Understanding rat-hole mining | Explained

Why was this kind of mining banned in Meghalaya by the National Green Tribunal? How does it compromise the safety and health of the miners? What are the hazardous effects of rat-hole mining on the environment? Does it involve child labour?

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Lankan Tamils being ‘displaced’ by Sinhala migration: MP

‘Sri Lankan Tamils are a buffer between India and pro-China Sinhalas from southern Sri Lanka. Over the years, the Sinhala population has been encouraged to move into the north and east that belong to the Tamil population’

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The inland fishermen who light the Maha Deepam atop Tiruvannamalai

The local fishermen, who fish mainly in inland waterbodies like rivers, lakes, and ponds, have been tasked with laborious temple works since time immemorial. Also known as Sivapadavar (ardent followers of Lord Shiva), they light the copper cauldron atop the 2,668-foot-high Annamalai Hills on the final day of the Karthigai Deepam festival

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SC stays NGT order directing Maharashtra to pay ₹12,000 crore compensation for faulty waste management

Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Maharashtra, said a review of the tribunal order is pending

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Fight against terrorism will continue despite losses, says Jammu and Kashmir DGP

Pledging not to back down from the fight against terrorism, the DGP said the security forces would proceed despite knowing it entailed losses

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Siddaramaiah to hold Janata Darshan on November 27

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Two weeks after Silkyara tunnel collapse, NDMA says rescue is “dangerous” and may take a “long time”

With the auger machine broken and stuck in debris, horizontal drilling has not moved in 48 hours and may have to proceed manually; vertical drilling not expected to start in next 24 hours as approach road is too narrow for machines

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ECI approves disbursal of Rythu Bandhu

The permission is granted six-days before the Telangana Assembly polls

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Watch | Are Tamil Nadu Raj Bhavan’s moves politically motivated?

In this episode of Focus Tamil Nadu, we examine how a case filed by Tamil Nadu in the Supreme Court has exposed certain questionable actions by the Governor in dealing with crucial Bills and files sent by the government.

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Australia proud of professor assisting Silkyara rescue efforts: envoy

Professor Arnold Dix, a tunnelling expert from Australia, has been based at the rescue site in Uttarakhand since November 20

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Sculpture camp gives life to 9 unique male characters in granite

Sculpture Park in Ahalia Heritage Village has more than 100 granite sculptures in it with an enclave of feminine sculptures being the most appealing part

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Murder of youth at Karimadom colony: three arrested

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Nagaroor is fully digitally literate panchayat

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North Korea claims its third attempt to put a spy satellite into orbit was successful

North Korea claims it has successfully placed a military spy satellite into orbit

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Directorate of Enforcement attaches ₹ 757.77 crore worth properties of Amway India

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KCR put family interests above that of Telangana, says J.P. Nadda

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Philippines leader Marcos' visit to Hawaii boosts U.S.-Philippines bond and recalls family history

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is visiting Hawaii to meet with senior U.S. military leaders and members of Hawaii’s large Filipino community

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Four suspended for ragging; police book 20 students

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Drought-hit farmers in State lost crops worth ₹33,000 crore: Siddaramaiah

He was addressing a packed audience at the inaugural of Krishi Mela 2023

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Japan PM tells Xi Jinping of 'serious concerns' in first talks in a year

Mr. Kishida said he “expressed our serious concerns over China’s increasing military activity near Japan during their meeting on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum

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To counter Maratha quota onslaught, OBC leaders to stage rally in Jalna

Former legislator and OBC leader Prakash Shendge said the rally would be “historic” and that the country would see the fragmented OBC camps coming together

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Cracker injuries: Three not likely to regain vision while several others to lose partial vision

Over 125 cases reported this festival season

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324 cases filed for violation of firecracker norms

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As fighting empties north Gaza, humanitarian crisis worsens in south

U.N.-run shelters in the south are severely overcrowded, with an average of one toilet for 160 people. In all, some 1.5 million Palestinians, more than two thirds of Gaza’s population, have fled their homes

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China, Iran, Arab nations condemn Israeli minister's statement about dropping a nuclear bomb on Gaza

China, Iran and a multitude of Arab nations condemned an Israeli minister’s statement that a nuclear bomb on the Gaza Strip was an option in the Israel-Hamas war, calling it a threat to the world

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Government High and Higher Secondary School Principals to go on fast on Nov. 21

They are demanding protection of their postings in their workplace 

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Eight pro-Iran fighters dead in U.S. strikes in Syria: monitor

The toll is ‘eight pro-Iran fighters dead, including at least one Syrian, and Iraqi nationals”’, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said

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U.S. military says 5 crew members died when an aircraft crashed over the Mediterranean

The military said that the cause is under investigation, but there are no indications of any hostile activity involved.

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Kamal Nath targets Madhya Pradesh CM Chouhan, says he's a 'good actor'

Only four days are left for the State BJP government, which is run by "police, money and administration," Kamal Nath said

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Seven Israeli troops, 10 others injured in Hezbollah attack

The clashes came as skirmishes between the Iran-backed Hezbollah and Israeli military continue to intensify along the Lebanon-Israel border

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BMTC buses broke down 1,478 times this year, shows BTP data

However, BMTC officials say a bus stopping on roads is counted as a breakdown only if it fails to run even after an hour

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Gaza crisis | India bats for two-state solution during talks with U.S.

India, U.S. express support for Israel, call for immediate release of hostages; without mentioning a ceasefire, they called for “humanitarian pauses” in the war; India-Canada row on the meeting’s agenda

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FICCI meet explores Kerala’s development potential

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Bangladesh garment worker shot dead in new wage protests

The South Asian country's 3,500 garment factories account for around 85 percent of its $55 billion in annual exports, supplying many of the world's top brands including Levi's, Zara and H&M

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Bangladesh garment workers reject 56% pay rise

Workers have gone on strike to demand a near-tripling of their wages, with violent scenes in recent days, while employers offered 25%

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An inspiring saga of the Tamil diaspora’s contribution to India’s freedom struggle

Spread from South Africa to Malaysia and Singapore in south-east Asia, the diaspora members involved themselves in the Indian freedom struggle. Some others, though having no direct relation to the national movement, led such a life that motivated those in India to carry on their struggle against the colonial regime.

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Out-of-bounds Amarnath shrine in Kashmir sees first vehicular movement

For several years since its discovery in mid 19th Century, the revered cave temple was accessible only by non-motorised transport but the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has built a road network that would ease the burden on devotees

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South Africa to recall all diplomats from Israel

Pretoria also said the position of the Israeli ambassador to the country was becoming "more and more untenable", accusing the diplomat of having made "disparaging remarks" about people criticising Israel

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YSRCP provided potable water to kidney patients in Uddanam region, says Revenue Minister Dharmana

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Overall air quality in Delhi-NCR improving, CAQM report tells SC

The report also said the Centre has already disbursed ₹3,333.17 crore under the Crop Residue Management (CRM) scheme to tackle crop stubble.

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Taliban appeal to Afghan private sector to help those fleeing Pakistan’s mass deportation drive

The Taliban are appealing to Afghanistan's private sector to help those fleeing Pakistan's mass deportation drive

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Supporters celebrate opening of Gay Games in Hong Kong, first in Asia, despite lawmakers' opposition

Scores of athletes have celebrated the opening of the Gay Games in Hong Kong despite opposition from anti-LGBTQ lawmakers, marking the first time the international sporting event to be held in Asia

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157 killed as strong earthquake jolts Nepal's mountainous western region

Around 159 aftershocks have been recorded following last night’s earthquake, the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre reported

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Hill Country Tamils toiled for Sri Lanka; their rights must be upheld, says T.N. CM M.K. Stalin

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AI to make all jobs redundant, Musk tells Sunak

Mr. Musk said that, on balance, “most likely” AI would be a force for good.

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Need for ensuring nutrition security among all cross-sections in State: experts

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Unique Kannada campaigns kickstarted for Rajyotsava

The spirit of Karnataka Rajyotsava was evident across the city as people engaged in various celebrations over the course of the day

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Biden Nominates Indo-Pacific Lead Campbell as Blinken’s Deputy

Mr. Campbell is the architect of the Biden administration’s Indo-Pacific strategy and a strong proponent of the India-U.S. relationship, which he called “the most important bilateral relationship for the U.S.” in this century

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Minister hands over prizes for Tamil pronunciation contest winners

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