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ED arrests Reliance Power CFO in bank fraud case

New Delhi The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Ashok Kumar Pal, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Reliance Power Ltd and a close aide of industrialist Anil Ambani, in connection with a money laundering case linked to a fake bank guarantee. Officials said Pal was taken

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Business

Gujarat trade meet generates ₹500 cr biz enquiries

The event strengthened global supply chains and highlighted Gujarat’s leadership in exports and manufacturing SC Ralhan, FIEO president New Delhi An international buyer-seller meet in Gujarat has generated export enquiries worth over ₹500 crore and resulted in more than

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Business

GST reforms boost Jharkhand’s industrial growth

Reforms cut costs by up to 11% in auto and machinery sectors, boosting demand, production, and logistics, creating jobs and increasing MSME activity nationwide New Delhi Recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms have brought major benefits to Jharkhand’s economy, lowering

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Bengaluru

Cabinet reshuffle just a rumour, says D.K. Shivakumar

“Don’t twist my words or create fake news. I never said my time to become Chief Minister has come. I am focused on working for the people of the state.” -Deputy Minister D.K. Shivakumar BENGALURU “For any cabinet expansion, either the Chief Minister or I have to make a p

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India

MEA clarifies on exclusion of women journalists at press conference

New Delhi The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday clarified that it had no role in the press conference held by Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi at the Afghan Embassy in New Delhi on Friday. The event drew sharp criticism after several women journali

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India

Govt to provide ₹44.40 cr worth of free wheat seeds to farmers

Punjab Farmers to Receive Free Wheat Seeds Worth ₹44.40 Crore from Central Government PunjabThe Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Central Government has announced the distribution of free wheat seeds worth ₹44.40 crore to farmers in Punjab, state BJP General Secretary Anil Sari

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Bengaluru

High Court adjourns hearing on Prajwal Revanna’s appeal

Bengaluru The Karnataka High Court has adjourned the hearing on the criminal appeal filed by former MP Prajwal Revanna against his conviction in a rape case until October 28. Earlier, on August 2, a special court for cases involving MPs and MLAs sentenced Prajwal to life im

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Karnataka

HC seeks status report on migrant workers’ death

Bengaluru The Karnataka High Court on Friday directed the State government to submit a status report concerning the alleged killing of a Bihar migrant labourer, Ritesh Kumar, who was reportedly shot by police on April 13 in Hubballi. Kumar had been accused of murdering a five-

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Karnataka

Revanna at Temple

Suraj Revanna visits Hasanamba Temple, Praises arrangements Hassan MLC Suraj Revanna visited the Hasanamba Temple on Friday and offered prayers to Goddess Hasanamba. He arrived at the temple using the vehicle arranged by the district administration, adhering to all official

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Karnataka

₹8.94 crore released for development works in Chikkaballapur

Chikkaballapur’s district incharge minister, Dr. M.C. Sudhakar, inspected ongoing development projects benefiting local workers. Chintamani During a progress review meeting, M C Sudhakar, Chikkballapur district incharge minister, announced that ₹8.94 crore has been released

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Karnataka

We should lead in implementation of guarantee schemes: Chairman

Chitradurga district officials urged to ensure top-ranking implementation of Panch Guarantee Schemes for maximum beneficiary impact. Chitradurga During a progress review meeting held on Friday at the district panchayat mini hall, R. Shivanna, Chairman of the District Guaran

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Bengaluru

Ex-PM Deve Gowda stable, cheerful at hospital: Doctors

Bengaluru The health condition of former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda has improved, with doctors describing him as “stable and cheerful”. The 92-year-old JD(S) leader was hospitalised at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, on October 6, 2025, due to fever and a urinary tract

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