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Cabinet approves 10,023 new medical seats within next five years

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Nepal NHRC blames widespread damage post Gen Z protests on govt failure to anticipate scale of movement

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The Finale: Only win counts as India eye team game against bitter foes Pakistan

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India stifle Bangladesh to win seventh SAFF U17 title on penalties

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Elephants in fragmented habitats of South Bengal record higher levels of stress, reveals study

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Artificial Intelligence and exam shibboleths

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'Standing here with deep sorrow': Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin consoles Karur stampede families; orders inquiry under retired judge

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Karur TVK secretary booked over stampede at Vijays rally

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Attempt to close down puja pandal on Operation Sindoor theme: BJP leader; Kolkata police deny charge

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'My heart is shattered': TN, national leaders express shock and grief over Karur stampede

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YSRC Demands an Apology from MLA Kamineni Srinivas

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