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As six Assam communities seek ST status, seven more eye OBC list
The Chairman of the National Commission for Backward Classes conducted a public hearing with representatives of the seven communities in Guwahati on Thursday, November 27.
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FIR filed against Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil over alleged sexual exploitation, coerced abortion and threats
Police say charges against Palakkad MLA include rape, obtaining sexual consent through deceitful means, possibly by holding forth a false promise of marriage, and coercing a woman into terminating her pregnancy
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Cyclone Ditwah: Five Colombo-bound flights diverted to Thiruvananthapuram airport due to bad weather
Diverted flights include an Etihad Airways flight from Abu Dhabi, AirAsia flight from Kuala Lampur, Sri Lankan Airlines flight from Dubai, Sri Lankan Airlines flight from Doha and a domestic Indigo flight
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How the Parakamani scam in Tirumala unfolded
The Parakamani case at Lord Venkateswara temple on Tirumala, hitherto a case of dishonesty and theft, now smacks of something far murkier after the complainant and a key witness in the case, a vigilance officer, was found dead on railway tracks on November 14
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Cyclone Ditwah LIVE: In response to a request from Sri Lankan authorities, India deploys helicopters from INS Vikrant
Cyclonic storm Ditwah over southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining Sri Lanka coast and the depression (remnant of cyclonic storm ‘Senyar’) over the Strait of Malacca are expected to bring rains
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The illusion of flow: U-turns slowing Hyderabad down
Once promoted as a smart fix to free up traffic, Hyderabad’s expanding U-turn network is now choking major corridors, triggering violations and contributing to more crashes. As officials scramble for solutions, Lavpreet Kaur and Naveen Kumar trace the mounting commuter angst and widening cracks in the city’s traffic strategy
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Rupee falls 7 paise to 89.43 against U.S. dollar in early trade
At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 89.41; it slipped further to trade at 89.43 against the greenback in initial deals, registering a loss of 7 paise from its previous closing level.
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In 10 years, this government hospital in Chennai has performed 31,157 interventional cardiac procedures
The department has performed among the highest volumes of ASD device closures in the government sector in Tamil Nadu
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Kerala local body polls: Rivals will seek to loosen LDF’s firm grip on Kollam Corporation
Since the formation of the Corporation in 2000, the Left front has been in power. This time, the CPI(M) is not fielding a single sitting member of the current council, hoping that a totally new line-up will get voters’ approval. While the UDF is looking for a recovery from a major setback in the 2020 elections, the NDA, having tripled its seats in 2020, is highly optimistic about its prospects
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Kerala local body polls: Writing on the wall is clear, charm of poll graffiti doesn’t fade
The old world charm of the wall art is something that political parties and candidates do not want to miss. Graffiti has evolved in terms of colour, design and font
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Kerala local body polls: Development beckons, but coastal Thiruvananthapuram continues to battle age-old issues
Lack of potable water and proper waste disposal mechanism have been issues faced by areas near Vizhinjam for decades. Dwindling catch, eroding beaches and fewer employment opportunities will be key issues in the coastal areas in the local body elections
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Forcing happily-married couple to face trial under POCSO Act would be irony of fate: Allahabad HC
The woman's father got the FIR lodged, alleging that his daughter was abducted in April 2024; the woman had denied the allegations in her statement before police and stated that she had left her parents' home willingly.
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The hidden costs of 10-minute deliveries
Multiple platforms offering 10-minute door delivery of anything under the sun and the middle class getting addicted to it has consequences often not talked about. Chetan B.C. explores how gig economy is adding to traffic and law and order issues.
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Madras High Court modifies stalker’s death sentence to life imprisonment
Justices N. Sathish Kumar and M. Jothiraman order that he would not be entitled for any remission until he completes 20 years of incarceration
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Telangana GP Elections-2025 | 3,242 nominations received for 4,236 Sarpanch posts on first day
The last date to file the nominations for this phase is (5 p.m.) November 29, 2025. The list of contesting candidates would be published on December 3, 2025
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Why are Srinagar’s traditional livelihoods struggling to survive? | Explained
How are wetlands, lakes, and mountains shaping Srinagar’s economy? What role did Article 370’s dilution play in local livelihoods? Why are tourism, horticulture, and artisan trades struggling? What strategies can build a resilient, locally rooted economy?
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Vice President approves Panjab University senate poll schedule, students say will end stir on Nov 28
Panjab University students, who have been protesting and pressing for the election schedule, hailed it as a "victory" of their "struggle".
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Brainybotz robotics club boosts STEM learning for kids in Visakhapatnam
Brainybotz is shaping a culture of hands-on STEM learning for children in Visakhapatnam. It will host the city’s first STEM expo on December 6 at GITAM
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Woman constable injured in IED explosion in Sukma
The incident occurred during an area domination operation, when Constable Muchaki Durga of the District Force accidentally triggered a pressure IED, injuring her left foot
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