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Accusing the Centre of not sending funds for the 'Awas Yojana' for the last three years to the state, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday launched  'Banglar Bari', a scheme funded entirely by her government.
She said that over 28 lakh genuine beneficiaries were identified in a survey conducted by the state for the 'Banglar Bari' scheme for which a total of Rs 1.2 lakh would be transferred to them by next December.
During the day, funds of Rs 60,000 were transferred to the bank accounts of 12 lakh beneficiaries in the first instalment, the chief minister said.
"My life is dedicated to working for people. Today, in the interest of the people of rural Bengal, I launched the 'Banglar Bari' project. The first instalment of Rs 60,000 was transferred directly through the bank to 12 lakh beneficiaries to build houses," Banerjee said.
"The Centre had already surveyed around 36 lakh families. We also conducted one survey. A draft list was also published and their claims and

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The Lieutenant General was also listed in a sprawling unofficial Ukrainian database of people considered to be enemies of the country called Myrotvorets (Peacemaker). A photograph of Kirillov

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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 17: Amazon.in today announced the conclusion of its first-ever Amazon Gadget Awards 2024, recognizing the top gadgets and accessories available on the online marketplace. The awards were determined through an online survey where almost 15,000 participants voted for their favorite choices and recommended products across various categories, including laptops, headphones, tablets, cameras, smartwatches, speakers, and more. These awards celebrated and reflected the preferences of the many customers who trust Amazon.in for their consumer electronics needs.

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New Delhi [India], December 17: Network18, India's leading media conglomerate, concluded the inaugural edition of Green Bharat, an annual conclave in collaboration with Ola Electric, India's largest pure-play electric vehicle (EV) company. The event aimed to shape the narrative for India's transition to sustainable mobility by addressing the economic, environmental, and societal benefits of EVs, while tackling the key challenges hindering their widespread adoption.

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New Delhi [India], December 17: The Xiaomi Internet Partner Conference (MIPC India 2025) wrapped up successfully in New Delhi on December 16th, drawing top developers, advertisers, and industry leaders from the digital ecosystem to explore opportunities to shape a sustainable and open ecosystem.

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Led by Pawan Sehrawat, Telugu Titans roared back from nine points down at one stage to brush aside the challenge from Gujarat Giants and win 36-32 in their Pro Kabaddi League match here on Saturday.
With the win, Telugu Titans moved one step closer to achieving qualification for the PKL play-offs.
For Telugu Titans, Sehrawat scored 12 points, while Vijay Malik and Ashish Narwal got 8 and 6 respectively.
Meanwhile, Rakesh finished with 12 points and Guman Singh pocketed nine for Gujarat Giants.
Gujarat Giants started off brilliantly as they picked up an early lead but more importantly accounted for Sehrawat and Malik off the first two plays of the game.
Telugu Titans were under pressure for a while, but the ace raiders were back on the mat soon, as Gujarat Giants conceded the advantage within the first five minutes.
Ashish Narwal led the charge for Telugu Titans, who continued to keep the pressure on their opponents.
Gujarat Giants' defence was doing well to keep Sehrawat quiet, 

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday hit out at the Opposition for initiating impeachment notices against Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and Allahabad High Court's Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, saying "whoever speaks the truth" is threatened in this way.
Speaking at the World Hindu Economic Forum 2024, he also accused the Congress of practicing double standards.
"Whoever speaks the truth, these people will pressurise him with impeachment (motions), and still they talk about the Constitution. Look at their double standards.  "An Allahabad High Court judge said there should be a Uniform Civil Code, and the world over the feelings of the majority community are respected," the UP chief minister said.
What was a person's crime if he voices these opinions, he asked.
"Shouldn't there be a Uniform Civil Code in the country? The world over, the system runs as per what the majority community says and India is saying the discrimination between majority and minority .

Yogi Adityanath, Yogi, UP CM

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday filed a charge sheet against an accused in the case related to the terrorist attack on a bus carrying pilgrims from Shiv Khori, Ransoo to Katra in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.In its charge sheet presented before the NIA Special Court in Jammu, the agency has charged and arrested the accused, Hakam Khan, under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).Notably, the attack took place on 9th June 2024, when unidentified terrorists had opened indiscriminate firing at the bus when it reached Kanda near Jhandi Morh.Eight pilgrims as well as the bus driver were killed and 41 pilgrims were seriously injured in the attack, aimed at unleashing terror among the general public and those visiting the state of Jammu  &  Kashmir for pilgrimage. The firing had caused the bus driver to lose control after he was hit on the head with a bullet. The bus then rolled into a deep gorge, ...

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In a veiled attack at the Congress, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said while the BJP considers the entire country as its family, there are "some people" who have put it at the feet of the leaders of "one family" for its benefit.
He exhorted people to understand the difference between the BJP and the Congress.
The Defence Minister was addressing an event organised by RSS affiliate Sewa Bharti here to felicitate people for their service to society.
"You must have noted that when Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses people, he repeatedly says 'mere parivaarjano' (my family members)," the minister said.
"We consider the entire country our family, whereas there are some people who, for the benefit of one family, have put the entire country at the feet of their leaders," he said in a veiled reference to the Congress and Nehru-Gandhi family.
"There is a need to understand this difference," he added.
Singh said the Union government under the leadership of Modi is working f

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Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy advocates for a 70-hour workweek, urging youth to work hard for India's progress; underlines the importance of job creation as a solution to poverty

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While Jaiswal flicks the ball on the pads straight to square leg fielder Mitchell Marsh, Gill tried to play an extravagant drive and managed an outside edge to flying Marsh at gully region.

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The shift will comprise women employees for all the mining activities of the shift, including heavy earth-moving machinery

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With Siraj expected to unleash some more theatrics in the second session, lets take a look how Siraj's ploy helped Nitish Reddy getting the wicket of Marnus Labuschagne.

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