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Class III student dies in mishap, villagers stage night-long protest for compensation
Class III student dies in mishap, villagers stage night-long protest for compensation

Vehicular traffic on Nandahandi-Nabarangpur road came to a standstill as the local residents blocked the route after the Class III student was mowed down by an unknown vehicle at Sindhiguda on Tuesday. Despite the intervention of the police, the agitators are yet to call off their protest.

UGC extends thesis submission deadline for terminal M.Phil, Ph.D scholars
UGC extends thesis submission deadline for terminal M.Phil, Ph.D scholars

The higher education regulator said the extension has been granted keeping in view the larger interest of the research scholars.

Taliban orders UN female staff in Afghanistan to wear hijab
Taliban orders UN female staff in Afghanistan to wear hijab

The statement also notes that the personnel of the Ministry will stand outside the UN office to "monitor if hijab is used or not".

Gyanvapi Masjid
Gyanvapi case hearing deferred due to lawyer's strike

A petition seeking demolition of a wall and removal of debris for a fresh survey had been moved by the Hindu petitioners and was scheduled to be heard on Wednesday.

Monsoon Rain in Odisha
Odisha likely to receive less monsoon rain this year

IMD has also announced a slight reduction in the new normal for all India rainfall based on decadal data.

Indrani-Mukerjea
SC grants bail to Indrani Mukerjea in Sheena Bora murder case

A three-judge bench headed by Justice L Nageswara Rao said the trial is not going to be completed anytime soon.

Woman lost during 1947 violence meets Sikh brothers after 75 yrs at Kartarpur
Woman lost during 1947 violence meets Sikh brothers after 75 yrs at Kartarpur

At the time of the Partition, Mumtaz Bibi was an infant who was lying on her mother's dead body who was killed by the violent mobs, Dawn news reported.

India ready to partner with Jamaica and share its technical skills & expertise: President Kovind
India ready to partner with Jamaica and share its technical skills & expertise: President Kovind

Addressing the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament of Jamaica on Tuesday, Kovind said: "Fifteen thousand kilometres away from India, I feel very much at home before you. And why should I not, when this House has many distinguished members with Indian lineage."

Dont feel for me, pray for Twitter instead: Parag Agrawal
Twitter board wants $44 bn deal to go through amid Musk-Agrawal tussle

Goldman Sachs Group Inc and JPMorgan Chase & Co may earn a combined $133 million in fees for advising Twitter on the acquisition, but only if the deal goes through.

Rajiv Gandhi assassination case: SC orders release of A G Perarivalan
Rajiv Gandhi assassination case: SC orders release of A G Perarivalan

A bench headed by Justice L Nageswara Rao invoked its extraordinary power under Article 142 to grant relief to Perarivalan.

Gujarat Patidar quota agitation spearhead Hardik Patel on Wednesday said he has resigned as the Guja
Hardik Patel quits Congress, party calls him opportunist

Patel submitted his resignation letter to Congress president Sonia Gandhi.

Action against illegal encroachment to continue, Delhi govt seeks report
Action against illegal encroachment to continue, Delhi govt seeks report

Apart from Keshopur, the bulldozers are expected to roll in the jurisdiction of Sultanpuri police station area. As per an official document, the drive will be carried out from the 'peer baba majar' (flood drain) to 908 old bus terminal fish market Sultanpuri (police station main road).

Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Deepika Padukone vs Priyanka Chopra: Who is a bigger international star?

Deepika Padukone is being compared to Priyanka Chopra Jonas after she has been chosen as one of the jury members at the International Cannes Festival 2022.

Heavy rain disrupts life in Bengaluru
Heavy rain disrupts life in Bengaluru

The IMD has sounded a red alert for Karnataka's coastal districts and hilly regions for Wednesday.

The Archies, Dot
Who is Dot - The mysterious girl from The Archies attracting attention?

Apart from Agastya, Khushi, and Suhana, another girl Dot from The Archies has sparked curiosity among the netizens.

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