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TN's Dharmapuri farmers worried as dam storage falls ahead of sowing season
Farmers in Tamil Nadu's Dharmapuri district have expressed growing concern over the steep decline in water storage across the district's dams, warning that the situation could affect cultivation in nearly 34,000 acres during the upcoming sowing season if adequate rainfall...
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'Your Views Are Always Very Stimulating, Valuable': PM Modi after Meeting Slovak President
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday described Slovak President Peter Pellegrini's insights and views as highly stimulating and valuable, and said it was a pleasure to meet him.Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi wrote, "It was a pleasure to meet with you,...
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CM Vijay to Inaugurate Two-day Training Workshop for Newly Elected MLAs Today
With more than half of the members elected to the 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly being first-time legislators, the state government has organised a two-day orientation and refresher programme to familiarise them with legislative procedures, parliamentary traditions...
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TN Braces for Week-long Rain Even as Heat Intensifies across State
Even as several parts of Tamil Nadu continue to reel under intense summer heat, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast rain across several districts of the state over the coming week due to changes in the speed and pattern of westerly winds.According to the...
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SC to Hear Petition against Banke Bihari Temple Panel's Changes to Darshan Timings Today
The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Tuesday a plea filed by the sevayats of the Shri Banke Bihari Temple in Mathura challenging certain decisions taken by the court-appointed high-powered management committee overseeing the affairs of the revered shrine in Mathura.As per...
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SIT Intensifies Probe into Ram Janmabhoomi Donation Fund Irregularities
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the Uttar Pradesh government has intensified its probe into alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Janmabhoomi site, conducting a marathon inspection that began at 2:50 p.m. and stretched late into the night.The...
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Odisha: Man Arrested for Duping Job Seekers of RS 43 Lakh
The Commissionerate Police on Monday arrested a person on charges of duping several job aspirants of over Rs 43 lakh on the pretext of employing private and government agencies.The accused, identified as Debasish Das, 36, is a resident of Govindpur under Dhamnagar police...
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Amit Malviya Flags Akal Takht's Rebuke of Punjab CM Mann
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Malviya has described the latest pronouncement from the Akal Takht as a "significant development in Punjab's political and religious landscape."In a post on X, Malviya highlighted that the Panj Singh Sahib at Sri Akal Takht Sahib has...
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Bhubaneswar Police Arrest Man for Duping Job Seekers of RS 43 Lakh
The Commissionerate Police on Monday arrested a person on the charges of duping several job aspirants of over Rs 43 lakh on the pretext of providing employment in private and government firms.The accused identified as Debasish Das, 36, is a resident of Govindpur under...
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Ayodhya Ram Temple Donation Row: SC Urged to Order FIR, Monitor Probe
A representation has been submitted before the Supreme Court seeking directions for the registration of an FIR and a court-monitored investigation into allegations of misappropriation of donations and offerings made at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya.Addressed to...
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Bengal MLA Signature Case: CID Likely to Summon Abhishek Banerjee for 3RD Round of Interrogation
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the West Bengal Police, probing the signature mismatch case, is considering summoning Trinamool Congress general secretary and the party's Lok Sabha member, Abhishek Banerjee, again for a third round of interrogation in the...
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India Well-positioned for Sustained Economic Growth: FM Sitharaman
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said India has performed reasonably well on the economic front, but cautioned against taking the country's growth story for granted, stressing that continuous innovation, reforms and institutional...
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Patna Coaching Dispute Case: Court Grants Bail to Roshan Anand
Patna, June 15 (IANS) A court in Patna on Monday granted bail to Roshan Anand in the high-profile coaching centre dispute case linked to Khan Sir.The decision came after multiple adjournments in the hearing, which had drawn widespread public attention in Bihar's coaching...
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Free Bus Travel Scheme for Women on KSRTC Ordinary Buses Begins in Kerala
In a moment seen as politically and socially significant, Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Monday inaugurated the state's free bus travel scheme for women, a key promise of the Congress-led UDF manifesto.The launch event at Thampanoor Central Bus Terminal drew a...
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Partnership with France continues to unlock new opportunities for co-innovation: Piyush Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said that as India advances towards becoming a Viksit Bharat, the partnership with France continues to unlock new opportunities for co-innovation and technological advancement, while fostering solutions that serve not...
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El Nino Impact: Maha Stops Dam Water for Agricultural Irrigation, Reserve Stocks for Drinking Till August 31
In a critical move to tackle the growing threat of a water crisis, Maharashtra Water Resources Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil has directed officials to immediately halt the release of dam water for agricultural irrigation.Citing low reservoir levels and a bleak monsoon...
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Abhishek Banerjee to Appear before ED Office Today in Bengal School Job Case
Trinamool Congress general secretary and the party's Lok Sabha member, Abhishek Banerjee, is scheduled to appear before the Enforcement Directorate on Monday in the multi-crore cash-for-school-job case in West Bengal.He will be at the ED's Salt Lake office on the northern...
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Maharashtra Stares at Severe Drought Threat amid Blistering Heat: Shiv Sena(UBT) in 'Saamana'
The Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray on Monday said that amid a blistering heatwave, Maharashtra now faces a looming threat of severe drought as the monsoon continues to elude the state.An editorial in the party's mouthpiece, 'Saamana', said the situation has been...
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Devotees Throng Holy Rivers Nationwide on Auspicious Occasion of Somvati Amavasya
A profound display of faith and devotion unfolded across India on the occasion of Somvati Amavasya, as devotees from different parts of the country gathered at sacred rivers and pilgrimage sites to take holy dips, perform rituals, and offer prayers for peace, prosperity,...
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'Moment beyond Words': Inaugural Flight Lands at Noida International Airport as BJP MLA Hails Historic Day
The inaugural flight from Lucknow landed at Noida International Airport at 7:55 a.m. on Monday, marking the commencement of commercial operations at the newly developed airport.The airport was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 28.As the aircraft touched...
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Two Reasons Why Rebel MPS Joined New Party than Taking Control of Trinamool
As rebel Trinamool MPs announced their decision to join a virtually non-existent and Tripura-based Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI), instead of trying to take control of Trinamool Congress' Parliamentary party in the Lok Sabha, where they are in the majority now,...
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IndiGo Commences Operations from Noida International Airport, to Connect 16 Destinations
Low-cost carrier IndiGo on Monday became the first airline to commence flight operations from Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh.The first flight arrived at NIA from Lucknow, while the first departure was to Bengaluru shortly thereafter, said the...
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'Known for his hard work and passion for national progress': PM Modi extends birthday wishes to Kishan Reddy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended birthday greetings to Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy, lauding his contribution to public service and his efforts towards strengthening key sectors of the economy.In a post on X, PM Modi praised Kishan Reddy's...
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Welcome in Bratislava Was Truly Special, Grateful to Indian Community for Their Warmth, Affection: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed gratitude for the warm reception he received in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, describing the welcome by the Indian community as truly special.Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi said, "Yesterday evening's...
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Light Rain Brings Pleasant Start to Week for Delhi-NCR Residents
Residents across Delhi-NCR woke up to a refreshing Monday morning as light rain showers swept through several parts of the region, including areas around the Indira Gandhi International Airport. The rainfall brought temporary relief from the humid conditions that had...