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India

YSRCP aide arrested over derogatory social media post

Amaravati Andhra Pradesh Police on Thursday arrested Sheikh Khaja, Personal Assistant to former Deputy Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party leader Amjad Basha, in connection with alleged derogatory social media posts targeting Kadapa MLA Madhavi Reddy. Khaja was arrested in H

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India

Jairam Ramesh says ICDS scheme lacks real progress

Legacy Needs Revival New Delhi Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Thursday marked 50 years of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), launched during Indira Gandhi’s government, and criticised its evolution, saying it “failed” to match the promise of its name change

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India

Jarange-Patil urges Maha for Kunbi certificates, farmer support

He proposed ₹10,000 monthly for small farmers, urging youth into agriculture and farmers to retain their land, not sell Beed Pro-Maratha activist Manoj Jarange-Patil on Thursday urged the Maharashtra government to implement its September 2 government resolution (GR) and iss

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India

Vijayadashami inspires truth, justice, harmony: Murmu

President Murmu said Vijayadashami, celebrated as Ravana Dahan and Durga Puja, symbolizes victory over evil and calls for justice, equality, and harmony in society New Delhi President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday extended warm greetings to the nation on the occasion of Vijaya

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India

Owaisi rejects Modi’s claims on RSS role

Owaisi cited records showing RSS absence in freedom movements, criticizing its ideology and Golwalkar’s labeling of communities as “internal threats.” Hyderabad All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday strongly denied Prime Minis

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India

Sajad Lone blames J&K CM for advisor confusion

Srinagar Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference (PC) president and legislator Sajad Lone on Thursday accused Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of creating confusion over the appointment of his advisor, Nasir Aslam Wani, and later shifting blame to “misleading reports.” In a post o

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India

Udit Raj slams RSS centenary on Gandhi Jayanti

New Delhi Congress leader Udit Raj on Thursday strongly criticised the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) over its centenary celebrations, calling it a “terror organisation” that promoted the ideology behind Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination. Speaking on Gandhi Jayanti, Raj sai

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India

Tejashwi slams NDA over caste census issue

Yadav accused the NDA of denying 65% reservation under the 9th Schedule, costing millions of disadvantaged groups jobs Patna On the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav strongly attacked Bihar’s NDA government over the cas

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India

CM Khandu praises rescue after Arunachal landslide

Assam Rifles Tribute Itanagar Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday expressed gratitude to the Assam Rifles and villagers of Lapnan for their swift action during a tragic landslide in Tirap district that killed two workers and injured three others. Tak

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India

CM Dhami recalls Rampur Tiraha massacre victims

The Rampur Tiraha incident saw police fire on unarmed statehood activists heading to Delhi, killing six and leading to widespread violence, including rapes, in 1994 Muzaffarnagar Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday paid tribute to the martyrs of the s

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India

RG Kar victim’s parents demand justice movement revival

The victim’s father vowed to continue the fight for justice, urging public support and mass movements without politics Kolkata As West Bengal’s four-day Durga Puja concluded without protests over the R.G. Kar rape and murder case, the parents of the victim urged a revival o

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Business

GST 2.0: Boosting livelihoods and growth in UP

Lucknow’s Zardozi craft, supporting 1.5-2 lakh mostly women artisans, and Agra’s heritage marble inlay (Parchinkari) will thrive with reduced GST, boosting affordability, sales, and export potential New Delhi The recent GST reforms provide targeted relief to Uttar Pradesh’s

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Business

ESIC releases guidelines for new court case amnesty

ESIC Amnesty Guidelines New Delhi The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has released comprehensive guidelines for its new Amnesty Scheme 2025, aimed at resolving court cases and withdrawing prosecution cases related to ESI disputes. This initiative seeks to simp

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Business

Rs 3,296 crore earned; 696 lakh sq.ft. freed: Jitendra

Dr. Singh praised campaign’s success, focusing on cleanliness, efficiency, and public participation New Delhi The government has generated Rs 3,296.71 crore from e-waste and scrap disposal, while freeing over 696.27 lakh sq. ft. of office space for productive use in the las

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Business

Centre raises wheat MSP to ₹2,585, sets rabi target

New Delhi The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a ₹160 hike in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of wheat, raising it to ₹2,585 per quintal for the 2026–27 marketing season, up from ₹2,425 last year. Among other Rabi crops, safflower saw the highest increase of ₹600 per quinta

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Sports

Sinner prepares for tough Shanghai title defense

Shanghai World No. 2 Jannik Sinner knows it won’t be easy to defend his Shanghai Masters title this week. After winning the Beijing Open by beating teenager Learner Tien, the 24-year-old Italian quickly traveled to Shanghai, with only one practice session before his first matc

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