58,000 personnel to be inducted in CISF over next five years, as Centre expects new industrial hubs in Maoist-affected States

58,000 personnel to be inducted in CISF over next five years, as Centre expects new industrial hubs in Maoist-affected States

A view of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel. The MHA has approved the recruitment of 58,000 additional personnel for the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), anticipating future industrial hubs in areas now affected by Left Wing Extremism (LWE). | Photo Credit: Reuters The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved the recruitment of 58,000…

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Ramalinga Reddy slams BJP for taking credit for metro project, says Karnataka’s contribution much higher

Ramalinga Reddy slams BJP for taking credit for metro project, says Karnataka’s contribution much higher

Security personnel checking a Vande Bharat Express ahead of its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in Bengaluru on Saturday. | Photo Credit: PTI Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Saturday hit out at BJP leaders, including State president B.Y. Vijayendra and MP for Bengaluru South Tejasvi Surya, for claiming that the Yellow Line — set…

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It is for the people to collectively determine if the nation is secular, says J. Chelameswar

It is for the people to collectively determine if the nation is secular, says J. Chelameswar

Former Supreme Court judge J. Chelameswar speaking at a lecture series organised by the Ernakulam Law College Old Students’ Association in Kochi on Saturday. Former Supreme Court judge J. Chelameswar has said that it is ultimately for the people of the nation to collectively determine whether they live in a society that is secular in…

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Thiruvananthapuram Corporation’s climate budget outlines projects to reduce the city’s carbon footprint

Thiruvananthapuram Corporation’s climate budget outlines projects to reduce the city’s carbon footprint

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan Presents The Thiruvananthapuram City Corporation’s ‘Green Budget’ Along with Mayor Arya Rajendran at Putharikandam Maithanam in Thiruvanananthaananthaananthaanantha. , Photo Credit: Nirmal Harindran Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday (August 9) released the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation’s climate budget, which outlines sustainable projects to be taken up to reduce the city’s carbon footprint….

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Rajendranagar service road shut after release of flood water, traffic diversions in place

Rajendranagar service road shut after release of flood water, traffic diversions in place

The service road connecting Himayatsagar and Rajendranagar was closed to traffic from Friday night following heavy rain in the city and the catchment area of the Himayatsagar reservoir, with authorities announcing alternative routes to ease movement. Vehicles travelling from Shamshabad to Gachibowli are now required to take a right turn at Exit 17 towards Budvel,…

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