Disproportionate Assets: K’taka Lokayukta raids 55 locations linked to 12 officials

Disproportionate Assets: K’taka Lokayukta raids 55 locations linked to 12 officials

Bengaluru, July 19 - The Karnataka Lokayukta conducted raids at 55 locations, including residences, offices, and other properties of about 12 officials on Friday across the state in connection with Disproportionate Assets.

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Breach in Peddavagu project inundates villages in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh

Breach in Peddavagu project inundates villages in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh

Hyderabad, July 19 - Hundreds of cattle were washed away and several villages were flooded after a huge breach in Peddavagu Medium Irrigation project in Godavari basin in Telangana's Bhadradri Kothagudem district.

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Austrian-made assault rifle recovered from slain terrorists in J&K’s Keran

Austrian-made assault rifle recovered from slain terrorists in J&K’s Keran

Srinagar, July 19 - A huge cache of arms and ammunition, including an Austrian-made bullpup assault rifle, was recovered from the slain terrorists in J&K’s Keran sector.

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India’s electricity demand may surge by eight per cent this year: IEA

India’s electricity demand may surge by eight per cent this year: IEA

New Delhi, July 19 - With demand for electricity in India expected to surge by a massive eight per cent this year, the world’s demand is rising at its fastest rate in years, driven by robust economic growth, intense heat waves and increasing

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PM Modi hails defence giant Lockheed Martin’s Make in India, Make for World drive

PM Modi hails defence giant Lockheed Martin’s Make in India, Make for World drive

New Delhi, July 19 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi has applauded global defence giant Lockheed Martin's commitment towards realising the vision of 'Make in India, Make for the World.'

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BJP targets INDIA bloc over atrocities against women in West Bengal, Telangana

BJP targets INDIA bloc over atrocities against women in West Bengal, Telangana

New Delhi, July 19 - The BJP on Friday criticised the INDIA bloc, particularly targeting Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, questioning their silence on incidents of atrocities against women in West Bengal and Telangana.

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Strictest action will be taken, says Naveen Jindal after woman accuses company CEO of assault

Strictest action will be taken, says Naveen Jindal after woman accuses company CEO of assault

New Delhi, July 19 - Industrialist Naveen Jindal on Friday said that strictest and necessary action will be taken if proven after a woman alleged that Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Jindal Steel, Dinesh Kr Saraogi, sexually assaulted her on the flight from

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CEAT Ltd clocks 7 pc rise in Q1 net profit at Rs 154 crore

CEAT Ltd clocks 7 pc rise in Q1 net profit at Rs 154 crore

New Delhi, July 18 - Tyre manufacturer CEAT Ltd on Thursday reported a consolidated net profit to Rs 154.2 crore for the April-June quarter of 2024-25 which represents a 7 per cent increase over the corresponding figure of Rs 144.01 crore for the

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Vehicles with non-affixed FASTag have to pay double fee at toll plazas: NHAI

Vehicles with non-affixed FASTag have to pay double fee at toll plazas: NHAI

New Delhi, July 18 - The Centre said on Thursday that owners of vehicles with non-affixed FASTag on the front windshield will have to shell out double fee at the toll plazas on national highways.

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Two coal mines in India now ranked among world’s 5 largest mines

Two coal mines in India now ranked among world’s 5 largest mines

New Delhi, July 18 - Chhattisgarh-based Coal India subsidiary South Eastern Coalfields Limited’s Gevra and Kusmunda coal mines have secured the second and fourth spots, respectively, in the list of the world’s 10 largest coal mines released by WorldAtlas.com.

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Major players see India becoming superpower soon as nation on way to be 3rd largest economy: PM Modi

Major players see India becoming superpower soon as nation on way to be 3rd largest economy: PM Modi

New Delhi, July 18 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India's job market is on the rise and major global players are predicting that India will soon be a superpower.

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Foreign Secretary Misri to visit Bhutan on first visit after assuming charge

Foreign Secretary Misri to visit Bhutan on first visit after assuming charge

New Delhi, July 18 - Vikram Misri will begin a two-day visit to Bhutan starting Friday, his first visit abroad after assuming the charge as the Foreign Secretary of India earlier this week.

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PM Modi invites suggestions for his next ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address

PM Modi invites suggestions for his next ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address

New Delhi, July 19 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday morning, acknowledged forthcoming citizens with regard to sharing inputs for the upcoming 'Mann Ki Baat' broadcast on July 28.

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Example of professional synergy, grit of security forces: Army on J&K’s Keran anti-terror ops

Example of professional synergy, grit of security forces: Army on J&K’s Keran anti-terror ops

Srinagar, July 19 - The recent operation in J&K’s Keran sector is an example of professional synergy and the grit of the security forces engaged in anti-militancy duties, the Army has said.

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Had God on my side: Donald Trump’s first speech since assassination attempt

Had God on my side: Donald Trump’s first speech since assassination attempt

New Delhi, July 19 - Former US President and the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Friday recounted his experience of the assassination attempt on his life during a rally in Pennsylvania and said that God was on his side.

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US-bound Air India plane makes ‘precautionary landing’ in Russia; efforts on to arrange ferry flight

US-bound Air India plane makes ‘precautionary landing’ in Russia; efforts on to arrange ferry flight

New Delhi, July 19 - An Air India flight operating from Delhi to San Francisco made a "precautionary landing" at Krasnoyarsk International Airport in Russia after the cockpit crew detected a potential issue in the cargo hold area, the airline has said in

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Trump incident sparks safety debate for PM Modi amid growing ‘political hostility’

Trump incident sparks safety debate for PM Modi amid growing ‘political hostility’

New Delhi, July 18 - Analysts are now evaluating the ramifications of the recent assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump.

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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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Rajasthan: Tribal community calls meeting to demand for a new state

Rajasthan: Tribal community calls meeting to demand for a new state

Jaipur, July 18 - The Rajasthan tribal community has called for a meeting on Thursday to demand the creation of a new state called ‘Bhil Pradesh’, a demand which the state government has already rejected.

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PIL in SC seeks direction to Centre, states to control superstition and sorcery

PIL in SC seeks direction to Centre, states to control superstition and sorcery

New Delhi, July 18 - A PIL has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking direction to the Centre and state governments to take appropriate steps to control superstition and sorcery.

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