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Govt’s commitment ensuring farmers get due respect and support: Tripura Minister

Agartala, Dec 4 (IANS) Tripura Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Thursday said that the Central and state governments’ unwavering commitment to improving the lives of farmers has ensured that cultivators are finally receiving the respect they deserve.The Minister, while addressing a Workshop and Input Distribution Programme on Plant Variety Protection and Farmers' Rights (PPV & FR Act) at a Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) at Salema in Dhalai district, said that after Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power, farmers are getting due respect. “Even if I wish, it is not possible to get certificates; there are so many farmers who know better than scientists. PM Modi said scientists must go from lab to land, help farmers first, and then conduct research. Farmers are...

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Indian Tour 4 Squash: It’s Joshna v Anahat for women’s crown

SPORTS

Chennai, Dec 4 (IANS) Former women’s world No. 10 Joshna Chinappa will seek revenge when she meets teenage top seed Anahat Singh in the final of HCL Squash Indian Tour 4, while Velavan Senthilkumar will vie for the men’s crown.Joshna, who lost to Anahat in the previous PSA Tour event in Indore, on Thursday defeated sixth seed compatriot Tanvi Khanna 6-11, 12-10, 11-1, 5-11, 11-5, while Anahat took down South African third seed Hayley Ward 11-8, 11-6, 11-6,Meanwhile, in the men's section, top seed Senthilkumar edged out French seventh seed Maceo Levy 13-11, 11-9, 5-11, 11-7, and will meet unseeded Egyptian Adam Hawal for the title.Earlier, the 39-year-old Joshna Chinappa, who won the Japan Open in October and finished runner-up in the Daly College Indian Open last month, rallied to beat Egy...

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Andhra CM for grounding Partnership Summit MoUs in 45 days

INDIA, TOP STORIES

Amaravati, Dec 4 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu said on Thursday that more than 50 per cent of the MoUs signed at the recent CII Partnership Summit are already moving into the approval stage, and directed officials to ensure that foundation stones for these projects are laid within 45 days.He was addressing the 13th State Level Investment Board (SIPB) at the Secretariat on Thursday.The SIPB approved investments worth Rs. 20,444 crore, with a potential for more than 56,000 jobs.Six companies that signed agreements at the Partnership Summit at Visakhapatnam also received approvals. The Chief Minister reviewed all agreements signed at the summit.He stated that leading companies are choosing Andhra Pradesh because of the government’s speed of doing business. “We ...

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Tourism jumped 5 fold after Cheetah project’s success: MP CM

INDIA, TOP STORIES

Sheopur, Dec 4 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday said tourism in the state has surged five times following the successful implementation of the cheetah reintroduction project at Kuno National Park and Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary.Speaking at a ceremonial event marking International Cheetah Day, Yadav released African female cheetah Veera and her two 10-month-old cubs into the open forest at Kuno. He also unveiled the Kuno National Park Calendar–2026, a book titled Field Manual for Clinical Management of Free-Ranging Cheetahs in Kuno National Park, and inaugurated a souvenir shop.“With the successful rehabilitation of cheetahs, Kuno National Park has emerged as a centre of international importance. Third-generation cheetahs born on Indian soil are now roaming...

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Bihar Dy CM directs officials to keep close watch on land mafia

INDIA, TOP STORIES

Patna, Dec 4 (IANS) Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue and Land Reforms Minister, Vijay Kumar Sinha, conducted a comprehensive review of departmental work on Thursday and directed officials to keep an eye on land mafia.Expressing serious concern over the rising number of land disputes in the state and the involvement of mafia elements in preparing forged land documents, the Deputy Chief Minister said such groups even harass citizens during court proceedings.He stated that upon receiving such complaints, the department would constitute a high-level investigation team, and strict action would be taken against the guilty under relevant sections of the Bhartiya Nyay Sahita.He also indicated that, if required, a new law could be introduced with the support of the Central government to ...

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Rajasthan: Three fake doctors held in medical fraud case

INDIA, TOP STORIES

Jaipur, Dec 4 (IANS) The Special Operations Group (SOG) has busted a major medical fraud, exposing a dangerous attempt to illegally enter the healthcare system in Rajasthan.Additional Director General of Police (SOG) Vishal Bansal confirmed the arrest of three individuals who, despite failing the mandatory Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE), managed to secure internships at government medical colleges using forged documents.According to ADG Bansal, the racket surfaced after the SOG received intelligence that one of the accused, Dr Piyush Kumar Trivedi from Dausa, had allegedly obtained a fake FMGE qualification certificate with the help of a criminal network.Using this forged certificate, he secured approval from the National Medical Commission (NMC) and subsequently obtained ...

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Football: Barcelona to visit Betis, Real Madrid host Celta in La Liga

SPORTS

Madrid, Dec 4 (IANS) The race for the La Liga title continues at the weekend after FC Barcelona won at home to Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid returned to form in Bilbao in two midweek games brought forward due to the Spanish Supercup. Barcelona were back to their best against Atletico, but have a difficult away game on Saturday when Hansi Flick's side visits Real Betis.Betis are fifth in the table, unbeaten in four games, and with their morale sky-high after winning last weekend's Seville derby 2-0 away to Sevilla. Pablo Fornals is in excellent form for Manuel Pellegrini's side, and Barcelona will again have to raise its game.Flick lost Dani Olmo with a dislocated shoulder in midweek and may be tempted to rest Pedri after the midfielder had to be taken off against Atletico due to muscle f...

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Shah Rukh Khan & Kajol unveil Raj–Simran bronze statue at London’s Leicester Square for DDLJ’s 30th year

ENTERTAINMENT

Mumbai Dec 4 (IANS) Marking the 30th year of Yash Raj Films’ historic blockbuster, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ), Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol unveiled a new bronze statue in Leicester Square, celebrating their iconic roles in one of Indian cinema’s most beloved films, Aditya Chopra’s Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ). Marking the 30th year of Yash Raj Films’ historic blockbuster, the new bronze statue depicts central characters Raj & Simran in an iconic pose and celebrates the film’s everlasting impact on pop culture amongst South Asians worldwide.The bronze statue becomes the first-ever Indian film to be honoured with a statue in Leicester Square, London and joins iconic characters from historic films, including Harry Potter, Mary Poppins, Paddington, and Singin' in the Rain, as we...

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PM Modi’s ‘vocal for local’ call must be reinforced: Tripura CM

INDIA, TOP STORIES

Agartala, Dec 4 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday advised the state-owned Tripura Tea Development Corporation (TTDC) to work towards making the organisation financially profitable and to adopt targeted plans for employment generation.Emphasising the need to further expand Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “vocal for local” initiative, the Chief Minister called for greater utilisation and promotion of the state’s tea products within Tripura. In the review meeting of the TTDC held at the civil secretariat on Thursday, the Chief Minister studied the progress of the Corporation's work and said that Tripura tea is not inferior in taste and aroma. He said that it is necessary to maintain the natural qualities of tea and take marketing initiatives through wide publicity and pro...

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Roped in foreign investment of Rs 500 crore for Punjab, says CM Mann in Japan

INDIA, TOP STORIES

Chandigarh, Dec 4 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday said he had roped in investment of Rs 500 crore as a Japanese steel giant has agreed to expand its collaboration with a steel company in the state.Japanese steel giant Aichi Steel signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in the presence of the Chief Minister during his visit to the Japanese company, on the third day of his visit to Japan.Chief Minister Mann said it is a 'red letter day' for the state as the Japanese steel giant, better known as the steel arm of Toyota, has inked this MoU to give a fillip to the industrial development in the state.The Japanese steel giant will study future factory operations in Punjab, including a feasibility assessment for an investment of about Rs 500 crore, he said.Mann emphas...