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India gets its first witness protection programme; here's all you need to know

The decision to implement the scheme was made by the Centre, the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), 18 states, and legal help from at least five states, civil services, high courts as well as police personnel.

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European Union extends financial aid to those affected by cyclone Gaja in Tamil Nadu

Cyclone Gaja crossed Tamil Nadu coast on November 16, leaving 63 people and thousands of livestock dead.

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Rahul Gandhi assures Congress will put student issues on national agenda

Observing that many from the student community face an "uphill task", Gandhi assured them of direct access to opportunities and vowed to end corruption in the system.

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KKR may pick up CCD founder VG Siddhartha's stake in Mindtree

Siddhartha is the largest investor controlling 26% of shares in information technology major Mindtree.

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Kedarnath movie review and rating: Here's what critics say about Sushant Singh Rajput-Sara Ali Khan starrer

Kedarnath received mixed response from critics as it is the visuals in the movie that grabbed most attention. Read critics' review.

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Adityanath busy renaming cities, ignoring his state: Shiv Sena

"The question is not when Hyderabad will become Bhagyanagar, but when will the Ram temple be constructed," wrote the Sena in its editorial.

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Amit Shah isn't God, his prediction of BJP ruling for 50 years an exaggeration: Mizo National Front

The principal opposition party in Mizoram is, however, confident that the Congress or the UPA will not come to power at the Centre in the next year's general elections.

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Karnataka: Lake drained in Morab village after discovery of HIV-infected body

The virus is usually transmitted through sexual intercourse, infected blood and from an infected mother to the baby in her womb or through breastfeeding, but the villagers' alarm at the discovery a week ago drove the demand for the lake to be drained.

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Delhi: 12-year-old student hangs self, blames her science teacher in suicide note

Daisy Rathore, 12, who hanged herself from a ceiling fan at her home on December 1, ensured that her tormentor was punished, as she wrote the teacher's name on her palms and hands and also the reason for her extreme step.

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CBI director Alok Verma's plea: SC says essence of govt action must be in interest of institution

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi said Attorney General K K Venugopal told that circumstances culminating in the situation started in July.

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Priyanka Chopra's response to 'racist' The Cut article slamming her as a 'scam artist' is pure gold

The now-retracted story by Mariah Smith alleged that Priyanka Chopra is a scam artist who trapped Jonas into a marriage that he didn't really want.

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Flagship killer phone Poco F1 can now be grabbed for just Rs 4,099: Here's how

If you haven't bought the Poco F1 already, this is the best time to buy the flagship killer Android phone.

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Kedarnath box office prediction: Sushant-Sara starrer likely to have decent start despite 2.0 dominance

Kedarnath is expected to open at the Indian box office with good collection despite facing tough competition from 2.0.

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What's the truth behind Nehha Pendse joining Bigg Boss Marathi?

The humongous popularity of Nehha Pendse and the way fans pleaded with makers of the show to bring her back seems to have worked out.

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Wanted Kashmiri terrorist Zakir Musa spotted in Bathinda; Punjab on high alert

The intelligence reports have suggested that Musa could be disguised as a Sikh and wearing a turban. He is the Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind chief and is said to be aligned with a global terror group.

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