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Bengal Minister explains ‘need to spread Islam’ remark amid uproar by BJP

Aug 1, 2024

Kolkata, Aug 1 (IANS) With the BJP continuing to boycott his speech in the Assembly for his recent comment at a public event that there is a “need to spread Islam among non-Muslims”, Bengal Minister and Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim said on Thursday that he has always been secular with no intention to hurt anyone.He made the statement on the floor of…

Pioneering military leader: Lt Gen Sadhna Saxena Nair’s journey to DG Medical Services in…

Aug 1, 2024

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Renowned for its professionalism and commitment to gender inclusivity, the Indian Army set a new record on Thursday by appointing its first woman officer to the esteemed position of Director General Medical Services.…

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Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera takes charge as DG Assam Rifles

Aug 1, 2024

Guwahati, Aug 1 (IANS) Lieutenant General Vikas Lakhera, took over as the 22nd Director General (DG) of the Assam Rifles known by the sobriquet of “Sentinels of the Northeast” on Thursday, officials said. Lt Gen Lakhera has varied and rich…

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K’taka ministers to pass resolution against Guv’s notice to CM in Cabinet meeting

Aug 1, 2024

Bengaluru, Aug 1 (IANS) Karnataka Cabinet ministers who attended the breakfast meeting organised by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, have expressed solidarity with him and assured that they would stand by him under any circumstances, sources…

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Eleven districts of Bihar face drought-like situation

Aug 1, 2024

Patna, Aug 1 (IANS) At least 11 districts in Bihar were facing a drought-like situation due to minimal rain while northern districts in the state and Seemanchal regions recorded surplus rainfall.Bhagalpur, Munger, Banka, Jamui, Lakhisarai,…

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Cloudbursts wreak havoc in Himachal, 2 dead, over 50 people missing

Aug 1, 2024

Shimla, Aug 1 (IANS) Two bodies were recovered and over 50 people went missing due to multiple cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu, Shimla and Mandi districts. “Two additional battalions of the National Disaster Response Force…

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Not correct, says K’taka Minister on show cause notice to CM Siddaramaiah

Aug 1, 2024

Bengaluru, Aug 1 (IANS) Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge said on Thursday that Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s decision to issue a show cause notice to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority…

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KMC to kick off digital hawkers’ survey in Kolkata to check encroachments

Aug 1, 2024

Kolkata, Aug 1 (IANS) With an aim to resolve the perpetual problem of encroachments on footpaths and thoroughfares by vendors, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) is starting its digital hawkers’ survey from Thursday afternoon which…

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CM Siddaramaiah meets ministers after Governor’s notice on MUDA scam

Aug 1, 2024

Bengaluru, Aug 1 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah held a breakfast meeting with his cabinet colleagues at his residence here on Thursday after Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot issued a show cause notice to him regarding the Mysuru…

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Lt Gen Sadhna Saxena Nair becomes first woman DG Medical Services (Army)

Aug 1, 2024

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Lt Gen Sadhna Saxena Nair became the first Woman Director General of Medical Services of the Indian Army as she assumed the office of Director General Medical Services (Army) on Thursday. Lt Gen Sadhna Saxena is…

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