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Crime Branch seizes ₹ 1cr worth MD drugs, 2 held
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Crime Branch seizes ₹ 1cr worth MD drugs, 2 held

The Ahmedabad Crime Branch has seized 1 kg of MD (Mephedrone) drugs, valued at over ₹1 crore, in a significant operation targeting the narcotics trade.

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September 13, 2024
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State relaxes liquor ban

The Gujarat Home Department has stirred significant debate with its recent decision to relax certain aspects of the state's stringent liquor ban.

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September 13, 2024
Student-driven auto raises concerns
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Student-driven auto raises concerns

A video showing a school student driving an auto-rickshaw in Surat's Dindoli area has gone viral on social media, raising serious concerns about road safety and negligence.

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September 13, 2024
Surat Ganesh pandal violence culprits from UP
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Surat Ganesh pandal violence culprits from UP

Accused came with backpacks full of stones to incite communal tension, say police

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September 13, 2024
Traditional puja performed to palace cannons
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Traditional puja performed to palace cannons

A traditional puja was performed for 11 Palace cannons at Anebagilu within the historic Amba Vilas Palace premises in Mysuru as part of the Dasara festivities.

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September 13, 2024
K'taka HC reserves order on CM's appeal challenging Guv nod
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K'taka HC reserves order on CM's appeal challenging Guv nod

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday completed its hearing on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's petition challenging the legality of Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's approval for his prosecution in the Mysuru Urban Authority Development (MUDA) case, and reserved its orders.

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September 13, 2024
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Bloggers push for temple as tourist spot

A team of bloggers from different parts of the country visited the historic Somnathpur Chennakeshava Temple in T Narasipura taluk of Mysuru district, which is also identified as a Unesco Heritage Site.

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September 13, 2024
'Awareness best defence in cybercrime'
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'Awareness best defence in cybercrime'

With cybercrime complaints on the rise, early detection is critical in mitigating the damage, stressed Bengaluru City Police Commissioner B. Dayananda on Thursday, adding that \"awareness is our best defence.\"

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September 13, 2024
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Min Karandlaje demands a full, impartial probe

Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje on Thursday demanded an inquiry into the clashes between two groups during a Ganesh idol procession at Nagamangala town in Mandya district charged the Congress government with indulging in \"appeasement politics.\"

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September 13, 2024
CM will initiate 'ruthless action'
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CM will initiate 'ruthless action'

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said the violence during a Ganesh idol immersion procession at Nagamangala in Mandya district is an act of miscreants which threatens the peace and tranquility of the society.

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September 13, 2024
Clashes erupt at Ganesh procession, 52 arrested
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Clashes erupt at Ganesh procession, 52 arrested

Clashes broke out between two groups during a Ganesh idol immersion procession here following which mobs went on a rampage targeting several shops and vehicles leading to a tense situation.

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September 13, 2024
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Day after CM's tough talk, Minister holds high-level review meeting with agencies

Auctioning of the 44 unused fishing boats anchored at the Cutbona fishing jetty; enhancing the fine on the unused boats to Rs 1 lakh per month, makeshift toilet blocks at the jetty, clearance of structures dotting along the jetty road.

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September 13, 2024
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FIR against ex-Smart City CEO for embezzling ₹82L

ACB to summon him for investigation

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September 13, 2024
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Babus juggle with dual roles amid rise in workload

7 IAS officers among 85 civil service officers hold additional charges

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September 13, 2024
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Senior officers enjoy service extension after retirement

'NO ELIGIBLE OFFICERS TO FILL UP POSTS'

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September 13, 2024
Odisha sees alarming stroke surge
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Odisha sees alarming stroke surge

India faces a growing health crisis as brain stroke cases surge, with approximately 2,000 reported daily.

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September 13, 2024
83K Raj govt staff avail of free wheat
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83K Raj govt staff avail of free wheat

Government employees, who get salaries of thousands of rupees every month, have not even spared the ration of the poor in Rajasthan.

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September 13, 2024
11 die as rain lash several parts of MP
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11 die as rain lash several parts of MP

Seven die when medieval fort wall in Datia collapses after 36-hr downpour

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September 13, 2024
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Wayanad landslides: Fiance's love story ends in tears, pain

Kerala plunged into collective grief and Wayanad drenched in tears over the unexpected end of a love story.

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September 13, 2024
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Muslims okay with sealing, offer to raze illegal portion

Amid escalating tensions over the Sanjauli mosque issue in Shimla, a Muslim welfare committee on Thursday urged the municipal commissioner to seal the unauthorised portion and also offered to demolish it in accordance with a court order.

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September 13, 2024
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Denied ticket, Cong rebels file papers as independents

In a blow to Congress in Haryana, 12 members who were denied the ticket for the assembly election filed their nominations as independents on the last day on Thursday.

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September 13, 2024
The Free Press Journal

We made some progress: EAM on border talks

Roughly 75 per cent of the \"disengagement problems\" with China are sorted out but the bigger issue has been the increasing militarisation of the frontier, axternal affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday on the lingering border row in eastern Ladakh.

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September 13, 2024
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ENGINEER RASHID IS SEEN AS THREAT ACROSS THE BOARD

Who is financing AIP, which has fielded candidates from every constituency in the Valley, as its founder had been in Tihar for 5 years?

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September 13, 2024
SpiceJet moves SC vs HC order to ground, return 3 engines to lessors
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SpiceJet moves SC vs HC order to ground, return 3 engines to lessors

SpiceJet Ltd on Thursday moved the Supreme Court against the Delhi Court's order asking the airline to ground three engines and return them to lessors, Team France 01 SAS and Sunbird France 02 SAS, for non-payment of dues.

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September 13, 2024
SEMI, IESA join hands to boost semiconductor ecosystem in India
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SEMI, IESA join hands to boost semiconductor ecosystem in India

Global semiconductor body SEMI and its peer IESA have announced a strategic agreement to boost the industry ecosystem in India, a joint statement said.

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September 13, 2024
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'Need innovation-driven value creation in biotech'

Biocon Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw on Thursday called for more investment in research and development to drive innovation and foster culture of intellectual property.

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September 13, 2024
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DNA Wellness to invest ₹200 cr to set up over 100 cervical cancer screening labs

City-based DNA Wellness on Thursday said it will invest Rs 200 crore to set up over 100 cervical cancer screening labs across India by 2027.

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September 13, 2024
'Bidders' insistence on 51% stake in Yes Bank may jeopardise stake buy
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'Bidders' insistence on 51% stake in Yes Bank may jeopardise stake buy

Bidders' insistence on having a 51 per cent stake in Yes Bank may end up jeopardising the stake buy, an informed source said on Thursday.

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September 13, 2024
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Meta unveils verified badge for WhatsApp Business

With more businesses embracing messaging engage with their customers, Meta on Thursday announced a slew of new features and programmes, including the full availability of a verified badge a trust marker for small businesses to establish credibility and credentials with consumers.

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September 13, 2024
Bharti Airtel arm inks pact with global operator Sparkle
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Bharti Airtel arm inks pact with global operator Sparkle

Airtel Business, the B2B arm of telecom major Bharti Airtel, has inked a pact with Italy-based global operator Sparkle to enhance connectivity between Asia and Europe.

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September 13, 2024