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BJP's campaign lacks evidence, says minister

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Tuesday said the BJP's campaign against him in connection with the suicide of a civil contractor lacks evidence.

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January 01, 2025
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Leopard spotted in Mysuru Infosys campus, forest dept launches search

The forest department has launched a combing operation after a leopard was spotted in Mysuru's Infosys campus on Tuesday early morning.

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January 01, 2025
BJP targeting Priyank without evidence, says home minister
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BJP targeting Priyank without evidence, says home minister

CID probe in the matter shall bring out the truth: Parameshwara

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January 01, 2025
A year of water crisis: Is there a way back?
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A year of water crisis: Is there a way back?

2024 marked a turning point for Bengaluru, as the city grappled with an intense water crisis that intensified throughout the year.

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January 01, 2025
Will 2025 Be The Year Of The Bengaluru Civic Polls?
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Will 2025 Be The Year Of The Bengaluru Civic Polls?

This might just be the year when the nearly five-year wait for local body elections in Bengaluru finally ends.

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January 01, 2025
Siddu's 2.5-year stint ends in Nov; DKS CM's dream still at a distance
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Siddu's 2.5-year stint ends in Nov; DKS CM's dream still at a distance

Perhaps the worst kept secret of Karnataka politics is that back in May 2023, the party state unit Chief DK Shivakumar accepted the Deputy Chief Minister's post only because he was promised a promotion in the second half of the term.

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January 01, 2025
Vijayanand is new Chief Secretary of Andhra Pradesh
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Vijayanand is new Chief Secretary of Andhra Pradesh

K. Vijayanand assumed the office of the Chief Secretary of Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday.

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January 01, 2025
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Avoid crossing track between Darsi and Mallavaram train stations

The South Central railway (SCR) issued an advisory to the public to be cautious in view of speed test and running of a special train to facilitate the opening of new Broad Gauge single line between Darsi and Mallavaram.

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January 01, 2025
New Year Reflections: Nostalgia of Diaries, cards...
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New Year Reflections: Nostalgia of Diaries, cards...

New Year was once synonymous with excitement and anticipation.

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January 01, 2025
Babu Participates in Pension Distribution Program in Palnadu
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Babu Participates in Pension Distribution Program in Palnadu

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu participated in the pension distribution program held in Yellamanda village, Palnadu district, on Tuesday.

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January 01, 2025
Innovations, stepping stones to progress: Collector
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Innovations, stepping stones to progress: Collector

The District Collector of NTR district, Dr. G. Lakshmi Sha, has emphasized that new innovations are the stepping stones to the nation's progress.

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January 01, 2025
Mid-day meal scheme in Junior Colleges starts today
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Mid-day meal scheme in Junior Colleges starts today

The government has allocated a budget of Rs.27.39 crores for the financial year 2024-25 and Rs.85.84 crores for 2025-26 to implement this program

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January 01, 2025
GHMC allocates Rs 375 Crores for development of parks in the city
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GHMC allocates Rs 375 Crores for development of parks in the city

As part of the 2024-25 Vanamahotsavam initiative, the corporation has successfully planted 50 lakh trees, significantly boosting the city's greenery

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January 01, 2025
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Western bypass remains to be notified as being part of NH66

Exactly a week has passed since the Margao western bypass was commissioned with fanfare, throwing open the balance 2.75 km Benaulim-Seraulim bypass stretch for vehicular traffic.

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January 01, 2025
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Tourism industry voices discontent over season, hotel occupancy

STAKEHOLDERS LAMENT REPEAT VISITORS ARE DIVERTING TO NEW, AFFORDABLE FOREIGN DESTINATIONS; EMPHASISE NEED FOR REFORMS

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January 01, 2025
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Goa Police Boasts 96.67 Per Cent Detection Rate in Heinous Crime Cases in 2024

Goa Police achieved a 96.67 per cent detection rate in heinous cases reported in 2024, details shared by the department reveal.

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January 01, 2025
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State Records 8.60 pc Revenue Surge in Nine Months of FY 2024-25

CM attributes growth to tourism sectors' performance

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January 01, 2025
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Overcome hard feelings, enter 2025 with faith: CM in New Year message

Against the backdrop of a personal criticism and the toolkit that sought his ouster, the Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, in his New Year message, has said that it's time to overcome all the hard feelings and enter 2025, with 'unwavering faith'.

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January 01, 2025
Jammed coastline, all-night parties in Goa welcome New Year 2025
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Jammed coastline, all-night parties in Goa welcome New Year 2025

1,500 POLICE FORCE DEPLOYED IN NORTHERN BELT TO MANAGE CROWDS; BEACHES WITNESS SURGE IN TOURISTS DESPITE SOCIAL MEDIA DEBATES

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January 01, 2025
Muthoot family donates 60 cents of land for construction of Church in Kodungallur
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Muthoot family donates 60 cents of land for construction of Church in Kodungallur

In a significant gesture of faith and community service, the Muthoot family has donated 60 cents of prime land near the Periyar River in Kodungallur to the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church.

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January 01, 2025
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Randox analyzer detects 'bulk' drug toxicity in Kashyap

Autopsy examination of Karan Kashyap, the 26-year-old IIT-Kanpur topper, conducted by coroners at Goa Medical College and Hospital's (GMC&H) forensic and toxicology department has reported \"bulk\" amphetamine toxicity in his biological samples.

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January 01, 2025
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India Beats US, UK ‘Hands’ Down

Plastic surgeons in India have successfully completed 73 upper extremity transplants

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January 01, 2025
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Mahakumbh: Boat rides with a story

In an innovative move to enrich the Mahakumbh 2025 experience, boatmen in Prayagraj are being trained to serve as storytellers, blending historical and mythological narratives with their traditional river navigation skills.

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January 01, 2025
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Bribery charges: CBI inspector loses medal

Raj, a recipient of a prestigious medal in 2023, was caught 'red-handed' while accepting an illegal gratification of Rs 10 lakh

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January 01, 2025
Snowfall in Kashmir, rain in northwest India, Tamil Nadu
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Snowfall in Kashmir, rain in northwest India, Tamil Nadu

Dense fog is likely during the night & early morning hours in Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura

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January 01, 2025
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Katra shutdown enters 7th day

The health department officials conducted a full medical check-up of the youths continuing their hunger strike to press for the release of several persons detained during protests in Katra, the base camp of Mata Vaishno Devi, with the holy town observing a shutdown for the seventh day on Tuesday against the proposed ropeway project in Trikuta hills of Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district.

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January 01, 2025
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SC grants Punjab time to shift Dallewal to hospital

The Supreme Court granted time to the Punjab government for compliance with its December 20 order to provide medical aid and shift to hospital farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a fast-unto-death since November 26.

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January 01, 2025
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If Voted to Power, BJP Will Probe Sandeshkhali, Vows Suvendu

A day after CM Mamata Banerjee visited Sandeshkhali, Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday held a public meeting in Sandeshkhali and said that if the BJP comes to power in West Bengal, it will probe the \"atrocities\" on women.

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January 01, 2025
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Was kidnapped like cattle by police, claims BJP MLC Ravi

BJP national general secretary and MLC CT Ravi has accused the police of attempting to kidnap and encounter him at the behest of Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Minister for Women and Child Welfare Laxmi Hebbalkar.

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January 01, 2025
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BJP to take out 'justice rally' from Madurai to Chennai

Stepping up heat on the ruling DMK over the student sexual assault case, the BJP's state unit on Monday announced that the party's women's wing will take out a rally from Madurai to Chennai, seeking justice for the victim.

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January 01, 2025