The Hindu Headlines
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Living in the melody of Mohammed Rafi
Tirur native Saifullah Cholakkal’s love affair with the legendary singer’s voice began when he listened to Tumne Mujhe Dekha as a five-year-old. Over the years, he has collected nearly 5,000 songs sung by Rafi, spanning vinyl records, cassettes, CDs, and DVDs
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Uttar Pradesh Court rejects government plea to withdraw charges against Akhlaq murder accused
Additional District Judge Saurabh Dwivedi rejected the Public Prosecutor’s plea under Section 321 of CrPC, which sought to drop charges against the 14 accused
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Citizens need not be passive observers, ‘Jan Bhagidari’ cornerstone of people-centric security: President
President Murmu said the social media has transformed the world of information and communication, and it has the potential for both creation and destruction
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Pradhan urges Centre to add Odisha's 108 SEBC communities in central OBC list
"I would like to draw your kind attention to a matter of great significance concerning the parity between the State and central lists of Other Backward Classes (OBC) in Odisha," says The Union Education Minister
18 minutes ago
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Kerala SIR draft electoral roll: How to check your name in voter list
The draft electoral roll for Kerala after the Special Intensive Revision has been released
21 minutes ago
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CBI coordinates return of accused drug smuggler from UAE
More than 150 wanted criminals have been brought back in the past few years through the CBI’s coordination via Interpol channels
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Stalin slams Palaniswami for not raising voice against Centre’s ‘dilution of MGNREGS’
“You once claimed to have exerted pressure on your masters not to remove Mahatma Gandhi’s name from the scheme. But what has happened? The Centre does not seem to accord you even the slightest importance,” he said, directing his words at Mr. Palaniswami
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‘Feel more scared as an Indian than as a Hindu,’ says West Bengal student in Bangladesh
The situation in Bangladesh has changed considerably from what it was in mid-2024, with mobs now replacing protesting citizens, the student said
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Fronts finalise president, vice-president nominees in most of Ernakulam’s coastal panchayats
Presidents and vice-presidents of grama panchayats will be elected on December 27
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Labour shortage during peak farm season to be addressed by new law: Shivraj Chouhan
The VB-G RAM G Act, which replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), was passed in Parliament last week
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Mumbai smog: Bombay High Court slams civic bodies for neglecting construction workers’ safety
The court observed that the civic bodies have failed to act on ground; directs urgent steps to shield labourers from toxic air at construction sites
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L-G Saxena writes to Arvind Kejriwal, slams him for pollution in New Delhi
The Delhi Lieutenant Governor said AAP continues to “indulge in petty politics and spreading lies over the critical issues concerning the people of Delhi”
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Lecturer arrested for stealing valuables from wedding venues in Bengaluru
One such incident was reported on November 25 at Dwarakanath Kalyana Mantapa in Basavanagudi, where she allegedly stole gold ornaments
1 hour ago
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Concern over xenophobia in Kerala: NGO
Centre for Migration and Inclusive Development says that at least one mob lynching has been reported in Kerala since 2023
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Stopping someone from feeding strays in non-designated areas is not illegal: Bombay HC
A Bench of Justices quashed a criminal case registered against a resident for allegedly stopping a woman and her friends from feeding stray dogs at the gates of their housing society
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Unnao rape case: Delhi High Court suspends jail term of Kuldeep Sengar, grants bail
A Bench of Justices Subramonium Prasad and Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar released Mr. Sengar on bail while directing him to furnish a personal bond of ₹15 lakh with three sureties of the like amount
1 hour ago
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Biryani outing to Hoskote at night ends with four engineering students getting abducted and robbed while returning to Bengaluru
According to the police, the students had gone from Bengaluru to Hoskote to have biryani and were intercepted by some men while they were returning around 5.30 a.m.
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India's maternal mortality rate declined significantly because of rise in institutional deliveries: J.P. Nadda
Nadda was addressing a function after laying the foundation stone for a medical college in Dhar district on a PPP model
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Advocates of Shivamogga write to CJI and HC Chief Justice opposing HC judge’s participation in programme to be presided over by former minister
Karnataka High Court judge Justice V. Shrishananda has been invited to give a lecture in a programme to be presided over by former minister K.S. Eshwarappa in Shivamogga on December 25
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INSV Kaundinya to set off on voyage to Oman on December 29
The Indian Navy’s pioneering stitched sailing vessel, which revives India’s ancient shipbuilding and seafaring traditions, will undertake her maiden overseas voyage on December 29
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Kerala CMO interfering in Sabarimala SIT probe through IPS officers, alleges Congress
Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan alleges that two IPS officers were assigned by Chief Minister’s Office to ‘exert intense pressure’ on SIT probing the gold loss case
2 hours ago
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Most common surnames deleted during SIR from Kolkata are ‘Das’ and ‘Singh’ reveals analysis
The surname analysis indicates that non-Bengali surnames have dominated the deletions during the first phase of SIR
2 hours ago
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BJP’s national working president Nitin Nabin leads roadshow in Patna
The roadshow began from Aranya Bhawan near the Patna airport and will culminate at Miller High School ground near the State BJP office
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Piyush Goyal meets Palaniswami in Chennai as BJP begins seat-sharing talks with AIADMK for 2026 polls
This was Mr. Goyal’s first visit to Tamil Nadu after being appointed by the BJP high command as the party’s election in-charge for the State to oversee organisational activities for the 2026 Assembly elections
2 hours ago
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PUC norm to stay even after GRAP-IV ends: Manjinder Singh Sirsa
The Delhi Environment Minister said “12 PUC [certificate issuing] centres were found to be doing irregularities. They have been suspended and they will be black listed”
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Passenger beaten by off-duty Air India Express pilot suffers nasal fracture, seeks justice
"I am right now focusing on my health, and a CT scan today showed a displaced fracture of the left nasal bone. I hope I get justice in the matter," says passenger
2 hours ago
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PMK leader Anbumani urges immediate relief for rain-hit Cauvery delta farmers
In a statement, Dr. Anbumani alleged that even after completing the assessment of crop damage, the DMK government had not disbursed the compensation
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T.N. CM Stalin writes to External Affairs Minister seeking permanent steps to prevent fishermen arrests
In his letter, Mr. Stalin drew Mr. Jaishankar’s attention to the arrest of 12 fishermen from Rameswaram and the seizure of their mechanised boat by the Sri Lankan Navy on Tuesday
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New Zealand to amend laws for GI registration of Indian goods besides wines, spirits under FTA
The current GI law of New Zealand only allows India's wines and spirits to be registered
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Sudeep interview: We planned ‘Mark’ to perfection
Kannada superstar Sudeep is gearing up for the release of his highly anticipated ‘Mark’.
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Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS alliance to be announced on Dec. 24, says Sanjay Raut
The crucial Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections will be held on January 15, 2026 and counting of votes will be on January 16, 2026
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2025 Annual Report | Overall crime dips marginally in Cyberabad
Slight increase in crimes against women. Cybercrimes decline, ₹404 crore lost to the cases.
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Delhi HC dismisses plea of Hizbul chief's sons against framing of charges in terror funding case
“Case pertains to transfer of funds through hawala channels by Pakistan-based terrorists to Jammu and Kashmir, in a criminal conspiracy hatched with some operatives in India, to fuel and fund secessionist and terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir,” says National Investigation Agency
3 hours ago
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Startup communities launched in four villages in Cuddalore district
Inaugurating the startup communities, Collector Sibi Adhithya Senthil Kumar said the scheme was aimed at encouraging sustainable economic development in villages
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Special NIA court orders attachment of property of U.S.-based Kashmiri lobbyist
The Court directed the Budgam Senior Superintendent of Police to provide necessary support, if required, to the Collector while attaching the property
3 hours ago
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Man sets four family members on fire in Sivakasi
Assailant also critically injured, say police
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BJP leader hacked to death by unidentified assailants in Chhattisgarh’s Korba
“Three masked men attacked Akshay Garg, a construction contractor and a member of the Katghora Janpad panchayat, with sharp-edged weapons,” Korba SP Siddharth Tiwari said
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From biryani to sorpotel: How different communities in Bengaluru celebrate Christmas
From Portuguese flavours to traditional English roasts, all find a place on the table
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Roadside surgery: Heroic response by three young doctors saves accident victim in Kerala, earns praise
Quick thinking and medical expertise of Manoop B., Thomas Peter and Dideeya Thomas saved the life of a critically injured accident victim as the trio performed a life-saving procedure on the road at night using razor blade and straws
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Karnataka Minister promises early execution of PM MITRA Textile Park in Kalaburagi
Minister Shivanand Patil said that tenders had been issued for KPTCL work, road development, construction of a water barrage and other essential infrastructure, and assured that the remaining work would be taken up and completed at the earliest
4 hours ago
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Chaos at Bangladesh High Commission as VHP, Bajrang Dal protesters clash with police
Police struggled to keep the demonstrators at bay as they tried to climb over barricades and denounce the Bangladesh government
4 hours ago
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Over 270 flights delayed, 10 cancelled at Delhi airport
An official said 6 arrivals and 4 departures have been cancelled for the day
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Permission denied for cricket match at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru
On December 23, City Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh announced the government’s decision, along with an explanation for the same
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Karnataka government will weed out Gruha Laxmi beneficiaries who have passed away, says Minister
She said that the pending incentive under the scheme was released on December 22
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IndiGo already permitted to operate 5 leased B737 planes from Turkey till March '26: DGCA
According to DGCA, the lease of five Boeing 737 planes taken from Turkey's Corendon Airlines ends on March 31, 2026.
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Congress attacks Modi Govt. on Aravalli issue, asks why 'hell-bent' on redefining mountain range
“Why are the recommendations of a professional organisation like the Forest Survey of India being deliberately ignored and set aside?" asked Congress leader Jairam Ramesh
5 hours ago
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Itanagar Police arrests two from J&K for espionage activities in Arunachal
According to the police officer, the accused were allegedly involved in collecting sensitive information from different parts of Arunachal Pradesh and sharing it with handlers based in Pakistan
5 hours ago
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Amaravati to anchor Knowledge Economy as India’s Quantum Valley: Naidu
“will evolve into major electronics and aerospace centres, creating a distributed but interconnected innovation ecosystem across the State,” says N. Chandrababu Naidu
5 hours ago
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London-Hyderabad British Airways flight gets bomb threat, lands safely
Standard safety protocols include isolation of the aircraft, screening of baggage and passengers, keeping fire engines ready and pressing sniffer dogs into service, among others, sources added
5 hours ago
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Four arrested and 20 cars seized for cheating the owners
“The case came to light following a complaint by Pulla Srinivasa Reddy of Vijayawada, who reported that his car was misused after being pledged,” says Palnadu Superintendent of Police
5 hours ago
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Delhi court orders framing of charges against Congress MP Karti Chidambaram in Chinese visa scam case
In an order dated December 23, the court ordered the framing of charges against the seven accused for the alleged offence of criminal conspiracy
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Man murders colleague, dumps body in water tank in Palghar; held
The accused, Asaram Rakesh, was nabbed within hours of the incident that occurred at an industrial estate in the Vasai area on Monday, an official said.
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Messi event fiasco: Calcutta High Court refuses to interfere in SIT probe
Rejecting a prayer for interim relief on the matter, the court said that at this stage, it is not inclined to interfere and stay the investigation
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Violence in Assam’s Karbi Anglong: No fresh violence reported, prohibitory orders remain
Authorities maintain a strict prohibitory order following violent protests demanding the eviction of encroachers, with peace efforts underway amid heightened security and ongoing negotiations
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Bird flu outbreak confirmed in Kerala’s Alappuzha and Kottayam districts
In blow to poultry farmers ahead of Christmas-New Year season, authorities confirm presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in one ward each of eight panchayats in Alappuzha and in four villages in Kottayam
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Rahul Gandhi is anti-India leader: BJP MP slams Lok Sabha LoP over his remarks in Germany
BJP MP Shobha Karandlaje questioned the "aim" of the Lok Sabha leader for "speaking against the nation" and said that he "still behaves like a child."
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India announces $450 million relief package for Sri Lanka’s post-cyclone recovery
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar said India “stands firmly with Sri Lanka” at this difficult time
6 hours ago
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How Bengaluru celebrated Christmas in the ‘80s and ‘90s, a look at bygone days
We gather a few of Bengaluru’s nostalgic Christmas stories, from Nilgiris cake exhibitions to the towering Christmas tree on Brigade Road
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M.B. Patil to convince Karnataka CM of need for government medical college in Vijayapura, drop idea of PPP model
Minister urges sugarcane farmers to use drip irrigation
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Karnataka CM to launch development works in Vijayapura in January 2026
The CM will unveil a statue of Kittur Rani Channamma in Vijayapura district on January 9
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NIA DG Sadanand Date repatriated to parent cadre Maharashtra
NIA DG Sadanand Vasant Date, a 1990-batch officer, hailed as a 26/11 hero, is the frontrunner to be the Maharashtra DGP as incumbent Rashmi Shukla's tenure is coming to an end on December 31.
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12 fishermen from Rameswaram arrested by Sri Lankan Navy; trawler impounded
They were fishing between Dhanushkodi and Talaimannar waters, said Fisheries department officials
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Nomination process for Municipal Corporation elections begins in Maharashtra
The political parties in both ruling Mahayuti and Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) camp are yet to officially announce the seat-sharing arrangement
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Move away from reels and shorts and take up reading, says T.N. CM Stalin
The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister expressed concern over the growing addiction to social media reels and shorts that last only a few seconds, saying such habits prevented the youth from concentrating on anything
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Two cadres of proscribed outfit held in Manipur
They have been accused of being involved in extortion activities, a senior official says
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Delhiites wake up to hazardous air, AQI crosses 400 at 27 stations; several others slip to ‘severe plus’ range
Delhi's minimum temperature dropped to 8.8 degrees Celsius, which is 1.3 degrees above normal, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said
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On the right to a healthy environment
Amid rising air pollution, legal interpretations linking environmental rights to the right to life and explicit constitutional provisions to enforce environmental protections, emphasising the state’s responsibility, is the need of the hour
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BJP proposing elimination of Indian Constitution: Rahul Gandhi in Berlin
We will deal with it, and we will create a method, a system of opposition resistance that will succeed. But, we're not fighting the BJP. You have to understand that we're fighting their capture of the Indian institutional structure, says Congress leader Rahul Gandhi
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Haridwar hotel cancel Christmas event after protest by Hindu groups
The hotel had advertised about its Christmas events on social media on which the Hindu groups objected to
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Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS to announce alliance in two days
After the Maharashtra Assembly elections, where Shiv Sena (UBT) performed poorly, winning only 20 seats out of 288 seats, while his cousin Raj Thackeray’s party MNS won zero seats, both decided to explore a new union
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Haryana Assembly amends private universities law to tighten its grip over the institutes
The law has procedure for dissolution and appointment of administrator
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BJP is pushing country towards its end by removing Gandhiji’s name from MGNREGA: Mamata on VB-G RAM G Bill
Reaction comes in response to Union government changing the MGNREGA’s name to the VB-G RAM G bill
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AgustaWestland: Court reserves order on Christian Michel’s plea seeking release in CBI case
The release was sought on the grounds that he had already undergone the maximum period of sentence of seven years for the charges against him
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Bangladesh High Commission stops visa services citing ‘security situation’
Over the weekend, there were sharp exchanges between India and Bangladesh after a group of men came to the main gate of the Bangladesh mission in Delhi and shouted slogans
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SC constituencies in Tamil Nadu see lower reduction in electorate size due to Special Intensive Revision
Around 32,080 voters have been deleted in every SC constituency, while the State’s average is 41,615, according to data gathered from draft rolls
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Telangana govt. announces one-time 90% interest waiver on GHMC property tax arrears
Decision taken after examining proposal submitted by GHMC Commissioner, seeking relief for taxpayers with long-pending dues
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Himachal Pradesh needs a financial boost
The State needs more money to protect and preserve its vital forest cover
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Will not let W.B. become Bangladesh, says BJP leader and actor Mithun Chakraborty
Ever since violence erupted in Bangladesh, the West Bengal BJP leadership has been trying to draw a parallel between the situation in Bangladesh and West Bengal
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As tension eases, police allow devotees to climb the hillock at Thirupparankundram
However, police personnel have been posted at the hilltop to prevent devotees from approaching the deepathoon
17 hours ago
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Congress core committee yet to reach consensus on mayoral candidate in Kochi Corporation
The core committee comprises of UDF chairman Dominic Presentation, District Congress Committee president Mohammed Shiyas, and senior leader N. Venugopal
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Two tanks within Kochi Corporation limits need urgent intervention, says KWA
The assessment was done in the wake of the recent incident at Thammanam, where a 1.35-crore-litre water tank burst, leading to water supply disruption and causing significant damage to nearby properties
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CBI, banks hold meet to fast-track fraud investigations
Officials review pending cases, flag misuse of mule accounts in cyber frauds
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Kishtwar ‘shutdown’ after BJP calls for street protests over attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh
People are protesting against the persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh after the killing of Hadi
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Ashok Gehlot accuses Centre of ‘selling’ Aravallis, alleges conspiracy behind policy changes
Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot termed Union Environment Miniser Bhupendra Yadav’s claim that only 0.19% of the Aravallis would be open for mining “misleading and factually incorrect”
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