Bengal school job case: CBI seizes sack full of documents from state Education Department

Bengal school job case: CBI seizes sack full of documents from state Education Department

Kolkata, June 28 - The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday recovered a sack full of paper documents from the office of the West Bengal Education Department in northern Kolkata, officials said.

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Give students the respect they deserve: Rahul Gandhi makes fresh pitch for NEET debate

Give students the respect they deserve: Rahul Gandhi makes fresh pitch for NEET debate

New Delhi, June 28 - Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday made a fresh appeal to the government to initiate a debate on the National Eligibility and Entrance Examination (NEET) and also over the paper leak controversy, to assuage the concerns and anxiety

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Mumbai NCB busts major inter-state drug ring, seizes 31.5 kg mephedrone

Mumbai NCB busts major inter-state drug ring, seizes 31.5 kg mephedrone

Mumbai, June 28 - The Narcotics Control Bureau's Mumbai Zone has smashed a major inter-state drug trafficking ring and seized 31.5 kg of mephedrone and Rs 69.13 lakh cash while arresting three peddlers, an official said here on Friday.

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To pacify ‘miffed’ Himachal Governor, Chief Minister Sukhu pays visit to Raj Bhavan

To pacify ‘miffed’ Himachal Governor, Chief Minister Sukhu pays visit to Raj Bhavan

Shimla, June 28 - In what is being viewed as a damage-control exercise, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Friday paid a visit to the Raj Bhavan in Shimla to pacify Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, who is reportedly miffed with the 'style

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Political stability, aggressive retail buying force FPIs to turn buyers in India

Political stability, aggressive retail buying force FPIs to turn buyers in India

Mumbai, June 29 - Political stability and sharp rebound in markets aided by aggressive retail buying have forced the foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) to turn buyers in India, market watchers said on Saturday.

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IVF does not increase risk of mental health issues in adolescents: Study

IVF does not increase risk of mental health issues in adolescents: Study

New Delhi, June 29 - Researchers have found that there was no increased risk of mental health or neurodevelopmental conditions for adolescents who were conceived using IVF (in vitro fertilisation) or other Artificial Reproductive Technologies (ART) compared to those who were conceived naturally,

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‘Bigg Boss OTT 3’: Rapper Raftaar, ‘Kill’ actors to be seen on first ‘Weekend Ka Vaar’

‘Bigg Boss OTT 3’: Rapper Raftaar, ‘Kill’ actors to be seen on first ‘Weekend Ka Vaar’

Mumbai, June 29 - It has been a week since the contestants of the third season of 'Bigg Boss OTT' entered the show, and they are now set to face their first 'Weekend Ka Vaar' with superstar Anil Kapoor.

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Deepika Padukone’s LiveLoveLaugh announces ‘Lecture Series Unplugged’ launch

Deepika Padukone’s LiveLoveLaugh announces ‘Lecture Series Unplugged’ launch

Mumbai, June 29 - Actress Deepika Padukone's LiveLoveLaugh (LLL) foundation has announced a new platform for mental health conversations with the launch of 'Lecture Series Unplugged'.

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Wanted to explore comedy genre, says Vicky Kaushal about ‘Bad Newz’

Wanted to explore comedy genre, says Vicky Kaushal about ‘Bad Newz’

Mumbai, June 29 - Vicky Kaushal has said the reason he agreed to do 'Bad Newz' is because he wanted to explore the comedy genre, something he hasn’t done before.

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T20 World Cup: ‘I pray that Arshdeep performs well in final’, says pacer’s coach Jaswant Rai

T20 World Cup: ‘I pray that Arshdeep performs well in final’, says pacer’s coach Jaswant Rai

New Delhi, June 29 - India pacer Arshdeep Singh's childhood coach Jaswant Rai is confident of Rohit Sharma-led side winning the T20 World Cup final against South Africa in Barbados on Saturday. He also hopes that the pacer will continue his impressive performance

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Maha: 7 killed as 2 cars collide on Nagpur-Mumbai Expressway in Jalna

Maha: 7 killed as 2 cars collide on Nagpur-Mumbai Expressway in Jalna

Jalna (Maharashtra), June 29 - At least seven persons were killed and another three passengers were injured critically when two private cars collided violently near Kadvanchi village in Jalna district, police said here on Saturday.

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Nation stands firm with their families: Defence Minister on death of soldiers in Ladakh

Nation stands firm with their families: Defence Minister on death of soldiers in Ladakh

New Delhi, June 29 - Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday expressed grief over the death of five Indian Army soldiers while they were attempting to cross a river in Ladakh, and said that the nation stands firm with their families.

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It is wrong to equate judges with God: CJI Chandrachud

It is wrong to equate judges with God: CJI Chandrachud

Kolkata, June 29 - The Chief Justice of India (CJI), DY Chandrachud, on Saturday, observed that the trend of equating judges with God is dangerous since the task of judges is to serve public interest.

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Maha Budget 2024-2025 had leaked in advance: Sharad Pawar

Maha Budget 2024-2025 had leaked in advance: Sharad Pawar

Kolhapur (Maharashtra), June 29 - NCP(SP) President, Sharad Pawar, alleged on Saturday that the Maharashtra Budget 2024-2025 – presented by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in the legislature on June 28 – had leaked in advance, and the proposals were made with an

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Judicial system should be politically unbiased: Mamata Banerjee

Judicial system should be politically unbiased: Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata, June 29 - The judicial system of the country should be politically unbiased, honest and pure, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Saturday.

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Hockey India announces 33-member group for national women’s coaching camp

Hockey India announces 33-member group for national women’s coaching camp

Bengaluru, June 29 - Hockey India, on Saturday, announced the 33-member Indian women’s hockey team that will return to train in the national women’s coaching camp from July 1 to August 31, in SAI Bengaluru.

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T20 World Cup: Kaif backs Kohli ahead of final against SA, says ‘even Dhoni didn’t have a great run in 2011’

T20 World Cup: Kaif backs Kohli ahead of final against SA, says ‘even Dhoni didn’t have a great run in 2011’

New Delhi, June 29 - Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has expressed his belief that Virat Kohli is poised to deliver a heroic performance, akin to that of MS Dhoni in the 2011 ODI World Cup final, against South Africa at Barbados.

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T20 World Cup: Countrymen shower support to Indian team for final against SA

T20 World Cup: Countrymen shower support to Indian team for final against SA

New Delhi, June 29 - Fans from across the country have extended their wishes for the Indian team for the blockbuster T20 World Cup final against South Africa in Barbados on Saturday.

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T20 World Cup: ‘Hard work always beats talent’, Sangram Singh backs India to win final

T20 World Cup: ‘Hard work always beats talent’, Sangram Singh backs India to win final

New Delhi, June 29 - Ahead of India's T20 World Cup final against South Africa on Saturday, wrestler-turned-MMA fighter Sangram Singh backed the Men in Blue to win the title, adding that "hard work always beats talent".

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T20 World Cup: ‘Kuldeep is the backbone of the Indian team,’ says childhood coach Kapil Pandey

T20 World Cup: ‘Kuldeep is the backbone of the Indian team,’ says childhood coach Kapil Pandey

New Delhi, June 29 - Kuldeep Yadav's childhood coach Kapil Dev Pandey believes that Rohit Sharma-led Team India will bring the glory of the 2007 T20 World Cup back to India after 17 years of drought when they face South Africa in the

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