Singur Movement Changed Bengal's Politics, But Not Farmers' Lives
- Singur land acquisition controversy caused the Left government's defeat and Mamata Banerjee's rise
- Tata Motors withdrew its factory in 2008 after protests over land acquisition for the Nano car plant
- Singur farmers face low crop prices, incomplete compensation, and loss of fertile land today
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PM Modi To Address Nation At 8:30 PM Today, Suspense Over Subject
- Prime Minister Modi will address the nation at 8:30 pm today
- There is no confirmation yet on the subject of the address
- The speech timing follows the Women's Reservation Bill failing in Parliament
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'Opposition Made A Mistake, Will Face Consequences': PM On Women's Quota Bill
- Prime Minister Modi criticised the opposition for not supporting the Women's Reservation Bill
- The bill sought to reserve 33% of parliamentary seats for women but failed in Lok Sabha
- Opposition must face the consequences and answer the women, sources said, quoting PM during a cabinet meet
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TCS Case Accused's Husband Gave Cops Her Location, They Found It Locked
- Nida Khan, accused in a TCS religious conversion case, has been missing for a week
- During questioning, her husband told cops she left his home on April 14 and had been living with a relative
- When the cops reached the relative's residence, they found it locked
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Iran Shuts Hormuz Again, Accuses US Of Violating Deal To Reopen It
- Iran reimposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz after US naval blockade continued
- Iran's military said US broke promise by maintaining blockade of ships to and from Iran
- Iran controls Strait of Hormuz strictly until US restores freedom of vessel movement
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Dearness Allowance Raised By 2% For Central Government Employees
- The Centre has increased Dearness Allowance by 2% effective January 1, 2026
- DA rate rose from 58% to 60% of basic salary for government employees and pensioners
- Employees with Rs 18,000 basic may see pay rise to Rs 28,800 after the hike
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Inside Big Tech Hiring: How Interviewer Bias Affects Candidate's Fate
- A software engineer revealed bias and vibes often decide Big Tech interview outcomes.
- Candidates can perform well yet get rejected due to one interviewer's negative impression.
- Referral systems in Big Tech also show unfairness, with outsiders facing rejection despite equal profiles.
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7 Lesser-Known World Heritage Sites You Can Add To Your Travel Itinerary
- World Heritage Day, observed on April 18, promotes preserving cultural and natural sites globally
- Established by ICOMOS in 1982 and adopted by UNESCO in 1983, it highlights heritage conservation challenges
- The 2026 theme focuses on protecting heritage in conflicts, disasters, and humanitarian emergencies
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Delhi-Dehradun Expressway: Precautions, Prep Checklist For Smooth Travel
- Delhi-Dehradun Expressway reduces travel time from over six to about 2.5 hours
- The 213 km expressway has six lanes, 113 underpasses, and 62 bus shelters
- Strict safety rules ban two-wheelers and impose fines for speeding and wrong lanes
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Which Cancers Does Keytruda Work On? Oncologists Explain Effectiveness
- Keytruda is an immunotherapy drug approved for 14 cancer types in India
- It works by blocking PD-L1 protein, enabling the immune system to attack cancer cells
- Keytruda offers durable response, unlike chemotherapy's temporary disease control
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PCOD To Fibroids: Increased Prevalence Of Reproductive Disorders In Women
- Reproductive disorders like PCOD and fibroids are increasingly common in women of reproductive age
- PCOD involves insulin resistance causing hormonal imbalances and risks like diabetes and heart disease
- Uterine fibroids depend on estrogen and progesterone and may cause heavy bleeding and fertility issues
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