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TGSPDCL secures 3rd rank in DUR-CSRD ratings
Telangana’s TGSPDCL ranks third in the Distribution Utilities Ranking 2023-24, excelling in consumer services and power reliability
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Land acquired for public purposes cannot be returned to owner by beneficiary through private deal: Supreme Court
Govt. had acquired 33 acres for setting up a grain market in Narela, but Delhi Agricultural Marketing Board agreed to transfer half of the total land back to the owner
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Supreme Court action sought against Allahabad High Court judge who sparked public outrage in ‘attempt to rape’ case
Judge had downgraded the charges against the accused who allegedly grabbed a child’s breasts and broke her pyjama strings; senior lawyers, BJP and Congress leaders among those demanding action
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25 Indians awarded death sentence in UAE, judgement yet to be implemented: Centre
The number of Indians executed or given capital punishment in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia in 2024 stood at three each, while the corresponding figure for Zimbabwe was one
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Bengaluru to host WCAI Coffee Santhe for women empowerment
It aims at empowering thousands of women who work on coffee plantations across the country
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National interest paramount in India's decisions on international oil purchases: Centre
A 60-day “winding down period” was also announced after which the U.S. was supposed to designate all those that continue to deal with sanctioned parties in Russia’s energy sector
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KTR declares 2025 as ‘year of struggle,’ plans statewide padayatra
Addressing the BRS workers meet, KTR held Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy responsible for the drought conditions and water crisis at several places in the state
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Government seeks report on KSOU row
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Rahul Gandhi says it’s ‘anti-national’ not to support caste census
Congress leader interacts with UGC Chairman, coinciding with the 98th anniversary of the Mahad Satyagraha of B.R. Ambedkar and emphasised importance of social justice
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Opposition alleges ₹7,500-crore scam in awarding contract for procuring smart electricity meters
Govt. accused of awarding contract to a supplier rather than manufacturer, resulting in the meter cost going up
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Farm leaders go on fast in custody; Samyukt Kisan Morcha groups say AAP, BJP stand for corporate interests
Samyukt Kisan Morcha-Non Political and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha said in joint statement that the Punjab government had stabbed farmers in the back by arresting farmer leaders who were invited for a meeting
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MHA reviews AFSPA in the Northeast, Army wants more areas in Manipur under Act
Final decision to be taken by the MHA; the Army proposed that 12 police station limits in valley districts be brought under the AFSPA for operational efficiency, say officials
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BNP questions BBMP’s SWM fund usage, opposes additional user fee
The party has demanded a public audit and disclosure of fund utilisation.
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Telangana gears up for Saraswati Pushkaralu 2025 with New App
A mobile app and improved amenities are planned for the Saraswati Pushkaralu festival at Kaleshwaram from May 15-26, 2025
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PAC members flag failure of Swadesh Darshan scheme
As many as 76 projects were sanctioned under the scheme between 2014-15 and 2018-19 for ₹5,292.57 crore; panel says it is dissatisfied by the Tourism Ministry’s response to its review of the CAG report on the scheme
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Union Minister’s nephew killed in gunfight with brother over drawing tap water in Bihar
Gun-battle erupts over tap water dispute in Bihar village, leaving Union Minister Nityananda Rai’s nephew dead and two injured
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