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Karnataka govt to submit new DPR for Mekedatu project: Dy CM Shivakumar

Bengaluru, Nov 18 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who is also in-charge of the Water Resources Ministry, said on Tuesday that a new detailed project report (DPR) would be submitted in view of the Supreme Court order to the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA).The Supreme Court had recently rejected the plea of Tamil Nadu government against Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project, while noting that Karnataka must release the agreed 177 TMC water to Tamil Nadu in a year.Speaking to reporters after holding a meeting with officials and Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Board of Directors, Shivakumar said, "In the meeting, we discussed how to take the project forward post the Supreme Court order. We will need to submit a new DPR wherein we will provide details of forest area getti...

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FIDE World Cup: Anurag Thakur all praise for AICF’s role in accelerating chess development in India

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Panaji, Nov 18 (IANS) Former Union Sports Minister and Member of Parliament Anurag Thakur made a special appearance at the FIDE World Cup 2025 here on Tuesday and praised the All India Chess Federation for not just hosting the event in the country after two decades but also for the initiatives it has taken over the years to make India a global chess superpower. Thakur, himself an able sports administrator who once headed the BCCI, made the ceremonial first move in the quarterfinal match between Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi and GM Wei Yi of China.Speaking to media on the side lines of the World Cup, Thakur said, “This is a historic moment not only because we are hosting the World Cup after two decades but also because the trophy is now named after Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand. It’s not...

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Bengal Guv sanctions prosecution against two accused in school job case

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Kolkata, Nov 18 (IANS) West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose, on Tuesday, granted sanction for prosecution against two key accused persons named in the chargesheet of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the case related to irregularities in the recruitment of primary teachers in state-run schools.The two accused persons are Trinamool Congress legislator and former president of the West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE), Manik Bhattacharya, and former secretary of the WBBPE, Ratna Chakraborty Bagchi.“The governor has granted sanction for prosecution under the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act 1988, against (1) Manik Bhattacharya, the then President, West Bengal Board of Primary Education, and (2) Ratna Chakraborty Bagchi, the then Secretary, West Bengal Board...

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Telangana shunts Hajj Committee official over ‘insensitive remarks’ on Saudi bus accident victims

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Hyderabad, Nov 18 (IANS) The Telangana government has taken action against the Director of Telangana Urdu Academy and the Executive Officer of Telangana Hajj Committee, Mohammed Safiullah, for his ‘insensitive remarks’ about the Umrah pilgrims who died in the bus accident in Saudi Arabia.The state government on Tuesday repatriated him to his parent department, Telangana Power Generation Corporation.The action came after demands from various sections following his remarks, which triggered a row.A video clip of the official talking insensitively to the relatives of the victims of the bus tragedy went viral. “Jale hue tukdo ko kya dekhne jaate?” (Why do you need to go see the charred remains?),” the officer was heard telling the relatives of the victims when they had gathered at Haj House on ...

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Chhattisgarh govt to extend power scheme up to 200 units: CM Sai

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Raipur, Nov 18 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said on Tuesday that the BJP-led state government will extend the "half electricity bill' scheme to cover up to 200 units of electricity consumption, a significant increase from the current 100-unit cap.Chief Minister Sai made this statement at the Assembly building where he had come to attend the special one-day session on "issues centered on the 25 years of parliamentary journey of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly"."Chhattisgarh BJP wanted to make this special day historic, our government announced that consumers using up to 200-unit electricity will pay half of the total bill," he said during an interaction with the press at the Assembly premises.He added that the BJP-led state government is committed to provide ben...

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Nawaz stars with ball and bat as Pakistan survive Zimbabwe scare in final-over finish

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Rawalpindi, Nov 18 (IANS) Mohammad Nawaz produced a crucial all-round performance to rescue Pakistan in Rawalpindi, first triggering Zimbabwe’s dramatic middle-order collapse before returning at the death with a decisive 21 off 12 balls to guide the hosts to a nervy win with four balls left in the chase. Zimbabwe, who had been motoring at 72 for 1 in the 8th over and were looking set for a total well above 180, imploded spectacularly to lose seven wickets for 37 runs and finish on 147 for 8. Pakistan’s spinners — led by Nawaz — seized control in the middle overs to dry up scoring and force errors, as Zimbabwe slipped from 72 for 1 to 128 for 8 by the 19th over. Nawaz, bowling quicker and more accurately than the legspinners, made the breakthrough when he removed Tadiwanashe Marumani at dee...

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Sangai Festival: Manipur govt appeals for public support to make it a grand success

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Imphal, Nov 18 (IANS) The Manipur government on Tuesday appealed to all citizens, particularly Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), affected by ethnic violence, and all stakeholders to extend full cooperation and support to ensure the grand success of the 10-day 'Sangai Tourism Festival'. Manipur Chief Secretary Puneet Kumar Goel, in an appeal, said that the Sangai Festival, scheduled from November 21 to 30, is not merely an event; it is a collective affirmation of “our commitment to moving forward together and hence, your full support and participation will definitely help the state move forward”.The Chief Secretary’s appeal comes after various organisations, including the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), the apex civic body of the majority Meitei community and the ID...

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Medvedev, Kyrgios, Bopanna, Rybakina, and Badosa to feature in World Tennis League in Bengaluru

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Bengaluru, Nov 18 (IANS) After enthralling audiences in the UAE for three seasons, the World Tennis League (WTL), is set to make its India debut in December. Slated for December 17-20 in Bengaluru, the four-day tournament will find its home at the prestigious SM Krishna Tennis Stadium, owned and operated by the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association.This edition will feature a strong lineup of tennis talent, including Daniil Medvedev, Nick Kyrgios, Elena Rybakina, Paula Badosa, Rohan Bopanna, Gael Monfils, Arthur Fils, Sumit Nagal, Magda Linette and Marta Kostyuk. With tennis on the rise in the country, WTL has also added India’s standout performers like Yuki Bhambri, Ankita Raina, Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, Maaya Revathi, Dhakshineswar Suresh and Shivika Burman to the mix. This move will f...

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Tripura: Int’l drug syndicate with Pakistan link busted (Lead)

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Agartala, Nov 18 (IANS) Dismantling an international drug syndicate involving Pakistan, in a major breakthrough against narcotics trafficking, the Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with the Customs Department, seized 800 gm of cocaine valued at nearly Rs 8 crore and arrested two drug peddlers in Tripura, officials said on Tuesday.A Customs Department official said that acting on specific intelligence inputs about a drug-trafficking syndicate smuggling high-purity cocaine into India through the Punjab border from Pakistan, Agartala Customs Department has busted a major narcotics network operating across multiple states.He added that the syndicate transported the contraband via surface routes to Tripura and other Northeastern states for further smuggling into Bangladesh and Southeast Asian ...

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Morsalin strike sinks India as winless run extends to five in Asian Cup Qualifiers

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Dhaka, Nov 18 (IANS) India suffered a 0-1 defeat in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Group C match against hosts Bangladesh at the National Stadium in Dhaka on Tuesday. A first-half goal by Shekh Morsalin (12’) was enough to see the home side take the three points, though the Blue Tigers mounted a barrage of attacks on Bangladesh in the second half. Singapore, who defeated Hong Kong, China 2-1 earlier in the day in Hong Kong, sealed the group's top spot with 11 points and qualified for the Asian Cup. Hong Kong are in second place with eight points. Bangladesh and India are third and fourth with five and two points, respectively.Lallianzuala Chhangte played his 50th international match on Tuesday, while India head coach Khalid Jamil handed debuts to Mohammed Sanan and Lalrem...