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Paris court convicts Sarkozy of criminal conspiracy

At 70, Sarkozy is convicted of receiving Gaddafi funds, denying charges in a trial with 11 co-defendants Paris A Paris court on Thursday found former French President Nicolas Sarkozy guilty of criminal conspiracy in a high-profile case involving alleged illegal campaign fin

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Karnataka

Support Price Fixed for Purchase of FAQ Quality Paddy Crop

Encouraging Farmers Gadag A support price has been fixed for the purchase of FAQ quality paddy under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) Scheme for the year 2025-26, aiming to benefit farmers and encourage greater participation. Deputy Commissioner CN Sridhar emphasized that fa

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Karnataka

Deputy Commissioner Urges Determination at Yadgir Nerale Mela

Harshal Bhoyar urged disabled individuals to pursue goals with unwavering willpower and determination. Yadgir Speaking at the Viswanath Reddy Mudnal Auditorium of the Graduate College, Bhoyar said, “Even though disabled people face challenges, art and creativity can be thei

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India

SC warns MP, CBI over absconding cops

Mother files contempt plea over police cover-up, delay in suspensions New Delhi The Supreme Court on Thursday sharply criticised the Madhya Pradesh government and the CBI for delaying the suspension of absconding police officers involved in a custodial death case, warning t

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India

Haryana CM launches Rs 2,100 monthly scheme

Lado Lakshmi Scheme Panchkula Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday launched the Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana and inaugurated multiple health and medical projects in the state, commemorating Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya’s birth anniversary. The scheme aims t

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India

Pradhan for Bihar, Yadav for Bengal in Poll Prep

New Delhi The BJP on Thursday announced new leaders to oversee election preparations in key states. Union ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Bhupender Yadav will lead poll strategies in Bihar and West Bengal. Baijayant ‘Jay’ Panda has been named in-charge for Tamil Nadu, where B

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Business

SEBI bans Seacoast Shipping for five years

New Delhi The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has barred Seacoast Shipping Services Limited (SSSL) and its key officials from raising investor funds for five years after finding them guilty of fund diversion, falsifying accounts, and misleading shareholders. The

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Business

GeM issues vigilance week guide for transparency

GeM’s transparent procurement reduces information gaps, shortens turnaround to 30–60 days, and attracts over five bidders per contract New Delhi The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has released a detailed plan for Vigilance Awareness Week aimed at promoting transparency and

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Business

Punjab clears 15,000 machines for crop residue

Sustainable Crop Solutions Chandigarh The Punjab government has sanctioned 15,000 crop residue management (CRM) machines this year, with farmers already purchasing 12,500 of them, Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian announced on Thursday. The machines include super s

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Bengaluru

BJP Stages Statewide Protests Over Potholes

Bengaluru  Bengaluru witnessed widespread protests by BJP leaders and workers on Wednesday over the worsening state of roads and unfilled potholes, highlighting growing public frustration with the Congress-led government. In Bengaluru, party workers led by Yelahanka MLA S.R. V

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Bengaluru

Prep for Cauvery Aarti

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar inspects preparations for the Cauvery Aarti scheduled to begin from tomorrow at KRS Brindavan Gardens. He reviewed the stage setup, seating arrangements for visitors, and overall venue readiness.

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India

SC Calls for Centralised Online Portal to Trace Missing Children

New Delhi The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Union government to create a dedicated online portal under the Ministry of Home Affairs to trace missing children and coordinate investigations across states and Union Territories. A bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and

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Bengaluru

Renowned Kannada Novelist S L Bhyrappa Passes Away at 94

S L Bhyrappa, one of Karnataka’s most celebrated literary figures and a recipient of the Saraswati Samman and Padma Bhushan, died of cardiac arrest in Bengaluru on Wednesday. He was 94. Bengaluru Renowned Kannada novelist and thinker Dr. S. L. Bhyrappa passed away following

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India

ECI Announces Rajya Sabha Polls for Four J&K Seats on October 24

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday announced the schedule for biennial elections to four long-vacant Rajya Sabha seats from the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir Srinagar According to the ECI, the formal notification will be issued on October 6, with the

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Bengaluru

AI-Powered Billboard to Display Traffic Violations

Bengaluru’s Trinity Circle, one of the city’s busiest intersections, now features an AI-powered digital billboard that publicly displays traffic violations of passing vehicles in real time. The initiative, supported by Cars24, local traffic police, CrashFree India, and Monday Ven

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