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India

SC flags oversight on non-functional police CCTVs

SC raps agencies for ignoring CCTV order, cites custodial deaths New Delhi The Supreme Court on Monday raised concerns about the lack of functional CCTV cameras in police stations across the country, stressing the need for better oversight. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath a

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India

PM Modi unveils ₹36k cr projects in Purnea

Security was tightened in Purnea with 24-hour highway traffic restrictions, as PM Modi laid the foundation for Bihar’s largest private investment — a ₹25,000 crore thermal power project Patna Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Purnea on Monday, just ahead of the Bihar ass

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India

CM: Sheesh Mahal waste, funds to return

CAG flags ₹33.86 crore spend; Gupta vows refund of ‘Sheesh Mahal’ waste New Delhi Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday described the “Sheesh Mahal” bungalow, once occupied by former CM Arvind Kejriwal, as nothing more than a “white elephant.” She said the Delhi govern

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India

Cong’s ‘Bidi’ Remark an Insult to Biharis, Says PM Modi

Prime Minister attacks Congress and RJD over misgovernance, asserts Bihar’s key role in India’s development  Purnea Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, calling a now-deleted social media post by its Kerala unit—linking Bihar with

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Karnataka

Union Minister Joshi Flags Implementation Gaps in Central Schemes

Dharwad Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has expressed concerns over the ineffective execution of several central government-sponsored schemes in the district. Chairing a Disha review meeting, Joshi criticised the agriculture and horticulture departments for failing to accurately

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Karnataka

Hebbalkar Vows Transparent Governance, Rural Progress

CH NEWS Belagavi Women and Child Development Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar reaffirmed her commitment to transparent governance and grassroots development. “Speaking lies or indulging in wrongdoing is not in my nature. My aim is to use power to serve people through good work,” sh

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Karnataka

Somanna Alleges Lad Blocking Dharwad Railway Land Acquisition

Rail Land Dispute Belagavi Union Minister of State for Railways V Somanna has alleged that Dharwad District In-charge Minister Santosh Lad is not cooperating in acquiring land for the construction of the Belgaum-Channammana Kittur-Dharwad direct railway line. Speaking a

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Karnataka

DC Urges Sugar Mills to Ensure Timely Payments to Farmers

DC Fauzia directs sugar mills to formalize agreements and ensure timely, fair payments to farmers ahead of the 2025-26 sugarcane season. Kalaburagi  Deputy Commissioner B. Fauzia Tarannum has instructed sugar factories in the district to enter into bilateral agreements with

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Karnataka

India Stands as World’s Best Democracy: MLA GS Patil

Karnataka leaders commemorate International Democracy Day, highlighting India’s democratic values and citizen participation. Gadag “Many countries in the world have adopted their own ideas for democracy. But India is the best democracy in the world,” said Karnataka Mineral

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Bengaluru

DK Shivakumar inaugurates HDFC Bank’s new branch

CH NEWS Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday inaugurated HDFC Bank’s new branch at the Global Tech Park Building, O’Shaughnessy Road, Langford Town, Bengaluru. The launch marks the bank’s continued expansion in the state, strengthening its presence with st

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Bengaluru

DCM honors engineers, pays floral tribute to M. Visvesvaraya

Deputy CM urges youth to embrace innovation, discipline, and nation-building values Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar paid tributes to Bharat Ratna Sir M. Visvesvaraya on the occasion of National Engineers’ Day, commemorated across the country on September 15. As the chief

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Karnataka

Fraud Against Women Will Not Be Tolerated: Hebbalkar

CH NEWS Belagavi Women and Child Development Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar issued a stern warning against cheating and exploitation of women, stressing that such acts will not be tolerated. Speaking at the annual general meeting of the Sanjeevini Women’s Federation, held at

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Karnataka

Husband Murders Wife Over Suspected Infidelity

CH NEWS Raichur A gruesome case of domestic violence was reported from Desai Bhogapur village in Maski taluk of district, where a man allegedly killed his wife on suspicion of infidelity. The victim has been identified as Gangamma (30). Her husband, Yallappa, is accused of

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