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The saffron party decided to continue with its plan despite Planning and Statistics Minister B Nagendra resigned on Friday over allegations of Rs 89 crore scam in the Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation in 2024
Minister Nagendra has submitted his resignation to avoid embarrassment to the party. After discussing with the party high command, a final decision will be taken tomorrow morning, Shivakumar said
BJP Telangana president N. Ramchander Rao said a BJP win in three municipal corporation polls would ensure transparent delivery of Central schemes and better civic development.
The BJP emerged as the single-largest party in the 2026 municipal elections, winning 89 of the 227 seats in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC): Reports
The latest resignation came after the BJP stepped up its campaign against the Congress government: Reports
Addressing a rally, organised to mark the foundation day of the party's students' wing -- TMC Chhatra Parishad -- Banerjee said that on Raksha Bandhan, she pledges to stop police atrocities against her supporters, being carried out at the behest of the BJP.
Karnataka Minister B Nagendra resigned from the DK Shivakumar cabinet amid controversy his alleged involvement in the Valmiki Corporation Scam Case
Nagendra is coming from Delhi; he will speak to you himself. I will not say anything about it. Please wait for some time, Shivakumar told reporters in Bengaluru
I am going to meet the Chief Minister now, and I will also hold a press conference, he said when asked about the resignation speculation over his alleged involvement in the Valmiki Corporation Scam
A team of Tamil Nadu ministers on Friday reviewed the operations of the Help Centre Control Room set up at Tamil Nadu House in Delhi to coordinate assistance and rescue efforts for people stranded in the Nepal disaster
Union minister accuses Telangana government of police action against protesting students
Paswan wanted in connection with Rourkela Circuit House arms case
Pruthviraj went missing while they were playing in the water: Reports
The fare-free facility will be available throughout the day in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Puri, Rourkela, Sambalpur, Berhampur and Kendujhar. CRUT expects nearly one lakh women commuters to benefit from the initiative.
A video showing Mr. Nag making the tall claim of stopping the rains to ensure that the chief ministers function was not shelved has gone viral on social media.
Drone and missile threats underline need to scale up indigenous defence production
The meeting covered the design and construction plan for the Assembly building, along with its interior design, modern facilities and safety standards.
Axis Energy and Lumara will develop a 400-MW solar project in Nandyal district, with commissioning targeted for 2027
Court questions jail authorities over parole monitoring lapses and orders stricter guidelines
Meta has agreed to major child-safety changes on Instagram and Facebook as part of a settlement with US states over alleged harm to young users.
HRDA said many persons operating as RMPs or quacks practise modern medicine without recognised degrees or valid registration, prescribing medicines or administering injections and IV fluids, putting patients at risk.
Cyberabad police were already under attack for concealing the case and identity of the accused by writing only his first name
Acting on the actress's formal complaint, the Golconda police registered a case and took the director into custody: Reports
The move follows appeals from public representatives to water resources minister Nimmala Ramanaidu for drinking water supplies during the dry spell, with concerns over rainfall in September, October and November.
TG RERA also directed the developer to complete the project forthwith and hand over possession to the complainants within the statutory timelines.
More than 50 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu are feared missing after flash floods devastated parts of Nepal, prompting calls for urgent rescue and repatriation efforts.
The festival recalls the legend of King Mahabali and an egalitarian era free of deceit, corruption, discrimination and inequality, where all human beings were considered equal
IAF C-130J carries shelters, blankets, hygiene kits, solar lamps and essential medicines
Several congregational meetings were also held, including at the Exhibition Grounds and by the All India Tameer-e-Millat, where preachers focused on the teachings of Prophet Muhammad.
Authorities had released water from Kadam into the Godavari River last month following heavy rains
Chief Minister himself would be present at the ceremony to mark the opening of Mettur reservoir on September 1: Tamil Nadu Government
Modi said he was deeply shocked by the tragedy and conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families
The programme marks a transition from licensed production to joint development of a high-power helicopter engine and is aimed at building capabilities in critical propulsion technologies.
A passenger identified as Mohamed Siraj landed at KIA from Dubai and was to board a flight to Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh: Sources
Officials underlined that artificial intelligence has helped implementation of the Sanjeevani project
An investigation by the Crime Investigation Branch reportedly found that one candidate had gained prior access to the question paper: Reports
The re-examinations are scheduled for September 9 and 10, with candidates not required to pay an additional examination fee: Reports
Kamareddy DSP S. Madhusudan reached the hospital and brought the situation under control
Bihar bypoll setback and student agitation seen as warning signs for BJP
Authorities plan to separate large and small bulls and increase their distribution among farmers at the Vemulawada temple goshala following the deaths of five bulls.
The idols procured this year are made of natural clay and biodegradable materials without artificial additives: GHMC
The minister said the decision to permit bike taxis would create new employment opportunities for thousands of young people in Maharashtra: Pratap Sarnaik
According to the Assembly Election results, BJP has been leading in 101 wards: Sukanta Majumdar
Market to feature 102 vegetable stalls, fruit and flower shops, and cold storage
Ankola police inspector Chandrashekhar Mathapati, who noticed the flag being displayed, intervened immediately and, with the help of community leaders, removed it from the man.
The boat drifted and became stuck in a sand dune near Antarvedi Sagara Sangamam on Tuesday evening: Reports
Shabbir Ali, Mahesh Kumar Goud Call For Unity And Communal Harmony
To hold nationwide Khelo India initiative
Tribal families in Parvatipuram Manyam allege voter registration errors and repeated BLO notices over minor discrepancies are putting their voting rights at risk.
Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh was tasked with verifying district cricket bodies

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