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Senior citizens, prime targets of cybercriminals, need to hone digital safety skills, say experts

16 Nov 2025 | 4:02 AM

Bhubaneswari, Nov 15 (UNI) Senior citizens were the prime target with 7,000 cybercrime cases nationally reported every day in 2024, as per Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre.

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Odisha gears up to celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities in big way

16 Nov 2025 | 3:57 AM

Bhubaneswari, Nov 15 (UNI) A preparatory meeting was held today under the chairmanship of Parul Patawari, Director of the Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, regarding the celebration of the State-Level International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025.

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Six people die in 2 separate accidents in Bengal

16 Nov 2025 | 2:39 AM

Kolkata, Nov 15 (UNI) Six people were killed in two separate traffic accidents, both involving motorcycles and cars, in two separate
districts, official sources said today.

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'Nitish nurtured Bihar like lord Vishwakarma': Hazari

16 Nov 2025 | 1:43 AM

Samastipur, Nov 15 (UNI) Bihar Minister Maheshwar Hazari today said that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had nurtured and developed Bihar in a remarkable manner and equated his contribution to that of Lord Vishwakarma.

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PM Modi lays foundation for Eklavya Model Residential School in Meghalaya

16 Nov 2025 | 1:24 AM

Ampati, Nov 14 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday digitally laid the foundation stone for construction of the Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) at Chopapara village in Meghalaya.

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Aqua takes music aficionados to “Barbie world”

16 Nov 2025 | 1:24 AM

Shillong, Nov 15 (UNI) Concerts in this hill state capital of Meghalaya have come a full circle with Danish-Norwegian band Aqua performing here on Saturday after Micheal Learns to Rock performing here two decades ago.

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Chirag Paswan keeps Deputy CM plans under wraps

16 Nov 2025 | 1:14 AM

Patna, Nov 15(UNI) The impressive performance of LJP (Ram Vilas) in the Bihar Assembly Election 2025 has not only made Chirag Paswan a significant political force within the NDA but has also established him as an emerging face in Bihar politics.

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Honoring 'Dharti Aaba': Rs 9,700 Cr investment announced

16 Nov 2025 | 12:58 AM

New Delhi, Nov 15 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked a momentous occasion on Saturday, leading the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas celebrations commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of tribal icon and freedom fighter, Dharti Aaba Bhagwan Birsa Munda.

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West Bengal medical student detained in Red Fort blast probe released after day-long questioning

16 Nov 2025 | 12:18 AM

Kolkata, Nov 15 (UNI) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday evening released a medical student with family roots in North Dinajpur, a day after detaining him in connection with the recent explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort.

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Former union minister R.K. Singh resigns from BJP’s primary membership

15 Nov 2025 | 10:44 PM

Patna, Nov. 15 (UNI) Former union Minister and senior BJP leader R.K. Singh on Saturday resigned from the primary membership of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

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Birsa Munda Jayanti Celebrated with enthusiasm at Jharkhand Pavilion on Day Two of IITF

15 Nov 2025 | 10:41 PM

New Delhi/Ranchi, Nov 15 (UNI) The second day of the 44th India International Trade Fair in New Delhi witnessed vibrant celebrations at the Jharkhand Pavilion as the state marked both its 25th Statehood Day and the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda with special events.

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BJP leaders silent as JD(U) turns vocal on Nitish as CM again

15 Nov 2025 | 10:08 PM

By Kamal Kant Sahay
Patna, Nov 15 (UNI) With the NDA's landslide victory in the Bihar Assembly elections, and the BJP bagging 89 seats, four more than the JD(U)'s 85, the question of having Nitish Kumar as the next Chief Minister again has started hovering around. Suspense has increased further with the BJP leaders maintaining a stoic silence on the issue.

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Muzaffarpur fire claims lives of five from same family

15 Nov 2025 | 9:33 PM

Muzaffarpur, Nov 15 (UNI) At least five members of a family were burnt alive after a massive fire broke out early this morning at their home in Motipur Nagar Parishad’s Ward No. 13 on Neta Road.

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Arunachal celebrates Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas with rich tribal traditions

15 Nov 2025 | 9:26 PM

Itanagar, Nov 15 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh marked Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas — commemorating the 150th Birth Anniversary of Bhagwan Veer Birsa Munda — with vibrant celebrations across the State, highlighted by major programmes in Acheso village of Dibang Valley and Government Town Secondary School, Tawang. .

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Manipur Forest Department inks MoUs with BSNL, Airports Authority of India

15 Nov 2025 | 9:18 PM

Imphal, Nov 15 (UNI) The Manipur Forest Department signed two significant MoUs with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Airports Authority of India (AAI) today for strengthening the protection and communication network across forest revenue stations and preventing forest and wildlife offences in the State, which could eventually lead to enhancement in revenue collection.

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