Karnataka tribal welfare scam: Court extends ED custody of former minister Nagendra

Karnataka tribal welfare scam: Court extends ED custody of former minister Nagendra

Bengaluru, July 18 - A special court here on Thursday extended, by five days, the Enforcement Directorate custody of former Karnataka minister B. Nagendra in connection with the alleged multi-crore tribal welfare development board scam.

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BJP, Cong workers come face to face at Bhopal police station, trigger tension

BJP, Cong workers come face to face at Bhopal police station, trigger tension

Bhopal, July 18 - BJP and Congress workers came face to face at a police station in Bhopal on Thursday, prompting the cops to deploy additional security personnel to avoid clashes between the two sides.

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Punjab seeks approval for next gen BG-3 cotton seeds

Punjab seeks approval for next gen BG-3 cotton seeds

New Delhi, July 18 - Expressing concern over pest attacks, especially pink bollworm and whitefly, on the cotton crop, Punjab Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian on Thursday sought Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's intervention in speeding research on and approval to the

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Assam govt to repeal Muslim marriages and divorce registration act: CM

Assam govt to repeal Muslim marriages and divorce registration act: CM

Guwahati, July 18 - The Assam government on Thursday decided to repeal the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorce Registration Act and Rules 1935 through the Assam Repealing Bill 2024.

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MP govt to hire pvt agencies for cloud services for data security

MP govt to hire pvt agencies for cloud services for data security

Bhopal, July 18 - Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday gave node for proposal to introduce a 'cloud policy' through which the government would hire private agencies for the services.

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ED raids multiple premises in Nalanda in money laundering case

ED raids multiple premises in Nalanda in money laundering case

Patna July 18 - Separate teams of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday conducted raids at four places in Bihar’s Nalanda district as part of a money laundering investigation related to cryptocurrency.

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Odisha: Shifting of ornaments in Ratna Bhandar of Jagnnath Temple completed

Odisha: Shifting of ornaments in Ratna Bhandar of Jagnnath Temple completed

Bhubaneswar, July 18 - The shifting of ornaments and precious stones stored in the Ratna Bhandar (treasure trove) of the Jagannath Temple at Puri to the temporary strong room inside the temple was completed on Thursday.

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We will not protect anyone in Tribal Welfare Board case: Siddaramaiah

We will not protect anyone in Tribal Welfare Board case: Siddaramaiah

Bengaluru, July 18 - Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said that the government will not protect anyone in the Tribal Welfare Board case.

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Maha Dy CM to launch statewide tour on July 22 ahead of Assembly polls

Maha Dy CM to launch statewide tour on July 22 ahead of Assembly polls

Mumbai, July 18 - In a bid to reach out to the eligible girls and women ahead of the Assembly election, the beneficiaries of a slew of MahaYuti government's welfare schemes, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar will launch a statewide tour from

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Manipur tribal bodies slam Assam Police for the death of 3 youths in ‘fake encounter’

Manipur tribal bodies slam Assam Police for the death of 3 youths in ‘fake encounter’

Imphal/Silchar, July 18 - Several tribal organisations in Manipur on Thursday accused the Assam Police of “whimsically orchestrating extra-judicial killings of three youths” belonging to the Hmar tribal community on Wednesday.

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SC orders interim release of YouTuber detained by TN Police under Goondas Act

SC orders interim release of YouTuber detained by TN Police under Goondas Act

New Delhi, July 18 - The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the interim release of YouTuber and whistleblower 'Savukku' Shankar, who was detained by Tamil Nadu Police on May 4 under the stringent Goondas Act.

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2405 NDPS cases registered in Haryana in one year: Chief Secy

2405 NDPS cases registered in Haryana in one year: Chief Secy

Chandigarh, July 18 - Haryana has intensified its campaign against drug abuse through effective law enforcement, comprehensive awareness campaigns, and continuous public support for de-addiction initiatives, Chief Secretary T.V.S.N. Prasad said on Thursday.

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Mamata Banerjee might attend Niti Aayog meeting in Delhi on July 27

Mamata Banerjee might attend Niti Aayog meeting in Delhi on July 27

Kolkata, July 18 - West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee might go to Delhi for three days by the end of this month where she is likely to attend the Niti Aayog governing council meeting scheduled on July 27, which will be presided

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Shiv Sena discusses ‘Mission 100’ plan for Assembly polls

Shiv Sena discusses ‘Mission 100’ plan for Assembly polls

Mumbai, July 18 - Buoyed by the party’s performance in the Lok Sabha election and biennial state council poll held last week, the Shiv Sena Chief Leader and Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday chaired a marathon meeting with the party leaders and

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Odisha: Railway Ministry sanctions funds for railway flyover project in Sambalpur

Odisha: Railway Ministry sanctions funds for railway flyover project in Sambalpur

Bhubaneswar, July 18 - The Ministry of Railways has sanctioned Rs 288.61 crore for the construction of a Railway Flyover connecting Sambalpur Station to Sambalpur city Station covering a distance of 8.10 km.

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No house will be damaged during anti-encroachment drive in Vishalgad: Maha Dy CM

No house will be damaged during anti-encroachment drive in Vishalgad: Maha Dy CM

Vishalgad (Maharashtra), July 18 - Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday visited Vishalgad in Kolhapur district and assured the residents that no house will be damaged during the anti-encroachment drive.

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Kargil War synonymous with fierce courage, determination of our forces: CDS

Kargil War synonymous with fierce courage, determination of our forces: CDS

New Delhi, July 18 -The Kargil war was a conflict that underscored the need for a robust and responsive defence strategy, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan said on Thursday on the occasion of 25 years of the Kargil Vijay Diwas.

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Govt bets big on making Maha top tourist state with implementation of new policy

Govt bets big on making Maha top tourist state with implementation of new policy

Mumbai, July 18 - Maharashtra Tourism Minister Girish Mahajan on Thursday said that the implementation of the new tourism policy, which was recently cleared by the state Cabinet, will generate 18 lakh jobs, increase investment and tourist flow into the state.

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First vessel of China Calcutta Service enters Kolkata Port

First vessel of China Calcutta Service enters Kolkata Port

Kolkata, July 18 - The maiden vessel of the weekly China Calcutta Service (CCS) entered the Kolkata Dock System (KDS) on Thursday amidst much fanfare.

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Directive on eateries for Kanwar Yatra reminds of Hitler era: Owaisi

Directive on eateries for Kanwar Yatra reminds of Hitler era: Owaisi

Hyderabad, July 18 - Condemning Uttar Pradesh Police's directive asking eateries on the Kanwar Yatra route in Muzaffarnagar to display their owners' names, AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi said on Thursday that it reminds of Hitler’s era in Nazi Germany when there was a

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