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Why is ECI afraid of transparency, asks Cong after election rule tweak
The government has tweaked an election rule to prevent public inspection of certain electronic documents such as CCTV camera and webcasting footage
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Former Haryana CM Om Prakash Chautala cremated with state honours
The Haryana government declared a three-day state mourning on Friday. It has also declared Saturday a public holiday in all its offices as a mark of respect
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Allu Arjun attended 'Pushpa-2' screening despite police denying permit: CM
CM alleged that even after the death of a woman in a stampede, the actor did not leave the cinema hall, prompting the police to force him out
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Number of domestic migrants drops by 12% to 402 mn since 2011: EAC-PM
Consequently, the paper said, the migration rate which stood at 37.64 per cent of total population as per Census 2011, is estimated to have reduced to 28.88 per cent
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CAG report highlights manpower shortage across Maha's health institutions
The Comptroller and Auditor General noted that providing adequate and quality healthcare services to a large population requires a robust healthcare infrastructure and services
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Mumbai boat accident: Body of missing boy found, death toll rises to 15
The incident occurred on December 18, when the Indian Navy lost control while undertaking engine trials in Mumbai Harbour due to an engine malfunction
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India's green cover rises, now 25.17% of geographical area: Govt report
The tree cover increased by 1,289 sq km and now constitutes 3.41 per cent of the country's geographical area
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Ex-SC judge Madan Lokur named chairperson of UN Internal Justice Council
Born in 1953, Justice Lokur was appointed a judge of the Supreme Court on June 4, 2012
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Arrested members of banned outfit planned 'Chicken's Neck' attack: Police
They wanted to create large-scale instability in the corridor by carrying out synchronised attacks and fomenting instability
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Grant 0.5% interim reservation to transgenders, Karnataka HC tells NLSIU
The court took note of the one per cent reservation provided for transgenders in employment by state government
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CAG report on DND flyway shocking, says SC, NTBCL gave gold coins to staff
The bench said it is evident that despite approval from various authorities, the formula used for toll collection was far from reasonable
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Delhi LG gives nod to ED to prosecute Arvind Kejriwal in excise policy case
On December 5, the Enforcement Directorate sought permission for sanction of prosecution against Arvind Kejriwal
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Parliament scuffle: Crime branch to probe BJP's FIR, Congress' allegations
The crime branch will now probe the BJP's FIR against Rahul Gandhi and the Congress' counter-allegations, as the political standoff over the Parliament scuffle intensifies
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52 kg gold, Rs 9.86 crore cash found in abandoned SUV near Bhopal forest
52 kg of gold and Rs 9.86 crore in cash were found in an abandoned SUV near a Bhopal forest, raising suspicions of links to ongoing raids on real estate businesses
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Four of a family killed as fire breaks out at dairy shop in Madhya Pradesh
Four people, including two children, died in a fire that broke out in a house in the Nayanpur area of Dewas in Madhya Pradesh, an official said.
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Delhi gasps for air: Toxic smog turns city into a hazard zone at 434 AQI
Delhi chokes under a blanket of toxic smog as the AQI soars to a hazardous 434, prompting health warnings for vulnerable groups and urging residents to remain indoors
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Two Naxalites with cumulative bounty of Rs 8 lakh surrender in Gadchiroli
The duo has surrendered due to the Gadchiroli police's aggressive crackdown on Maoist activities
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Death toll in Jaipur tanker truck collision rises to 14, confirms DCP
The Friday accident, which resulted in a massive fire, involved a truck loaded with chemicals colliding with a tanker carrying LPG and other vehicles
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Yogi increases compensation to farmers for Jewar Airport land acquisition
Farmers, delighted by the announcement, expressed their gratitude to the Chief Minister
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