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Assam's Healthcare Infrastructure Set to Undergo Transformation, Says CM Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday highlighted the state government's efforts to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and medical education, asserting that the transformation underway is aimed at improving access to quality healthcare and creating a...
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Mumbai Customs Arrests 28-year-old Man with Hydroponic Weed Worth RS 2.05 Crore at CSMIA
Mumbai Customs on Wednesday arrested a 28-year-old man for allegedly smuggling hydroponic weed worth Rs 2.05 crore into the country through Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA).According to Mumbai Customs, officials intercepted a passenger...
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Two More Held for Murder of Minor Girl in Political Violence in Bengal's Kaliganj Last Year
West Bengal Police on Wednesday said that two more persons were arrested late on Tuesday night in connection with the murder of a minor girl, Tamanna Khatun, in June last year.The minor girl from Kaliganj in Nadia district, who belonged to a family of CPI(M) supporters, was...
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Police Crackdown on Public Drinking in Noida; over 350 Violators Face Legal Action
Over 350 people faced legal action as police in Gautam Buddha Nagar are continuing a strict campaign against those who disrupt law and order by consuming alcohol in public places.Special operations were conducted late into Tuesday night across the district's three police...
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CM Satheesan Seeks Southern Alliance to Break Drug Cartels
Escalating his government's crackdown on the narcotics menace, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has reached out to his counterparts in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, seeking a coordinated regional offensive against interstate drug trafficking networks that have...
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Two Youths Killed after Speeding Truck Hits Bike in Bihar's Lakhisarai
Two young men riding a motorcycle were killed on the spot in a tragic road accident on the Lakhisarai-Munger section of National Highway 80 in Bihar, said officials on Wednesday.The accident occurred around 11.45 p.m. on Tuesday near Garhi Bishanpur village under the...
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Kerala HC Orders 20 Thiruvananthapuram BJP Councillors to Take Fresh Oath
In a significant order that has revived a politically sensitive dispute in the state capital, the Kerala High Court on Wednesday directed 20 BJP councillors of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation to take a fresh oath within four weeks after questions were raised over the...
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Infrastructure and Intelligence Key Pillars to Make India a Leading Global Power: Gautam Adani
The Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Wednesday said that infrastructure and intelligence can no longer be viewed as separate priorities, as they have become complementary forces that will strengthen India's economic capabilities, enhance strategic self-reliance and...
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Karnataka Police Arrest Terror Suspect Linked to Pakistan
In a joint operation, police in Karnataka's Davangere District and intelligence officials have arrested a man linked to Pakistan on suspicion of involvement in terror-related activities.The accused has been identified as Suhail, a native of Uttar Pradesh. Police said he had...
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Murder over RS 150; Three Juveniles Apprehended by Delhi Police
Delhi Police solved a blind murder case within hours of the incident and apprehended three juveniles allegedly involved in the killing of a 22-year-old man in Tilak Nagar. Police said on Wednesday the crime was cracked through prompt investigation, CCTV footage analysis,...
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Suvendu Adhikari Govt Aims to Boost Revenue by Plugging Tax Collection Leakages
Plugging loopholes in tax collection is key to achieving the target set by the Suvendu Adhikari government to improve West Bengal's own tax revenue generation without burdening the people with higher slabs.An insider from the state finance department said that while many...
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Rahul, Pak's propaganda on Rafale exposed: BJP says IAF tender debunks 'jet down' claims
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over remarks related to Rafale fighter aircraft allegedly being shot down by Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, accusing the opposition...
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Monsoon likely to reach Delhi-NCR around June 27, bringing much-awaited relief from heat
The southwest monsoon is likely to reach Delhi around its normal onset date of June 27, offering much-awaited relief from the prevailing heat and humidity across the National Capital Region (NCR).The monsoon has now firmly established itself over Bihar, bringing widespread...
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Fine paddy prices surge as supply tightens in Tamil Nadu
The prices of major fine paddy varieties in Tamil Nadu have risen sharply as the Samba and late cultivation season comes to an end, triggering concerns among traders, millers and consumers over the availability of quality grain.Among the most sought-after varieties, Akshaya...
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DMK-dominated GCC Council Meets Today after 4-month Gap
The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) council is set to meet on Wednesday for the first time in four months, following a break caused by the Assembly elections and the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct.The meeting is expected to draw attention from both residents and...
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Monsoon Drenches Mumbai; Overnight Rainfall Reported in Several Parts
Mumbai received heavy rainfall overnight as the monsoon finally set in in the financial capital of the country. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert, valid for three hours, for Mumbai and Palghar early on Wednesday as heavy showers continued...
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TN Police Chief Orders Weekly Grievance Hearings, Asks Officers to Treat People with Respect
In an effort to make the police administration more accessible and responsive, Tamil Nadu Director General of Police (DGP) Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal has directed senior police officers across the state to meet members of the public twice every week and personally hear their...
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Delhi: Massive Fire Erupts at Labour Settlement near Udyog Bhawan; No Casualties Reported
A major fire broke out in the early hours of Wednesday at a labour settlement near Udyog Bhawan in central Delhi, where workers associated with the Central Vista redevelopment project were residing. The blaze rapidly spread through the settlement, triggering a large-scale...
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JeM Sleeper Cell Probe: Suicide Attack, Honey-trap and Recruitment Angle Leads Emerge
Fresh leads have emerged in the investigation into Babita Dhakad alias Khadija, the alleged Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) sleeper-cell operative arrested by the Rajasthan Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) in Jaipur.During her seven-day custodial interrogation, investigators have...
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MPS, MLAs Being Bought and Sold like Horses and Goats: Ashok Gehlot
Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has alleged that democratic values are under serious threat in the country, claiming that elected representatives are being bought and sold like horses, donkeys, buffaloes and goats while being treated as commodities in a...
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Police Reshuffle in Maharashtra: IPS Vishwas Nangre Patil Appointed Nagpur Police Commissioner
In a significant administrative overhaul, the Maharashtra state government on Tuesday ordered a major reshuffle within its police force. A senior IPS officer, Vishwas Nangre Patil-widely recognised as Mumbai's "Singham" for his tough stance on crime-has been appointed as...
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In 152 Days, Punjab Police Recover 713 Illegal Arms
The Punjab Police have achieved a success in 152-day old 'Gangstran Te Vaar' operation by recovering a cache of 713 illegal arms from the possession of gangsters' accomplices, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said.The Punjab Police's Anti-Gangster Task Force...
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Andhra CM to Inaugurate Newly Installed Gates of Tungabhadra Dam on June 25
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, along with his Karnataka counterpart D. K. Shivakumar, Telangana counterpart A. Revanth Reddy and Union Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Patil, will inaugurate the newly installed crest gates of the Tungabhadra Project on June...
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Massive Fire Destroys 30 Huts near Delhi's Takia Kale Khan
A massive fire broke out in a slum cluster located behind Delhi's Maulana Azad Medical College in the Balmiki Basti area of Takia Kale Khan, destroying at least 30 huts and a large quantity of plywood, timber, and other combustible materials, officials said on Tuesday.They...
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Two Killed in Fire at Chemical Factory at Pharma City near Vizag
Two workers were killed and two others were injured in a fire at an industrial unit at Pharma City in Parwada, Anakapalli district near here on Tuesday.Two workers were burnt alive and two others were injured in the incident that occurred around 5 A.M.Three fire engines...