Police in Vadodara, Gujarat, have arrested six individuals, including the proprietor of 'Hussaini Samosa', for selling samosas filled with cow meat, following a raid on the establishment. The suspects lacked the necessary licensing for their operation, and an investigation has been launched to determine the source of the beef and the duration of the illegal activity.
The Karnataka Congress government's plea for drought relief, amounting to 8 thousand crores, has prompted a legal battle with the central government, with the Supreme Court issuing a notice to the Centre. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal urged urgency, while the Centre emphasized dialogue over litigation. The dispute highlights growing tensions between state and central authorities.
Dingaleshwara Swamiji, an independent candidate for the Dharwad Lok Sabha seat, criticizes partisan politics in the region, alleging betrayal of public interests. He emphasizes the significance of the Kuruba community and laments the lack of representation for Veerashaiva Samaj members. Swamiji accuses both BJP and Congress of neglecting communities' welfare.
Kodagu district, known as the "Scotland of India," faces an unprecedented heatwave with temperatures soaring to 35°C. The usual cool climate and abundant rainfall have given way to severe drought, leaving landscapes parched. Residents combat the heat by consuming watermelon and refreshing beverages. Concerns rise as the absence of rain depletes water sources and raises fears of even hotter summer months ahead.
The People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti is set to contest against former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad in the Lok Sabha polls from the Anantnag-Rajouri constituency, sparking a triangular contest with Farooq Abdullah's National Conference (NC).
Political analysts caution that the BJP's entrenched grip over Gujarat's tribal-dominated constituencies remains formidable, posing a significant challenge to the opposition's electoral aspirations.
An old video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from the BJP's 1999 National Council meeting has resurfaced on social media, where he declared that the 21st century would belong to India.
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), under the Ministry of Communications, has issued an advisory warning citizens about fraudulent calls impersonating government officials. These calls threaten mobile users with disconnection, claiming their numbers are linked to illegal activities.
Amid anticipation for Karnataka state curriculum school evaluation results, concerns arise over alleged evaluation process lapses. Scheduled for August 8, results face scrutiny after reports of discrepancies including incorrect marking, result figure errors, and over-awarding marks. Consortium of Associations of Private Schools (Cams) plans to complain to the education department.
In Kerala, the ruling CPI(M) and opposition Congress, both part of the INDIA bloc, engaged in a war of words ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan accused Congress of silence on the CAA and criticized BJP policies, while Congress alleged CPI(M) involvement in a recent blast in Kannur
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