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Mahila Congress Launches ‘Nari Nyay Padyatra’ Nationwide

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Agartala: The President of All India Mahila Congress, Alka Lamba, made startling revelations on Tuesday, asserting that BJP-ruled Tripura ranks second in the northeastern region for crimes against women. Lamba announced the launch of a 'Nari Nyay Padyatra' that will traverse all districts across the country. Speaking to the media at the state Congress headquarters, Lamba criticized the BJP's 'Beti Bachao' campaign, accusing the party of protecting individuals accused of crimes such as rape, molestation, and assault. She highlighted instances involving current and former BJP leaders and elected representatives facing allegations of crimes against women. Lamba emphasized the absence of significant efforts towards women's employment, empowerment, and protection during the BJP's tenure. ...

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Pro-Pakistan slogan row:BJP releases accused’s photo with Rahul Gandhi.

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Bengaluru: In a fresh twist to the ongoing controversy surrounding the alleged chanting of pro-Pakistan slogans at the Bengaluru Assembly premises, R. Ashoka, the leader of opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, has released photos linking one of the arrested individuals with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Accusing the Congress of endorsing anti-national sentiments and affiliating with the 'tukde-tukde' gang, Ashoka took to Twitter on Tuesday to share the images. https://twitter.com/RAshokaBJP/status/1765027741223838206

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Russian Sukhoi-27 Escorts French Military Planes Near Border

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Moscow: According to state media reports cited by the Russian Defence Ministry, a Russian Sukhoi-27 fighter jet intercepted and escorted three French military planes near the Russian border over the Black Sea. The ministry stated on Tuesday that a Su-27 fighter was dispatched from the air defence forces after Russian radars detected three air targets heading towards the Russian state border over the Black Sea, as reported by state-run TASS news agency. The French aircraft were identified as an E-3F long-range radar detection and control aircraft, along with two Rafale-C multipurpose fighters belonging to the French air and space forces. Upon the approach of the Russian fighter jet, the foreign military planes executed a U-turn away from Russia's state border and exited the airspac...

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5 killed after fire breaks out at 2-storey building in Lucknow

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Lucknow : Tragedy struck in Lucknow as a fire engulfed a two-storey residential building in the Hata Hazrat Saheb area of Kakori on the outskirts of the city late Tuesday night, claiming the lives of five individuals. The fire, which erupted suddenly, was compounded by an explosion from a gas cylinder, trapping occupants inside as flames rapidly consumed the structure. The victims, identified as Musheer Ali (50), his wife Husna Bano (45), and their nieces Raiya (5), Hiba (2), and Huma (3), tragically perished in the blaze. Thankfully, four others, including Musheer's daughters, were rescued by fire brigade personnel and rushed to the Trauma Centre of KGMU in critical condition.

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Israeli forces detained 22 Palestinians in the West Bank

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Israeli authorities have detained 22 Palestinians in the West Bank, with reports indicating that among them are individuals previously released during an Israel-Hamas truce in November last year, including a woman. According to the Palestinian Prisoners’ Club, a non-governmental organization, the arrests occurred across several cities in the West Bank, including Ramallah, Hebron, Nablus, Tulkarm, Qalqilya, and Jericho. Allegations of mistreatment during the arrests, including torture, beatings, home destruction, and seizure of assets, have been made, as reported by Xinhua news agency. Among those detained were Aman Nafe and Hanan al-Barghouti from Kobar village near Ramallah, both previously released in a hostage-for-prisoner swap during the temporary truce between Israel and Hamas i...

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Two More Fatalities in Kerala as Wild Animal Attacks Persist

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Thrissur: Tragedy struck once again in Kerala as two individuals fell victim to attacks by wild animals, adding to the grim toll of human casualties. Following the recent incident where a woman was fatally crushed by a wild elephant in Ernakulam district, another distressing episode unfolded. In Kozhikode, 70-year-old Abraham succumbed to injuries sustained in an attack by a wild gaur at Kakkayam on Monday afternoon. Despite medical efforts, he passed away at the Kozhikode Medical College hospital on Tuesday evening. Meanwhile, in Thrissur, Valsala, aged 64, tragically lost her life as she was collecting forest produce near a forest area. She was fatally trampled by a wild elephant. The harrowing incidents reported on Tuesday have heightened concerns over the persisting threat of ...

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TDP-JSP Alliance Vows Rs 4,000 Pension for Backward Classes

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Amaravati: In a significant move ahead of the upcoming elections in Andhra Pradesh, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Jana Sena Party (JSP) alliance unveiled the Backward Classes (BC) declaration, promising a range of benefits, including a monthly pension of Rs 4,000 for individuals aged 50 and above. The announcement, made at a public gathering in Mangalagiri, reflects the TDP-JSP's commitment to addressing the socio-economic challenges faced by the backward class population, according to party leaders. TDP's national President, N. Chandrababu Naidu, and JSP leader Pawan Kalyan jointly released the declaration, which outlines a comprehensive set of initiatives aimed at promoting the welfare and advancement of the BC community. The declaration pledges an allocation of Rs 1.5 lakh c...

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Gadkari Launches Highway and Ropeway Projects Worth Rs 4,000 Crore in HP

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Shimla: Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari, inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 15 National Highway projects and a Ropeway project, collectively valued at Rs. 4,000 crore, in the picturesque state of Himachal Pradesh. The event, graced by BJP President J P Nadda, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur, Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department Minister Vikramaditya Singh, along with MLAs and officials, witnessed the unveiling of several crucial infrastructure initiatives. Among the projects inaugurated were the construction of Theog bypass on Devrighat-Premghat, a 196-meter long bridge on Kalruhi section, and a 225-meter long Dhaliyara bridge on National Highway 503 in Kangra district. Additionally, foundation stones we...

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Telangana CM Appeals for Centre’s Assistance in Various Projects

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Hyderabad: Telangana's Chief Minister, A. Revanth Reddy, has submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, soliciting the Centre's support for multiple projects in the state. Chief Minister Reddy requested funds under the Jal Jeevan Mission to ensure access to drinking water for every household in Telangana. Additionally, he urged for the allocation of 29 IAS officers to the state and advocated for the establishment of an Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Hyderabad. Furthermore, he sought the Centre's cooperation for the expansion of the Hyderabad Metro Rail and the development of the Musi Riverfront. One of the significant requests made by the Chief Minister was for the construction of an elevated corridor on the Hyderabad-Srisailam national highway, passing through ...

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Bengaluru water crisis: Non-registered water tankers will be seized, warns DKS

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Bengaluru: In response to the looming water crisis in Bengaluru, Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister, D.K. Shivakumar, issued a stern warning on Monday to water tanker owners and operators. He emphasized that non-registered water tankers would face seizure by the government if they fail to register with the authorities before the March 7 deadline. Speaking at a press conference held at the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) office, Shivakumar highlighted the urgency of the situation. He noted that out of the 3,500 water tankers operating in Bengaluru, only 219 have completed the registration process. Stressing that water is a communal resource, Shivakumar instructed officials to mobilize water supply from areas with abundant groundwater. Furthermore, Shivakumar disclosed a subst...