With polls round the corner, union cabinet approves 75 L new LPG connections under Ujjwala scheme

With polls round the corner, union cabinet approves 75 L new LPG connections under Ujjwala scheme

The union cabinet on Wednesday approved an additional 75 lakh new LPG connections under the Ujjwala scheme, which will be given in the next three years.

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BJP suspends Kailash Meghwal for terming union minister Arjun Ram Meghwal ‘corrupt

BJP suspends Kailash Meghwal for terming union minister Arjun Ram Meghwal ‘corrupt

BJP on Wednesday suspended former Assembly Speaker Kailash Meghwal from the party after he called Union Law Minister Arjun Meghwal "corrupt" during a recent meeting.

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Two terrorists, soldier killed in encounter in J&K’s Rajouri

Two terrorists, soldier killed in encounter in J&K’s Rajouri

Two terrorists were killed and one soldier died in action during a gunfight in the Narla area of J&K's Rajouri district, officials said on Wednesday.

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Ajit Pawar-led NCP’s X handle ‘suspended’ for flouting rules

Ajit Pawar-led NCP’s X handle ‘suspended’ for flouting rules

The X (formerly Twitter) handle of the breakaway Nationalist Congress Party led by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and others has been suspended for over a fortnight, party leaders alleged here.

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K’taka govt should’t release Cauvery water to TN at any cost: Former CM Kumaraswamy

K’taka govt should’t release Cauvery water to TN at any cost: Former CM Kumaraswamy

Former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Wednesday urged the Congress government not to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu at any cost.

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TN DVAC raids 16 places linked to ex-AIADMK MLA Sathyanarayanan

TN DVAC raids 16 places linked to ex-AIADMK MLA Sathyanarayanan

The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) of Tamil Nadu government was raiding 16 places linked to AIADMK leader and former MLA, B. Sathyanarayanan, in a case related to a disproportionate assets case.

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Manipur govt restricts use of press stickers, jackets to curb misuse during law and order enforcement

Manipur govt restricts use of press stickers, jackets to curb misuse during law and order enforcement

To check misuse of jackets, vest and stickers with wording and inscription “Press”, the Manipur government has allowed the use of these only to those possessing genuine identity cards from media organisations and holding accreditation cards from the state and central governments, officials

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Indian diaspora body congratulates PM Modi for successfully holding G20 Summit

Indian diaspora body congratulates PM Modi for successfully holding G20 Summit

An organisation associated with the Indian diaspora on Monday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a successfully held G20 summit

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TN BJP’s campaign against Minister Sekar Babu on Sanatana Dharma issue

TN BJP’s campaign against Minister Sekar Babu on Sanatana Dharma issue

The BJP has stepped up campaign against the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment (HR&CE) minister, P.K. Sekar Babu over his participation in the Sanatana Dharma abolition meet in which Udhayanidi Stalin made controversial remarks.

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Bengal school job case: ED tracks private school owned by Manik Bhattacharya

Bengal school job case: ED tracks private school owned by Manik Bhattacharya

Counsel for the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday informed the Calcutta High Court that the central agency has tracked a private school owned by former chairman of the West Bengal Board of Primary Education Manik Bhattacharya, who is currently jailed over his alleged

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‘Haritha Haram’ is yielding amazing results in restoring forests: KCR

‘Haritha Haram’ is yielding amazing results in restoring forests: KCR

Telangana government's ambitious programme 'Haritha Haram' is yielding amazing results in restoring forests and increasing the green cover with the support of all sections of people, said Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao.

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Major reshuffle in Bengal cabinet, portfolios of six ministers changed

Major reshuffle in Bengal cabinet, portfolios of six ministers changed

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday brought a major reshuffle in the state cabinet bringing about crucial changes in the important departments of six ministers.

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Vidyut Jammwal’s mantra to remain balanced in life: ‘Study Unbalance’

Vidyut Jammwal’s mantra to remain balanced in life: ‘Study Unbalance’

One of the fittest actors in the Bollywood industry, Vidyut Jammwal, on Monday gave fitness goals to his fans, and shared his mantra to remain balanced in life.

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SC refuses to entertain PIL challenging Centre’s law on control of services in national capital

SC refuses to entertain PIL challenging Centre’s law on control of services in national capital

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a PIL filed by a lawyer seeking to challenge the provision of the contentious law giving Delhi L-G an upper hand over the elected government in matters related to transfers and postings of senior officials

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Singapore MP files motion to suspend Indian-origin minister from Parliament

Singapore MP files motion to suspend Indian-origin minister from Parliament

An opposition MP in Singapore has filed a motion requesting suspension of Indian-origin Transport Minister S. Iswaran from Parliament, following his investigation by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB).

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Not inviting Kharge for dinner shows govt doesn’t value leader of India’s 60% population: Rahul

Not inviting Kharge for dinner shows govt doesn’t value leader of India’s 60% population: Rahul

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is on a Europe tour, on Friday slammed the government for not inviting party chief Mallikarjun Kharge to the dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu, saying it shows that they don’t value the leader of 60 per cent

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U.P records increase in revenue collection in major departments

U.P records increase in revenue collection in major departments

The Uttar Pradesh government’s revenue collection increased by Rs 1,220 crore in August 2023 as compared to the corresponding period last year. Even the excise department registered revenue increase of around Rs 300 crore as it collected around Rs 3,300 crore in August

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49 civilians, 15 soldiers killed in terrorist attack in Mali

49 civilians, 15 soldiers killed in terrorist attack in Mali

At least 49 civilians and 15 soldiers were killed in a dual terrorist attack in northern Mali, the government said in a statement.

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IIT Mandi Director not fit to hold the position: Congress

IIT Mandi Director not fit to hold the position: Congress

Congress on Friday hit out at the Central government over the statement of IIT Mandi Director Laxmidhar Behera, saying that “he actually has shown he is not fit to hold the position and the longer he stays, the more damage he will do

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BJP candidates establish comfortable margins in two Tripura Assembly seats (2nd Ld)

BJP candidates establish comfortable margins in two Tripura Assembly seats (2nd Ld)

The ruling BJP candidates in Tripura’s Dhanpur and Boxanagar Assembly constituencies established comfortable margins over their CPI(M) rivals, even as the counting of votes was in progress on Friday under tight security measures. Election official said that BJP candidate Taffajal Hossain in Boxanagar

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