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BJP MLAs raise demand of separate north Bengal
The demand for a separate State to be carved out of territories of north Bengal has been a recurring political issue, with BJP legislators from the region raising the issue time and again
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A bid to turn around sugarcane’s bitter past in Telangana
The Telangana government is making concerted efforts to revive sugarcane cultivation across the vast agricultural lands of Nizamabad, Medak, and Karimnagar districts to breathe life back into the once-thriving Nizam Sugars Limited, a key player in the region’s sugar industry for decades
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High Court solicits ideas for seamless darshan of Thillai Natarajar from Kanagasabai of Sabanayagar Temple
Justices R. Suresh Kumar and S. Sounthar direct the Podhu Dikshidars as well as HR&CE department to submit their proposals by March 6
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Bengaluru’s old markets: Grand redevelopment and harsh business realities
Once envisioned to become commercial hubs, Bengaluru’s redeveloped markets are now struggling with dwindling footfall, crumbling infrastructure, and vendor discontent. Shreyas H.S. visits Jayanagar BDA Complex, K.R. Market, Johnson Market and Gandhi Bazaar and talks to traders who lament poor business, civic neglect, and lack of accessibility
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Morning Digest: U.S. deportations highlight human trafficking syndicates; Odisha govt. summons KIIT founder Achyuta Samanta over student unrest, and more
Here is a select list of stories to start the day
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Swiatek loses to teenager Andreeva in Dubai quarterfinals
Swiatek took their only previous match last August in Cincinnati, losing the first set and winning 7-5 in the third.
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NGO files PIL plea in HC seeking Leader of Opposition’s presence in Assembly
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Veligonda project inaugurated without completion, needs ₹4,000 crore and two more years for completion, says A.P. Minister
The key pending works include head regulatory structure at Srisailam, retaining wall, tunnels, feeder canal, and rehabilitation colonies for evacuees, says Nimmala Rama Naidu
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Group-II exams: A.P. Chief Secretary warns of strict action against spreading rumours
Exam liaison officers, chief superintendents and invigilators have been told to follow the instructions mentioned in booklets supplied to them, says APPSC Chairperson
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Make foolproof plan for smooth conduct of Inter exams, Chief Secretary tells officials
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Preserve Urdu, Kashmiri languages to protect J&K’s identity: Farooq Abdullah
NC president makes these remarks on ‘Mother Language Day’ observed on Feb. 21; he says “hostile elements” are trying to harm Urdu and Kashmiri by labelling them as regional or religious languages
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RPF arrests a minor in Madhubani train vandalism case
The crowd attack on the Swatantrata Senani Express on February 10 had damaged 73 glass windows of AC coaches; arrested juvenile confessed and expressed remorse, says Railways
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Screen Chhaava movie for all legislators in India, make it tax-free, demands Sena (UBT) MP
Prominent political parties in Maharashtra have already organised special screenings of the movie in the last few days
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Remembering icons in the year of Bihar election
With the Assembly poll due this year, ruling and Opposition leaders are organising events to observe the birth and death anniversaries of prominent figures from various social groups. The strategy is aimed at attracting votes by appealing to caste sentiment
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Two villagers killed by Naxals in Dantewada
With the latest killings, Maoists have killed seven persons in separate incidents so far this year in Bastar division, which comprises seven districts, including Dantewada.
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Consider enacting legislation to preserve foetus in MTP cases, HC tells State, Centre
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Higher Education Minister criticises NEP, underscores State autonomy
Govi Chezhiaan says denial of funds to State is the height of arrogance
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