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Congress appoints senior observers for Maharashtra, Jharkhand elections
After its shock defeat in Haryana, the appointments are supposed to convey the party’s battle-readiness in both the States. Congress is part of the ruling alliance in Jharkhand with JMM. In Maharashtra, it is a constituent of the MVA.
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Centre for Development Studies plans series of events from October 19 to 22 to mark 100th birth anniversary of economist K.N. Raj
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Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy seeks low-interest loans for irrigation projects
Long-term loans will ease financial pressure, provide flexibility in interest payments, the Minister said
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₹1,300-crore development project unveiled for Thiruvananthapuram airport
The amount will be invested over the next three years for the expansion of Terminal 2. The existing 45,000 sq. m airport, currently handling 3.2 million passengers per annum, will be enhanced to cover 1,65,000 sq. m to handle almost 12 MPPA, with a multi-level curb integrated terminal.
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TGMREIS schools locked up for non-payment of rent, opened after government pays up
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Crack down on rooftop bars and pubs, insists a PIL plea before Madras High Court
The litigant also seeks a direction to close down bars and pubs which offer hookah services
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Good rainfall is due to our good deeds, says Minister
Farmers do not have to worry as there is water for all in reservoirs, according to Lakshmi Hebbalkar
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Pending railway projects in Tirupati district to be completed soon, say officials
Land will be acquired for the Tirupati-Katpadi double line project and the new line on Srikalahasti-Nadikudi soon, say officials
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NITI Aayog launches study to evaluate shift to renewable energy sources
New body will map country’s ‘just transition’ from coal to solar and wind energy sources
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'Gross violation of ... ': Oppn MPs write to Speaker over JPC meet on Waqf bill
Opposition MPs expressed concerns over violations of parliamentary conduct during a Joint Parliamentary Committee meeting on the Waqf bill where discussions strayed from the 2024 Amendment Bill, targeting Karnataka Congress leaders. Accusations of biased conduct led to a temporary walkout by opposition members.
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Nadda appoints returning officers for BJP’s internal polls
K. Laxman to be national returning officer and Naresh Bansal, Sambit Patra, Rekha Verma co-officers.
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Dalit, tribal bodies to participate in meet in Delhi
Meet is being organised in protest against a recent Supreme Court verdict that allows subclassification of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe lists, while also introducing the concept of a creamy layer within these categories
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SC asks West Bengal to come clean on ‘civic volunteers’, whether the hiring was a ‘nice’ form of conferring political patronage
RG Kar rape and murder accused Sanjay Roy was a civic volunteer. The top court ordered the State to disclose the steps taken to ensure that civic volunteers did not operate in sensitive institutions such as hospitals and schools.
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Title deed verification unearths massive irregularities in Chokramudi
Violations of each title deed given in written letters to the land holders following a land document verification hearing by Devikulam Sub-Collector. Authorities suspect role of in land mafia issuing 49 resale title deeds
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Efforts to address challenges of KSRTC Pathanamthitta depot ahead of Sabarimala season
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Southern railway trains cancelled
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'Thinking of taking them to Australia': Rohit on reserves
India are preparing for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand, emphasizing both winning and developing young talent like Harshit Rana, Nitesh Kumar Reddy, and Mayank Yadav. Captain Rohit Sharma highlighted the need for a strong fast-bowling lineup, crucial for the future Border-Gavaskar series in Australia. The team aims to create a robust bench strength.
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Centre says Manipur MLAs ‘unanimously resolved’ to appeal for peace
Kuki-Zo MLAs issued a statement saying they only met with central government officials and BJP leaders and did not attend the meeting with MLAs from the Meitei and Naga communities
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