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CPN-UML moves to SC challenging House dissolution

Nepal’s CPN-UML has petitioned the Supreme Court to restore the dissolved House while preparing for upcoming elections. KathmanduThe Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist), or CPN-UML, has filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court demanding reinstatement of the d

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India

India, Afghanistan Strengthen Trade Ties During Minister’s Visit

Afghan Commerce Minister’s India visit highlights trade, connectivity, and stronger bilateral cooperation New Delhi Afghan Minister of Industry and Commerce, Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi, visited India from November 19 to 25 with a trade delegation, according to the Ministry of Ex

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India

Pressure on candidates raises concern in Maharashtra elections

NCP (SP) claims candidates are facing threats to quit polls Pune NCP (Sharad Pawar) national working president Supriya Sule has written to the Maharashtra State Election Commissioner, claiming that candidates in the upcoming local body elections are being pressured to withd

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India

Delhi Still Lacks Basic Civic Infrastructure Services

Development issues persist New Delhi Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday criticised previous governments for failing to deliver essential civic services in the national capital. She said that even today, many areas still do not have proper water and sewer lines. Wat

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Business

Goyal urges CAIT to host biggest-ever Swadeshi Mela in Delhi

Piyush Goyal encouraged CAIT to organise a grand Swadeshi Mela, promoting indigenous enterprise and strengthening India’s trade ecosystem. New DelhiCommerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday urged the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) to hold the biggest-ev

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Business

Sanchar Saathi recovers 50K stolen phones in Oct

DoT’s Sanchar Saathi platform recovered over 50,000 stolen phones in October, marking a major milestone in digital security New DelhiThe Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced on Tuesday that its digital safety initiative, Sanchar Saathi, enabled the recovery of more

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Business

New labour codes will benefit unorganised workers: Goyal

India’s new Labour Codes promise major improvements for gig and unorganised workers, simplifying processes and boosting protections nationwide New DelhiThe recently enacted Labour Codes will provide substantial benefits to unorganised and gig workers, Commerce and Industry Min

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Karnataka

DC reviews renovation of fmr CM Nijalingappa’s residence

NIJALINGAPPA’S HOUSE RENOVATION Chitradurga District Collector T. Venkatesh inspected the ongoing renovation work at the historic residence of former Chief Minister S. Nijalingappa, known as the ‘Vinaya’ building, in Chitradurga city. The restoration, estimated at Rs. 1.20

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Karnataka

Ankola shuts down in protest against private commercial port

Karwar In Uttara Kannada’s Ankola, the proposed construction of a private commercial port by J.S.W. The company has sparked widespread protests. The anti-port agitation committee has called for an Ankola bandh to oppose the project. Today, shopkeepers across Ankola closed t

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Karnataka

Youth is the key force in nation building: Guv Gehlot

Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot emphasized youth as India’s driving force, urging graduates to innovate, lead, and serve the nation Belagavi Thaawarchand Gehlot, Governor of Karnataka, highlighted the vital role of youth in shaping India’s future while presiding over the 14th

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Karnataka

Vijayendra criticizes cong govt for ignoring farmers’ plight

B.Y. Vijayendra criticized the Congress government for ignoring farmers’ distress, demanding maize procurement centers, compensation, and statewide BJP-led protests Davanagere BJP State President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra has strongly criticized the Congress government in Kar

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Sports

India Preparing in Full Swing to Host 2036 Olympics: Mandaviya

India accelerating sports infrastructure and talent development as preparations advance for 2036 Olympics JaipurUnion Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said India is steadily advancing towards its vision of becoming a developed nation and is preparing compreh

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Karnataka

CM inaugurates development projects worth ₹1 lakh crore

Siddaramaiah launched over 2,000 projects worth ₹1 lakh crore statewide, reportedly countering Opposition claims of an ‘empty treasury’ Chikkaballapur In a spectacular show of development blitz, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday inaugurated and laid foundation

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Karnataka

Assurances from MLA and DC ends farmers’ hunger strike

Farmer leader Shankar Ambali announced that the hunger strike was withdrawn based on assurances that procurement centers would open soon. He warned that if no action is taken within seven days, a district-wide bandh and intensified protests will follow Nargund Farmers in Na

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Karnataka

Special prayers offered seeking to see DK Shivakumar as CM

Ramanagara Supporters of Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar in his home district have performed special prayers, urging the Congress high command to appoint him as Karnataka’s next Chief Minister. The event took place on Monday at the Jalasiddeshwara Swamy Temple in Bilagum

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India

'End of an era'

Dharmendra 1935-2025 The 'He-Man' who made hearts melt is no more Mumbai Veteran actor Dharmendra, fondly known as Hindi cinema’s original ‘He-Man’ and 'Dharam Paaji, passed away at his Mumbai home on November 24. He was 89. His last rites were held at the Pawan Hans

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Karnataka

Constitution Day to be celebrated in Chitradurga on Nov 26

Chitradurga Chitradurga district administration will observe Constitution Day on November 26, with a series of programmes aimed at spreading awareness about the values and significance of the Indian Constitution. According to Deputy Commissioner T. Venkatesh, the main event wi

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