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Ahmadi man killed in axe attack in Pakistan

A trader belonging to the Ahmadi minority community was axed to death allegedly for his faith in Punjab province of Pakistan, police said on Friday.

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Anarchy to continue in Bangladesh as long as Jinnah's spirit remains there: Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Friday flagged the issue of attack on minorities, including Hindus, in Bangladesh and said the "anarchy" would continue as long as "Jinnah's spirit remains there".

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Multisite study finds increase in emergency visits linked to rise in NO2 levels in Delhi: Nadda

A multisite study conducted at five places in Delhi by the Indian Council of Medical Research has found an increase in wheezing and emergency visits associated with rise in levels of nitrogenous compounds like NO2, Union Health Minister JP Nadda told the Lok Sabha on Friday.

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India not re-considering to join mega trade agreement RCEP, says Goyal

India in 2019 decided not to join the mega free trade agreement RCEP as the pact was not addressing its concerns and since then there has been no change in that position, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday.

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How to check your GST refund status and know common reasons for delays

Checking the status of Goods and Services Tax (GST) refund is crucial for businesses and individuals who are eligible such money due to various reasons. Understanding the eligibility criteria and common delays can streamline this experience.

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Govt disburses Rs 20,657 cr to 9.58 crore farmers in 18th installments of PM-KISAN scheme

The government has disbursed Rs 20,657 crore to over 9.58 crore farmers in the latest 18th installment under the PM-KISAN scheme. In a written reply to Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Agriculture Ram Nath Thakur informed that 9,58,97,635 farmers received Rs 20,657.36 crore under the PM-KISAN's 18th installment for August-November 2024 period.

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Haryana suspends mobile internet in Ambala villages amid farmers' protest

The Haryana government on Friday suspended mobile internet and bulk SMS services in at least 10 villages of Ambala district from December 6 to December 9 under Section 20 of the Telecommunications Act, 2023. Another report stated that at least 11 villages have been affected by suspended internet services in the district. The move aims to curb the spread of misinformation and maintain public peace, news agencies reported. However, essential services like banking and mobile recharges remain operational.

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U'khand HC bans heavy machinery mining in two rivers

The Uttarakhand High Court has banned mining with heavy machines in the Suswa and Song rivers in Dehradun district. The directive was issued by a division bench of the high court comprising acting chief justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari and justice Vivek Bharti Sharma while hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) on Thursday.

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India not re-considering to join RCEP pact: Goyal

India in 2019 decided not to join the mega free trade agreement RCEP as the pact was not addressing its concerns and since then there has been no change in that position, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday.

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INDIA bloc parties from Manipur urge PM Modi to visit state for restoration of peace

INDIA bloc parties from Manipur on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the violence-hit state at the earliest, asserting that his direct involvement and pro-active engagement with the people of Manipur can only bring peace and normalcy there.

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1 in 5 babies born via C-section in India, more in pvt facility than public: Study

Over one-fifth of deliveries in India are performed via caesarean section, with a higher proportion of these surgeries taking place in private facilities compared to public ones, according to a study published in The Lancet Regional Health-Southeast Asia journal. A caesarean delivery is performed by surgically cutting through a pregnant woman's abdomen and uterus.

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Quad growing as an expensive sort of intergovernmental coordination: EAM

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday that the Quad grouping is growing and called it "one of the most expansive sort of intergovernmental coordination." He recalled that Quad was actually restarted by the Donald Trump-US administration and it began at vice minister's level in 2017.

 

Speaking at the India - Japan Forum today, Jaishankar said that Trump administration deserves a lot of credit for the takeoff of the Quad. He said that Trump's views regarding alliances and US' share and burden sharing does not apply to the Quad as everybody pays their fair share in the alliance.

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Political business: Fadnavis' Maha return, Sukhbir Badal dodges death

Maharashtra was at the centre of news this week as suspense loomed large over Mahayuti 2.0's chief ministerial choice, which ended in an expected political comeback. In Punjab, a former deputy chief minister accepted a religious punishment to perform service at gurdwaras and narrowly escaped an assassination attempt. Meanwhile, a logjam continued in Parliament even as the treasury and opposition struck a deal to hold debates.

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BJP-RSS 'biggest tukde-tukde gang' of country: Cong slams 'traitor jibe at Rahul

The Congress on Friday slammed the BJP for acussing Rahul Gandhi of conspiring to destabilise India and calling him a traitor, saying the truth is that BJP-RSS is the "biggest tukde-tukde" gang of this country and is spreading the "poison of communalism".

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Kerala HC slams police, TDB over 'VIP darshan' to actor Dileep at Sabarimala

The Kerala High Court on Friday slammed the police and the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) for providing "VIP darshan" to Malayalam actor Dileep at the Lord Ayyappa shrine in Sabarimala during the ongoing pilgrimage season, observing that it "hindered" darshan of many devotees who had stood in line for several hours.