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India

Kerala Cabinet announces free bus travel for women

BLURB: ‘Additional announcements related to retirement benefits to ASHA are likely within next month’ Thiruvananthapuram The first cabinet meeting chaired by Kerala Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan on Monday unveiled a series of major welfare initiatives aimed at fulfilling k

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Business

DK Shivakumar has ability to become CM: Youth Congress chief

Blurb DK Shivakumar is a party stalwart who has strengthened the Congress from the village level to the national stage, says State Youth Congress President Manjunath Gowda. CH NEWSBENGALURU State Youth Congress President Manjunath Gowda on Sunday strongly backed Deputy C

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Business

India targets $2 trillion exports in 5 years: Goyal

BLURB India continues to remain a strong economic performer despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and uncertainty in global markets New Delhi Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday that India is aiming to achieve exports worth $2 trillion within the next fi

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Business

GE Aerospace expands India footprint with Rs 100 cr Pune unit

INTRO: In 3 years, the aerospace major's investments in the facility, which makes critical components for commercial aircraft engines, total ₹510 crore New Delhi US-based aerospace engine manufacturer GE Aerospace announced on Monday that it will invest Rs 100 crore in its

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World

Indonesia to build up defence capabilities with new aircraft

Jakarta Indonesia will continue expanding its defence capabilities in response to growing geopolitical uncertainty, President Prabowo Subianto said on Monday while officially handing over six Rafale fighter jets and several other military assets to the Indonesian Air Force.

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World

Ebola outbreak declared a global health emergency

INTRO: Although the outbreak has not yet reached pandemic stage, the risk of further spread remains high, especially in countries sharing borders with Congo Congo The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of Congo and Ug

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Sports

BCCI mulls shift of U-23 50-over tournament to T20 format

Intro BCCI officials believe the possible shift could better align age-group cricket with modern T20 demands and global leagues. New Delhi The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering a major structural change to its domestic pathway programme, with pl

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Karnataka

Kalaburagi issues advisory over Bhima river water quality

Intro Kalaburagi authorities advised residents to boil drinking water due to Bhima river water quality deterioration and stagnation issues. Kalaburagi Authorities in Kalaburagi city have issued a public advisory asking residents to boil drinking water before use after co

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Karnataka

Priyank Kharge questions centre on governance spending claims

Intro Priyank Kharge in Kalaburagi questioned Centre’s spending, foreign visits, governance claims, and highlighted Kerala’s development model. Kalaburagi Congress leader Priyank Kharge raised sharp questions on the Central government’s policies, foreign visits, and econ

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Karnataka

Tourist killed in elephant clash at Dubare Camp

Madikeri A tragic incident at the Dubare Elephant Camp in Kodagu claimed the life of a tourist woman after she was fatally injured during an unexpected clash between elephants. The incident occurred within the premises of the well-known tourist attraction, which allows visitor

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India

YSRCP launches statewide protests over fuel hike

Intro The YSRCP announced statewide protests against skyrocketing fuel prices, accusing the Chandrababu Naidu government of abandoning election promises. TADEPALLI The Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) has announced major statewide protests on to fight skyroc

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India

Minister’s son surrenders in Telangana POCSO probe

HYDERABAD Bandi Bhagirath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, surrendered to the Cyberabad Police Special Operations Team in connection with an alleged POCSO case. Advocate Karuna Sagar said the surrender was made following the minister’s instructions after anticipatory

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