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He would have been rag-picker: CM blasts Shah

Stepping up the attack against Union Minister Amit Shah for his comments on B R Ambedkar in Parliament, senior Congress leader and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday claimed that Shah would have been a \"ragpicker\" if there wasn't Ambedkar's Constitution.

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December 20, 2024
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Mandya decks up for Kannada Sahitya Sammelana

30-YR GAP

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December 20, 2024
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Aaditya slams K'taka MLA for UT demand

Maharashtra and Karnataka have been locked in a dispute for decades over the control of Belagavi.

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December 20, 2024
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'If you have Savarkar, we have Ambedkar': Civil societies condemn Amit Shah's remarks

\"Not surprising to hear this from one whose party has been against the society Ambedkar represents.\"

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December 20, 2024
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BJP leader C T Ravi booked; ex-Nat'l Gen Secy in custody

GONE TOO FAR | Allegation of abuse of Karnataka Minister Laxmi

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December 20, 2024
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HYDRAA demolishes structures in Manikonda

The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA), which is cracking down on illegal structures in Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), has stepped up its tempo in Manikonda Municipality.

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December 20, 2024
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Jupally inaugurates Telangana tourist information center at RGI Airport

Minister for Tourism Jupally Krishna Rao inaugurated the Telangana Tourism Information Center at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Shamshabad on Thursday.

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December 20, 2024
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AP FiberNet plunges into debt, Babu assures its revival

A vigilance inquiry is currently underway to investigate alleged corruption during the past five years

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December 20, 2024
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Amit Shah's remarks on Dr Ambedkar, the talking point of the day @ Assembly

The BJP must clarify its stance on Ambedkar. Leaders like Kishan Reddy and Bandi Sanjay, who adhere to Manusmriti ideology, should explain their position

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December 20, 2024
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PC Ghosh grills Somesh, Smita

When the commission chief asked if he found any wrongdoing in the three barrages when he was the CS, Somesh Kumar replied that he did not remember the questions asked by the commission

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December 20, 2024
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Commissionerate's Cyber safety drive engages over 4 lakh citizens

Vulnerable groups and individuals at high risk were identified through victim profiling and were targeted with programs to educate them about cybercrimes and mechanisms to report

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December 20, 2024
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SGCCI urges govt for full access to renewable energy

The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) has called on Gujarat's Finance and Energy Minister, Kanu Desai, to allow industrialists to fully utilize electricity generated from their renewable energy projects under the Green Energy Open Access Rules.

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December 20, 2024
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Woman accuses in-laws of forcing her to file for divorce

A woman has lodged a complaint at Chandkheda police station, accusing her in-laws of forcing her to file for divorce after she discovered her husband's extramarital affair, which also resulted in the birth of a child.

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December 20, 2024
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State ranks 4th in India for number of gaushalas

Gujarat has secured the fourth position in India for the number of cattle shelters or gaushalas, according to the Union government's statement in the Lok Sabha during the ongoing winter session of Parliament.

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December 20, 2024
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Ahmedabad Metro App for digital ticketing

In a move to enhance the commuting experience and reduce dependency on paper-based ticketing, the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) launched the 'Ahmedabad Metro (Official)' mobile ticketing application on Wednesday.

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December 20, 2024
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250 new POS machines for spot fine payments

EFFICIENT PAYMENT SYSTEM | Ahmedabad police has rolled out a system to collect fines from traffic rules violators

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December 20, 2024
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CM LAUNCHES HOUSING FOR CONSTRUCTION WORKERS

Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel initiated the construction of temporary housing facilities in four major cities of Gujarat—Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Rajkot, and Vadodara—this July under the Shramik Basera Yojana.

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December 20, 2024
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HC clears demolition of two illegally built 5th and 6th floors with forged NOC

The Gujarat High Court has approved the demolition of two illegally constructed floors of Salman Avenue in the Danipeeth area.

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December 20, 2024
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Protect tribal traditions, and their identity, says Birsa Sena

The Dang District Dev Birsa Sena has submitted a memorandum to the Dang District Collector, urging the government to safeguard the customs, traditions, and rituals of tribal communities in the district.

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December 20, 2024
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18th Bhimthadi Jatra from today to Dec 25

The 18th edition of the much-awaited Bhimthadi Jatra, showcasing Maharashtra's rural arts, culture, and sustainable innovation, will be held at the Agriculture Ground, Sinchan Nagar, from today until Dec 25.

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December 20, 2024
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Gang tries killing youth

A gang of four to five people attacked a 20-year-old man and his friend in Baner jurisdiction with koyota (machetes) over a recent dispute.

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December 20, 2024
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Woman beats harasser onboard of PMPML bus

A woman travelling on a bus in Pune confronted an eve-teaser who attempted to touch her.

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December 20, 2024
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Transwoman shows grit to lead dignified life as forest guard

Overcoming challenges

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December 20, 2024
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MLA demands urgent audit of school buses

Shivajinagar MLA Siddharth Shirole has demanded immediate audits of school buses for students’ safety and fire prevention training for school staff.

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December 20, 2024
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Trainee pilot dies, family donates organs to seven

A car accident near Indapur of Pune district in the wee hours of Dec 9 killed two trainee pilots and injured two others.

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December 20, 2024
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CYBER FRAUD SOARS, ARRESTS REMAIN FEW

DIGITAL FRAUD | Only 1.36% arrest rate in over 1,900 cases

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December 20, 2024
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STORMWATER CHAMBER COLLAPSES; PMC PROBES

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has initiated an investigation into the collapse of a stormwater drain chamber on Jangli Maharaj Road, which caused a large pothole.

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December 20, 2024
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BJP, Sena pay tributes to RSS founder Hedgewar

The Bombay High Court on Thursday dismissed the election petition filed by Amol Kirtikar, Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate in the Lok Sabha election, challenging the victory of Eknath Shinde faction's Ravindra Waikar from the Mumbai North-West constituency.

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December 20, 2024
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HC dumps plea challenging Waikar's election

The Bombay High Court on Thursday dismissed the election petition filed by Amol Kirtikar, Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate in the Lok Sabha election, challenging the victory of Eknath Shinde faction's Ravindra Waikar from the Mumbai North-West constituency.

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December 20, 2024
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Amended VAT bill gets nod in council

Oil companies, who supply fuel to traders operating boats on the high seas, will now come under the ambit of VAT.

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December 20, 2024