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97.26% of Rs 2,000 notes returned since May 19 when they were withdrawn: RBI
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday said that 97.26% of Rs 2,000 notes in circulation as of May 19, 2023, have returned, adding, that the notes still continue to be a legal tender. 97.26% of…
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15 Bengaluru schools get bomb threat on email; over 5,000 children, staff evacuated
On a Friday morning, there was massive chaos at the premises of at least 15 schools in Karnataka’s Bengaluru. More than 5,000 students and staff were hurriedly evacuated when the administrative staff…
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After deepfakes, Google, YouTube plan to take down fake news ahead of India’s 2024 general elections
YouTube, the video streaming giant owned by Google, is set to combat the spread of fake news and disinformation in the lead-up to India’s general elections. A senior official from the company reveale…
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WATCH: Indian diaspora welcomes PM Modi in Dubai for COP28, says 'the world needs leader like him'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome at the Dubai airport as soon as he landed there to attend the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) Summit. The Prime Minister will be participating…
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Tunnel worker’s father dies hours before dramatic rescue. ‘Anxiety,’ says kin
Hours before the dramatic rescue of the 41 trapped workers from the collapsed Uttarakhand tunnel, a 70-year-old Jharkhand man “died of anxiety” for his son who was among those rescued later that day.…
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WATCH: Chennai braces for more heavy rain, shuts schools, deploy NDRF; netizens fume over poor drainage
Low-lying areas across Tamil Nadu have been submerged in water after heavy showers on Wednesday. Schools and colleges in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Ranipet and Kanchipuram districts have declared holiday…
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Polling begins for 119 assembly seats in Telangana, both Congress, BJP look to wrest power from KCR
Amid speculation about a strong anti-incumbency wave against Telangana chief minister and BRS supremo KCR and with both the Congress as well as the Bharatiya Janata Party hoping to wrest a southern s…
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Centre flags surge in China respiratory infections, 5 states on alert mode
Soon after the Centre’s directive to review preparedness in view of a surge in respiratory illnesses among children in China, five states have put their health infrastructure on alert mode. The state…
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Uttarkashi Tunnel Rescue LIVE Updates: Families extend gratitude to govt following successful rescue of 41 workers
08:17 (IST) Uttarkashi Tunnel Rescue LIVE Updates Families extend gratitude to govt following successful rescue of 41 workers from Silkyara tunnel After 17 days of nervous waiting, joy and gladne…
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Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse: PM Modi calls up rescued workers, asks about well-being
After a protracted 17-day rescue mission, workers in Uttarakhand’s Silkyara tunnel were extracted, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with them late on Tuesday. Officials told India Today that t…
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18% criminals, 29% crorepatis: The candidates five states will choose from
According to a survey released on Tuesday, almost 18% of the candidates running in the Assembly polls in five states have criminal cases filed against them, and 29% are “crorepatis.” The self-sworn …
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UP court summons Rahul Gandhi over 2018 objectionable remarks about Home Minister Amit Shah
Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been summoned by a MP/MLA court on December 16 in connection with a 2018 case for making derogatory comments against Union Home Minister Amit Shah at a Bengalu…
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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Multi-pronged operation underway to rescue trapped workers
Authorities have launched multi-pronged operations to rescue the 41 trapped workers from the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand. Both manual and vertical drilling works are being carried out at similar p…
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PM Modi vows determined efforts for safe evacuation of trapped workers in Uttarakhand
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed unwavering determination on Monday to overcome the challenges posed by nature in the ongoing evacuation of 41 workers trapped inside a tunnel in Uttarakhand. D…
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16 flights diverted as bad weather hits Delhi airport
Rain battered the nation’s capital on Monday, causing sixteen planes scheduled to depart for Delhi between 6 and 8 p.m. to be rerouted. Ten of the sixteen aircraft had their routes changed; three wen…
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PM Modi visits Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirupati, prays for 'prosperity of 140 crore Indians’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday visited the famous hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala and offered prayers for the good health, well-being and prosperity of all Indians. The prime min…
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Indian drug manufacturers benefit from Big Pharma interest beyond China
Drugmakers are seeking to limit their reliance on Chinese contractors who produce drugs used in clinical trials and early-stage manufacturing, a move that is benefiting rivals in India, according to …
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Google bets big on BharatGPT-maker CoRover, to invest $4 mn in India’s answer to OpenAI, ChatGPT
Google is placing some major bets on Indian startup CoRover, and believes it to be India’s answer to OpenAI’s ChatGPT. That is why, the tech giant is set to invest about $4 million in CoRover. CoRov…
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Tata doubles down on iPhones: Plans to expand Hosur Apple factory, to employ 28,000 people at it
In a significant move, Tata Electronics, a part of the Tata Group, is set to amplify its iPhone-casing facility in Hosur, with intentions to double its current size, according to a report by the Econ…
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Rescue efforts intensify for trapped workers in Uttarkashi's Silkyara tunnel
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) announced on Sunday that efforts are underway to recover the damaged auger machine components and initiate manual digging, along with the commencemen…
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Centre urges states to review preparedness amid pneumonia outbreak in China
The Union Health Ministry has recommended that states promptly assess their public health preparedness in response to recent reports highlighting a rise in respiratory illnesses among children in nor…
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'Every day, we hear 2 more hours': Anxiety grips J'khand village as tunnel rescue delays
With three residents of this village on the outskirts of Ranchi still trapped in the collapsed Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand, where rescue efforts have encountered yet another obstacle, the anxiety …
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Kerala health ministry on alert amid pneumonia outbreak in China
The Kerala Health Ministry is on alert amid China reporting a surge in pneumonia cases among children. Kerala Health Minister Veena George told ANI , “The World Health Organisation (WHO) discussed …
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Nijjar killing: India was convicted before even probe began, says Indian envoy to Canada
The Indian High Commissioner to Canada Sanjay Kumar Verma told Canadian broadcaster CTV that India was “convicted” even before the investigation into the death of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the Khalistani…
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Aditya L1 Mission: Spacecraft is nearing its final phase, says ISRO chief
Aditya L1 spacecraft is nearing its final phase, and manoeuvres to enter the L1 point are expected to be completed by January 7, 2024, according to ISRO Chairman S Somanath. “Aditya is on the way. I…
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Uttarakhand Silkyara Tunnel Rescue: Option of manual drilling being considered, 'no timeline yet'
Uttarakhand Silkyara Tunnel Rescue: Efforts to rescue the trapped workers continued as the drilling machine faced another setback late on Friday night. The ongoing rescue operations for the 41 worker…
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Rajasthan elections: Polling begins in 199 out of 200 constituencies
Polling started Saturday morning for the 199 assembly seats in Rajasthan. The BJP is making significant efforts to wrest power while the Congress aims to overcome the state’s historical trend of anti…