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Ladakh unrest: LAB to boycott talks with Centre; demands judicial probe into Leh violence

Hours before a scheduled meeting with the Ministry of Home Affairs in New Delhi, the Leh Apex Body (LAB) announced it would not participate in talks with the High-Powered Committee (HPC) until normalcy is restored in violence-hit Leh.

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J&K's Kishtwar selected as aspirational agricultural district under PMDDKY

The minister said on X on Monday, "As a follow up to PM @narendramodi's thoughtful advice to develop 100 districts across the country as #AspirationalAgriculturalDistricts under PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (#PMDDKY)... in #JammuAndKashmir, district Kishtwar has been selected to be designated as 'Aspirational Agricultural District'.

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PM E-DRIVE: Centre rolls out Rs 2,000 crore subsidy scheme for EV charging stations

In the case of bus stations operated by state transport undertakings, metro stations, municipal parking lots, public sector ports and NHAI /state government controlled toll plazas and way-side amenities on highways and expressways, the subsidy will cover 80 per cent of upstream infrastructure and 70 per cent of EV supply equipment cost.

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Forging the future firepower: Indian Army artillery on Gunners' Day

By 2035, the Indian Army's artillery must evolve into a digitally networked, precision-dominant, and fully indigenous force, capable of influencing not just tactical battles but also strategic outcomes, writes Major General Dilawar Singh.

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Ladakh's unrest, communal flames, and the electoral smoke screen

Fulfilling 2020 promises enacting the Sixth Schedule, ensuring statehood, and protecting tribal rights while resolving unrest peacefully is not just a moral imperative but a strategic necessity.

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Credit war erupts over UNSESCO Heritage tag for Bengal's Durga Puja, TMC rejects PM Modi's claim

Sharply reacting to his, West Bengal's Minister of State in-charge of Finance (Independent Charge) Chandrima Bhattacharya said on Monday that although the state's Durga Puja was awarded the UNESCO Heritage tag in 2021, this is the first time the Prime Minister has claimed credit for the achievement.

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India's entrepreneurs show the world how to spend big on luxury

Rich entrepreneurs in India are spending their wealth on luxury lifestyle as their optimism and global outlook help them expand their horizons across borders, according to research from HSBC Private Bank.

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MP CM to release Rs 489 crore grant to over 20,000 schools under Right to Education

The grant is being provided to non-government or non-aided schools that have fulfilled the criteria of giving free admission to a minimum of 25 per cent of children from disadvantaged and weaker sections in entry-level classes.

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Japanese Nobel Laureate lauds India's rise in global innovation index, praises PM Modi's vision

The Japanese Physicist and Nobel prize winner agreed with the view that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visionary leadership has led to enhanced focus and spending on research and development (R&D) in the past few years.

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9 lakh health camps organised under Swasth Nari, Sashakt Nari, 3.6 cr people screened: JP Nadda

"The health initiative that was launched on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday, and will run till Gandhi Jayanti, is called Swasth Nari, Sashakt Nari. So far, 9,00,000 health camps have been organised and each was attended by specialists. Nearly 3.6 crore have already been screened, and I believe we will cross 4 crore by October 2," Nadda said.

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Fraudster evading 19 warrants finally arrested in J&K's Sopore

The accused has been identified as Zubair Ahmad Ganie, alias Pina, alias Mansoor Ganie, son of Abdul Rashid Ganie, a resident of Rohama Rafiabad. He was wanted in numerous fraud and cheating cases across Jammu and Kashmir.

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Cricket not answer to terrorism: AAP, Cong criticise PM Modi's Op Sindoor post on Asia Cup win

"I believe there was absolutely no need to play this match. We should have respected the emotions of the families of the 26 victims. What answers have we received from this match? How did four terrorists cross 250 km of our borders with sophisticated weapons?" she asked.

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Pothole tragedy: Bengaluru B.Com student run over by tipper lorry in Bengaluru

The deceased has been identified as Dhanushree, a second-year B.Com student at a private college in Bengaluru. The incident occurred near Budigere Cross, close to Avalahalli. She was travelling on a two-wheeler when, while attempting to avoid a pothole on her way to college, she suddenly swerved and lost balance, falling onto the road.

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From Dhaka to Ankara: ISI pushes Bangladesh into new strategic axis against India

The Indian agencies say that Bangladesh has become the fourth-largest buyer of Turkish weapons. This is a worrying sign because the weapons would be used against India, and this is what the Jamaat and ISI have been planning. While India has all the capabilities to beat down such aggression, the problem is that the armed forces would have to deal with an unwanted issue.

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Karur stampede: TN govt appoints new investigation officer

Among the latest fatalities were Kavin, a young man who had been in the intensive care unit, and Suku­na, a local resident from Veluchamipuram. Their deaths pushed the toll from 39 to 41.

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