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Odisha CM announces 10 per cent reservation for Agniveers

Jul 27, 2024

Bhubaneswar, July 26 (IANS) In a significant development, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday announced 10 per cent reservation for Agniveers of his state.Speaking to mediapersons at Lokseva Bhawan before leaving for Delhi to attend the NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting, CM Majhi said: "All the soldiers of Indian armed forces are…

All 8 NE CMs to attend NITI Aayog meeting in Delhi on Saturday

Jul 27, 2024

Aizawl, July 26 (IANS) The Chief Ministers from all the eight northeastern states will attend the 9th NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting in the national capital on Saturday, officials said on Friday.Officials in different northeastern…

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Telangana plans new legislation to overcome land-related problems

Jul 27, 2024

Hyderabad, July 26 (IANS) The Telangana government on Friday announced that it will bring a new comprehensive legislation to overcome problems regarding land ownership and find a permanent solution to the issues created by the Dharani…

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‘BJP totally failed as an opposition’, ex-K’taka minister slams his own party

Jul 27, 2024

Bengaluru, July 26 (IANS) In an embarrassment to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Karnataka, party leader and former state Cabinet minister Arvind Limbavali said the BJP has "totally failed as an opposition". "It is regrettable that…

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India’s railway line network expanded by 31,180 km in last 10 years

Jul 27, 2024

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Indian Railways has achieved a "remarkable expansion" of 31,180 km from 2014 to 2024, with an average commissioning rate of 8.54 km per day for new lines, gauge conversions, and doubling sections, according to…

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Sexual crimes can’t be quashed but ‘peaceful family life’ humanitarian ground if…

Jul 26, 2024

Kochi, July 26 (IANS) The Kerala High Court held on Friday that while cases of rape and POCSO offences cannot be quashed or compromised, if an accused marries the victim and the couple lives peacefully, it can be deemed a humanitarian…

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Israel’s ‘genocidal’ actions in Gaza need to stop: Priyanka Gandhi

Jul 26, 2024

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Labelling it as "unacceptable" and "genocidal", Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday called on "every government in the world" to condemn Israel's ongoing military offensive in Gaza. "It is…

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Agnipath Scheme no solution to Army’s needs, say Cong leaders

Jul 26, 2024

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) After Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked the opposition for playing politics on the Agnipath Scheme, the Congress hit back saying that it does not solve the needs of the Army.Congress leader Sukhjinder Singh…

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Will attend NITI Aayog meeting, says CM Mamata Banerjee

Jul 26, 2024

Kolkata, July 26 (IANS) Bringing an end to speculation, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Friday that she will be attending the NITI Aayog meeting in Delhi which will be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.“On one hand…

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SC issues notice on Bengal govt’s plea against Governor withholding assent on key bills

Jul 26, 2024

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice on the West Bengal government’s writ petition filed against withholding of assent by the Governor on eight key bills passed by the state legislature.A bench presided over…

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