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Trade unions, farmers’ outfits demand withdrawal of SHANTI Bill

Hindu - Thu, 12/18/2025 - 16:43
The measure will dismantle India’s carefully built nuclear safety and accountability framework and open the most hazardous energy sector to large-scale private and foreign participation, they say
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After missing out on Messi moment in Kolkata, teen plays with icon in Hyderabad

Times of India - Thu, 12/18/2025 - 16:38
A 17-year-old fan, Vedang Sharma, who missed Lionel Messi's Kolkata appearance, unexpectedly played alongside his idol in Hyderabad. After securing a last-minute entry, Vedang was called upon to complete the Messi All Stars team for a 7v7 exhibition match, even exchanging passes with Messi himself.
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India faces its ‘greatest strategic challenge’ in Bangladesh since 1971: Parliamentary committee on external affairs

Hindu - Thu, 12/18/2025 - 16:37
The panel says New Delhi could end up losing the “strategic space” in Dhaka without necessary recalibration
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Experts call for neuro-justice framework in motor accident cases

Hindu - Thu, 12/18/2025 - 16:35
While India recorded about 1.77 lakh road accident deaths in 2024, official statistics do not capture the far larger number of survivors left with lifelong neurological disabilities following head, spinal cord, and nerve injuries
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Mob vandalises prayer hall over burial dispute in Bastar

Hindu - Thu, 12/18/2025 - 16:23
Clashes in Kanker village follow opposition to Christian burial rites; police personnel among those injured in mob fury
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NIA arrests another key accused in Delhi car bombing

Hindu - Thu, 12/18/2025 - 16:15
Yasir Dar was allegedly in close contact with the other accused in the case, including Umar-Un-Nabi, as well as Mufti Irfan
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Sahitya Akademi cancels awards announcement following directive from Culture Ministry

Hindu - Thu, 12/18/2025 - 16:12
The Ministry had sent a note to the Akademi, reminding it of an MoU signed in July that an exercise of restructuring of awards needed to be taken in consultation with the Ministry
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BLO protests: Central forces to guard Bengal CEO's office; Union govt okays EC proposal

Times of India - Thu, 12/18/2025 - 16:12
Central forces will secure the West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer's office from Friday following protests by BLOs concerned about work pressure and safety. The Election Commission is increasing scrutiny of the electoral roll revision process after several BLOs died. Meanwhile, a voter received a show-cause notice for being registered in two constituencies.
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No ‘direct’ link between air pollution and lung disease: Minister

Hindu - Thu, 12/18/2025 - 16:01
Says air pollution is one of the ‘triggering factors’ for respiratory ailments and associated diseases.
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Assembly passes resolutions demanding Centre act to alleviate backwardness plaguing NK

Hindu - Thu, 12/18/2025 - 15:50
The resolutions are aimed at bringing pressure on the Centre to fund long-pending projects in North Karnataka region
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Of 202 Indian recruits in Russian Army, 26 killed, seven missing, MEA tells Rajya Sabha

Hindu - Thu, 12/18/2025 - 15:50
The Ministry of External Affairs says it has assisted in two cremations in Russia, transport of mortal remains of 10 Indians who died there; got early discharge for 119 Indians, working on the discharge of 50 more
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