Mamata Banerjee sharpens attack against NDA in final campaign rally

Mamata Banerjee sharpens attack against NDA in final campaign rally

Kolkata, May 30 - Addressing her final campaign rally for the Lok Sabha elections on Thursday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sounded hopeful of ousting the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) from power at the Centre.

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Declare compensation for heat wave victims, Rajasthan HC tells state govt

Declare compensation for heat wave victims, Rajasthan HC tells state govt

Jaipur, May 30 - The Rajasthan High Court on Thursday took suo motu cognizance of the deaths due to the heat wave and directed the state government to pay compensation to the victims' families.

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J&K CS reviews progress on implementation of new criminal laws

J&K CS reviews progress on implementation of new criminal laws

Srinagar, May 30 - Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Thursday chaired a meeting to assess preparations being made for the implementation of three new criminal laws in J&K recently passed by the Parliament.

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No plans to include verses of Manusmriti in any curriculum: Fadnavis

No plans to include verses of Manusmriti in any curriculum: Fadnavis

Mumbai, May 30 - Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday made it amply clear that the state government has not even thought of including a single verse of Manusmriti in any curriculum in the state.

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Uttar Pradesh witnesses searing campaign amid scorching heat

Uttar Pradesh witnesses searing campaign amid scorching heat

Lucknow, May 30 - Searing heat and dusty winds failed to impact the campaigning by the leaders of various political parties in Uttar Pradesh during the ongoing elections.

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3 killed, thousands affected as landslides, floods wreak havoc in Manipur

3 killed, thousands affected as landslides, floods wreak havoc in Manipur

Imphal, May 30 - At least three people have been killed and thousands affected by floods triggered by heavy rain in eight districts of Manipur, officials said on Thursday.

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My young readers want me to make ghosts more scarier: Ruskin Bond

My young readers want me to make ghosts more scarier: Ruskin Bond

New Delhi, May 30 - Crisp white sheets of paper on his dining table, a bed that serves as his chair, a window to look at the still but alive mountains, a three-legged Persian cat, who is still fast enough to chase away

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AAP’s last-minute bid to re-win Punjab CM’s bastion Sangrur

AAP’s last-minute bid to re-win Punjab CM’s bastion Sangrur

Sangrur, May 30 - In a last-minute bid to re-win Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s bastion just hours before the campaigning for 13 parliamentary seats come to an end, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday campaigned with

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High-pitched campaign draws to a close in Bihar, it’s over to voters now

High-pitched campaign draws to a close in Bihar, it’s over to voters now

Patna, May 30 - The campaign for the Lok Sabha election 2024 ended at 5 p.m. on Thursday.

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Campaigning ends in Himachal with PM Modi, Priyanka banking on ‘second home’ tag

Campaigning ends in Himachal with PM Modi, Priyanka banking on ‘second home’ tag

Shimla, May 30 - The high-decibel electioneering in the hills of Himachal Pradesh, which will see polling for four parliamentary seats and simultaneous bypolls for six assembly constituencies on June 1, ended on Thursday with the political bigwigs from the traditional archrivals --

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Puri tragedy: Odisha CM orders high-level probe, announces Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia

Puri tragedy: Odisha CM orders high-level probe, announces Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia

Bhubaneswar, May 30 - Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday ordered a high-level probe into the firecracker tragedy during the Chandan Yatra festival in Puri that claimed three lives and injured 30.

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realme set to redefine high-end smartphones with AI flagship killer GT 6

realme set to redefine high-end smartphones with AI flagship killer GT 6

New Delhi, May 31 - The advent of AI in mobile phones has redefined the concept of "smartphone," transforming them from basic communication devices to intelligent, adaptive companions. What started as basic functionality has evolved into powerful computing capabilities, thanks to advancements in

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French Open: Andreeva dispatches Azarenka to enter third round

French Open: Andreeva dispatches Azarenka to enter third round

Paris, May 31 - Rising teenager Mirra Andreeva clinched a spot in the Roland Garros third round for the second straight year after beating former World No.1 Victoria Azarenka 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 in a late-night stunner.

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NZ women wicketkeeper Bernadine Bezuidenhout retires from international cricket

NZ women wicketkeeper Bernadine Bezuidenhout retires from international cricket

Christchurch, May 31 - New Zealand women's team wicketkeeper-batter Bernadine Bezuidenhout has announced retirement from international cricket but will continue playing domestic cricket next season.

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T20 WC: West Indies beat Australia in warm-up match

T20 WC: West Indies beat Australia in warm-up match

Port of Spain, May 31 - Co-hosts the West Indies registered an impressive 35-run victory over Australia in their ICC T20 World Cup warm-up fixture on Friday (India time).

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T20 World Cup: ICC plans Hindi social media content, AI-produced videos among exciting digital experiences for fans

T20 World Cup: ICC plans Hindi social media content, AI-produced videos among exciting digital experiences for fans

Dubai, May 31 - A dedicated Hindi language social media channels on Instagram and Facebook, direct-to-fan streaming, radio commentary, and AI--produced video clips are some of the unique digital experiences that will be available to cricket fans around the world during the upcoming

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Shubha Satheesh back for Test as BCCI names squads for multi-format South Africa series

Shubha Satheesh back for Test as BCCI names squads for multi-format South Africa series

Mumbai, May 30 - The Women’s Selection Committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced India’s squads for the upcoming multi-format series against South Africa to be held in various venues from June 13 to July 9.

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French Open: Djokovic advances with easy victory as Zverev builds up on Nadal win

French Open: Djokovic advances with easy victory as Zverev builds up on Nadal win

Paris, May 30 - Top seed Novak Djokovic continued his quest for a record-extending 25th Grand Slam with another comfortable display even as Alexander Zverev backed up his statement win against Rafael Nadal with a dominant display against David Goffin in the French

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Boxing World qualifiers: Perfect day for India as Siwach, Sanjeet, Jaismine advance with convincing wins

Boxing World qualifiers: Perfect day for India as Siwach, Sanjeet, Jaismine advance with convincing wins

New Delhi, May 30 - India’s Sachin Siwach (57kg), Sanjeet Kumar (92kg), Amit Panghal (51kg), and Jaismine (women’s 57kg) took another step towards Paris Olympic qualification as they registered convincing wins over their respective opponents to advance to the next round in Boxing

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French Open: Sabalenka, Rybakina ease into third round with easy wins

French Open: Sabalenka, Rybakina ease into third round with easy wins

Paris, May 30 - Second seed Aryna Sabalenka and No.4 seed Elena Rybakina navigated second-round hurdles in straight sets at the French Open at Stade Roland Garros on Thursday.

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