K’taka govt prepares to table local reservation Bill; Kannada bodies thank CM

K’taka govt prepares to table local reservation Bill; Kannada bodies thank CM

Bengaluru, July 17 - Amid stiff opposition from the industry bodies and business tycoons to the bill reserving jobs for locals, the Congress government in Karnataka is all set to introduce the controversial bill in the assembly on Thursday, sources confirmed on Wednesday.

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Haryana to provide cashless treatment to road accident victims

Haryana to provide cashless treatment to road accident victims

Chandigarh, July 17 - Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said the victims will be provided free cashless treatment facility as well as compensation in hit-and-run accident cases.

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Historic ‘Bibi ka Alam’ procession passes off peacefully in Hyderabad

Historic ‘Bibi ka Alam’ procession passes off peacefully in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, July 17 - Solemnity and mourning marked 'Yaum-e-Ashura' on Wednesday as the historic 'Bibi ka Alam" procession was taken out in the old city of Hyderabad in a traditional manner.

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North Andhra suffered due to ‘political domination by outsiders’, says BSP leader

North Andhra suffered due to ‘political domination by outsiders’, says BSP leader

Visakhapatnam, July 17 - Bahujan Samaj Party’s Andhra Pradesh state coordinator and former DGP Dr J. Purnachandra Rao on Wednesday alleged that north Andhra suffered due to "political domination by outsiders".

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Monsoon to be active in peninsular & central India for next 5 days: IMD

Monsoon to be active in peninsular & central India for next 5 days: IMD

New Delhi, July 17 - India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday said the monsoon is likely to be active in peninsular, and central India during the next 4 to 5 days bringing heavy rainfall in these regions.

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BSF nabs smuggler from near B’desh border with gold worth Rs 5.82 cr

BSF nabs smuggler from near B’desh border with gold worth Rs 5.82 cr

Kolkata, July 17 - The Border Security Force (BSF) on Thursday foiled a gold smuggling attempt along the India-Bangladesh Border in West Bengal's Nadia district by arresting an Indian national, and seized 7.87 kg gold valued at Rs 5.82 crore from his possession.

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Better to engage people than hitting the streets: Digvijaya Singh’s advice to Youth Congress

Better to engage people than hitting the streets: Digvijaya Singh’s advice to Youth Congress

Bhopal, July 17 - Protesting over the alleged irregularities in the nursing colleges exams, the youth wing of the Madhya Pradesh Congress got some advice from its veteran leader and former Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh.

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We will be selective in inducting new faces: Bengal BJP chief

We will be selective in inducting new faces: Bengal BJP chief

Kolkata, July 17 - West Bengal BJP Chief Minister and the Union Minister of State (MoS) Sukanta Majumdar on Wednesday said that the party will be selective in inducting new faces in the organisation.

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Suvendu Adhikari clarifies his ‘minority morcha’ comment

Suvendu Adhikari clarifies his ‘minority morcha’ comment

Kolkata, July 17 - Hours after stating that there is “no need for a minority morcha” in the BJP, the leader of opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, clarified that his comments were taken out of context.

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Integrated steel plant: Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar lay foundation for project in Naxal-hit Gadchiroli

Integrated steel plant: Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar lay foundation for project in Naxal-hit Gadchiroli

Gadchiroli, July 17 - The foundation stone was laid on Wednesday for the Rs 10,000 crore integrated steel plant in the Naxal-affected Gadchiroli District in the presence of district guardian minister and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, industry minister Uday

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What is PM SHRI? Which states resisted Centre’s ‘showcase’ schools scheme?

What is PM SHRI? Which states resisted Centre’s ‘showcase’ schools scheme?

New Delhi, July 17 - Prime Minister’s Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme, launched two years ago on September 7, 2022, is an ambitious scheme of the Modi government to impart high-quality education to students and equip them with 21st-century skills, in

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Railway cops rescue over 84,000 children in last 7 years under Nanhe Faristey mission

Railway cops rescue over 84,000 children in last 7 years under Nanhe Faristey mission

New Delhi, July 17 - The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has rescued as many as 84,119 children who were at risk in stations and trains across the country during the last seven years (2018-2024), preventing them from falling into harm's way, according to

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MLC polls cross-voting: Maha Congress braces  for action against 7 MLAs

MLC polls cross-voting: Maha Congress braces for action against 7 MLAs

Mumbai, July 17 - The All India Congress Committee (AICC) is preparing to initiate stern disciplinary action against seven Maharashtra MLAs suspected of cross-voting in the recent biennial elections for 11 seats to the state Legislative Council in the state, official sources said

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K’taka CM’s deleted post on reservation for locals resurfaces on X

K’taka CM’s deleted post on reservation for locals resurfaces on X

Bengaluru, July 17 - Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday reposted his previous post on reservation for Kannadigas in the private sector and other organisations.

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BJD MLAs tasked to keep watch on functioning of various depts

BJD MLAs tasked to keep watch on functioning of various depts

Bhubaneswar, July 17 - Biju Janata Dal president Naveen Patnaik has entrusted party MLAs with the task to keep a strict watch on the functioning of various departments and raise their voice in the assembly if they come across any irregularities by the

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Punjab Guv to remain Chancellor of universities

Punjab Guv to remain Chancellor of universities

Chandigarh, July 17 - The Governor would remain Chancellor of all 12 state-run universities in Punjab with the President of India refusing to give consent to a 2023 Bill passed by the Legislative Assembly.

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Himachal CM calls on Amit Shah, seeks Rs 9,042 crore aid for natural disasters

Himachal CM calls on Amit Shah, seeks Rs 9,042 crore aid for natural disasters

New Delhi, July 17 - Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Wednesday called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah and sought Rs 9,042 crore as financial assistance for natural disasters.

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Over 4 kg drugs seized in Singapore

Over 4 kg drugs seized in Singapore

Singapore, July 18 - Singapore's Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) arrested a 25-year-old foreign suspect and seized 4.15 kg of "Ice" in a recent operation, according to a statement published on Thursday.

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Playing in IPL helped me improve my game and gain confidence, says Shivam Dube

Playing in IPL helped me improve my game and gain confidence, says Shivam Dube

New Delhi, July 18 - India all-rounder Shivam Dube credited the Indian Premier League for improving his skills and gaining confidence as he made inroads in the Men in Blue side after the successful 2024 season.

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Consumption of natural gas rises by 7 pc in June as more Indians switch to green fuel

Consumption of natural gas rises by 7 pc in June as more Indians switch to green fuel

New Delhi, July 18 - The consumption of natural gas in India went up 7.1 per cent in June to 5,594 million metric standard cubic metres (MMSCM), this year compared to the same month last year, as more households across the country are

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