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K’taka: 137 illegal immigrants identified, authorities monitoring movements of Pakistani, B’desh nationals, says govt

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K'taka: 137 illegal immigrants identified, authorities monitoring movements of Pakistani, B'desh nationals, says govt

Bengaluru, March 6 (IANS) The Karnataka government said on Wednesday that there are 137 illegal immigrants in the state, including nationals from Bangladesh and Pakistan, and has assured that authorities are constantly monitoring the movements of illegal immigrants from the two neighbouring countries. Among the 137 illegal immigrants identified in the state, 25 are Pakistani … Read more

8 MOUs worth over Rs 1.04 lakh crore signed at semiconductor conference in Gujarat

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8 MOUs worth over Rs 1.04 lakh crore signed at semiconductor conference in Gujarat

Gandhinagar, March 6 (IANS) The Gujarat Semiconnect Conference, held at Mahatma Mandir, in Gandhinagar saw the signing of eight major Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) in the presence of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. These agreements, collectively worth more than Rs 1.04 lakh crore, aim to bolster semiconductor and electronics manufacturing in Gujarat, generating thousands of jobs. … Read more

K’taka BJP slams Cong govt over Naxals’ surrender, warns against politicising issue

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K'taka BJP slams Cong govt over Naxals' surrender, warns against politicising issue

Bengaluru, March 5 (IANS) The Karnataka BJP on Wednesday criticised the Congress-led government in the Legislative Assembly over the swift surrender of Naxals. The BJP further warned the government not to take Naxalism lightly or engage in politics over the matter. In response, the Congress government maintained that no one was supporting the Naxals and … Read more

Assam stands as beacon for women empowerment: CM Sarma

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Assam stands as beacon for women empowerment: CM Sarma

Guwahati, March 6 (IANS) Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday asserted that Assam has become a beacon of economic empowerment for women, with the state government extending financial assistance to at least 25 lakh women under its flagship scheme. Taking to social media platform X, CM Sarma wrote, “With several innovative and transformative schemes, … Read more

I get upset when people mock PM Modi, he overcame many challenges: Vice Prez Dhankhar

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I get upset when people mock PM Modi, he overcame many challenges: Vice Prez Dhankhar

Jaipur, March 5 (IANS) Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday said that he feels upset when some people ridicule Prime Minister Narendra Modi, emphasising that PM Modi hails from a humble background. “He is the son of a poor family, a symbol of hard work and perseverance. His childhood was filled with hardships, and he … Read more

‘I was escorted like a thief’: K’taka LoP recounts his horrifying visit to Maoist infected region

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‘I was escorted like a thief’: K’taka LoP recounts his horrifying visit to Maoist infected region

Bengaluru, March 5 (IANS) Former minister and Karnataka Leader of the Opposition (LoP) R. Ashoka, recalling his visit to a Maoist-affected region in Karnataka’s Chikkamagaluru district, termed the experience as ‘horrifying’. He stated that, despite being a minister, he was escorted to his destination by the police as if he ‘was a thief’. Ashoka shared … Read more

Gujarat: Fugitive nabbed in Asaram Bapu case after 10 years

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Gujarat: Fugitive nabbed in Asaram Bapu case after 10 years

Surat, March 5 (IANS) Surat Crime Branch in Gujarat has arrested Tamraj Shahu, a most-wanted fugitive in the high-profile Asaram Bapu and Narayan Sai rape case, after a decade on the run. Shahu, who was involved in attacks on key witnesses, was apprehended from Noida, Uttar Pradesh. He had multiple serious criminal charges against him, … Read more

Chandrababu Naidu bats for incentives for families to have more children

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Chandrababu Naidu bats for incentives for families to have more children

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Voicing concern over the challenges posed by South India’s demographic trends, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday advocated incentives for families to have more children. Addressing a press conference after separate meetings with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Minister for Road Transport … Read more

Odisha: Man gets 20-year RI for sexually abusing 11-year-old minor

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Odisha: Man gets 20-year RI for sexually abusing 11-year-old minor

Bhubaneswar, March 5 (IANS) A local court in Odisha’s Keonjhar district on Wednesday sentenced a person to undergo 20 years rigorous imprisonment (RI) for sexually abusing a minor girl in 2022. The convict was identified as Jagannath Munda alias Kunu, a resident of Sadar Police station area in Keonjhar district. The court has also asked … Read more