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Man Stabbed in Hubballi Following Dispute Over Theft Video

Slug: Hubballi Stabbing Case HubballiIn a shocking incident, a young man was allegedly stabbed following a long-standing dispute linked to a theft incident in Hubballi. The altercation, which escalated over time, resulted in a violent attack that left the victim seriously inju

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Karnataka

Retired Employees Stage Protest in Dharwad Over Pending Demands

IntroMembers of the Dharwad District Retired Employees Association staged a protest in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Dharwad, demanding the fulfillment of various long-pending demands DharwadThe protest was organized by the Dharwad District Retired Employees Ass

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Karnataka

Cyber Fraudsters Cheat Public with Fake Subsidy Loan Schemes

Belagavi Addressing concerns in the city, SP K. Ramrajan stated that several cases have been reported where fraudsters impersonate officials or agents offering government-backed subsidy loans. These scammers typically contact individuals through phone calls, messages, or socia

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Karnataka

Clash Erupts Between Car Driver and Youths at Petrol Pump

Belagavi According to eyewitnesses, the incident took place at a busy petrol station in the city where a car driver had arrived to fill fuel. During the process, an argument reportedly began between the driver and a group of youths present at the spot. Though the exact reason

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India

‘No fuel shortage in India, avoid panic buying’

In an official communication, the state-run oil marketing company said that “rumours of petrol and diesel shortages are completely unfounded,” and reassured citizens that India has ample fuel reserves. It further clarified that supply chains are functioning normally without any d

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India

Panic rush to fuel stations trigger chaos in Kashmir

Srinagar Panic gripped Kashmir Valley on Wednesday as motorists, trucks and owners of other conveyances mobbed petrol and diesel pumps to buy fuel. This is happening despite announcements made by the Indian Oil Corporation that there is no shortage of petroleum products in

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India

Maha govt forms panel to tackle Maha onion crisis

MumbaiThe decision was taken during a crucial meeting held at Vidhan Bhavan, where the Chief Minister emphasised the need for a comprehensive and sustainable approach to resolve the issue. The newly-formed committee will include Additional Chief Secretaries from the Agricultur

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India

Rural local bodies in 4 states get Rs 1,142 cr boost

New Delhi The Centre on Friday announced the release of over Rs 1,142 crore to strengthen rural local bodies in Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Punjab and Mizoram during FY 2025–26 as part of the 15th Finance Commission’s untied grants. For Madhya Pradesh, a sum of Rs 631.91 cro

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India

Assam elections: ‘Turn out shows strong approval for BJP’

GuwahatiAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday expressed strong confidence in the Bharatiya Janata Party’s electoral prospects in lower Assam, citing a large public turnout at a campaign rally in Lumding as a sign of growing support. He said the response reflect

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India

TN poll: DMK finalises seat-sharing, to contest majority seats

Blurb: The DMK has decided to contest 165 seats as it concluded its seat-sharing arrangement with allies under the Secular Progressive Alliance. ChennaiAs per the agreement, the Congress has emerged as the largest ally in the DMK-led front, securing 28 seats. Other key partner

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India

CAPF Bill tabled in RS, Oppn questions statuary competence

INTRO: The Bill aims to bring five central forces -- CRPF, BSF, ITBP, SSB and CISF -- under a unified administrative framework. New Delhi The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday began discussion on the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, which seeks to ens

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India

Want Mamata to win in West Bengal elections: Renuka

New Delhi Congress MP, Renuka Chowdhury, on Wednesday said that despite political differences, she personally wants West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, to emerge victorious in the state. Her remarks come amid recurring discussions within Opposition circles, where seve

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Business

LPG supplies fully secure: Govt

NEW DELHI The Indian government stepped in to calm public fears, officially confirming that there are no changes to the rules for booking LPG cylinder refills. In a clear message from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, officials dismissed recent rumors of new restri

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