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India

Excise duty cut may cost Rs 3–4 lakh cr

New Delhi BJD MP Sasmit Patra on Saturday said that the recent reduction in excise duty on petrol and diesel could result in a revenue loss of Rs 3-4 lakh crore for the Government of India, while also warning of broader economic challenges stemming from the ongoing West Asia c

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India

3 killed as car falls into river in Madhepura

Patna A tragic road accident in Bihar's Madhepura claimed the lives of three young friends after their car fell into a river. The mishap has cast a pall of grief over the region. The incident occurred on Saturday morning near the Arar Bridge under the Arar police station limit

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India

AP Assembly seeks legal status for Amaravati capital

Amaravati A special session of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly was convened on Saturday to deliberate on the long-pending capital issue. Moving the resolution, Naidu stressed that years of uncertainty surrounding Amaravati could only be resolved through clear legal bac

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India

‘Global leaders respect Modi’s diplomatic outreach skills’

Intro: Former diplomat highlights PM Modi’s global respect and diplomatic outreach amid ongoing Middle East tensions New Delhi Former Indian diplomat Veena Sikri said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is widely respected across the world for his ability to engage with leade

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India

Modi credits farmers for development boost

Blurb: Narendra Modi on Saturday praised farmers for boosting development in Uttar Pradesh, while inaugurating Phase 1 of Noida International Airport and noting their role in ethanol production and economic stability Noida Addressing a large public gathering in Jewar, Uttar

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India

TN gets over 6.48L voter applications ahead of polls

Chennai Tamil Nadu has recorded a significant surge in voter enrolment ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, with more than 6.48 lakh applications submitted during the extended revision window. The updated and consolidated electoral roll is scheduled to be published on Apr

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India

BJP moves ECI over ‘seal’ row in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram The controversy over the alleged use of the BJP’s official seal on a circular issued by the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) in connection with election procedures in the Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha constituency has intensified, with the party approaching the

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Business

NITI Aayog calls for revival of fermented foods for better health

Slug: Fermented Diet Revival New DelhiNITI Aayog member Rajiv Gauba has urged a return to India’s traditional fermented foods to counter the growing dependence on ultra-processed diets, warning that current food habits could pose serious risks to gut health and long-term publi

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Business

PM Modi to launch Rs 5,295 cr urban projects in Gujarat

Intro: Modi will lay the foundation stone for 44 urban development projects worth Rs 5,295.54 crore in Gujarat on March 31, with a major focus on infra expansion and civic improvements in Ahmedabad. AhmedabadAccording to official details, the projects include 26 initiatives wo

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Business

Adani Defence delivers first batch of Prahar LMGs to armed forces

Blurb: Adani Defence and Aerospace has delivered the first batch of 2,000 Prahar Light Machine Guns (LMGs) to the Indian Armed Forces, marking a significant milestone under the Make in India programme. GwaliorThe 7.62 mm calibre Prahar Light Machine Guns have been manufactured

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Business

CBIC promotes Duty Deferment Scheme to boost trade, manufacturing

Intro: The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has conducted a hybrid outreach programme to raise awareness about its Duty Deferment Scheme, aimed at facilitating faster cargo clearance and improving liquidity for eligible manufacturer importers. New DelhiAccording to

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Karnataka

Class 9 student dies after alleged injection by fake doctor

Raichur A tragic incident was reported from Aminagad village in Maski taluk of Raichur district, where a 15-year-old girl allegedly died due to complications following an injection administered by a suspected fake doctor. The deceased has been identified as Sindhu, a Class 9 s

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Karnataka

Sports kits distributed to district basketball team

Kalaburagi Sports kits were distributed to the Under-18 boys’ team by the Kalaburagi District Basketball Association in a gesture of support and encouragement to young athletes. The kits were donated and handed over by Siddu Patil, Director of Arujeeva Ayurvedic Centre, alo

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Karnataka

Man climbs mobile tower demanding liquor, rescued by police

Vijayapura A man allegedly addicted to alcohol created a tense situation by climbing a mobile tower and demanding liquor in Kotyal village of Tikota taluk in Vijayapura district. According to reports, the individual, identified as Shrisail, a resident of Kotyal village, cli

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Karnataka

Grand Ram Navami procession to be held today

Vijayapura Former City Corporation member Umesh Vandal, addressing a press conference in Vijayapura on Saturday, announced that from a Ram Navami Utsav Samiti holds a grand procession will be Organised. on the occasion of Ram Navami on March 29 (Sunday) at 4 pm. He said the pr

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Karnataka

Auto drivers stage protest over rising auto gas prices

Kalaburagi Auto drivers in Kalaburagi staged a protest on Saturday against the continuous rise in auto gas prices, expressing strong resentment over the frequent hikes that are affecting their daily earnings. The protest took place in front of the District Collector’s Office,

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Karnataka

VTU ‘Yukti-2026’ fest inaugurated at PG centre

KALABURAGI The regional-level technical, management and cultural fest “Yukti-2026” was inaugurated at the Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) Postgraduate Centre and Regional Office in Kalaburagi. The two-day event began on a vibrant note with traditional dollu kuni

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Karnataka

Four from Raichur drown in Tungabhadra River in Andhra Pradesh

RAICHUR In a tragic incident, four persons from Raichur district drowned in the Tungabhadra river in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, leaving their families and villagers in deep shock. The deceased have been identified as Ratna Mahantesh (24), Mahantesh Pithambar (28), Umavati Go

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