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Karnataka

Yadava Sangha to issue ID cards for election

Chitradurga The District Yadava (Golla) Sangha has announced that identity cards will be issued to members ahead of the upcoming Sangha election. The election is scheduled for May 17 at the Government Girls High School in Chitradurga city near Rangayyanabagilu. Officials said

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India

Delhi deploys 13 mobile heat relief units

Cooling Cruisers NEW DELHI Chief Minister Rekha Gupta took decisive action to protect citizens from a scorching heatwave by flagging off thirteen Mobile Heat Relief Units. These specialized vehicles will roam the streets of the national capital, offering immediate relief

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India

BCI seeks action against Andhra HC judge

NEW DELHI The Bar Council of India (BCI) has officially asked the Chief Justice of India to intervene following a shocking incident at the Andhra Pradesh High Court.  Justice Tarlada Rajasekhar Rao reportedly ordered a young lawyer into 24-hour police custody simply because

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India

Legal experts applaud plan for more judges

NEW DELHI The legal community has warmly welcomed the Union Cabinet’s decision to increase the Supreme Court’s sanctioned strength from 34 to 38 judges.  This significant move, approved via the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, aims to tackle the stagge

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India

Fisherman becomes youngest MLA in historic win

ALAPPUZHA In a stunning political upset, 30-year-old Congress leader AD Thomas has been elected as the youngest MLA in Keralam. Thomas, a grassroots youth leader and professional fisherman, defeated senior CPI(M) leader PP Chitharanjan by over 21,000 votes. This victory mar

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India

‘Kolkata revival key to boosting eastern India’

MUMBAI The secret to fixing India’s economic imbalance lies in the heart of West Bengal, according to Sanjeev Sanyal, a top advisor to the Prime Minister. Speaking at the National Stock Exchange, Sanyal argued that the real crisis isn't a North-South divide, but a widening

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India

Yadav vows support for MP traders

BURHANPUR Chief Minister Mohan Yadav sparked excitement in the business community by promising a new era of industrial growth for Madhya Pradesh.  Speaking at an "Entrepreneur Dialogue" in Burhanpur, he assured local traders and factory owners that the government is fully c

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India

Top cop goes undercover to test safety

HYDERABAD In a daring late-night operation, Malkajgiri’s newly appointed Police Commissioner, B Sumathi, posed as an ordinary citizen to experience the reality of women’s safety firsthand. Standing alone at a bus stop in Dilsukhnagar past midnight, the top cop was shocked t

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India

Ex-ministers skip summons in recruitment case

KOLKATA Two prominent former West Bengal ministers, Sujit Bose and Rathin Ghosh, skipped their scheduled questioning with the Enforcement Directorate (ED).  The central agency had summoned the pair to their Salt Lake headquarters to answer questions regarding an ongoing inv

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India

Agri official lands in Rajasthan bribery trap

JAIPUR In a swift anti-corruption crackdown, the Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested a high-ranking agriculture official for allegedly taking a bribe. Anandilal Meena, the Joint Director of Agriculture Extension in Baran district, was caught red-handed while acc

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India

Meghalaya bets big on tourism ecosystem

SHILLONG Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma announced that Meghalaya is on its way to becoming a world-class travel destination. Speaking at a special event near Orchid Lake, he emphasized that the state’s success depends on everyone working together - from local artisans and stu

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India

Foreigners denied bail in Myanmar terror case

An Indian court extended the custody of seven foreigners accused of supplying military hardware to Myanmar-based ethnic rebel groups. NEW DELHI A special court extended the judicial custody of six Ukrainians and one American citizen for thirty days. The group is accused

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India

Bihar floats tender for Raxaul Airport Project

Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary issued a tender for Raxaul Airport’s reconstruction, aimed at boosting trade and tourism in the border region through modern air infrastructure PATNA In a major move to boost regional travel, the Bihar Government has officially issued a tende

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India

New hope for school reforms in states

The Centre will soon write to West Bengal and Tamil Nadu to join the PM SHRI school reform initiative NEW DELHI The Central Government is preparing a fresh push to bring West Bengal and Tamil Nadu into the fold of the PM SHRI school scheme. Following recent election resu

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India

Delhi police arrest mastermind boxer murder case

New Delhi Delhi Police Crime Branch arrested 38-year-old Sumit Rana, wanted in the July 2025 murder of national boxing champion Vikas Bhinda. He was on the run for eight months and had been declared a wanted criminal. On July 29, 2025, Bhinda was shot dead at Baba Haridas Naga

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India

TMC office vandalised amid Bengal political tensions

Kolkata The public office of TMC leader and minister Aroop Biswas in Tollygunge was allegedly vandalised by unknown miscreants, with furniture and documents damaged. The incident comes amid rising political tension in West Bengal following recent election results. Similar atta

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India

Court orders FIR after deadly boat tragedy

Jabalpur A district court in Madhya Pradesh has ordered an FIR after a tragic boat accident in Jabalpur killed 13 people. The court acted on its own, citing possible negligence by the cruise operator. It alleged the pilot left passengers and failed to help during the emergency

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India

Summer heat drives huge rush at city pools

Ahmedabad Rising summer temperatures have led to a heavy rush at Ahmedabad’s municipal swimming pools, with nearly 15,000 people visiting daily. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation said 21 pools are currently open and additional batches have been started to manage the crowd. S

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