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EC used power of technology to strengthen people's power: PM Modi New Delhi, Jan 19 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the Election Commission on Sunday, saying it has used the power of technology to strengthen people's power and also shown commitment to a fair polling process.
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Bangladeshi national who attacked Saif Ali Khan arrested: Police Mumbai: Mumbai police on Sunday said a 30-year-old Bangladeshi national has been arrested for allegedly stabbing actor Saif Ali Khan at the latter's residence here.
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3 dead, 4 missing as boat capsizes in Ganga in Bihar's Katihar Katihar: Three people were killed and four others went missing after a boat capsized in the Ganga in Bihar's Katihar district on Sunday, officials said.
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RG Kar rape-murder convict's mother says he should get the punishment he deserves Kolkata: The mother of Sanjoy Roy, who was convicted for the rape and murder of the medic of R G Kar Medical College and Hospital, on Sunday said if her son is guilty then he should get the punishment he deserves, even if it means hanging.
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Chhattisgarh: CRPF undertakes blood test campaign for locals in remote LWE-hit areas New Delhi: CRPF bases in the remote Maoist affected areas of Chhattisgarh have launched a massive blood testing campaign for the locals and tribals to understand the diseases and deficiencies prevalent amongst them.
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Modi govt converted ease of doing business to unease in doing business: Cong New Delhi, Jan 19 (PTI) The Congress on Sunday claimed that the Modi government's “retrograde policies” have broken the confidence of investors in India and converted the ease of doing business to “unease in doing business”.
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Nitish Kumar raised issue of caste census, Rahul kept mum: JD(U) New Delhi, Jan 19 (PTI) The Janata Dal (United) on Sunday accused Rahul Gandhi of hypocrisy on the issue of caste census, charging him with maintaining silence when Bihar CM Nitish Kumar raised the matter in INDIA bloc meetings.
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TikTok shuts down as US ban takes effect Houston: TikTok’s app effectively shut down in the US, just hours before a law banning the popular video-sharing platform was set to go into effect. by Seema Hakhu Kachru
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Thousands protest in Washington DC against Trump ahead of inauguration Washington: Thousands of people have gathered in Washington to protest against Donald Trump's policies ahead of his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States on January 20. By Lalit K Jha
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Davos beyond WEF: Skiing to Sherlock to Sanatorium Davos: As the rich and powerful of the world debate here the 'collaboration in an intelligent age' over the next five days, this small Swiss ski resort town will also offer them its own history to ponder over. Barun Jha BUSINESS DCM8 BIZ-PRE BUD-CUSTOMS
Budget FY26: Govt could cut customs duty on raw materials to boost manufacturing New Delhi: The government could reduce customs duty on inputs used in manufacturing medical equipment, electronic goods and footwear industries in the forthcoming Budget to boost local manufacturing, according to tax experts.
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PLI in R&D needed to make India global innovation hub: Deloitte New Delhi: The Budget 2025-26 should announce a PLI scheme for R&D to attract foreign companies and make India a global hub for innovation, said Deloitte India Partner (Direct Tax) Rohinton Sidhwa.
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Jadeja to play Saurashtra's Ranji Trophy tie against Delhi New Delhi: India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is set to play in Saurashtra's Ranji Trophy tie against Delhi from January 23 after turning up for the team's practice session in Rajkot on Sunday.
SPF13 SPO-TENNIS-OPEN-IND Bopanna-Shuai enter mixed doubles quarterfinals of Australian Open
Melbourne: Veteran Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna and his Chinese parnter Zhang Shuai entered the quarterfinals of the mixed doubles event at the Australian Open after they got a walkover in a second round match here on Sunday.
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