INDIA

Mumbai: Uddhav Thackeray, the leader of the 'INDIA' alliance, emphasized that the opposition's fight is not against the Prime Minister but rather a battle to protect democracy from turning into a dictatorship. He highlighted that the alliance has expanded from the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) experiment in Maharashtra to a larger unity of several parties, with the Congress being the prominent force among them. According to Thackeray, the main objective of this alliance is to safeguard the principles of democracy and independence of all institutions. The focus is on unity among the opposition parties and a collective goal to preserve the country's democracy and independence, without projecting any particular leader as the face of the movement. He noted that all opposition leaders are groun...

Balasore: In the Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) exam paper leak case, a significant breakthrough has been made, leading to the arrest of 8 individuals, including the mastermind behind the scandal. A total of 17 people, including the mastermind, have been apprehended in connection with the leaked question paper incident. The main written examination for the recruitment of 1008 JE (civil) Group-B posts in various government offices of Odisha took place on July 16, 2023. However, during an investigation into a fake job racket registered at Sahadev Khuntia police station in Balasore district, it was discovered that the question paper for the JE (civil) recruitment exam had been leaked before the test. As a result, the OSSC decided to cancel the main written test and schedule a fre...

Delhi prison authorities successfully conducted search operations at Tihar and Mandoli jails, resulting in the seizure of several prohibited items and mobile phones. The initiative was prompted by crucial intelligence received by the authorities. The operation at Central Jail No. 3 in Tihar was initiated on Tuesday, where officials carried out an extensive search by digging approximately 2-3 feet deep at various locations within the prison premises. This meticulous search led to the discovery of three smart mobile phones, two keypad mobile phones, two data cables, one adaptor, one knife, and one iron borer (Sua). Deputy Superintendent Sanjeev Kumar efficiently supervised the search operation to ensure its effectiveness. To further combat illegal activities, another search operation w...

Bengaluru: Heavy rains in Karnataka have led to significant disruptions and damages across various parts of the state. Coastal and north Karnataka regions are experiencing intense rainfall, resulting in residential areas getting inundated. Bengaluru city also saw drizzles and cloudy skies throughout the day. Siddaramaiah, a prominent political figure, has called for district-wise reports on damages caused by the heavy rains and the shortage of rainfall in some regions during the Monsoon season. In the Western Ghat area, the Belagavi district is facing inundation due to heavy rainfall, with the Ghataprabha River overflowing and the famous Gokak falls flowing at its full glory. The situation has led to the collapse of some houses, prompting authorities to declare holidays for three tal...

New Delhi: Amid protests from the Opposition over a shocking video of a mob parading two Manipur women naked, Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed his willingness to have a discussion on the matter. The Monsoon Session of Parliament began with the Opposition demanding a debate on the issue, and the central government has stated its readiness for such a discussion. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had already conveyed in the Lok Sabha that the government is prepared to talk about the sensitive situation in Manipur. However, the discussions have been delayed due to disagreements over the specific rule under which the matter should be discussed. Opposition MPs moved adjournment notices seeking a discussion under Rule 267, which suspends all other business in the House and focuses on a ...

Bengaluru: Karnataka deputy CM and state Congress boss DK Shivakumar said that there is a ‘master strategy’ happening in Singapore against the Congress government in Karnataka. DK Shivakumar, addressing reporters, alleged that there is a conspiracy being hatched in Singapore to topple the Karnataka government. He stated that someone in Singapore is strategizing to bring down the majority government, instead of making plans in Bengaluru. While Shivakumar did not explicitly name anyone, sources suggest that his remarks were directed at former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, who is presently in Singapore for a medical check-up. The Deputy Chief Minister expressed concern over attempts to see the downfall of the current government and claimed to have received information about the plot...

Hyderabad: Amid protests, Chief Minister Jagan laid the foundation stone for the construction of 50,793 houses for the poor in the CRDA region and 45 social infrastructure projects in the Krishnayapalem layout in Amaravati. He emphasized that Amaravati will remain the home for all, symbolizing an era of social justice. Addressing a meeting in Guntur district, Jagan described the event as a victory over the obstacles posed by certain groups that moved the Supreme Court to oppose the distribution of house site pattas. He declared that Amaravati will continue to be a home for everyone and asserted that the era of domination by capitalists over the weaker sections has ended, thanks to the government's support for positive changes. The Chief Minister criticized the opposition led by TDP p...