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IndiaIndia's most wanted Maoist Misir Besra arrested in Jharkhand
Two other Maoists—Mehnat alias Mochu, who carried a reward of ₹15 lakh, and Gaurav—were also arrested during the operation.
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India3 killed, over 2 lakh affected in Odisha flood; all major rivers in spate after heavy rain
Floodwaters from the Budhabalanga and Jalaka rivers have submerged several villages in Balasore district, while the Baitarani, Budha and Salandi rivers have inundated many areas in Bhadrak and Jajpur.
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IndiaLok Sabha passes anti-paper leak bill amid debate over exam reforms in India
The bill proposes stricter punishment of up to 10 years' jail term and fine up to ₹50 lakh
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IndiaSupreme Court of India closes coal block case against former PM Manmohan Singh
Top court accepts CBI closure report, sets aside summoning order in the Talabira-II coal block allocation case, formally clearing the late former prime minister.
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India'Students, idiots, andhbhakts': Rahul Gandhi's speech on NEET Bill draws BJP protests
Rahul Gandhi said he was attributing the term to a student and was not referring to any member of the House. Birla said unparliamentary expressions would be expunged from the proceedings.
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IndiaRajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm, Opposition seeks Home Minister Shah's presence in House
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2 pm, within minutes of meeting at 12 noon, as the Opposition pressed for Home Minister Amit Shah's presence in the House. This was the second time the Upper House of Parliament was adjourned on Wednesday.
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IndiaCauvery water sharing with Tamil Nadu: Pro- Kannada groups protest
Protesters carried empty pots on their heads and marched raising slogans against the order of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee.
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IndiaRijiju slams Opposition for 'ignoring' anti-paper leak Bill
Rijiju said opposition leaders were busy doing politics during the debate and that he hoped that Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi would speak on the Public Examination Amendment Bill.
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IndiaNEET paper leak: Fast-track court takes CBI's chargesheet on record
Special Judge Anu Grover Baliga, took on record the agency's final report against the 13 accused and granted the CBI time to file annexures.
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IndiaOrange alert for heavy rain in Himachal's Sirmaur schools, colleges to close
The weather warning also raises the risk of flash floods, landslides and other weather-related incidents.
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IndiaMaoist leader Misir Besra, carrying over ₹1cr bounty, arrested in Jharkhand
Besides Besra, two other Maoists were also arrested during the operation.
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IndiaAssam flood: Toll at 75 with seven more deaths, 3.32 lakh remain affected
The state government has increased the ex gratia amount to the families of the deceased to Rs 9 lakh each and relaxed norms for availing the compensation.
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IndiaNEET-UG paper leak case: CBI files chargesheet against 13 accused
According to officials, the special court is likely to take up the matter on July 29.
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IndiaNo paper leak in Punjab, BJP defaming Punjabis for political gains: CM Mann
"Our government has completed four-and-a-half years in office, but not a single examination paper has leaked in Punjab during this period," Mann said.
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IndiaCJP warns of fresh nationwide protest over 'broken promises' on FIRs
CJP urged the Parliament to debate the alleged police brutality during the July 20 protest, including fixing responsibility "not just of the police but also of the home minister".
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IndiaRemoval of PM Modi's Facebook post: Meta issues apology, Govt says not satisfied with explanation
Meta informed the government that a glitch in its automated content filters caused PM Modi's Facebook post removal for a brief while.
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IndiaHeavy rain wreaks havoc in Himachal Pradesh, flood alert sounded
178 roads are closed due to landslides and flash floods triggered by torrential rains.
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IndiaStudent helpline received 1,080 distress calls after protest; around 300 from Delhi: IYC
The helpline was launched under the Congress' ongoing 'Chhatro Ki Gunj' campaign after the July 20 protest led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
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IndiaIndia identifies over 56,000 sqkm of Western Ghats as ecologically sensitive area
ESAs are areas with unique biological resources, which require special attention for their conservation.
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IndiaKerala police bust cyber fraud call centre targeting US citizens, 10 arrested
Police said the group, comprising people from North India, allegedly targeted victims in the United States through cyber fraud schemes, including loan scams.