Manual scavenging continues despite groundbreaking growth in all fields, laments Madras High Court

Chief Justice Sanjay V. Gangapurwala and Justice J. Sathya Narayana Prasad say, “it is the most atrocious and dehumanising practice”

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The significance of carrier aviation | Explained

Why is the success of the INS Vikrant important? Who were involved in the development of DMR-249 steel? Is India on its way to get a ‘third’ aircraft carrier? Why is it important that the country should have a strong naval presence in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR)?

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Hamas official says delegation to respond to Gaza truce plan in Egypt Monday

Hamas sources say that the group is "keen to reach an agreement that guarantees a permanent ceasefire, the free return of displaced people, an acceptable deal for (prisoner) exchange and ensuring an end to the (Gaza) siege"

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LS polls: Revised turnout pegged at 69.56%; women vote more in rural seats

Bengaluru South recorded the lowest turnout at 53.17%, while Mandya’s was the highest turnout at 81.67%

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Lok Sabha election 2024 phase 2: 53% turnout in eight seats in Maharashtra

According to data, Wardha recorded 56.66% turnout, Amravati 55.12%, Yavatmal-Washim 54.04%, Parbhani 53.79%, Nanded 53.53%, Buldhana 53.29%, Akola 52.49%, Hingoli 52.03%

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Despite early morning rush, voter turnout in Bengaluru constituencies marginally lower than in 2019

The soaring mercury seemed to have had an impact. There was an initial rush in the morning, followed by thin crowds. The turnout picked up in the evening. The city recorded 35 degrees Celsius, while the Bengaluru Rural district had a forecast of 37 degrees Celsius

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At SCO meet, India advocates zero-tolerance towards terrorism

SCO Defence Ministers agreed to develop the idea of ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’, said a statement from the Ministry of Defence

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Decision on Amethi, Raebareli seats soon: Avinash Pandey

Proposal to field Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is very much on the cards

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Lok Sabha polls 2024 | Battle lines drawn in Madhya Pradesh’s Bundelkhand, Vindhya

Congress-led INDIA bloc this time hopes to benefit from the caste equations, anti-incumbency against sitting MPs, and local issues; Modi had hit out at the Opposition alliance on issues ranging from Ram Temple to defence procurements

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Out of race in Surat, Congress nominee does a vanishing act

Local Congress leaders say party workers are demoralised after BJP won the seat unopposed, while AAP alleges that it was a ‘fixed match’ from the beginning

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Brothers to battle it out in Vijayawada

Kesineni Nani and his brother Chinni who were thick as thieves till 2019 are now pitted against each other after TDP gave its ticket to younger brother Chinni leaving Nani to join the YSRCP; the sibling rivalry becomes the talk of the town in the constituency known for its political dynamism

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Won’t remove ‘Hindu’, ‘Jai Bhavani’ from party’s election song, says Uddhav after EC issues notice

The Commission had cited ‘religious connotations with a Hindu goddess’ for issuing the notice; Uddhav argues that it was to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj founding Hindavi Swaraj 

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Ukraine says struck Russian ship in annexed Crimea

The Russian Navy used the ship for deep-sea work, including raising submarines and sunken cargo, and was one of the oldest in service, Ukraine said.

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Neha Hiremath’s murder: Leaders, religious heads meet family

Parents of accused seek severe punishment

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U.N. sounds alarm on violence in Myanmar's Rakhine State

More than one million Rohingya fled Myanmar's Rakhine state to refugee camps in Bangladesh in 2017 after a military clampdown on the Muslim group in which many were killed

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‘Mango Utsava’ gets under way

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Poland arrests man suspected of spying for Russia to aid Zelensky assassination plot

The man was seeking contact with Russians directly involved in the war in Ukraine and was expected to pass on detailed information about the Rzeszow-Jasionka airport in south-eastern Poland

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Worker from Bihar shot dead by terrorists in Anantnag

According to a J&K Police spokesperson, terrorists fired upon Raju Shah, a resident of Bihar, at Jablipora, Bijbehara in south Kashmir’s Anantnag. 

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Police in some States are recording mob lynching cases as brawls or accidents, Supreme Court told

States trying to shirk responsibility to prevent communal violence, says petitioner; claims “alarming rise” in mob violence against Muslims; court says debate on lynching should not take on communal colours

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Rahul Gandhi takes on Pinarayi at UDF rally in Kozhikode

‘Why is the BJP not attacking the Kerala Chief Minister?’

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Distraught BRS leaders looking at Congress and don’t stop their entry: KC Venugopal to TS leadership

Onus was placed on the ministers to ensure Congress victory in the Lok Sabha elections in the constituency where they were incharge

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2024 polls a battle against ‘Manuwadi’ ideology, says Kharge

Addressing a campaign rally at Sakoli in Maharashtra, Amit Shah dismissed Rahul’s pledge to eradicate poverty, highlighting the lack of results from similar assurances made by the Gandhi family in the past

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Support Cong. as 2024 polls critical for India’s future: CM

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Yaduveer on a whirlwind tour in Mysuru constituency

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Water woes: 127 out of 714 bulk consumers request for treated water supply

Officials asked to drill more borewells in the eastern part of the city, which is the worst-affected in the water crisis and has seen the most depletion in groundwater levels

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China urges U.S. to play 'constructive role' in Middle East

Mr. Blinken used the call to ask Beijing to use its influence to dissuade Iran from striking Israel, the State Department said

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Palakkad’s triangular campaign devoid of personal attacks

The election campaign in Palakkad has been temperate so far largely because of the exceptional summer heat in the district; though the candidates are not taking on the other personally, their political ideologies and parties are not spared

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With direct confrontation between rivals after decades, a fierce match awaits Kottayam

With rival factions of the Kerala Congress competing against each other in Kottayam after four and a half decades and an experienced campaigner thrown into the mix, the electoral campaign has transformed into a dynamic blend of vigour and anticipation in the constituency

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II PUC results: Toppers from Mysuru share their secrets for success

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Vellore police issue traffic advisory ahead of PM Modi’s visit on Wednesday

Narendra Modi will address a public meeting at the fort complex to campaign for BJP Lok Sabha candidate Shanmugam. The Vellore and Ranipet police have declared no-fly zones

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Swiss women win landmark climate victory at human rights court

Court President Siofra O’Leary said the Swiss government had violated the human right to a private and family life, by failing to put in place sufficient domestic policies to tackle climate change

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BJP is exploiting the Katchatheevu issue for electoral gain, says Prakash Karat

He says that over the last 10 years, the BJP government has prioritised big capitalists, as proven by the electoral bonds scam, and called for its removal from power in the upcoming election

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Israel says Hezbollah commander killed in Lebanon strike

Ali Ahmed Hussein of Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Forces was ‘eliminated’ by Israeli jets in the area of Sultaniyeh in southern Lebanon, the military said in a statement

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AIADMK wants to work for the people and amplify their sentiments in the Parliament, says Palaniswami

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Record flood waters rise in Russia's Urals, forcing thousands to evacuate

More than 4,000 people were evacuated in Orsk as swathes of the city of 230,000 were flooded. Footage published by the Emergencies Ministry showed people wading through neck-high waters

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Once a source of drinking water, Mananchira is now precious part of city heritage

The seven century old pond built by Zamorin Mana Vikraman is no longer used as a source of drinking water

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Pourakarmikas grapple with heat this summer, demand half day work in Bengaluru

BBMP Pourakarmikara Sangha says it is unfortunate to see that BBMP is not arranging adequate drinking water for the workers. At each mustering points, BBMP should set up drums to store potable water for the workers to fill the bottles

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Demands of government employees, teachers will be fulfilled once there is a regime change at the Centre: Stalin

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BJP using dynasty politics and Katchatheevu to divert attention: M.K. Stalin

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Dhoni’s cameo fails to enthral fans

Crowds wanted the cricketing legend to play a longer innings at the crease, unfortunately the CSK star did not get an opportunity

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Telangana DCA busts illegal drug manufacturing

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Kudumbashree supporting voter education activities

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Cash seizures worth ₹1.60 crore during vehicle checking

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Russia says it is working on removing Taliban from its terrorist list

"This is a country that is next to us, and one way or another we communicate with them," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said

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Gangs and police clash again in Haiti

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Istanbul's ambitious mayor deals a new blow to Erdogan

Ekrem Imamoglu defeated Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s chosen candidate in the country’s economic powerhouse despite a concerted effort to unseat him by the veteran president

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When LTTE, rivals were involved in a shoot-out in Chennai’s Pondy Bazaar

Prabhakaran, and PLOTE leader Uma Maheswaran were locked in a gunfight in May 1982. This was the first time Prabhakaran’s identity came to be known to the world. Until then, Sri Lankan authorities were looking for him with a passport-size photo taken when he was 15

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Sri Lanka allowed free and fair investigation into 2019 Easter Sunday bombings: President Wickremesinghe

The churches across Sri Lanka were placed under a security blanket on March 31, police said.

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