Hybrid Energy Systems in Sri Lanka by Chinese firm Sino Soar Hybrid Technology, a Lankan media report said. These systems were to be constructed in three northern islands located close to India.

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Jobless rate: 11 states hit double digits in January-March

Urban joblessness rates in all age groups in at least 11 states remained in double digits, while it was stubbornly high among 15 to 29 year olds across all states, with this segment’s overall unemployment rate hitting 22.9% in the January-March quarter of 2020-21, latest data showed. In the October-December quarter, 12 states had reported double-digit urban joblessness rates.

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Resolve logjam in RS, Venkaiah asks govt, oppn

With the suspension of the 12 opposition members continuing to disrupt Rajya Sabha, chairperson M Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday asked the ruling and opposition benches to resolve the logjam, while stressing that ‘disapproval of undemocratic conduct in the House cannot be decried as undemocratic’.

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Maharashtra rolls back stringent travel curbs in wake of Omicron

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Covid: Coverage of 1st dose up by 5.9%, 2nd shot by 11.7%

The coverage of the first and second dose of Covid vaccine has increased by 5.9% and 11.7%, respectively, till end of November following the government’s door-to-door ‘Har Ghar Dastak’ campaign that started from November 3. However, around 12 crore beneficiaries are still due for their second dose despite the government’s vaccination push.

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Vicky, Katrina to take helicopter till wedding venue after landing in Jaipur to avoid paps: Sources

Vicky, Katrina to take helicopter till wedding venue after landing in Jaipur to avoid paps: Sources

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UN headquarters cordoned off as armed man seen outside: official

UN headquarters cordoned off as armed man seen outside: official

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Uttarakhand: Kedarnath temple, high altitude areas of Chamoli receive season's first snowfall

Uttarakhand: Kedarnath temple, high altitude areas of Chamoli receive season's first snowfall

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India intensified surveillance mechanisms for people coming from 'at risk' countries: MEA on Omicron

India intensified surveillance mechanisms for people coming from 'at risk' countries: MEA on Omicron

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NIA moves Supreme Court against bail to Sudha Bharadwaj in Elgar Parishad case

NIA moves Supreme Court against bail to Sudha Bharadwaj in Elgar Parishad case

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Germany, US plan fresh Covid restrictions as Omicron variant spreads across globe

Germany, US plan fresh Covid restrictions as Omicron variant spreads across globe

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5 more travellers from ‘at-risk’ countries test positive for Covid-19 in Mumbai

5 more travellers from ‘at-risk’ countries test positive for Covid-19 in Mumbai

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No conditionalities should be attached to sending humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan: India to Pak

No conditionalities should be attached to sending humanitarian aid to Afghanistan: India to Pak

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2002 riots larger conspiracy 'orchestrated' by Teesta Setalvad to defame state: Gujarat to SC

2002 riots larger conspiracy 'orchestrated' by Teesta Setalvad to defame state: Gujarat to SC

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Pak summons Indian diplomat; calls model's 'bareheaded' photoshoot at Kartarpur Sahib 'isolated incident'

Pak summons Indian diplomat; calls model's 'bareheaded' photoshoot at Kartarpur Sahib 'isolated incident'

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Over 1,500 international passengers tested for Covid at 11 AAI-run airports; none found positive

Over 1,500 international passengers tested for Covid at 11 AAI-run airports; none found positive

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KBC 13's Amitoj Singh failed to answer this Rs 50 lakh question. Can you?

KBC 13's Amitoj Singh failed to answer this Rs 50 lakh question. Can you?

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IPL 2022: All good things must end but Mumbai Indians will remain in my heart forever, says Hardik Pandya

IPL 2022: All good things must end but MI will remain in my heart, says Pandya

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Mamata Banerjee meets Sharad Pawar, says ‘no UPA now’

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee targeted the Congress on Wednesday saying “what is UPA, there is no UPA now” amid signs that her party is opposed to a Congress-led opposition front to take on the NDA. Banerjee also took a swipe at the Congress leadership saying politics required continuous endeavour, “if you are going abroad to enjoy, how will people trust you”.

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In custody, Assam lynching accused killed in accident

The prime accused in the lynching of an All Assam Students’ Union (Aasu) leader in Jorhat two days ago was “accidentally” killed early on Wednesday when he allegedly jumped out of a police car in a bid to escape and was fatally hit by an escort vehicle. Neeraj Das, alias Kola Lora, was to be produced in court during the day.

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Maharashtra may roll back some curbs for flyers after Centre objects

A day after Maharashtra introduced stringent air travel curbs in the backdrop of rising concerns over the Omicron variant of Covid, the Centre pointed out that the restrictions were “in divergence” with guidelines from the Union health ministry and urged the state to scale back its orders.

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Army to sport new, lighter combat uniform from January 15

The 13-lakh strong Army is going in for a change in its combat uniform by adopting a new ‘digital disruptive pattern’, which is ‘lighter, more climate-friendly and suitable’ for the terrains in which the force operates. The new camouflage fatigues, with a mix of colours from earthen to olive, will be showcased for the first time during the Army Day Parade on January 15.

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Avoid blanket internet ban, says Parliament panel

A parliamentary panel, headed by Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, has expressed concern over lack of government data on the number of internet shutdowns in India or their effectiveness in achieving the purpose for which they were imposed.

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'Southern India saw highest rainfall in November since 1901’

eninsular India recorded the highest ever rainfall in November since 1901, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday while noting that even the ‘heavy’, ‘very heavy’ and ‘extremely heavy’ rainfall events last month were the highest over the last five years.

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Karnataka to seek booster shots for frontline, health workers

Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Wednesday that he would speak to Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya in Delhi on Thursday about giving booster shots to healthcare workers and frontline workers in the state.

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Punjab poll battle heats up as CM Channi calls AAP 'kale angrej' party, Arvind Kejriwal says intention 'fair'

Punjab poll battle heats up as CM Channi calls AAP 'kale angrej' party, Kejriwal says intention 'fair'

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Telangana: Doctor suffers cardiac arrest while reviving heart attack patient, both succumb

Telangana: Doctor suffers cardiac arrest while reviving heart attack patient, both succumb

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Over 42,500 belong to SC out of 43,797 identified manual scavengers: Centre

Over 42,500 belong to SC out of 43,797 identified manual scavengers: Centre

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Prejudiced conspiracy, says Congress after Delhi Police denies permission to hold rally; venue shifted to Jaipur

Congress to hold rally in Jaipur after Delhi police deny permission

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Nothing ear (1) black edition wireless earbuds launched

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WhatsApp gets a new shortcut: This is what it is for

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In another setback for Meghalaya Congress, working president quits party

In another setback for Meghalaya Congress, working president quits party

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Sedition, UAPA charges being given out like 'prasad': Swara Bhaskar tells Mamata Banerjee

Sedition, UAPA charges being given out like 'prasad': Swara Bhaskar tells Mamata Banerjee

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'Cannot be abroad all the time': Mamata Banerjee takes dig at Rahul Gandhi, Congress responds

'Cannot be abroad all the time': Mamata takes dig at Rahul, Congress responds

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J&K: Over 10 houses gutted as massive fire breaks out near LoC in Gurez

J&K: Over 10 houses gutted as massive fire breaks out near LoC in Gurez

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LS passes Bill on assisted reproductive tech clinics; MPs flag exclusion of single parents, LGBTQ people

LS passes Bill on assisted reproductive tech clinics; MPs flag exclusion of single parents, LGBTQ people

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US reports first case of Omicron variant in California

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KBC 13's Varnika Kothari failed to answer this Rs 80,000 question. Can you?

KBC 13's Varnika Kothari failed to answer this Rs 80,000 question. Can you?

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Mamata has become BJP's 'oxygen supplier': Congress

The Congress on Wednesday reacted strongly to Mamata Banerjee's remarks against the UPA and accused the West Bengal chief minister of helping the BJP by becoming its "oxygen supplier." Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury accused Mamata of weakening the Congress to keep the BJP happy.

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Apprehension of Punjab, West Bengal ill-founded: Govt to Lok Sabha on BSF jurisdiction extension

Apprehension of Punjab, West Bengal ill-founded: Govt to Lok Sabha on BSF jurisdiction extension

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Badals responsible for 2015 sacrilege, police firing in Bargari, Kotkapura: Channi

Badals responsible for 2015 sacrilege, police firing in Bargari, Kotkapura: Channi

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