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Forest Department stops work for concrete road in reserve forest in Tiruvannamalai over non-obtainment of NOC
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Provocative content on social media poses threat to law and order: Stalin
Chief Minister says stringent action has been taken against rumour-mongers intending to disrupt the peace in the State, and calls for a collective effort to put an end to the spread of fake information. He lauds the State police for their efforts in eradicating ganja cultivation in Tamil Nadu
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President Murmu ends three-nation visit to Africa
It was the first visit by an Indian Head of State to Algeria, Mauritania, and Malawi. The three-nation visit is reflective of India’s “deep desire” to strengthen its partnership with countries in Africa, the MEA said.
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Less than 1% of petitions filed with DVAC sent for preliminary inquiry
An RTI query by R. Karthikeyan revealed that out of 21,660 petitions received by the agency from January 1, 2023 to June 1, 2024, only 45 petitions were taken up for preliminary inquiry, nine reached detailed-inquiry stage, two turned regular cases
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Mahayuti deal almost final after meet with Amit Shah
Sources say BJP set to get 155-160 seats, Shiv Sena around 80-85 and NCP 55 seats; last-minute talks for around 20 seats still on; BJP first list will be out any moment, says Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis
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MVA party high commands will decide remaining 40 seats: Nana Patole after seat-sharing spats
After Sena (UBT) threatens to pull out of talks due to spats with Mr. Patole, Congress sends Ramesh Chennithala to placate allies; priority is to beat BJP, says State Congress chief, pushing for 50 seats in Vidarbha
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T.N. government is obligated to provide inclusive education to children with disabilities, says HC
Justice N. Anand Venkatesh says the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act of 2016 imposes such an obligation but nearly 38% of teaching posts under the special category have been vacant since March 2022
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Two security personnel killed, two injured in IED attack by Naxals in Chhattisgarh
The blast took place in the Abujhmad forest, a vast, 4,000 sq km unsurveyed area in the conflict-hit Bastar region
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JMM founder’s daughter-in-law Sita Murmu Soren gets place in BJP’s first list
Out of 66 candidates, the BJP has given tickets to 12 women candidates including Geeta Koda, wife of former Jharkhand CM Madhu Koda
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Recommendations to improve workplace conditions in IT industry submitted to labour dept.
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It’s one more son-rise in BJP, as party picks Bharath Bommai for Shiggaon; Sandur seat goes to party worker
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Man dies in tiger attack in Madhya Pradesh’s Seoni
Aditya Chavre and his cousin Avinash Chavre had taken their cattle for grazing when the tiger attacked them. While Avinash managed to escape, Aditya fell prey to the feline, said police
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Mallika Sukumaran criticises delay in 2017 actor assault case trial
The actor decries the manner of functioning of AMMA as well as the selection of beneficiaries of its welfare activities
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India will have better road infrastructure than the U.S., says Nitin Gadkari
Good road connectivity, waterways, and railways can help the country’s economic growth, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways said
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