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Omar Abdullah rejects state land regularisation bill, says it protects 'la
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
J&K CM Omar Abdullah slammed a proposed bill seeking proprietary rights for illegally built houses on government land, saying it benefits the land mafia and is driven by political gain. He vowed his government would not support measures that harm J&K citizens.
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Bangladesh minority alliance expresses concerns over propaganda against IS
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Using this incident as a pretext, they are inciting hatred against the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) and targeting the Hindu community with threats of killing, temple vandalism, and destruction of deities. This has created severe fear, anxiety, and insecurity among
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Infrastructure must be people-centric, ensuring comfort and convenience fo
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Minister projected that the Ministry's annual revenue will rise from Rs 55,000 crore to Rs 1.4 lakh crore within two years, driven by infrastructure growth. "Every rupee invested in infrastructure generates three rupees of economic growth," he added, underscoring the sector's strong m
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Lawmakers decry Pakistan's "elite-first" flood relief
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Punjab Assembly members from both sides criticised the government for unfairly distributing flood relief funds, accusing officials of favouring landowners and political allies. The minister denied bias, saying victims would get PKR 500,000-1 million. Lawmakers also urged better disaster mana
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"Credibility of EC at an all-time low": DMK questions second phase of SIR
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Annadurai highlighted the "unanswered questions" from Bihar and asked how the ECI intends to apply the findings from the SIR conducted there to other states. He also questioned why Assam was omitted from the exercise. The DMK leader further alleged that the ECI was acting as a "citizenshi
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"Why has Assam been left out? When did SIR become a citizenship exercise?"
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
However, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said on Monday, that separate orders for Special Intensive Revision of the voter list will be issued for Assam as the State has separate provisions under the Citizenship Act. "Under the supervision of the Supreme Court, the checking of ci
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Congress' Bhupesh Baghel questions Centre, seeks clarity on identification
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking to the reporters, Bhupesh Baghel said, "The announcement of SIR in Chhattisgarh has been made, but the Election Commission should tell how many Bangladeshis have been identified in Bihar... how many people have been excluded? Because through SIR, these people are talking about dr
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Separate order to be issued for Special Intensive Revision in Assam: CEC G
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Separate orders for Special Intensive Revision of the voter list will be issued for Assam as the State has separate provisions under the Citizenship Act, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said on Monday.
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CM Chandrababu Naidu and Minister Lokesh lead 24x7 real-time monitoring as
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Andhra Pradesh has placed coastal districts on maximum alert as Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha heads toward Kakinada. CM Chandrababu Naidu reviewed preparations, with 24x7 control rooms, evacuations, shelters, NDRF-SDRF deployment and a stay-indoors advisory issued to citizens.
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PM Modi urges citizens to join 'Run for Unity' on October 31 to honour Sar
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called upon citizens to participate in the 'Run for Unity' on October 31 and celebrate the spirit of togetherness, honouring the legacy of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary.
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US lawmakers call on White House to press China over detention and Exit-Ba
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The leadership of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) has urged the US administration to take up the cases of American citizens unjustly detained or subjected to exit bans in China, describing Beijing's actions as part of a "systemic tool of coercion and hostage-taking."
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Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi calls for sustainable practices, highlights waste-to
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In an address during the 127th episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spotlighted grassroots environmental innovations and community-driven conservation efforts, urging citizens to embrace sustainable practices and tree plantation under the 'Ek Ped Maa ke Naam' campaign. Read More
