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Pakistani Jaish-e-Mohammad commander killed in gunfight with security forces in J&K’s Kathua

Jammu, 23/1: A Pakistani terrorist affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit was killed in a gunfight with security forces in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, a senior police officer said. Inspector General of Police, Jammu range, Bhim Sen Tuti said the terrorist was gunned down during a joint operation in the general area…

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Upset over being ‘ignored’ by Rahul, Shashi Tharoor skips meeting called to discuss Congress strategy for Kerala

New Delhi: Igniting fresh trouble in Congress’ Kerala unit, senior MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday skipped a meeting called by the central leadership to finetune strategy for state Assembly elections, apparently upset over Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. The meeting of senior leaders from Kerala was called by party chief Mallikarjun Kharge in which state…

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Ama Bus Runs Over Motorcycle on Janpath in Bhubaneswar, Rider Hospitalised; Locals Vandalise Bus

Bhubaneswar: Tension prevailed on Janpath road in Bhubaneswar on Friday after an Ama Bus reportedly ran over a motorcycle, leaving the two-wheeler rider seriously injured.According to information, the bus hit the motorcycle on the busy Janpath stretch, causing the rider to fall on the road. The biker sustained injuries in the accident and was immediately rushed to a nearby…

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Man tries to burn daughter-in-law alive for giving birth to baby girl in Odisha’s Kendrapara

Kendrapara: In a shocking incident, a man allegedly tried According to reports, the woman was sleeping when her father-in-law allegedly brought petrol from a nearby village market. He then poured the petrol on the bed and set it on fire, allegedly with the intention of killing his daughter-in-law and her newborn daughter.The woman and the…

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Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan Pays Tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in Cuttack on Parakram Diwas

The Vice President arrived in Odisha earlier than scheduled, landing at Bhubaneswar Airport and proceeding directly to Cuttack. He was received with a Guard of Honour by Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, Chief Secretary Anu Garg, and other senior officials.As part of the official programme, the Vice President, along…

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Salman Khan Releases ‘Maatrubhumi’ Teaser from Battle of Galwan; Song Set to Launch Soon

Mumbai: Days after releasing the teaser for the upcoming action-war drama ‘Battle of Galwan,’ starring Salman Khan, the makers have now unveiled a short glimpse of the film’s first song, titled ‘Maatrubhumi.’Salman took to Instagram on Friday to share the teaser for his highly anticipated film. The 15-second teaser opens with the sound of a military…

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Freight Train Derails Near Rupsa Railway Station in Balasore

A freight train derailed on the fourth line near Rupsa Railway Station in Balasore district under the South Eastern Railway (SER) zone on Friday, shortly after unloading goods.Senior railway officials rushed to the site and began immediate repair and restoration work to normalise rail operations. The derailment disrupted services, prompting urgent measures to clear the…

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Karnataka High Court revokes bike taxi ban

Bengaluru, 24/1: The Karnataka high court on January 23, permitted operation of bike taxis while allowing the appeals filed by the bike taxi aggregators, individual bike taxi owners and others. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and JusticeVibhu Bakhru and Justice CM Joshi directed the state government to register motorcycles as transport vehicles…

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5 traffic violations in a year? You may lose your driving licence

New Delhi: To rein in errant drivers, the Central government has tightened the Motor Vehicles Rules: Drivers who commit five or more traffic violations within a year may now face suspension of their driving licence. As per the latest amendment to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, the competent authority — such as Regional Transport Offices…

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