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A scam has been unearthed in Karnataka's Yadgir district, where men allegedly dressed as women to fraudulently claim wages under the MGNREGA scheme. Using women laborers' job cards and staged photos, they reportedly siphoned off ₹3 lakh. The incident occurred during dredging work near Malhar village, exploiting the migration of laborers seeking construction jobs.

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The winners have made expensive experiments possible for students in schools without resources and are all set to revolutionise healthcare, interior decor, travel, e-commerce, and gaming

PM Modi defended the Waqf Act amendments, stating they rectify UPA's appeasement policies that favored fundamentalists and land grabbers, contributing to India's Partition. He asserted the 2013 changes prioritized land mafia interests over the Constitution, hindering justice for victims. The new law aims to protect common Muslims, with Parliament passing it after extensive debate and public consultation.

90% of births and deaths getting registered, but some hospitals flouting law by asking relatives to do it themselves, says RGI; says all registrars must issue birth and death certificates within seven days

A grenade attack at BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia's Jalandhar residence, the 22nd such incident in Punjab since September, has sparked investigations into potential ISI and Lawrence Bishnoi gang links. Two suspects are arrested for the attack, allegedly orchestrated by Zeeshan Akhtar and Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti. The incident led to the removal of Punjab's intelligence chief.

V Senthil Balaji, reappointed as a minister after bail, defended his position in the Tamil Nadu cabinet before the Supreme Court, asserting his popular mandate. He argued that courts cannot constitutionally disqualify a minister and emphasized his adherence to bail conditions. Balaji highlighted that the corruption case against him began while he was already a minister, suggesting no undue influence.

Maharashtra CM’s remarks come after Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut hinted that Modi’s recent visit to RSS headquarters was linked to political retirement

IOC has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Odisha government at the State's investor meet, committing to invest ₹61,077 crore in the complex.

Tahawwur Rana, the mastermind behind the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, is expected to arrive in India, prompting special security arrangements in Delhi and Mumbai jails. Rana, an LeT member, facilitated David Headley's reconnaissance for the attacks and even gloated over the casualties.

The deceased, identified as Sameer, a mechanic by profession, was discovered early Monday morning behind a roadside eatery near the Thalaghattapura-Kengeri border 

Trump's Trade Representative, Jameson Greer, stated that India and other nations are considering lowering tariffs following new trade measures. Greer defended Trump's trade policies, citing the need for reciprocity and addressing the US trade deficit. He highlighted the decline in manufacturing jobs and the administration's commitment to reversing industrial decline through these trade adjustments.

Mr. Ananthan was a member of the Tamil Nadu Assembly five times.