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Cabbie drives car onto Karnataka's Tekal railway station, lands on tracks
A cab driver from Bannur drove his vehicle onto the platform at Tekal railway station near Kolar, causing panic but no major damage, thanks to the absence of trains. In another incident, a car caught fire while driving over horsegram crops spread on a road in Mulbagal taluk, leading to its passengers escaping unhurt.
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Ease of business, infra upgrade: Delhi restaurants lay out menu for parties
The food services market in Delhi, valued at over Rs 42,000 crores, faces challenges due to multiple departmental clearances and varying regulations. Industry leaders seek a dedicated department for streamlined licensing and consistent rules across NCR regions to enhance business operations and promote F&B tourism.
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'Pen chuno, kaam dekho': YouTuber’s electoral experiment for Delhi polls goes live
In Green Park, YouTube influencer Meghnad S launched his first offline political campaign, emphasizing the importance of hyper-local leadership. His campaign, marked by a QR code linking to his YouTube channel, aims to bring practical solutions to Malviya Nagar's issues and revitalize the sense of neighborhood.
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India cannot allow millions of illegal migrants, says Vice-President Dhankhar
Speaking at the World Forum of Accountants (WOFA) conference in the national capital, he said youth should be concerned about existential challenges
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High Court directs for special care of kids confined with parent in prisons
The Allahabad High Court has expressed concern for children living in prisons with their incarcerated parents, directing the UP government to create a structured programme for these children's education, health, and development. The order came after rejecting the bail application of a woman charged with her step-son's murder.
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Hundreds of swimmers take part in Krishna river-crossing contest
People aged between 10 and 80 took part; participants came from Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata, says Aqua Devils Welfare Association which organised the event
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Jharkhand outfit calls protest for Sarna code on February 28 in national capital
The protest call has also been circulated among other outfits, such as the Kendriya Sarna Samiti, that have put across similar demands
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5th T20I: Abhishek's record-breaking 135 powers India to 4-1 series win vs England
Abhishek Sharma's remarkable 54-ball 135 led India to an emphatic 150-run victory over England, securing the series 4-1. Sharma's innings broke multiple records, including the highest T20I score by an Indian. Despite Phil Salt's quick-fire 55, England's batting collapsed, managing only 97 runs. This victory margin of 150 runs stands as India's second-largest in T20Is, following their 168-run victory over New Zealand in 2023.
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BJP seeks fair probe into sacrifice at Parasnath’s Marang Buru
The Opposition party has alleged that the Hemant Soren-led government was hounding local Adivasi BJP members following the sacrifice of a goat by the CM and his wife on July 19
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Uttarkashi quakes: Case registered against rumour-mongers
Uttarkashi district police have registered a case against unknown individuals for spreading false rumours about an impending high-magnitude earthquake. A widely circulated social media post caused panic, leading residents to leave their homes on a cold night. Efforts are underway to identify those responsible.
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National highways construction to slow down amid fall in award of projects
The Indian government anticipates a slowdown in highway construction over the next two years due to fewer new project awards in 2023-24. Despite this, the road transport ministry aims to exceed its target of constructing 10,400 km of national highways this fiscal year, hoping to reach 11,000 km, though maintaining this momentum will be challenging.
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Second chargesheet filed against Mukesh
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Union Budget 2025: Tax break will give a fillip to slowing economy, says Centre
Advocating ‘trust in the people’s wisdom’, Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey says taxpayers will help the economy by spending, saving, or investing the benefit; the economy requires all kinds of engines to be fired
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Indian Embassy in Congo asks Indian nationals to depart immediately to safer locations
The Embassy issued three advisories during the day and recommended that everyone prepare an emergency plan
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College students display skills in Tamil oratory
Sol Thamizha Sol, a novel contest for college students aged 18-25, assesses the proficiency of the participants in Tamil and their oratorical skill. The winners receive cash award. Participants are given a set of six topics a day before the contest. They will speak for four minutes each
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