Karnataka Congress government’s decision to build a bronze statue of late former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi at a cost of Rs 1.05 crore here, has stirred a debate in the party.
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Moosewala murder: Gangster Sachin Bishnoi extradited to India from Azerbaijan
Sachin Bishnoi, who is the cousin of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, is believed to be one of the main conspirator behind the murder of the Punjabi singer, which occurred in May of the previous year.
Maha crane crash toll reaches 17; President, PM condole deaths
The death toll in the crane crash tragedy in Thane climbed to 17 with two more bodies recovered and a few others still feared trapped under the gigantic girder which crushed many workers on Tuesday, officials said here.
Dance teacher among three arrested for gang-raping college student in B’luru
Three persons, including a dance teacher, were arrested on charges of gang-raping a college student in Kodigehalli police station limits in Bengaluru, police said on Tuesday.
Army to hand over 139.04 acres of land situated in J&K's Srinagar to administration
In a significant goodwill gesture of far reaching consequences, the Army has decided to hand over the possession of 139.04 acres of defence land situated in the heart of Srinagar city to the local administration.
Chandrayaan-3: Next stop Moon with successful insertion into TransLunar orbit
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Tuesday successfully injected the Chandrayaan 3 -- spacecraft to the moon -- into the TransLunar orbit, an official said.
IAS officer, who razed historical monument for constructing govt accommodation, suspended
The Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday suspended, with immediate effect, 2007-batch AGMUT-cadre IAS officer Udit Prakash Rai, who has been accused of demolishing a historic monument in Delhi to construct a government accommodation.
K’taka govt holds meeting with Foxconn chairman
Karnataka Large and Medium Industries on Monday said Karnataka government had a ‘fruitful’ meeting with the iPhone maker Foxconn about the projects for which the company is keen to invest in the state.
'108 projects sanctioned under North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme in last 4 yrs'
A total of 108 projects worth Rs 2,273.44 crore were sanctioned under the North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS) from 2019-23, Union Minister for Development of North-East Region (DoNER) said on Monday.
Defamation case: 'Rahul displayed arrogance, his plea deserves to be dismissed', SC told
In his reply filed in the Supreme Court in the Rahul Gandhi defamation case, complainant BJP legislator Purnesh Modi has said that the former Congress president displayed "arrogance" and his plea "deserves to be dismissed with exemplary costs".
NIA attaches PFI arms training center in Kerala
National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday said that they have attached one of the oldest and largest arms and physical training center’s of the banned outfit Popular Front of India (PFI) in Kerala.
2,500 people take shelter in temple near Gurugram after violence
Massive violence broke out after stones were pelted and vehicles were set on fire during a religious procession. The violence broke out over reports of cow vigilante and Bhiwani deaths case accused Monu Manesar visiting Mewat.
NCW team visits West Bengal over alleged women harassment
The team will visit Panchla in Kolkata, adjacent to Howrah, where a woman BJP candidate was allegedly dragged out of the polling booth during the recently concluded panchayat polls and her modesty was outraged.
SC seeks details of crimes against women from Centre, Manipur govts
Supreme Court (SC) on Monday stressed for the need of evolving modalities to deal with the larger issue of sexual violence against women in Manipur and sought details of FIRs registered in all such cases from the Centre and the state government.
Nizam's grandson Shahamat Jah passes away
Prince Shahamat Jah, the grandson of the last Nizam of Hyderabad State Mir Osman Ali Khan, has passed away after a brief illness. He was 68. He breathed his last at a hospital in Hyderabad on Sunday evening.
Woman priest, 3 sons held for suspected human sacrifice of 14-yr-old boy in Odisha
The deceased has been identified as Sanchit Biswal of Subarnapur village under Kiakata police station in the district. The arrested are -- woman priest Ritanjali Bagh -- and her three sons -- Dibyaranjan, Soumyaranjan and Jyotiranjan.
Bengal school job case: ED traces Sujay Bhadra's links with multiple real estate companies
Sources said that in the charge sheet filed at a special court of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in Kolkata on July 28, the ED sleuths have also given some idea on how Bhadra used his network with these real estate companies to divert the proceeds.
2024 LS polls: BJP mulling fielding Modi from Kanyakumari or Coimbatore
With the BJP ground report not favouring Prime Minister Narendra Modi's candidature from Ramanathapuram, the party is explorating the possibilities of fielding him from either Kanyakumari or Coimbatore.
RPF constable kills in-charge, 3 passengers on Jaipur-Mumbai train
In a running train horror, a disturbed Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable allegedly shot dead his immediate in-charge and three other passengers onboard Jaipur-Mumbai Superfast Express (No. 12956), officials said here on Monday.
RPF jawan kills colleague, 3 passengers in Jaipur-Mumbai train
In a horrifying incident, an angry Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable allegedly shot dead a colleague and three passengers onboard the Jaipur-Mumbai Express here on Monday.
Govt ready for discussion on Manipur, reiterates Union Minister Anurag Thakur
Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur on Sunday reiterated that the government is ready for a discussion on the Manipur situation and accused the Opposition of running away from a debate in the Parliament.
Protest in Delhi over violence during Muharram processions
A day after clashes erupted in the national capital between police personnel and a mob during the Muharram processions, a large number of people, including some religious groups, on Sunday staged a protest outside the Nangloi Police station here.
Discussion on no-confidence motion moved by Congress likely on August 2 in Lok Sabha
Discussion on the no-confidence motion moved against the Narendra Modi government by the main opposition Congress, is likely to be initiated in Lok Sabha on August 2, sources aware of developments said.
Man beaten to death in Kolkata following quarrel over purchase of liquor
A man on Sunday was allegedly beaten to death here by a group of people following a quarrel over the purchase of liquor from a shop, the police said, adding two persons have been arrested in this connection.
Two Karnataka college students commit suicide after intimate video surfaces
Two students of a private college in Karnataka's Davangare committed suicide after a video depicting them in an intimate moment surfaced on social media. The scene of the boy and girl at the terrace of their college was shot by some unknown person, without their knowledge.