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CBI arrests senior GM of Power Grid Corporation of India for bribery
Uday Kumar, posted in Rajasthan's Ajmer, was arrested on Thursday along with Suman Singh of KEC International in Sikar where both had agreed to meet for alleged exchange of the bribe amount, said CBI
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Over 97,000 complaints from PDS beneficiaries addressed, says T.N. Minister Sakkarapani
The complaints included delay in opening ration shops, selling essential commodities at higher prices, and distribution of poor quality of commodities, the Minister said
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Issue cannot be hushed up by mere transfer: Congress on Delhi HC judge cash discovery row
Congress’s media and publicity department head Pawan Khera said the discovery of such a huge amount of cash from the judge’s house is a very serious matter, adding that it cannot be hushed up by transferring him
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TIFR study proposes potential therapeutic to mitigate metabolic effects of sugary beverages
The study shows that sugary beverages consumption drives obesity and diabetes
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In northeast, new era of development ushered in after Modi government came to power, says Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha
Union Home Minister Amit Shah was replying to the debate in Rajya Sabha on the working of the Home Ministry.
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T.N. CM Stalin lays foundation stone for ₹290-crore Kalaignar grand library and intellectual centre in Tiruchi
Last year, Mr. Stalin had announced in the Assembly that a world-class library and intellectual centre would be established in the name of Kalaignar, former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi
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Schools in Meghalaya’s mining-affected East Jaintia Hills train minds against drugs through storytelling
‘Ia ka Mynried’, meaning “for a better tomorrow” in the Pnar language, aims to address poor communication skills and substance abuse, especially among mining-affected communities
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Nepalese student who died at KIIT had filed harassment complaint 11 months before: Minister
The Education Minister told the assembly that 19 people have so far appeared before the high-level committee set up by the State Government, to inquire into the girls's death and the subsequent harassment of those protesting it
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Congress slams government over census delay, under-utilisation of Home Ministry funds
Congress criticises government for delayed census, underutilised budget, and security concerns in Rajya Sabha discussion.
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MF Husain painting fetches over ₹118 crore, becomes most expensive modern Indian art
Gram Yatra, which means ‘village pilgrimage', is widely regarded as a cornerstone of Husain's oeuvre.
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Woman who accused Maharashtra Minister Jaykumar Gore of harassment held for extortion: Police
“She had demanded ₹3 crore to end everything. She was caught red-handed accepting ₹1 crore of the total amount. Police are questioning the woman,” the official said
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Team to be constituted to prevent pollution in Cauvery: Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar
Referring to World Water Day, Mr. Shivakumar, who is also the Minister for Major and Minor Irrigation, said a week-long programme will be conducted to promote water conservation
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Chief Minister Naidu proposes an exclusive trust for Lord Venkateswara temples
The Chief Minister urges philanthropists to contribute munificently to the noble cause and added that the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams would also contribute
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Meghalaya ramps up TB detection, registers a 126 % surge in presumptive TB examinations
The State has brought in state-of-the-art technology to aid diagnosis, provides free transport to patients from home to healthcare facility, and gives nutritional support of ₹2,00 per month to help with recovery, officials said
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Wayanad landslides: Kerala HC criticises Centre for not filing affidavit on March 31 deadline extension for rehab projects
When the petition came up, Central government’s standing council submits that the deadline will be extended to December 31, 2025
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Peak temperature in Telangana drops by over 2°C
IMD’s issues thunderstorm alert to 18 districts for Friday
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100% hike in salaries of CM and legislators of Karnataka
Salaries of MLAs and MLCs doubled from ₹40,000 to ₹80,000 a month while the Chief Minister’s pay increased from ₹75,000 to ₹1.5 lakh
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Four industrial parks to be set up in Parvatipuram-Manyam district of A.P.
We received several applications from entrepreneurs who are willing to set up agro-based industries in the district. Their proposals needed to be cleared by higher authorities and industrial promotion board, the District Collector said
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Telangana realised less than 80% of 2024-25 budget estimates: BRS Harish Rao
The former Finance Minister terms 2025-26 budget as “disastrous and disappointing”
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How M-cups are slowly but surely transforming menstrual hygiene in south India
The Thinkal project, which distributes menstrual cups across south India and elsewhere, is beginning to gain ground; while hurdles with acceptance and misapprehensions remain, beneficiaries and doctors say there has been a positive change in menstrual hygiene
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