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10th class public examinations conclude peacefully
In a statement, Director of School Education V. Vijay Rama Raju said out of 6,24,742 students registered for the Social Studies examination across the State, 6,17,333 students appeared, while 7,409 were absent
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Should we start digging up 30,000 mosques: Dattatreya Hosabale
RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale states the Sangh's opposition to reclaiming thousands of mosques allegedly built on demolished temples. He underscores the potential societal hostility and urgency of other priorities like eliminating untouchability. The Sangh emphasizes focusing on instilling values and cultural preservation rather than pursuing past disputes.
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Karnataka HC refuses to interfere with Bengaluru metro fare hike; says issue belong to domain of experts and not courts
The petitioners had contended that fare structure is irrational, as it does not adhere to the station-to-station model, and violates Section 33 of Metro Rail (Operation and Maintenance), Act, 2002.
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Reduced toll charges between Hyderabad and Vijayawada
The revised toll charges, as per the authority, were reduced by ₹15 for a one-way ride and ₹30 for a two-way ride for a light motor vehicle or a four-wheeler at Pantangi toll plaza
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Panel to ensure smooth implementation of free education for poor children in private schools
A State-level committee will determine ‘per-child’ expenditure to be met by the government for students admitted to private schools under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009.
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TMC leaders question party’s ‘silence’ on SFI’s protests against Mamata at Oxford
While some Trinamool leaders have alleged a lack of initiative by party workers and youth members to protest against the SFI’s disruption at Oxford, party MP Sougata Roy said such incidents do not warrant a ‘hue and cry’
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Siddhivinayak's annual revenue rises to record Rs 133 crore
The Siddhivinayak temple trust in Prabhadevi reported record earnings of Rs 133 crore for the financial year 2024-25, a 15% increase from the previous year. Effective administration and efficient darshan arrangements contributed to the increase, with revenues from donations, prasad sales, and gold-silver offerings.
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INSV Tarini reaches Cape Town on final stopover of global circumnavigation
The sailing vessel, crewed by two women naval officers, reaches its final international port of call in South Africa during the Navika Sagar Parikrama II circumnavigation.
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Ctrl C + Ctrl V: Story of eco surveys in Karnataka
Karnataka's economic surveys over three years have repeated content verbatim, particularly in sections about government schemes and urban development. Despite a change in administration, only the data tables were updated. The Directorate of Economics and Statistics claimed the responsibility lies with individual departments for the lack of updated analysis, leading to criticisms of their approach.
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Pentecostal pastor Bajinder Singh to spend life in prison for rape
Evangelical Christian pastor Bajinder Singh was sentenced to life imprisonment and fined Rs 1 lakh by a special court in Mohali. Singh was convicted of raping a woman in 2018 and had previously served time for a murder conviction. He blackmailed the victim using a recording of the assault.
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Babulal Marandi demands action against liquor agencies in Jharkhand
Former CM alleges that liquor agencies are responsible for revenue loss of over ₹25 crore to the State exchequer as it did not deposit the amount of sales in the shop with Jharkhand State Beverages Corporation Limited (JSBCL)
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In a first, women in J&K get free bus service
J&K CM flags off new travel initiative for women; the free service is limited to smart city e-buses and J&K Road Transport Corporation (JKRTC) buses across the Union Territory
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Telangana HC to hear two PIL pleas questioning UoH’s Kancha Gachibowli land allotment to TGIIC
The counsel informed the Bench that the government’s actions were disturbing the eco-system resulting in harm to the flora and fauna in Kancha Gachibowli
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Ratan Tata leaves over Rs 3cr for home & office staff
Ratan Tata, who passed away in October 2024, left nearly Rs 3.5 crore for his house helps and office staff, waived off their loans, and ensured his belongings benefited the underprivileged. He bequeathed substantial amounts to his long-time cook, butler, and driver, canceled loans, and directed funds for his executors and domestic servants.
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J&K: Kathua search covers new areas after terrorist fire
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district engaged in a gunfight while pursuing Pakistani terrorists, following an earlier clash that resulted in casualties. Searches intensified in the Ramkote area with drones and sniffer dogs. Several villagers are suspected of aiding the infiltrators.
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Civil society delegation lists six Schedule-I species in Kancha Gachibowli site in talks with government
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Private Equity-Venture Capital investments in Tamil Nadu surge during first quarter of 2025
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Kumbakonam betel leaves, a blend of tradition and tenderness
The Kumbakonam betel leaf, which is renowned for its remarkable tenderness (Kozhundhu Vettrilai), owing to its early harvest, has secured the Geographical Indication (GI) tag
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Kerala High Court calls for strict action on reckless driving
State govt. files action-taken report following an accident in which a woman was killed at Menaka reportedly due to reckless driving of buses
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SFJ: US has identified another 'Indian agent' in Pannun plot
Sikhs For Justice claims a US court identified an Indian agent involved in a plot to kill chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The agent allegedly paid $15,000 for the assassination. Nikhil Gupta, facing charges of murder-for-hire, was arrested and extradited to the US. Gupta is set for trial later this year.
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