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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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India

Supreme Court Upholds Army Officer’s Dismissal

The Supreme Court dismissed a Christian Army officer’s plea against dismissal, calling his refusal to enter a temple “gross indiscipline” and stressing the importance of unity in the armed forces New Delhi The Supreme Court on Tuesday strongly criticized the conduct of form

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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

Household net financial assets rise 6% in FY25: FM

FM INDICATES INFLATION MumbaiFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said household net financial assets rose to ₹9.9 lakh crore, or 6 per cent of GDP, in FY25, up from 5.3 per cent in FY24. Citing RBI data, she noted that this marks a strong rebound from the steep decl

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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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Sports

Vinicius Jr Halts Renewal amid Growing Rift with Xabi Alonso

Vinicius stalls contract talks after tensions with Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso. Madrid Real Madrid’s long-term squad blueprint has been shaken after star winger Vinicius Junior reportedly told club president Florentino Perez that he will not renew his contract under cur

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Sports

India-Pakistan T20 World Cup Clash Set for February 15 in Colombo

India begin title defence with high-voltage Pakistan clash scheduled early in tournament Mumbai India and Pakistan are set to renew one of cricket’s fiercest rivalries at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on February 15 in Colombo, as confirmed by the tournament schedule unveiled

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Sports

IND vs SA, 2nd Test: India Reel at 27/2 Chasing 549 on Day 4

India face an uphill battle after losing two early wickets chasing 549 Guwahati India ended Day 4 of the second Test in deep trouble at 27 for 2, staring at a massive target of 549 runs set by South Africa, who are eyeing a clean sweep in the two-match series. Openers Yasha

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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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Bengaluru

Complete Hebbal Loop in 15 Days, Orders Chief Commissioner Rao

Avoiding traffic congestion BENGALURU Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao has directed Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA) officials to complete construction of the new loop at the Hebbal flyover within 15 days and open it to traffic, stressing the need to ease heavy congest

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