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Civic staffers, officers of 10 municipalities go on mass leave, stage protest against K'taka govt

IANS | July 8, 2025 3:10 PM

Bengaluru, July 8 (IANS) More than 25,000 staffers and officers attached to 10 major civic agencies across the state, including the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), have gone on mass leave and staged protests in Bengaluru and various district headquarters against the state government, demanding the fulfilment of a slew of long-pending demands.

SP's Abu Azmi slams MNS workers for protests at Mira Road; Shiv Sena criticises police

IANS | July 8, 2025 2:57 PM

Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) Maharashtra Samajwadi Party President and Mumbai MLA, Abu Asim Azmi on Tuesday strongly criticised workers of the Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) for staging protests in Thane's Mira Road, calling their actions unlawful and a mockery of the legal system.

Bihar cabinet approves 35 pc reservation in govt jobs for native women

IANS | July 8, 2025 2:46 PM

Patna, July 8 (IANS) In a significant move towards women's empowerment, the Bihar government on Tuesday approved 35 per cent reservation exclusively for native women candidates in all categories of direct recruitment across all levels of government services in the state.

Rijiju vs Owaisi: Sparks fly over minority rights; BJP leaders slam ‘divisive politics’

IANS | July 8, 2025 2:46 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) A war of words has erupted between Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi over the issue of minority rights. The political slugfest began after, Rijiju, in an interview with a national daily said that “India is the only country where minorities get more benefits and protection than the majority community."

AAIB submits preliminary report on Air India plane crash

IANS | July 8, 2025 2:45 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has submitted its preliminary report on the Air India 171 crash to the Ministry of Civil Aviation and other relevant authorities.

Imran Masood's Waqf remarks draw BJP's wrath, mixed reactions from SP

IANS | July 8, 2025 2:34 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Congress MP Imran Masood has triggered a fierce political row with his remark that the Waqf Act would be scrapped "within an hour" if the Congress comes to power at the Centre.

Anna Bhagya scheme pending dues expose Congress govt, says K'taka BJP

IANS | July 8, 2025 2:04 PM

Bengaluru, July 8 (IANS) The Karnataka BJP has slammed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over the pending dues of Rs 250 crore to truck owners, who have gone on strike, halting rice transportation under the Anna Bhagya scheme meant for free distribution across the state.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's father dies in Jodhpur

IANS | July 8, 2025 1:49 PM

Jaipur, July 8 ( IANS) Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's father, Dau Lal Vaishnaw, passed away on Tuesday morning due to old age-related ailments.

Adani Electricity ramps up fight against power theft in FY25, to further intensify efforts

IANS | July 8, 2025 1:45 PM

Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) Adani Electricity registered 1,166 first information reports (FIRs) against perpetrators of power theft -- a substantial increase compared to 974 FIRs in FY 2023-2024, thus achieving significant reduction in losses, the company said on Tuesday.

‘Story of Suraj’ showcases how Adani’s clean energy solutions are fuelling dreams, transforming lives

IANS | July 8, 2025 1:44 PM

Ahmedabad, July 8 (IANS) The Adani Group continues to illuminate lives across the country -- bringing solar energy to every corner of India -- and reinforcing its commitment to sustainable infrastructure, the Group on Tuesday launched ‘Story of Suraj’, the third film in its acclaimed #HumKarkeDikhateHain series.

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Civic staffers, officers of 10 municipalities go on mass leave, stage protest against K'taka govt

SP's Abu Azmi slams MNS workers for protests at Mira Road; Shiv Sena criticises police

Bihar cabinet approves 35 pc reservation in govt jobs for native women

Rijiju vs Owaisi: Sparks fly over minority rights; BJP leaders slam ‘divisive politics’

AAIB submits preliminary report on Air India plane crash

Imran Masood's Waqf remarks draw BJP's wrath, mixed reactions from SP

Anna Bhagya scheme pending dues expose Congress govt, says K'taka BJP

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's father dies in Jodhpur

Adani Electricity ramps up fight against power theft in FY25, to further intensify efforts

‘Story of Suraj’ showcases how Adani’s clean energy solutions are fuelling dreams, transforming lives

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