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Serious Constitutional, Security Concerns: Shobha Karandlaje Flags K'taka PRC; Seeks HM Shah's Intervention
Union Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje appealed to Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday seeking his immediate intervention against the Karnataka Permanent Residence (PRC), 2026, on Constitutional and...
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World Bank approves financing for India's solar rooftop program
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved financing to accelerate India's national program for solar rooftops to bring clean energy to millions of homes and create 1.7 million job opportunities across the renewable energy manufacturing, installation, and...
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E20 blending may result in 3-5 pc mileage reduction but offers myriads of benefits: Petroleum Ministry
Petroleum Ministry on Friday said that with E20 blending, there may be a 3-5 per cent reduction in fuel economy in some vehicles, but mileage is only one parameter as E20 offers a significantly higher-octane rating, superior anti-knock characteristics, faster combustion,...
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K'taka govt's drive against abandoned vehicles in B'luru; owners get one week before towing, auction
Karnataka Minister for Bengaluru Development Krishna Byre Gowda on Friday launched a special drive to clear abandoned vehicles from roadsides and footpaths by pasting notices on such vehicles and locking their tyres, beginning with Queen's Road in Bengaluru.Launching the...
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Auto thief arrested in Delhi; stolen motorcycle, five mobile phones recovered
In a major breakthrough against vehicle theft and street crime, the Anti-Auto Theft Squad (AATS) of the South District Police has arrested an auto lifter-cum-mobile thief and recovered one stolen Honda motorcycle along with five stolen mobile phones linked to multiple theft...
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Assam govt in Assembly: 30,000+ schools have 30 students each; 60,000 teaching posts vacant
Assam's school education sector continues to grapple with a severe shortage of teachers and declining student enrolment, even as nearly 25,000 educational institutions have applied to the state government for provincialisation, highlighting the challenges before the...
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Amarnath Yatra 2026: Darshan Tally Tops 1.60 Lakh; Ninth Batch of 8,796 Pilgrims Heads to Kashmir
Over 1.60 lakh devotees had 'darshan' inside the holy cave shrine during the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY-2026) as another batch of 8,796 pilgrims left the Valley from Jammu on Friday.Officials said that since this year's Yatra started on...
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Rajasthan OBC survey begins ahead of panchayat, civic body polls
A statewide digital survey of Other Backward Class families began across Rajasthan on Friday, marking a crucial step towards determining OBC reservation for the upcoming Panchayat and Urban Local Body elections.Conducted through the Rajdhara Survey Mobile App, the exercise...
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Cauvery Water Release Row: K'taka BJP Warns of KRS Siege, Accuses Cong Govt of Betraying Farmers
Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly R. Ashoka on Friday accused the Congress government of "betraying" the state's farmers by continuing to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu despite a worsening water situation in the Cauvery basin.He warned that the BJP,...
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Ethanol Blending Began under UPA; E20 Transition after Years of Testing, Consultations: Petroleum Ministry
India's ethanol blending programme did not begin under the present government, and the initiative has a long institutional history and milestones, the Petroleum Ministry said on Friday, adding that the transition from E10 to E20 ethanol blending was not based on...
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PM Modi's Leadership Transformed India-Australia Uranium Ties, Says Himanta Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership after India and Australia concluded a uranium export agreement, saying the development reflected a dramatic shift in bilateral relations over the past decade.In a post on X,...
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'Not Built by Selling Ancestral Property', Congress Attacks CM Fadnavis over Missing Link Row
Launching a scathing attack on Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis over the Mumbai-Pune Expressway 'Missing Link' project, Maharashtra Congress State President Harshvardhan Sapkal on Friday accused him of "extreme arrogance and ego".Speaking to the media in Buldhana, Sapkal...
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Assam Assembly Secretariat Seeks Details of Pending Cases against Akhil Gogoi
The Assam Legislative Assembly Secretariat has sought comprehensive details of all pending criminal cases against Independent MLA and Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi from the state Home Department, following a controversy over the disclosure of cases against him, officials...
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CM Vijay to Hand over Govt Jobs to Families of Karur Stampede Victims
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay left for Karur on Friday morning to hand over government job appointment orders and welfare assistance to the families of those who lost their lives in the recent Karur stampede.He is also scheduled to address a public meeting and...
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Four Gangsters Killed, 3 Cops Injured in Encounter in Gurugram
Four gangsters were killed, and one was critically injured in a fierce encounter between the Gurugram Crime Branch and armed criminals in the Sushant Lok Phase-2 area of the city. Three Gurugram Police personnel also sustained gunshot injuries during the exchange of...
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CM Fadnavis Running Mobocracy, Not Govt: Shiv Sena(UBT) in 'Saamana'
Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) on Friday launched an attack on Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, accusing his government of running a "mobocracy" and executing a "global-standard corruption scandal" in the Mumbai-Pune Expressway 'Missing Link'...
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Ninth Batch of Amarnath Pilgrims Leaves Jammu under Tight Security; Devotees Praise Arrangements
The ninth batch of pilgrims departed from Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu for the annual Shri Amarnath Yatra on Friday under tight security arrangements. Devotees chanted religious slogans and hymns as they began their spiritual journey, reflecting enthusiasm, faith,...
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'Trauma of Giving Birth in Prison like Lord Krishna or Related Social Stigma Not Bearable for Anyone': Court on Bail for TCS Staffer
A court in Maharashtra's Nashik has granted bail to former Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) employee Nida Khan, who was arrested in connection with alleged sexual harassment and religious conversion cases linked to the company's Nashik office. While granting relief, the...
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PM Modi, Albanese Unveil Historic BBL Fixture; Chennai to Host Season Opener
Melbourne Renegades will play Perth Scorchers in Chennai in December to open the 2026-27 Big Bash League (BBL) season. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese unveiled the fixture during a joint visit to the Melbourne Cricket Ground...
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Heavy Rain Alert for Delhi, UP; Monsoon Covers Entire Country
Residents of Delhi-NCR woke up to pleasant weather on Friday, with cloudy skies, cool winds and relatively lower humidity, offering relief after two days of intense rainfall.However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast another spell of heavy rain across...
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Rajasthan OBC Survey to Begin Today; Commission Calls for Smooth Deployment of Staff
The Rajasthan OBC Commission will begin a statewide door-to-door survey of Other Backward Class (OBC) families from Friday to assess reservation requirements for the upcoming Panchayati Raj and Urban Local Body elections.The survey is scheduled to continue until July 23,...
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Patna Court to Deliver Verdict Today on Khan Sir's Anticipatory Bail Plea in Coaching Dispute Case
A Patna civil court is set to pronounce its decision on the anticipatory bail plea of noted coaching educator Faisal Khan, popularly known as Khan Sir, on Friday, in connection with a dispute involving fellow coaching operator Roshan Anand.The court had reserved its verdict...
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Thane Hospital Horror: Doctor Assaulted by Sena Corporator Quits, Says 'there Is a Lot of Fear'
One of the doctors allegedly assaulted by Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) leader Ramesh Mhatre at a municipal hospital in Maharashtra's Thane district has resigned from his post, saying he fears for his safety and has permanently left the city.Speaking to NDTV, the doctor...
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CM Vijay to Meet Families of Stampede Victims on Friday, Launch RS 1700 Crore Industrial Project in Karur
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will visit Karur on Friday to meet the families of those who lost their lives in the 2025 Karur stampede, distribute government job appointment orders to eligible family members, unveil welfare measures, and launch a major...
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'Don't Legitimise Traitors': Sanjay Raut Slams Sharad Pawar for Meeting Eknath Shinde
Nationalist Congress Party (SP) chief Sharad Pawar's decision to hold a party meeting in Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's chamber at the Vidhan Bhavan has triggered fresh friction within the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), with Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut accusing...