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Surat firm launches Aigiri brand in Delhi
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Surat firm launches Aigiri brand in Delhi

Aigiri, a pioneering lab-grown diamond jewellery brand from the diamond city of Surat announced the opening of its flagship store in the heart of South Extension 1, New Delhi.

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November 07, 2024
New Swaminarayan temple levies entry fee
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New Swaminarayan temple levies entry fee

The Vadtal Swaminarayan sect is once again embroiled in controversy, this time for charging entry fees from devotees wishing to enter the temple.

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November 07, 2024
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State launches ₹122cr works in Savarkundla

Gujarat Chief Minister launched Rs.122 crore worth of developmental initiatives in Savarkundla in Amreli district.

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November 07, 2024
6 arrested for cow slaughter
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6 arrested for cow slaughter

Five youths and their accomplice from Shankhwad village reportedly stole an injured cow from a cowherd in Eksal village and slaughtered it.

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November 07, 2024
Crackdown on gutkha spitters on Surat roads
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Crackdown on gutkha spitters on Surat roads

MUNICIPAL CORP MOVE | Drive to prevent red saliva stains on public property; ₹9 lakh fine collected after Diwali

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November 07, 2024
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Shops reopen after Diwali break

The auspicious festival of Labh Pancham is being celebrated on November 6.

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November 07, 2024
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Baby girl murdered, body dumped

A one-month-and-three-day-old baby girl was tragically murdered by unidentified assailants who dumped her body into the overhead water tank of a house in Iggalur, near Chandapura, on the outskirts of Bengaluru.

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November 07, 2024
'Answered all questions, told them the truth', says Siddaramaiah after deposing
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'Answered all questions, told them the truth', says Siddaramaiah after deposing

Siddaramaiah appeared before the Lokayukta police in response to the summons issued to him and responded to questions put to him by a team.

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November 07, 2024
China-made machines to the rescue
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China-made machines to the rescue

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) plans to use Chinese-made tunnel boring machines (TBMs) for the construction of a six-lane tunnel road from Hebbal to Silk Board.

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November 07, 2024
Man jumps into river after throwing his 2 kids, nephew
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Man jumps into river after throwing his 2 kids, nephew

A 40-year-old man allegedly threw his two children and a nephew into the Tungabhadra river before jumping in himself near Korlahalli in Mundargi taluk of this district, police said on Wednesday.

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November 07, 2024
Misleading marketing tactics by egg producers pose risks to consumer
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Misleading marketing tactics by egg producers pose risks to consumer

A recent report by 'Consumers for Sustainability' has raised serious concerns over the allegedly deceptive marketing practices by egg producers across India.

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November 07, 2024
Waqf Board identifies 17 monuments inside historic Bidar Fort as its property
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Waqf Board identifies 17 monuments inside historic Bidar Fort as its property

The Karnataka Board of Waqfs has identified 17 monuments inside the historic Bidar Fort in Karnataka as its property, sources in the district administration said on Wednesday.

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November 07, 2024
Muda case: BJP protests demanding K'taka CM's resignation post appearance
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Muda case: BJP protests demanding K'taka CM's resignation post appearance

The opposition BJP in Karnataka on Wednesday staged a protest demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who appeared before the Lokayukta police here in response to the summons issued to him for questioning in the Muda site allotment case.

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November 07, 2024
Excess coffee: Experts echo importance of mindful consumption of loved beverage
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Excess coffee: Experts echo importance of mindful consumption of loved beverage

With International Coffee Day just gone by, experts stress on the importance of mindful coffee consumption, highlighting both its health benefits and potential risks.

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November 07, 2024
Kumaraswamy seeks to quash FIR against him
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Kumaraswamy seeks to quash FIR against him

Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy, along with his son Nikhil Kumaraswamy and associate Suresh Babu, has approached the Karnataka High Court to request the dismissal of a First Information Report (FIR) filed by the Bengaluru police.

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November 07, 2024
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Caste survey kicks off, 88 thousand enumerators to complete the job

State Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar assures people that the information would remain confidential

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November 07, 2024
AP extends eligibility period for R&B contractors
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AP extends eligibility period for R&B contractors

In a significant move aimed at boosting the construction sector, Andhra Pradesh Minister for Roads and Buildings, BC Janardhan Reddy, has increased the eligibility period for R&B contractors from 5 to 10 years.

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November 07, 2024
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Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth calls on Governor

Lt Gen Neeraj Varshney, VSM, Commandant, Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering, named the new college HQ building as \"ANUDESH\", meaning \"Directions\", on 06 Nov 2024.

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November 07, 2024
Hyd Mayor Vijayalakshmi cracks the whip, asks employees to be on time
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Hyd Mayor Vijayalakshmi cracks the whip, asks employees to be on time

The mayor instructed all the department heads to submit the employees' attendance report every month

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November 07, 2024
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Excise department upgrades testing

Previously, only six parameters were tested for extra neutral alcohol (ENA) samples; however, this has now been expanded to include several additional parameters

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November 07, 2024
Bhatti launches Telangana bird pocket guide
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Bhatti launches Telangana bird pocket guide

To promote awareness about Telangana's diverse bird species for future generations, Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka unveiled the \"Birds of Telangana\" pocket guide at Praja Bhavan here on Wednesday.

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November 07, 2024
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Jobs-for-cash rackets: Multiple arrests, but questions remain

ACCUSED OPERATED INDEPENDENTLY; POOJA NAIK REARRESTED

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November 07, 2024
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Hike in land rates to aid outstation 'big parties', says political observer

MARGAO Political commentator and city-based lawyer, Adv Radharao Gracias, on Wednesday, said the government's move to increase the stamp and registration duties on land registration in Salcete will only enable big parties from outside the state to come and grab the land from the locals.

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November 07, 2024
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Patients and staff endure uncertainty as Margao UHC relocates for third time

WITH REPAIRS STILL PENDING ON THE HERITAGE BUILDING OF HEALTH CENTRE AND DEBRIS FALLING AT HOSPICIO, OPERATIONS NOW MOVED TO THE SOUTH GOA DISTRICT HOSPITAL

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November 07, 2024
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Bogmalo local arrested for stealing from Assolna store

The Cuncolim police have arrested a resident of Bogmalo and recovered from his possession stolen cash and the motorcycle he used in the commission of an offence.

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November 07, 2024
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Curtorim locals meet PWD engg, demand repairs of road near lake

Residents of Curtorim, led by Curtorim Zilla Panchayat member Michelle Rebello, called on the PWD Executive Engineer, Roads, Savio Gomes, with a plea to restore the damaged road near the Curtorim lake.

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November 07, 2024
Plans to beautify Old Market area with focus on heritage
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Plans to beautify Old Market area with focus on heritage

FATORDA MLA CALLS FOR MEASURES TO MITIGATE FLOODING

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November 07, 2024
Concerns over track doubling leads to demarcation, survey
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Concerns over track doubling leads to demarcation, survey

COLLECTOR GIVES ASSURANCES TO VELSAO, AROSSIM LOCALS

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November 07, 2024
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Foreign tourist arrivals show minimal growth amid crores spent on promos

'Taxi mafia', high costs and infrastructure blamed for decline

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November 07, 2024
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Online escort services booming in rural Goa

POLICE CLAIM CRACKDOWN, BUT NETWORK THRIVES ACROSS STATE

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November 07, 2024