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Congress names Tarun Pandey as candidate for Jharsuguda by-polls

Jharsuguda, 10/4: In a major development, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge approves the candidature of Tarun Pandey as Congress candidate for the ensuing bye-election to the Legislative Assembly of Odisha from Jharsuguda constituency. Tarun Pandey son of former MLA Biren Pandey announced Congress candidate for Jharsuguda bypoll scheduled on May 10.

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Amritpal’s aide Papalpreet Singh arrested in Amritsar: Report

Amritsar,10/4: Papalpreet Singh, a close aide of pro-Khalistani leader Amritpal Singh has been arrested by the Punjab Police at Amritsar on Monday, according to reports. Authorities had got hold of fresh CCTV footage last week purportedly showing Papalpreet in a “dera” in a village in Hoshiarpur.   Radical preacher Amritpal has been on the run…

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Section 144 clamped in Jamshedpur, mobile internet suspended

Jamshedpur, 10/4: Alleged desecration of a religious flag led to brick-batting between two groups and arson at Shastrinagar in Jamshedpur, prompting the authorities to impose Prohibitory Orders under Section 144 of CrPC in the locality on Sunday evening, an official said. Meanwhile, mobile internet has been temporarily banned, reported ANI. Two shops and an auto-rickshaw…

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Application window for CUET-UG reopens from April 9 for three days

New Delhi, 9/4: The application window for CUET-UG reopened Sunday for three days following representation from students and there will be no change in the syllabus after rationalisation of NCERT textbooks, officials said.     “Following requests from several students, we have decided to re-open the application portal for CUET-UG on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday…

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