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Rajasthan: Controversy erupts after BJP MLA wipes sweat with Tricolour during Tiranga Yatra

May 15, 2025

Jaipur, May 15 (IANS) A video of BJP MLA Balmukundacharya allegedly wiping his sweat with the Tricolour during a Tiranga Yatra in Jaipur has gone viral, sparking widespread and sharp criticism from the opposition Congress. The yatra, organised by the state BJP on Thursday in honour of the Indian Forces following the success of Operation Sindoor,…

Murshidabad violence: Situation went out of control due to inadequate police deployment, observes HC

May 15, 2025

Kolkata, May 15 (IANS) A division bench of the Calcutta High Court on Thursday observed that the communal violence over protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act in Murshidabad district of West Bengal flared up last month and the situation…

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FIRs filed against Rahul Gandhi for holding event without ‘permission’ in Darbhanga

May 15, 2025

Patna, May 15 (IANS) Two FIRs have been registered against the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, for holding an event allegedly without the permission from administration in Bihar’s Darbhanga on Thursday. LoP…

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Punjab aims to bring five lakh acres under direct sowing of rice technique

May 15, 2025

Chandigarh, May 15 (IANS) In a step aimed at saving 15-20 per cent groundwater, the Punjab government on Thursday started the direct sowing of rice (DSR) to check the depletion of groundwater besides supplementing the income of farmers in a…

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Railway Board sanctions final location surveys for two key new lines in K’taka

May 15, 2025

Bengaluru, May 15 (IANS) In a significant push to strengthen rail infrastructure in Karnataka, the Railway Board has approved Final Location Surveys (FLS) for two important new railway lines under the South Western Railway (SWR) zone, the…

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Sabarimala temple gold lockets worth over Rs 3 crore sold in a week

May 15, 2025

Sabarimala, May 15 (IANS) The sale of gold lockets with the picture of Lord Ayyappa drew a tremendous response, with the Travancore Devasom Board (TDB) earning over Rs 3 crore in just one week. The gold lockets are blessed at the sanctum…

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70 orchid species documented in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park

May 15, 2025

Guwahati, May 15 (IANS) In a recent survey, conducted in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR), a UNESCO World Heritage site, 70 orchid species across 36 genera were documented, officials said here on Thursday. KNPTR…

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India thanks Honduras for expressing ‘strong solidarity’ over Pahalgam attack

May 15, 2025

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Having placed high emphasis on international cooperation in combating the menace of terrorism, India on Thursday thanked Honduras for expressing solidarity with India after the heinous terrorist attack in Pahalgam…

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Govt approves 187 startups for tax exemption to boost growth

May 15, 2025

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) In a significant boost to India's startup ecosystem, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has approved 187 startups for income tax exemption under the revamped Section 80-IAC of the…

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Sanjay Nirupam slams Congress for politicising Operation Sindoor

May 15, 2025

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Senior Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam on Thursday criticised the Congress for allegedly politicising Operation Sindoor, calling it "unfortunate" and a matter of national concern. His remarks came a day after senior…

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