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103 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur

Raipur In a major breakthrough against left-wing extremism, 103 Maoists surrendered to senior police and paramilitary officials in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh, on Thursday, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti. This marks a significant step in weakening Maoist influence in the re

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India

Rahul Gandhi slams attack on Indian democracy

Bogota Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday accused the ruling dispensation of a “wholesale attack on the democratic system” in India. Speaking at EIA University in Medellin, Colombia, he stressed the need to protect India’s diversity

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India

Centre gives Karnataka ₹3,705 crore festive boost

New Delhi Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Civil Supplies Pralhad Joshi on Thursday announced a special festive gift of additional tax devolution to all states, including Karnataka, on the occasions of Dussehra and Diwali. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi,

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Bengaluru

PM Modi wishes Kharge speedy health recovery

Bengaluru Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, who recently underwent a successful pacemaker implantation surgery in Bengaluru, and wished him a swift recovery. Taking to X, PM Modi said, “Spoke to Kharge Ji. Enquired abou

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India

Rahul Gandhi honors Kamaraj’s legacy of service

Chennai On the death anniversary of Bharat Ratna K. Kamaraj, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi paid tribute to the late leader, praising his life of service, humility, and dedication to education and social justice. Gandhi said Kamaraj’s work continues to inspire generations. Ka

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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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