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6.3 acres of land distributed under Forest Act, says Karnataka CM
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6.3 acres of land distributed under Forest Act, says Karnataka CM

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah disclosed that 4,856 title deeds had been approved for forest-dwelling tribes in Karnataka, adding 6,363 acres had been distributed.

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November 28, 2024
Bike taxis: A survival ride for Bengaluru's unemployed youth
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Bike taxis: A survival ride for Bengaluru's unemployed youth

Amid layoffs and economic uncertainty, young professionals turn to bike taxis to stay afloat, balancing dreams and financial realities

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November 28, 2024
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Barkha Dutt discusses 3 'tyrannies' faced by media

The three 'tyrannies' faced by the Indian media besides the rise of technology and the culture of news consumption were key topics covered by well-known scribe Barkha Dutt, who delivered a talk here on Tuesday.

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November 28, 2024
How does JD(S) vessel survive choppy seas?
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How does JD(S) vessel survive choppy seas?

The recent drubbing of JD(S) candidate Nikhil Kumaraswamy in Channapatna by more than 25,000 votes has once again put the focus back on the party's perceived existential crisis.

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November 28, 2024
HC shows displeasure over food poisoning in Maganur ZP school
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HC shows displeasure over food poisoning in Maganur ZP school

More than 50 people fell ill after having lunch at Maganur High School recently. In the same school, 29 students fell ill again within a week

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November 28, 2024
Single-window system for Red Sandalwood sales
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Single-window system for Red Sandalwood sales

Kalyan suggested that the Andhra Pradesh Forest Department be designated as the custodian for this single-window system. He highlighted that this approach would consolidate the grading, auctioning, and export of red sandalwood under a single authority, thereby increasing revenue through e-auctions

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November 28, 2024
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Congress-BRS on same path: BJP leader

BJP State vice-president and former MLA Dr NVSS Prabhakar today said the Congress-BRS were continuing the same path in governance style in Telangana State and were confining themselves to criticism and counter-criticism just to convince the people.

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November 28, 2024
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One dead, two critical after inhaling toxic fumes

Besides the single death and two critical cases on ventilator support, the remaining six are normal, said the Collector. Krishnan identified the deceased person as Amit, a 23-year-old helper in the factory from Odisha. He died at 12.30 pm today.

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November 28, 2024
Hyderabad Mayor conducts surprise inspection
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Hyderabad Mayor conducts surprise inspection

During the inspection, more than 1600 live birds, 30 kg of dressed chicken and 7 kgs of liver were found in the shops

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November 28, 2024
Congress party's graph is rising nationwide, says Bhatti
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Congress party's graph is rising nationwide, says Bhatti

Bhatti highlighted that the government credited Rs.18,000 crores to farmers' accounts within 15 days, a record in independent India's history

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November 28, 2024
Kalyan seeks extended deadline and revised funding for AIIB loan
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Kalyan seeks extended deadline and revised funding for AIIB loan

Impresses on Finance Minister, states loan crucial for development of rural roads in Andhra Pradesh

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November 28, 2024
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Uncertainty looms over Comunidade elections in South Goa as administrator goes on leave

Elections for the Comunidade bodies in the South Goa zone kick off on December 8, with the election process spread over the next two months. However, the absence of a full-fledged Administrator to head the South Goa Comunidades has cast a shadow in the run-up to the forthcoming elections.

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November 28, 2024
Vatican delegation in Goa hints at possible papal visit to India
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Vatican delegation in Goa hints at possible papal visit to India

ARCHBISHOP PARRA SAYS POPE HAS DEEP LOVE FOR COUNTRY; CARDINAL FERRÃO PINS HOPES ON GOVERNOR FOR OFFICIAL INVITATION VIA CENTRE

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November 28, 2024
Lukewarm response to sand mining permits
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Lukewarm response to sand mining permits

DMG receives just 50 applications

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November 28, 2024
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Govt allays fears on declaration of ESAs

Minister says no eviction, but certain restrictions

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November 28, 2024
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Watersports operators to follow queue system

Move to ensure safety, uniformity and transparency

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November 28, 2024
GSPCB targets dust pollution at Porvorim corridor sites
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GSPCB targets dust pollution at Porvorim corridor sites

SIMPLY POURING WATER ON ROADS WON'T SUFFICE: PATIL

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November 28, 2024
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Rain hits crops in TN Cauvery delta areas

Intermittent rains continued on Wednesday in the Cauvery delta areas affecting standing paddy crops, and the IMD said a cyclonic storm will form soon and later weaken and reach the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts as a deep depression by Nov 30 morning.

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November 28, 2024
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'NE TRAVEL PERCEPTION MUST BE CHANGED'

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said the government is in touch with envoys to change the perception about the Northeast as many nations issue travel advisories putting the region under \"restricted\" category.

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November 28, 2024
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Jharkhand: Wanted Maoist killed in feud

A CPI(Maoist) 'commander', who had a ₹15 lakh bounty on his head, was killed in an internal feud of the proscribed organisation in Jharkhand's Latehar, police said on Wednesday.

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November 28, 2024
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Body shuts govt offices

MANIPUR | COCOMI proceeds with plan, disregards appeal

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November 28, 2024
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3 docs, 2 hosp staff die in UP road accident

A road accident on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway early on Wednesday claimed the lives of three doctors and two hospital staff, all affiliated with the UP University of Medical Sciences in Saifai, police said.

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November 28, 2024
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Two Bishnoi gangsters held after shootout

Punjab police on Wednesday claimed to have nabbed two members of Lawrence Bishnoi gang following a shootout on the outskirts of Jalandhar cantonment and recovered three weapons along with magazines and cartridges from their possession.

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November 28, 2024
Parl adjourned again
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Parl adjourned again

Oppn members disrupts proceedings, demand discussions on Sambhal violence and Adani 'bribery case'

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November 28, 2024
West Bengal BJP to block B'desh trade entry point
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West Bengal BJP to block B'desh trade entry point

Eight BJP MLAs led by the LOP Suvendu Adhikari visited Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata on Wednesday to condemn the arrest of ISKCON monk Chinmoy Krishna Das.

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November 28, 2024
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Stalin: TN won't implement PM Vishwakarma scheme

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin on Wednesday informed the Centre that his government will not implement the Prime Minister's Vishwakarma Scheme as the State's request for modification was not heeded to.

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November 28, 2024
Hemant to take oath as CM today, wife may join cabinet
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Hemant to take oath as CM today, wife may join cabinet

JMM leader Hemant Soren on Thursday will take oath as the 14th chief minister of Jharkhand for the fourth time in the state even as speculations are rife over his wife and party MLA Kalpana Soren joining the cabinet.

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November 28, 2024
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Judges witness mid-air drama

On September 15, a routine flight from Coimbatore turned into an unexpected ordeal for Supreme Court Justices Surya Kant and KV Viswanathan.

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November 28, 2024
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Jhansi fire probe: Principal removed, three suspended

In a significant development following the tragic fire incident at Maharani Laxmibai Medical College in Jhansi, which claimed the lives of 10 children, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak has taken strict action.

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November 28, 2024
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JPC to seek panel extension today

The Joint Parliamentary Committee on Waqf Amendment Bill will now seek an extension of its tenure, which is due to end on November 29, till the end of the Budget Session of Parliament in 2025.

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November 28, 2024