Cow as cover for murder - On August 23, Aryan Mishra, a 20-year-old student, was shot dead in Faridabad after allegedly being mistaken for a cow smuggler. The five men who were arrested for his murder belong to an organisation founded solely to protect cattle from slaughter. Ishita Mishra profiles cow vigilantes who patrol Haryana’s streets rescuing injured animals or looking to ‘punish’ those who they believe are cow smugglers

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Cow as cover for murder

On August 23, Aryan Mishra, a 20-year-old student, was shot dead in Faridabad after allegedly being mistaken for a cow smuggler. The five men who were arrested for his murder belong to an organisation founded solely to protect cattle from slaughter. Ishita…

Centre suggests measures to enhance security at hospitals - In letter to States, Health Ministry calls for recruitment of ex-servicemen, State security force personnel; it also advices background check of contract workers and sharing of video footage

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Centre suggests measures to enhance security at hospitals

In letter to States, Health Ministry calls for recruitment of ex-servicemen, State security force personnel; it also advices background check of contract workers and sharing of video footage

Periodic reset - India needs to engage with ASEAN consistently on trade and security

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Periodic reset

India needs to engage with ASEAN consistently on trade and security

Nine killed in rail accident in West Bengal - Goods train carrying containers rams stationary Kanchanjunga Express in Darjeeling district

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Nine killed in rail accident in West Bengal

Goods train carrying containers rams stationary Kanchanjunga Express in Darjeeling district

Trade trapeze - Goods exports rebound needs nurturing to plug gap with imports

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Trade trapeze

Goods exports rebound needs nurturing to plug gap with imports

Negotiating for peace - India’s decision to attend but not vote at the Swiss conference was right

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Negotiating for peace

India’s decision to attend but not vote at the Swiss conference was right

Jobs, inflation key issues in LS polls, finds survey - Muslims, Dalits and Adivasis are most concerned about these issues; nearly two-thirds of those surveyed (62%) across localities expressed that getting work has become increasingly difficult

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Jobs, inflation key issues in LS polls, finds survey

Muslims, Dalits and Adivasis are most concerned about these issues; nearly two-thirds of those surveyed (62%) across localities expressed that getting work has become increasingly difficult

HC orders CBI probe into alleged crimes against women in Sandeshkhali - Calcutta High Court also directed the investigating agency to file a comprehensive report by May 2 on the alleged illegal conversion of agricultural land in the area into waterbodies for pisciculture

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HC orders CBI probe into alleged crimes against women in Sandeshkhali

Calcutta High Court also directed the investigating agency to file a comprehensive report by May 2 on the alleged illegal conversion of agricultural land in the area into waterbodies for pisciculture

Crowded field - Maharashtra politics has metamorphosed beyond recognition

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Crowded field

Maharashtra politics has metamorphosed beyond recognition

Maharashtra resident doctors to begin indefinite strike today