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India

Succession speculation rises in Baramati after Jay Pawar’s remark

BaramatiThe political landscape in Baramati has witnessed renewed internal churn after a recent statement by Jay Pawar, the younger son of Ajit Pawar, sparked fresh discussions about leadership succession within the influential Pawar family. The development has drawn attention

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India

Suspect in 31-year-old kidnap, murder case finally arrested

New Delhi The accused, who was allegedly absconding for over three decades, was apprehended from Loni in Uttar Pradesh following sustained surveillance and verification efforts by the police.  According to officials, Salim Wastik, also known as Salim Ahmed or Salim Khan, wa

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India

Srinagar cops attach drug traffickers’ assets worth Rs 3.5 cr

The action has been taken under the ongoing ‘Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan’ Srinagar Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar Police said on Saturday that in the intensified crackdown on drugs, it has targeted assets worth Rs 3.5 crore belonging to a drug smugglers. A police s

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India

Delhi min Verma accuses Kejriwal of luxury living

‘Kejriwal presents himself as a leader of simplicity while ‘enjoying’ privileges that contradict his public image’ New Delhi Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma on Saturday launched a strong criticism against former Delhi Chief Minister Arv

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India

No re-election recommended in TN, WB: ECI

New Delhi The Election Commission of India on Saturday said that no re-poll has been recommended in either Tamil Nadu or West Bengal after the completion of scrutiny of the register of voters and other poll-day documents following the Assembly elections and bye-elections held

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India

Digital enumeration to boost data-driven policymaking

New Delhi Census 2027 will be India’s first fully digital enumeration, leveraging mobile‑based data collection to provide reliable and comprehensive data for informed policymaking and inclusive development, an official fact-sheet said on Saturday. It introduces several pioneer

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India

Ward councillor killed, 3 critically hurt in knife attack

Patna A ward councillor was killed and three others sustained critical injuries in a knife attack following a violent clash in Bihar’s Saran district, police said on Saturday. The incident occurred in the Manjhi area around 11.30 p.m. on Friday and has triggered shock and tens

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Karnataka

Magadi leaders ready for open debate

Magadi Magadi Block Congress President K. Krishnamurthy has said that MLA H.C. Balakrishna and BDCC Bank President H.N. Ashok are ready for an open discussion as challenged by former MLA A. Manjunath regarding alleged scams in Chakrabhavi VSSN and Kudur BDCC Bank. Speaking

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Karnataka

Dr Rajkumar legacy inspires leaders always: MLA T. Raghumurthy

Chitradurga Dr Rajkumar 97th birthday was celebrated in Chitradurga with tributes by leaders and officials. MLA T. Raghumurthy said Rajkumar’s life values are an ideal for everyone and his films carried strong social messages. He noted that Rajkumar acted in mythological, lite

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Karnataka

Karnataka faces welfare push political tensions rise

Hassan Karnataka is witnessing a mix of welfare progress, political debate, and public service challenges across districts. Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy recently rejected rumours about Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan returning to JD S, saying the party does not need such people.

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Karnataka

Mysuru sub-registrar suspended over illegal plot sale case

Mysuru The Sub-Registrar of Mysuru West office has been suspended after allegations of irregularities in the registration of property documents involving 24 plots. The action was taken following charges of dereliction of duty and violation of official procedures. According

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Karnataka

Call for scientific road and drainage work

Krishna H. Hadapada urged scientific road works in Gadag’s Hombalanaka colony, highlighting decades of poor infrastructure and hardship Gadag Krishna H. Hadapada, President of the Hombalanaka Janata Colony Development Service Association in Ward 16 of Gadag city, has urged

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Karnataka

Rajkumar’s simple life inspires youth: Ashwin

Moral Values Message Chikkaballapura A programme marking Dr. Rajkumar Jayanti was held at the District Collector’s office hall in Chikkaballapura with tributes from officials, writers, and fans. Sub-Divisional Officer D H Ashwin said that Dr. Rajkumar’s simple lifestyle and

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Karnataka

Vijayapura Panchayat Day celebrates rural democracy pride

Vijayapura celebrated Panchayat Raj Day, highlighting 73rd Amendment, strengthening rural governance, transparency, and village development as key to national progress VIJAYAPURA Rashtriya Panchayat Raj Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm in Vijayapura district on Frid

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Karnataka

Gadag celebrates Rashtriya Panchayat Raj Day event

Gadag marked Panchayat Raj Day, stressing decentralised governance, stronger Gram Sabhas, and timely Panchayat elections for rural development Gadag Rashtriya Panchayat Raj Day was celebrated in Gadag under the joint arrangement of the district administration and Zilla Panc

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Karnataka

Planned power cut announced in Haveri areas

HAVERI HESCOM has announced a scheduled power outage in several parts of Haveri district on April 26 due to maintenance work at the Shigaon 30/11 KV power distribution station. Officials said electricity supply will be affected from 10 am to 5 pm in areas including Basavanahal

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Karnataka

Police seek heir of deceased youth in Chitradurga

CHITRADURGA Police in Chitradurga have issued a notice seeking information about the legal heir of a deceased youth identified as Devaraj, son of Halappa, who was admitted to the district hospital due to severe illness and later died on August 20 at 7.15 am. Officials said the

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