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Police, Naxalites exchange fire on Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Nilotpal, Superintendent of Police, Gadchiroli, said that credible information was received on the night of August 15 about the presence of the Naxalite camp of Sandra LOS (Local Organisation Squad) and other formations in north of Bhopalpatnam in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district along the bo
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At least 32 dead after landslide at Myanmar jade mine
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
At least 32 people have died in a landslip at a jade mine in northern Myanmar, according to CNN, which cited local fire services. In the isolated and hilly village of Hpakant in the northern state of Kachin, a landslip occurred on Sunday, according to Sa Tay Za of the Hpakant Fire Service De
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US’ main focus is safe return of soldier, who crossed over into North Kore
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The White House, on Wednesday (local time), said that the US' main focus is the safe return of Travis King, who crossed the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) into North Korea during a tour to the Joint Security Area (JSA) in the demilitarized zone last month.
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J-K: Independence Day celebrations near LoC villages showcase unity, cultu
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
A remarkable Independence Day celebration was held on Tuesday for the locals and students at Government School Nambla B near the Line of Control (LoC) in the border town of Uri in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.
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Jadavpur college student death: 6 more held; Guv calls for emergency meeti
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Earlier, a group of students and locals of Bagula village at Nadia held a protest in the morning over the death of a student. Protesters alleged ragging and demanded action in connection to the incident.
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Fire breaks out in UP plywood factory, 3 injured
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Six fire brigade vehicles were rushed to the spot of the fire late on Tuesday. Local police also reached the spot.
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Chhattisgarh: Village in Naxal-affected Sukma gets electricity for first t
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
In a significant achievement for the local administration in its efforts to take development to the areas affected by Naxalite violence, households in Elmagunda village in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh have got electricity. The feat of electrifying households in this remote Naxal v
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Pakistan: Islamabad courts reject 9 bail pleas of Imran Khan
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Pakistan's local courts in Islamabad rejected nine petitions of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who was seeking bail in First Information Reports (FIRs) registered against him over violent protests.
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China damming Brahmaputra river may prove disastrous for Bangladesh
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Hydro-hegemonic activities by China on the Brahmaputra, without genuine consultation involving local people and authorities of Bangladesh could prove counter-productive, and further cause irreversible damage to the fragile flora, and fauna already reeling under the much larger issue of clima
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J&K: Army dedicates 115-feet long bridge to locals of last village on LoC
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
On the 77th Independence Day, the Indian Army on Tuesday dedicated a bridge to locals of Danna, the last village on the Line of Control in Machhal Sector across Machhal Nala in Jammu and Kashmir, informed the Public Relations Officer, Defence, Srinagar.
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US: Montana rules in favour of youths in landmark climate decision
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The US Montana state on Monday (local time), took the decision in the favour of people who alleged that the state had violated their right to a “clean and healthful” environment by promoting the use of fossil fuels.
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Rupee goes international - Journey of Indian currency since 1947
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Banks from 22 countries have opened special Rupee vostro accounts in Indian banks in order to trade in local currency as part of gradual de-dollarisation plans, the Parliament was informed during the just concluded monsoon session of Parliament.
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