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Thiruvalluvar University in Vellore seeks contributions from public for its Academic Development Fund




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Year-long action plan to combat diabetes to be launched on World Diabetes Day




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South India science drama festival on Thursday and Friday




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Bypolls to three Assembly seats in State passes off peacefully




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Stray dog menace grips Vijayawada

Up to 100 dog bite cases reported in city every day, claims Coporators; shortage of kennels hits street dog sterilisation programme, says VMC official




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Don’t follow self-healing methods to control diabetes, says diabetologists




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Cochin Shipyard funding for climate tech company




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Rajasthan Assembly bypolls: 65% voter turnout recorded; largely peaceful

Highest voter turnout of 75.27% was recorded in Ramgarh; independent candidate slaps government officer




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UPPSC aspirants protest continues for third day over exam format 

The job aspirants protest multiple shifts and score normalisation in exams, demanding a fair and unified testing process




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Youth ‘hooked to radical content online’ detained in J&K’s Kulgam

The youth was “misusing social media for radical propaganda aimed at to instigate common people against the Government of India and also glamourising terrorism in J&K”




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Congress has led Karnataka to bankruptcy, alleges Tejasvi Surya in Mumbai

Under the Congress regime, Karnataka is facing extreme financial crisis; the government has been struggling to manage the State’s economy due to its mismanagement of funds, says the BJP MP




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Metrowater to start replacing portion of reverse osmosis membranes in Nemmeli desalination plant by December




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Tambaram Corporation begins population survey and area mapping for improved coverage of UPHCs




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Photographer from Gaza Strip among winners at top photography award in UAE

The Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA) is the richest photography competition in the world.




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Hindu Makkal Katchi youth wing leader Omkar Balaji arrested in Chennai 




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Kozhikode Corporation to rehabilitate traders evicted from shop rooms below CH Flyover

Around 40% of evicted traders find alternative locations; Deputy Mayor urges others to wait for funds to be allocated, while traders offer to build shops themselves




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No roadmap yet for better traffic signage system in Kozhikode city

Emergency signboards and lane markings near roundabouts have not yet been introduced to streamline the traffic management




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‘Welcome’ that ‘drink’ with caution, say doctors as hepatitis A cases go up in Kozhikode

At least five to six cases of the infection being reported every day at the Government Medical College Hospital in recent weeks




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64.98% cast votes in Malappuram in Wayanad bypoll

While Eranad and Wandoor registered 69.42% and 64.43% polling respectively, voting percentage in Nilambur stood at 61.91%




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Temple sets example by introducing ‘mechanical elephant’ to honour tradition and preserve wildlife

Inspired by the Irinjadappilly Sri Krishna Temple in Thrissur, the temple trustees collaborated with PETA to bring Sankaranarayan to Kannur




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African swine fever: culling of pigs complete at Kottiyur in Kannur

A 48-member rapid response team led by District Animal Husbandry Officer Dr. V. Prasanth and Chief Veterinary Officer Dr. P. Biju oversaw the culling of 193 pigs across three farms




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Greater Chennai Corporation ready to tackle northeast monsoon: Minister

To drain rainwater, 1,324 pumps have been kept ready and eight are currently in use. A total of 134 pumps of 100 HP are available, and 466 tractor-mounted pumps — up from 243 last year — are ready for use this time, says Minister Nehru




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Policeman dies of heart attack while on duty




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Co-Founder of The Banyan bags Sat Paul Mittal National Award




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U-shaped flyover on IT corridor nearing completion




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Hackathon in database technology to be held

IIT-M Pravartak Technologies invites applications from engineers, developers for the hackathon




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Yellow alert for eight districts on Thursday




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Telangana’s Congress government is busy implementing programmes without thought

There is a wide gap between planning and implementation.




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The impact of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana in Jammu and Kashmir

Expanding the network of LPG distribution points in rural areas and extending financial support for refills could further increase clean fuel adoption




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Police arrest man for employing, abusing 11-year-old domestic help in Noida society




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Delhi breathes its worst quality air of the season; smog blanket leads to disruptions at airport

Official data place Capital on top of India’s most polluted cities list; no reprieve likely today; BJP takes on AAP govt. over the issue, demands closure of primary schools; keeping close watch on the situation, says Centre’s air quality monitoring panel




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L-G approves proposal to deploy former bus marshals on anti-pollution duties




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BJP councillor nominated presiding officer for mayoral polls, AAP raises objections

Mayoral elections today; ruling party says L-G should have considered either incumbent Mayor or most senior councillor for role to ensure fairness; AAP in habit of casting aspersions, says BJP




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Demanding security, Tamil Nadu government doctors begin indefinite strike

Federation of Government Doctors’ Association will decide on the next course of action at an executive committee meeting to be held on November 17, 2024.




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After Uddhav Thackeray calls EC biased for checking his bags, Eknath Shinde releases videos of his bags being checked

Eknath Shinde’s luggage was being checked at the Palghar police ground helipad as part of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)




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Trump names firebrand lawmaker Matt Gaetz U.S. Attorney General

Donald Trump posted on social media that Matt Gaetz will end Weaponized Government




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Trump taps former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard as US intel chief; Senator Marco Rubio as Secretary of State

Tulsi Gabbard demanded U.S. military withdrawal from Iraq and Syria during her 2020 Presidential run; Marco Rubio would be the first Hispanic as the top U.S. diplomat




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‘Unwieldy’ first draft at Baku sets 2030 goal of $5 trillion for climate action

While there are multiple technical issues being deliberated upon at Baku, the headline-moment that the hundreds of negotiators are working upon, is the NCQG.




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Republicans complete power takeover with House majority

After more than a week of vote counting Republicans party had reached the 218 seats needed to retain their majority in the 435-seat lower chamber, having already seized the Senate from the Democrats.




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India’s tea, sugar exports raise sustainability concerns at home | Explained

Exports help strengthen India’s economy by increasing revenue but the rapid surge in exports poses multiple challenges to the sustainability of production, processing, and distribution systems




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In Beed, Independent candidates on strong footing against party nominees

Candidates who rebelled against party diktat stand out with strong support at the ground level and also have high chances of winning the seat




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Action initiated against apartment for connecting sanitary line to Cauvery pipeline




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Playgrounds in Bengaluru: A mixed bag for parents and children




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Congress hindering tourism development in Karkala by meddling with Parashuram statue issue, says Sunil Kumar

Sculptor had disassembled statue only to introduce minor alignment corrections as suggested by NITK, the MLA claims




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Mother, sister arrested for suicide of 32-year-old Pakshikere resident seek bail




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The first money lesson a child should learn is the habit of saving, says Nirmala Sitharaman

The government is focussing on four “I”s infrastructure, investment, innovation and inclusivity to realise the goal set for 2047




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MRPL gets special award for innovation by Petroleum Ministry




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1,052 graduates to receive degrees during Nitte convocation on Saturday




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Catering services should only be provided by those having trade licence, says association




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Teachers should inculcate reading habit among students, says Swami Jithakamananda