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Chennai: Following his speech at the protest site, Anbumani Ramadoss and other PMK leaders and supporters attempted to picket in front of the NLC (Neyveli Lignite Corporation) office premises in opposition to the land acquisition. The PMK cadres vociferously protested against the NLC's acquisition of wetlands and agricultural lands, which led to some of them being detained by the police. However, when Anbumani Ramadoss himself was detained, the situation escalated, and the workers resorted to violence, causing damage to two police vehicles' windowpanes. As tensions intensified, the protesters threw stones and plastic bottles at the police, even attempting to block the vehicle carrying Ramadoss. In response, the police resorted to a lathi-charge to disperse the crowd. The confronta...

Hyderabad : Opposition party leaders and workers organized a protest rally in Hyderabad, starting from Gun Park near the Assembly building and heading towards GHMC (Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation) offices. During the rally, some protestors attempted to enter the GHMC premises by climbing the gate, resulting in their detention by the police. Notably, senior Congress leader and former MP, V. Hanumantha Rao, along with other party leaders, conducted a sit-in protest in front of the GHMC Commissioner's chamber. They expressed their discontent with the Commissioner, Ronald Rose, accusing him of rejecting their representation. Anjan Kumar Yadav, the working president of the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC), demanded that the government promptly provide compensation t...

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...