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A Ramlila that's of Muslims as much as of Hindus
Syed Majid Ali, a medical practitioner, dedicates six weeks every year to organize Ramlila in Ayodhya, promoting communal harmony. The event, founded by his father in 1963, sees Hindus and Muslims collaborating while respecting religious sentiments, emphasizing India's shared cultural legacy.
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Deputy CM Ajit Pawar leaves meet in 10 minutes, cabinet OKs 38 proposals later
In a cabinet meeting before the assembly elections, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar abruptly left after 10 minutes, while major decisions with significant financial implications were made. Speculations arise about Pawar's dissatisfaction and potential friction within the Mahayuti alliance, amid warnings of fiscal deficits.
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Lokayukta quizzes Siddaramaiah's brother-in-law in Muda land case
Lokayukta police have interrogated Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's brother-in-law BM Mallikarjuna Swamy and land-owner J Devaraju for over nine hours in connection with an alleged land allotment scam involving fraudulent documents and legal violations concerning the transfer of three acres of land in Mysuru.
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Karnataka SIT to probe Rs 7,000 crore Covid 'scam' under Bommai govt
Karnataka's cabinet has formed an SIT to investigate alleged Rs 7,200-crore irregularities in Covid-19 medical procurements under former BJP administration. An interim report by a retired judge highlighted these discrepancies and recommended recovering Rs 500 crore from implicated companies. The state's government plans to await further reports before deciding on additional actions.
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Liquor smugglers attack cops in Bihar; sub-inspector injured
Liquor smugglers in Bihar assaulted a police team sent to arrest a wanted criminal in Katihar district, critically injuring a sub-inspector. The attackers attempted to snatch police rifles, forcing the team to retreat. Raids are ongoing to apprehend those involved.
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Air India bumps up Airbus order by 85 aircraft
Air India has firmed an order for 85 Airbus planes, including 75 A320s and 10 A350s. This follows Tata Group's massive 470-plane order worth $70 billion and includes an option to purchase more planes from Airbus and Boeing. Tata is also merging AirAsia India and Vistara into AI Express and AI, respectively.
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GST hike on electric vehicles to hit adoption: Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz India warns that raising GST rates on electric vehicles above Rs 40 lakh could hinder investment, employment, and EV adoption. CEO Santosh Iyer argues that higher taxes on imported and locally-produced EVs would reduce demand and potentially neutralize government revenue gains from increased duties.
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India, ASEAN nations to look at linking payment systems
The two sides declared that they would explore collaboration of cross-border linkages between payment systems in ASEAN and India through digital solutions.
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Grocery bills to rise on commodity pain
FMCG companies in India plan to hike prices of household essentials, including cooking oil, soaps, and detergents, due to rising commodity costs like palm oil and copra. This move adds upward pressure on inflation, with RBI closely monitoring the situation amidst geopolitical tensions and unexpected weather events affecting global prices.
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Ratan Tata the benevolent, decisive business leader
Apart from being an astute industrialist and visionary business leader, he was a philanthropist who has given away most of his money for the wellbeing of the society
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In anger at Canada minister’s remarks, Pannun threatens to ‘Balkanise India’
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun of SFJ, designated as a terrorist by India, releases a video threatening to initiate independence movements in multiple Indian states and claims Arunachal Pradesh for China. He vows to use Canadian and American laws to destabilize India by 2047.
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J&K assembly election: What pulled down BJP in Pir Panjal
BJP faced a tough defeat in Pir Panjal region, securing only one of eight assembly seats in Rajouri and Poonch, attributed to political dynamics post-abrogation of Article 370, polarisation over the Pahari quota row, and rising terrorist activities. National Conference and Congress dominated the remaining seats.
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Madras Varsity to invest in printer to expedite issue of printing marksheets, certificates
MUTA thanks varsity for payment of 7th Pay Commission arrears
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‘Bhole Baba‘ appears before judicial commission, BJP MLA escorts him in SUV
Mr. Surajpal, also popularly called as Bhole Baba, has not been named as an accused in the FIR lodged after the stampede at Fulrai village in Hathras district
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Has Kate given up on reuniting Prince William and Harry? What royal experts say
Kate Middleton has ceased mediating between Prince William and Prince Harry. After completing preventive chemotherapy, she is now prioritizing her health and family. Tensions persist within the royal family, with minimal communication between Harry, Meghan, and the palace.
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NITI Aayog team commends Rythu Sadhikara Samstha’s natural farming methods
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Bengaluru man loses job after threatening acid attack over woman's clothes
A Bengaluru business development professional was terminated for threatening an influencer with acid attack over her clothing. The influencer's husband reported the incident to police and social media. Dehradun-based Etios Services fired Nikith Shetty and filed a case against him, emphasizing their commitment to women’s safety and zero tolerance for harassment.
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NIA charges five accused in Laos human trafficking, cyberfraud case
All the five were involved in trafficking vulnerable Indian youth to the Golden Triangle Region in Lao PDR (Laos) where they were forced to commit cyber scams targeting European and American citizens
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