Govt determined to make Gadchiroli Maoist-free, says Maha CM

Govt determined to make Gadchiroli Maoist-free, says Maha CM

Mumbai, July 18 - After 12 ultras were gunned down by the police in Maharshtra's Gadchiroli, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Thursday that the government was determined to make the district Maoist-free.

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Introduce bill or face wrath of Kannadigas: K’taka BJP to Cong govt

Introduce bill or face wrath of Kannadigas: K’taka BJP to Cong govt

Bengaluru, July 18 - The BJP in Karnataka on Thursday warned the Siddaramiah-led Congress government that it would face the wrath of Kannadigas if it failed to present the bill on job reservation for locals in the current Assembly session.

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Over 3.5 lakh devotees perform Amarnath Yatra in 19 days

Over 3.5 lakh devotees perform Amarnath Yatra in 19 days

Jammu, July 18 - Over 3.5 lakh devotees had ‘Darshan’ inside Amarnath cave shrine over the last 19 days as another batch of 4,383 pilgrims left for Kashmir valley on Thursday.

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Babbar Khalsa operative arrested in Punjab, arms & ammunition seized

Babbar Khalsa operative arrested in Punjab, arms & ammunition seized

Chandigarh, July 18 - In an intelligence-based operation, Punjab Police on Thursday said they have averted possible target killings with the arrest of a member of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI)-backed terror module.

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Doda encounter: Locals share chilling account of run-in with terror suspect

Doda encounter: Locals share chilling account of run-in with terror suspect

New Delhi, July 18 - Members of a local family have shared chilling details of their brief run-in with a terror suspect on the night of July 15 when security forces in Jammu's Doda chased some terrorists into dense forests and later had

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Two soldiers injured in gunfight in J&K’s Doda

Two soldiers injured in gunfight in J&K’s Doda

Jammu, July 18 - Two soldiers were injured on Thursday in a gunfight with the terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district.

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Bengal govt sets up panel to review new criminal laws, Guv questions move

Bengal govt sets up panel to review new criminal laws, Guv questions move

Kolkata, July 18 - With the West Bengal government issuing a notification on Wednesday evening regarding the formation of a seven-member committee to review the three new criminal laws, Governor C.V. Ananda Bose immediately raised questions on the objectives of the panel.

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Maha: 12 Maoists gunned down in Gadchiroli encounter, 2 cops injured

Maha: 12 Maoists gunned down in Gadchiroli encounter, 2 cops injured

Gadchiroli (Maharashtra), July 17 - In a major operation, the Gadchiroli Police have shot dead at least 12 Maoists in a forest gun battle on the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border, a police officer said on Wednesday.

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K’taka govt decides to put on hold local reservation bill

K’taka govt decides to put on hold local reservation bill

Bengaluru, July 17 - Facing stiff opposition from the industry bodies and business tycoons on the bill reserving jobs for locals, the Karnataka government has decided to hold back from introducing the controversial bill in the Assembly on Thursday.

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BJP to brainstorm on Maha assembly poll strategy at party convention on Sunday

BJP to brainstorm on Maha assembly poll strategy at party convention on Sunday

Mumbai, July 17 - Undeterred by its dismal performance in the Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra, the BJP has begun preparations for the upcoming Assembly polls in the state.

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Delhi HC reserves verdict on CM Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest by CBI

Delhi HC reserves verdict on CM Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest by CBI

New Delhi, July 17 - The Delhi High Court on Wednesday reserved its verdict on a plea filed by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal challenging his arrest by the CBI in the alleged liquor policy scam.

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Bill only advisory; interests of locals, industries will be protected: K’taka minister

Bill only advisory; interests of locals, industries will be protected: K’taka minister

Bengaluru, July 17 - Karnataka government under fire from industrialists following the announcement of the proposed Bill reserving jobs for Kannadigas in the private sector, assured on Wednesday that the interests of both locals and industries would be protected.

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Suvendu Adhikari calls for scrapping of minority cell in BJP

Suvendu Adhikari calls for scrapping of minority cell in BJP

Kolkata, July 17 - Suvendu Adhikari, the leader of opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, on Wednesday called for the scrapping of the minority cell in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

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Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar have narrow escape after chopper loses way in bad weather

Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar have narrow escape after chopper loses way in bad weather

Gadchiroli (Maharashtra), July 17 - Maharashtra Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar and Industry Minister Uday Samant had a narrow escape on Wednesday after the helicopter in which they were travelling from Nagpur to Gadchiroli lost its way due to poor

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After ‘Ladki Bahin’, Maha CM announces scheme with monthly stipend for ‘Ladka Bhau’

After ‘Ladki Bahin’, Maha CM announces scheme with monthly stipend for ‘Ladka Bhau’

Pandharpur, July 17 - After the 'Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana' for women in the state, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday announced a scheme for the 'Ladka Bhau (beloved brother)' under 'Mukhya Mantri Yuva Karya-Prashikshan Yojana' that provides on-the-job training with a

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Working closely with component partners in India to boost infra, supply chain: Samsung’s TM Roh

Working closely with component partners in India to boost infra, supply chain: Samsung’s TM Roh

New Delhi, July 17 - As India doubles down on local electronics manufacturing and the entire ecosystem around it, Samsung, which has been operating its manufacturing facility in the country since 1996, is working closely with component partners in the domestic market to

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Nasscom seeks withdrawal of contentious Karnataka quota Bill

Nasscom seeks withdrawal of contentious Karnataka quota Bill

New Delhi, July 17 - Nasscom, representing India’s $250 billion technology industry, on Wednesday said it is seriously concerned about the provisions of a Bill providing for reservation for Kannadigas in private companies in Karnataka.

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Vietnamese hackers fuelling WhatsApp e-challan scam in India: Report

Vietnamese hackers fuelling WhatsApp e-challan scam in India: Report

Bengaluru, July 17 - A highly technical Android malware campaign by Vietnamese hackers is targeting Indian users through fake traffic e-challan messages on WhatsApp, according to a report on Wednesday.

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Naidu to meet FM Sitharaman to seek more funds for Andhra Pradesh

Naidu to meet FM Sitharaman to seek more funds for Andhra Pradesh

New Delhi, July 17 - Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will be meeting Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday to press his case for a bigger allocation of funds for the state in the Union Budget which will be presented in

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Will not interfere with recruitment for technical jobs: K’taka Dy CM on job quota issue

Will not interfere with recruitment for technical jobs: K’taka Dy CM on job quota issue

Bengaluru, July 17 - Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Wednesday that the Congress government will not interfere with the technical requirements of the companies.

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