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Karnataka

‘Governor Approves Recovery Commissioner Appointment Act’

Gadag The Governor gave his approval to the Appointment of Recovery Commissioners Act on September 9, which enables the seizure and confiscation of assets obtained through illegal mining and other criminal activities, Law Minister HK Patil informed the media on Wednesday. T

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Karnataka

Seven Hours of Electricity for Farmers: Minister George

Gadag “Our government is giving top priority to Kusum-B and Kusum-C schemes to provide continuous seven hours of electricity to farmers' agricultural pump sets during the day,” said Energy Minister KJ George. He spoke while presiding over a progress review meeting with the dis

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Karnataka

CPM Demands Police Custody of the Accused in Fraud Case

Action Against Culprits Vijayanagara The CPM has demanded strict action in the multi-crore fraud involving women’s cooperative societies. The party urged that the bail granted to Priyanka Jain, President of Priyanka Mahila Pattina Sahakari Sangha, be cancelled and that she

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Karnataka

20 People Admitted to Hospital with Vomiting and Diarrhea

Over 30 people in Gudisagara village fall ill from contaminated lake water; authorities provide treatment. Dharwad In Gudisagara village of the taluk, over 30 people fell ill after consuming water from the village lake. Locals allege that the lake’s water is contaminated du

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Karnataka

Minister Orders Probe into Crop Insurance Scam

Minister Shivanand Patil assured that a proper inquiry will be initiated. Regarding the sale of substandard seeds. Haveri Shivanand Patil, Minister for Textiles and Sugarcane development, Director of Sugar, Agriculture Marketing, and district in-charge, directed officials,

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Bengaluru

CM Directs Strict Measures to Cancel Ineligible BPL Cards

CM Siddaramaiah directs cancellation of ineligible BPL cards, ensuring no disruption for eligible families. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has instructed officials to take stringent measures to cancel ineligible Below Poverty Line (BPL) cards while ensuring that eligible families

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Bengaluru

Tunnel Project Controversy

NGT Issues Notices Over Twin Tunnel Project, Citing Environmental Concerns The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to the Karnataka Government, Greater Bengaluru Authority, the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, and other bodies regarding th

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India

SC criticises trial court’s fragmented rape examination

New Delhi The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over the piecemeal examination of a rape survivor by a trial court in West Bengal, questioning why her testimony was adjourned for four months. The bench noted that the survivor had already begun recording her depositio

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India

BJP opposes using religion for housing projects

Mumbai Maharashtra BJP spokesperson Keshav Upadhye has strongly criticised the use of religion to promote residential projects, describing it as a divisive tactic that threatens national unity and undermines constitutional values. He specifically referred to a proposed halal l

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India

Brahmin woman's ‘curse’ halts Sambhal village Shradh

Sambhal In a rare tradition, Bhagta Nagla village in Sambhal district has avoided performing 'Shradh' rituals for over 100 years. During the 'Pitra Paksh' period, neither Brahmins nor beggars enter the village, as no ceremonies or alms are offered. Villagers trace this prac

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India

AAP MLA detained to distract: Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba urges LG to release MLA Malik, withdraw Hazratbal FIR Srinagar PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday accused the Jammu and Kashmir administration of making AAP MLA Mehraj Malik a scapegoat to divert attention from the Hazratbal emblem controversy. Speaking to r

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India

Udhayanidhi warns EPS

Udhayanidhi slams EPS for blocking ambulance Chennai Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Wednesday strongly criticized AIADMK General Secretary and Opposition Leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS), accusing him of deliberately obstructing an ambulance duri

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India

Gujarat Assembly approves 12-hour industrial shifts

Despite objections, Minister Rajput assured that labor unions were consulted and that the amendment is temporary. If violations occur or workers face injustice, the government can withdraw the provisions Gandhinagar The Gujarat Assembly passed a bill extending daily industr

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