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Doc duped of Rs 10.5L in digital arrest scam

A 65-year-old doctor was kept in digital arrest for almost 48 hours in her room in Govindpura on Friday and duped of Rs 10.5 lakh.

Need unified mechanism to check cryptos funding terror: EAG chief

Even as the 41st Plenary Meeting of the Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing concluded here on Friday, EAG chairman Yuri Chikhanchin said that there is an urgent need to have a unified mechanism for checking funding to the terrorist outfits which is a threat to the global peace and stability.

Senior officials differ on farewell parade of DGP

A day before DGP Sudhir Saxena's retirement, conflict between officials came to the fore.

Tiger kills youth in Pench

A tiger attacked and killed a 20-year-old youth in the forest area situated near Bavanthali village in Rukad circle of Pench Tiger Reserve on Friday.

37 defrauded of Rs 20L on job pretext at AIIMS Bhopal

A man defrauded 37 people, allegedly of Rs 20 lakh in the name of providing them jobs at AIIMS, Bhopal officials said here on Friday.

Spinners spin a false nylon yarn tale

Surat, India's largest textile hub, is embroiled in a controversy over the alleged manipulation of nylon yarn imports from China by local spinners.

1 year on, Surat's 24x7 airport yet to take off

NO NIGHT OPERATIONS | Critical staff shortage causes delays

I-T raids Radhe Group in Mehsana

The Income Tax (IT) department launched extensive search operations on the prominent Radhe Group in Mehsana and its associates across Ahmedabad and Morbi. Over two dozen teams are involved in the operation, aiming to uncover instances of proxy transactions.

Sharpshooter gets 5-yr jail for plot to kill neta

A special court in Ahmedabad under the GCTOC (Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime Act 2015) law sentenced Irfan Shaikh, a sharpshooter, who was arrested in 2020 by the Gujarat ATS (Anti-Terrorism Squad) for conspiring to murder a political leader in Gujarat, to 5 years of imprisonment.

Man held by ATS for spying on Coast Guard

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has apprehended an Indian citizen, Dinesh Gohil, from Okha, a coastal town in Devbhoomi Dwarka district, on charges of espionage.

Boost for science students under Namo Saraswati Yojana

The Gujarat government has disbursed over ₹28 crore financial assistance to over 2.5 lakh science stream students under Namo Saraswati Vigyan Sadhana Yojana.

Gang caught printing fake Oz currency notes

In a landmark operation, the Gujarat Special Operations Group (SOG) busted a racket that was printing counterfeit Australian currency.

Fiji Dy PM for tapping state expertise

Fiji's Deputy Prime Minister, Manoa Kamikamica, paid a courtesy visit to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar.

India's 1st LungLife screening program launched

Apollo Cancer Centres (ACCs), a leader in cutting-edge cancer care, has launched India's first LungLife Screening Program for early detection of lung cancer.

Probe ordered in academic land allocation

The Chhattisgarh government has launched an investigation into the allocation of 3.203 hectares of government land in Amlidih, Raipur, initially reserved for a college, to a private builder.

New initiatives under road safety measures

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai emphasized the need for strict enforcement of helmet use for two-wheeler riders, seat belt compliance for four-wheeler drivers, and adherence to traffic rules.

Piped natural gas for Raipur residents

The Raipur Municipal Corporation, in collaboration with GAIL India Limited and Haryana Gas Agency, is set to provide natural gas supply to Raipur city by 2025.

CPCC chief accuses of conspiracy to slash paddy procurement

Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee President Deepak Baij on Friday has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Chhattisgarh of deliberately hindering the paddy procurement process in the current Kharif season.

Housing for surrendered Naxalites, affected families

NAXAL REHABILITATION POLICY | Sensitive Approach

BJP president slams Congress over paddy procurement

Chhattisgarh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State President Kiran Singh Dev has criticized Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee President Deepak Baij for allegedly spreading falsehoods regarding paddy procurement in the state.

Application invited for children's bravery award

The Chhattisgarh Government has opened applications for the State Bravery Awards, which honour children for their extraordinary acts of courage.

SC cancels bail of liquor scam accused Anwar Dhebar

The Supreme Court has cancelled the bail granted to Anwar Dhebar, the prime accused in the liquor scam case, after it was revealed that the medical report used to secure his release was fabricated.

Specialist doctors receive appointment

The Chhattisgarh government has appointed specialist doctors and medical officers on contractual posts under the National Health Mission to enhance healthcare services across the state and address the shortage of medical personnel.

Mangaluru to host multicultural festival

Mangaluru will host a two-day multicultural festival on December 3 and 4, as part of the ongoing celebrations, commemorating 50 years of Karnataka's statehood.

Siddaramaiah meets PM, seeks urgent clearances for two irrigation projects

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and requested rectification in short-term farm loan limit, Rs 10,000 crore in financial support and urgent clearances for the Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir and Kalasa Bandhuri projects.

Health minister urges collaborative effort to improve dementia care

Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Friday called for a collaborative effort to improve awareness about dementia, its diagnosis, and care.

BJP slams move to make CM Siddu RDPR varsity chancellor

Opposition BJP on Friday condemned the government's move to make the chief minister the chancellor of the Karnataka State Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (RDPR) University, replacing the governor, terming it as an attempt to pollute the higher education system.

Bengaluru police arrest man for murder of Assamese woman

Three days after an Assamese woman was found murdered in a service apartment in Indiranagar here, the police on Friday arrested the 21-year-old accused, police officials said.

Seer faces FIR over remark on voting power of Muslims

An FIR has been registered against Vishwa Vokkaliga Mahasamastana Math seer Kumara Chandrashekaranatha Swamiji for his remarks on voting power to Muslims, police said on Friday.

Rift in BJP: Renukacharya faction wants Yatnal expelled

SAFFRON TREMORS | Factions in war of words