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A Special Court has ordered a Lokayukta police probe against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (Muda) site allotment case. The order of the Special Court Judge, Santhosh Gajanan Bhat, came a day after the High Court upheld the sanction granted by the Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to conduct an investigation against Siddaramaiah on the allegations of illegalities in the allotment of 14 sites to his wife Parvathi by MUDA.

On the 10th anniversary of his government's flagship scheme 'Make in India', Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that it has led to a rise in exports in different sectors, building capacities and strengthening economy. PM Modi asserted on X, "Today, we mark 10 years of Make In India. I compliment all those who are tirelessly working to make this movement a success over the last decade.

Following the controversy over suspected adulteration in the ghee used for making laddoos at Andhra Pradesh's Sri Venkateswara temple in Tirupati, officials in Puri district, Odisha, have decided to test the quality of ghee utilized at the Jagannath Temple, The Indian Express reported today. Puri Collector Siddharth Shankar Swain stated that though there were no claims of ghee adulteration at their temple, the administration intends to conduct quality tests to dispel any potential concerns. Swain informed reporters in Puri the officials will confer with Omfed, the state's premier milk cooperative, to establish a benchmark for the ghee used at the shrine.

Seven persons were dead and one was seriously injured when a speeding car hit a trailer truck near Himatnagar in Gujarat's Sabarkantha district early Wednesday morning, police said. The car was carrying several persons from Shamlaji to Ahmedabad when it hit the trailer from behind while it was going ahead on a national highway, a Himatnagar police official said. Seven car occupants were killed in the accident, Superintendent of Police Vijay Patel said.

Hezbollah on Tuesday confirmed the death of one of its top commanders, Ibrahim Kobeisi, who was killed in an Israeli strike in a southern Beirut suburb. The strike hit three floors of a six-story building. It was Israel's third strike over Beirut in less than a week Kobeissi is the first member of the militant group pronounced dead since Israel and Hezbollah entered a more intense phase of the ongoing conflict. Israel said Kobeisi was a top Hezbollah commander with the group's rocket and missile unit. Israeli military officials said Kobeisi was responsible for launches towards Israel and planned a 2000 attack in which three Israeli soldiers were kidnapped and killed.


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Non-clearance Rs 1.36 trn dues affecting state's development: J'khand CM to PM

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Wednesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that coal companies did not clear the Rs 1.36 trillion dues despite the Supreme Court's order on mining dues, causing irreparable loss to the state and its people. He demanded a direct debit of the amount from Coal India's account to the state of Jharkhand from the reserves in the Reserve Bank of India as was done in case of Jharkhand State Electricity Board dues to the DVC.

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NCP vs NCP: Supreme Court to hear dispute over election symbol on October 1

Supreme Court on Wednesday decided to hear the dispute over the use of election symbols between the Ajit Pawar faction of the National Congress Party (NCP) and the Sharad Pawar faction of NCP on October 1. A bench of Justices Surya Kant, Dipankar Datta and Ujjal Bhuyan posted the matter for hearing for October 1 after the counsel for Sharad Pawar NCP faction mentioned that urgent relief is being sought in view of upcoming Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha elections and court vacations.

 
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Trai to discuss regulation for OTT apps separately: Chairman

Telecom regulator Trai will expedite the process for satellite spectrum pricing before taking up the issue of regulation for over-the-top apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Google Meet, Trai chairman said on Wednesday. A consultation paper on pricing for Satellite Spectrum will issued in the next few days, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) Chairman AK Lahoti said.

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Delhi launches winter action plan: Drones to monitor pollution at 13 major hotspots

In a first for the national capital, Delhi's environment department will deploy one or two drones at each of the 13 major hotspots to monitor pollution levels as part of the newly launched Winter Action Plan, officials said on Wednesday. Environment Minister Gopal Rai unveiled the 2024 Winter Action Plan with 21 key points.

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AAP MLA Vinay Mishra nominated as Delhi Jal Board vice chairman

Aam Aadmi Party's Dwarka MLA Vinay Mishra has been nominated as the Vice-Chairman of the Delhi Jal Board (DJB). Party MLA from Ambedkar Nagar Ajay Dutt and Trinagar MLA Preeti Jitender Tomar have also been nominated as members of the Board.

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Multiplex Association defends dynamic ticket pricing

The Multiplex Association of India (MAI) on Wednesday defended "dynamic and flexible" cinema pricing, which fluctuates based on factors like location, day of the week, seat type, film format, and cinema format. Cinema exhibitors are now using sophisticated digital tools to stimulate audience demand and optimise pricing, said MAI while issuing a statement over the recent remarks by film maker Karan Johar.

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Delhi CM Atishi get 'Z' category security

Delhi Police has accorded 'Z' security cover to Atishi, days after she was sworn in as the chief minister of Delhi, official sources said on Wednesday. On Saturday, she was provided security cover, which include a pilot, in her convoy by the Delhi Police.

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Dogri Dham event: Gandhi promises economic development, job creation in J&K

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday engaged with over 300 business owners and professionals from across Jammu and Kashmir and promised them of giving utmost importance to economic development and job creation in the Union Territory. Gandhi referred to the event at a public rally here and said until the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) get a boost, there will be no employment avenues in J&K.
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Delhi govt under Atishi decides to increase minimum wages for workers

The Delhi government has decided to increase minimum wages of unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled workers to Rs 18,066, Rs19, 929, and Rs 21,917 per month respectively. Delhi Chief Minister Atishi along with Labour Minister Mukesh Ahlawat notified the price hike in a press conference on Wednesday
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Three IIMs among world's top 100 for MBA courses in QS Rankings

IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore and Calcutta's MBA courses among world's top 50 for employability: QS Rankings. 14 Indian B-schools including 7 IIMs and ISB figure in QS World Ranking for MBA courses; Stanford School of Business continues to be at top
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Shriram Properties eyes Rs 600 crore from Chennai housing project

Realty firm Shriram Properties is expecting a revenue of Rs 550-600 crore from its new housing project in Chennai. The company has launched a new project in West Chennai with a total saleable area of 1.1 million square feet. The project has a revenue potential of around Rs 550-600 crore, the company said in a statement.

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Ministry of Minority Affairs seen as 'ministry of Muslim affairs' during Congress rule: Kiren Rijiju

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday alleged that the Ministry of Minority Affairs was seen as the "ministry of Muslim affairs" during the Congress rule as it treated Muslims as a "vote bank". The Union minority affairs minister asserted that minorities in India are safe, sound, secure and have better opportunities than what is seen in other countries. "What used to happen earlier that this is the Ministry of Minority Affairs but people used to think that this is the 'ministry of Muslim affairs'. We work for six communities, otherwise during the Congress rule they used to treat Muslims as a vote bank and would keep saying 'Muslims, Muslims'," Rijiju said at a press conference here.
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Ladki Bahin a ‘jugaad' to get women's votes, says BJP lawmaker

Amid efforts by the ruling Mahayuti to project the ‘Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana' a big achievement ahead of the Maharashtra polls, a BJP MLA has called it a “jugaad” (ploy) to garner women's votes. The Congress latched onto the remark by Tekchand Sawarkar, who represents the Kamthi assembly seat in Nagpur district, saying it exposes the real intent of the Eknath Shinde-led government behind launching the flagship scheme.
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'Where are the other bullets?' HC grills cops on Badlapur accused's death

Two days after Akshay Shinde, a sex assault accused, was fatally shot while in police custody, the Bombay High Court has raised serious questions about the circumstances surrounding the 24-year-old's death. The court was hearing a petition filed by Shinde's father, who alleged that his son was killed in a staged encounter and demanded an investigation by a Special Investigation Team (SIT). Read here for more details.
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Lawmaker Mukesh should decide whether to resign on grounds of ethics, says CPI(M) leader

A day after the arrest of CPI(M) MLA M Mukesh in a rape case, senior Marxist leader P K Sreemathi said on Wednesday that it's up to the actor-turned-politician to decide whether to resign, emphasising that such decisions stem from ethics and propriety. A central commitee member of the CPI (M) and a veteran of party's women outfit All Indian Democratic Women's Association (AIDWA), Sreemathi said.

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First Published: Sep 25 2024 | 9:11 AM IST

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