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Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh): Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein attended the Itanagar Zonal Final of the Battle of Minds 2.0 Quiz Competition organised by the Department of Youth Affairs, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, held at the State Banquet Hall in Itanagar on Saturday evening. During the event, the Deputy CM commended the Department of Youth Affairs for curating such impactful programmes aimed at unlocking the full potential of Arunachal's youth and reaffirmed the government's commitment to creating more such vibrant platforms for learning and leadership. Arunachal Pradesh Deputy CM Chowna Mein Expresses His Delight Addressing the gathering, the Deputy CM expressed his delight at the overwhelming response to the initiative. "From just 53 teams in its inaugural edition to an impressive 343 school teams this year, the growth of Battle of Minds reflects the rising intellectual curiosity and competitive spirit among our students," he said. The Deputy Chief Minister underscored the importance of such platforms in nurturing academic brilliance, leadership potential, and collaborative learning. "Empowering youth with knowledge, opportunity, and a clear vision is key to building a Shashakt Arunachal," he added and further stated that we want to create a skilled youth force for a 'Viksit Arunachal'. Congratulating all participants and winners, Mein noted, "Today's quizzers are tomorrow's leaders. I encourage each of you to dream big, stay disciplined, and pursue your goals with clarity and determination." The zonal finals witnessed high-spirited participation, with students competing across four engaging segments - General Knowledge, Know Your Region, Audio-Visual, and Rapid Fire. The quiz not only tested academic knowledge but also brought forth the presence of mind, confidence, and critical thinking abilities of the young participants. Deputy CM Mein felicitated the winning team of the Itanagar zonal final, Team VKV Chimpu (Group D), for their stellar performance and commended all other participants for their enthusiasm and effort. He also extended best wishes to the winners from all six zones who will now move on to the state-level semi-finals and finals to be held in August and September this year, respectively. During the event, Mein was joined by Minister, Sports & Youth Affairs, Kento Jini; Advisor to Minister, Sports & Youth Affairs, Chau Zingnu Namchoom; Secretary, Sports & Youth Affairs, Abu Tayeng; Director, Sports, Tadar Appa; and Director, Youth Affairs, Ramesh Linggi, among others.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 4 (ANI): BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde and NCP chief Ajit Pawar on Wednesday met Governor CP Radhakrishnan to stake claim to form the Mahayuti government. BJP's Central Observers for the state, Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Vijay Rupani were also present at the meet. Also Read | Stock Market Today: Indian Stock Market Ends in Green, All Eyes on RBI's MPC Decision on Repo Rate. Fadnavis is scheduled to take oath as the Chief Minister on December 5 after being unanimously chosen as Leader of Maharashtra BJP Legislati ...Read More >
BENGALURU: As AICC General Secretary, Karnataka in-charge, Randeep Singh Surjewala on Monday started hearing grievances of Congress MLAs, its president Mallikarjun Kharge said the party high command will take action based on Surjewala's report. Surjewala had rushed to Bengaluru to hold talks with the MLAs after a few legislators expressed dissatisfaction against the government. Besides taking MLAs into confidence, Surjewala is also said to be assessing their mood ahead of Siddaramaiah completing the half-way mark as CM in November. But he played down any speculation of change in the governme ...Read More >
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar urged party members to unite and follow Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's guidance. He refrained from commenting on his CM aspirations, emphasizing his prayers for the state's well-being after visiting Chamundi Hills.Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Friday called on everyone in the party to work together, abiding by the advice and message given by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, as he refused to comment on whether he was ...Read More >
The body of the student has been shifted to a private hospital. Bengaluru: In yet another pothole-related incident in Bengaluru, a 22-year-old student was killed after she came under the wheels of a tipper truck while trying to avoid a pothole in North Bengaluru's Avalahalli area on Monday. The second-year B.Com student, identified as Dhanushree, was travelling to her college on a two-wheeler when she lost balance and fell onto the road after abruptly changing direction in an attempt to avoid ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 15 (ANI): Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday said that Himachal Pradesh has had to fight for its rightful share on several issues. He pointed out that despite the expiry of the lease period of the Shanan hydroelectric project situated in the state, it has not been returned by Punjab, while arrears due from the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) have also been delayed due to obstructions posed by Punjab and Haryana, despite a Supreme Court ruling. "Punjab and Haryana are our elder brothers, and they should extend support generously to ...Read More >
Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw met Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to discuss Bengaluru's growth and innovation. This meeting follows a public disagreement over the city's infrastructure, with Shaw previously highlighting poor road conditions and garbage management. Shivakumar had earlier suggested industrialists could develop roads themselves if dissatisfied. Biocon chief and industrialist Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw on Tuesday morning met Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) Two people died and four others were injured after a fire broke out at a house in east Delhi's Old Govindpura area on Tuesday evening, an official said. Police have identified the deceased as Tanveer (28) and Nusrat. A call was received at Jagatpuri police station at 8.46 pm regarding a fire incident at Band Gali, Old Govindpura, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Shahdara) Prashant Gautam said. When a police team reached the spot, it found that 10 people were trapped inside a residential building that caught fire, the DCP said. With the help of police personnel and fir ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Harshvardhan Rane, who was last seen in 'The Miranda Brothers', is heaping praise on the recently released film 'Saiyaara', and its team. On Saturday, the actor took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and penned a special note for the film and its makers after it witnessed a stellar opening day. He wrote, "Another melodious example of a love story shattering all myths and formulas of the industry. Honest heart wrenching love story wins again in 2025! #Saiyaara". 'Saiyaara', which stars Aneet Padda, and marks the debut of Ahaan Panday, is helmed b ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 13 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri met the Union Minister of Water Resources C.R. Patil at his residence in Delhi and reported losses the Jal Shakti Vibhag suffered during the last three years, amounting to approximately Rs 4,000 crores, as per a release. Agnihotri urged the Union Minister to extend a generous hand towards Himachal in view of the huge Natural Calamity the State has faced during the monsoons. He stated that the losses suffered by the State were unprecedented, and the heavy brunt was faced by the State' ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 6 (ANI): In the wake of the stampede that occurred during RCB's victory celebration, which led to 11 deaths, BJP State President BY Vijayendra, on Friday, demanded the resignation of the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, and Home Minister G Parameshwara. Addressing a press conference today, Vijayendra stated that the FIR names the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), RCB, and the organising agency DNA as accused. He launched a scathing attack, saying that the Chief Minister himself is Accused No. 1, the Deputy Chief Mi ...Read More >
Maharashtra NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) president Jayant Patil clarified that talk about both the factions coming together was "only in the air", and there has been no discussion on a possible reunion Rival factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) will hold separate Foundation Day gatherings in Pune on June 10 in the backdrop of a growing buzz over a reunion, though both sides insisted there was no such proposal on the table despite frequent meetings between their top leaders. Maharashtra NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) president Jayant Patil clarified that talk about both the factions comin ...Read More >
MADURAI: Likening the custodial murder of Ajith Kumar in Tiruppuvanam to an 'organised crime by police where the state kills its own citizens,' Madras high court lambasted the Tamil Nadu police and said the action against the perpetrators should be more stringent than in normal murder cases.A division bench of Justice S M Subramaniam and Justice A D Maria Clete pointed to 44 external injuries on the person of Ajith Kumar and said no part of the body was spared by the delinquent cops. "Even an ordinary murderer would not have inflicted such kind of injuries," the bench said on Tuesday.The natur ...Read More >
Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh deputy CM Chowna Mein on Friday announced a substantial increase in financial assistance to the Donyi-Polo Mission School for the Hearing and Visually Impaired.The school's annual grant-in-aid will be raised from Rs 1.4 crore to Rs 2 crore, and an additional Rs 5 crore corpus fund will be created to ensure its long-term sustainability, an official statement said. Both commitments, Mein said, will be incorporated in the upcoming state annual budget.The announcement was ...Read More >
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar expressed grief over the stampede near Chinnaswamy Stadium, lamenting the loss of lives and the damage to Bengaluru's reputation. He dismissed opposition allegations and accusations of playing politics, emphasizing the government's responsibility.Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Thursday turned emotional over the loss of lives due to the stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium and said that Bengaluru has lost its image due to the incid ...Read More >
Bengaluru, July 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Infighting within the ruling Congress party came out in the open in Karnataka on Tuesday, with MLAs from Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar's camp calling for a leadership change in the state. The development has gained significance as AICC General Secretary and Karnataka in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala is holding one-on-one meetings with party MLAs for the second consecutive day in Bengaluru. Iqbal Hussain, MLA from Ramanagara and a close associate of Deputy CM Shivakumar, openly stated that there is a need for a change in ...Read More >
Hyderabad: With an aim to strengthen the Congress in the state further, All India Congress Committee president Mallikarjun Kharge will be addressing the meeting of party's village presidents and other leaders at L B Stadium on Friday. Touted to be unique and the first of its kind in the country, this gathering was named as 'Samajika Nyaya Samara Bheri'. It is expected to be attended by some 15,000 participants, mostly partymen from party heads at village level to ministers and top state leadership. Kharge, who is the chief guest of this key event, arrived in the city on Thursday evening. He ...Read More >
Mumbai: The State Legislative Council witnessed high drama on Thursday when two Shiv Sainiks - minister Shambhuraj Desai and Anil Parab, belonging to Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Uddhav Thackeray, respectively, were about to charge at each other but were quickly stopped by other members. The atmosphere in the council became tense for a few minutes, after Desai took strong exception to Parab's "traitor" jibe targeted at him, which led to the House getting adjourned for a brief period. It all began during the question hour when the house was discussing whether to reserve 50 houses i ...Read More >
* Chhattisgarh reported 67,389 cyber fraud complaints from January 2023 to June 2025 on the national portal * The financial loss from cybercrime in the state reached Rs 791 crore in this period * Raipur registered over 16,000 cases but only 107 victims received refunds -- which is 0.2% of complainants Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Bhopal: As India's digital transformation accelerates, Chhattisgarh is emerging as one of its most alarming cautionary tales. With smartphones in every ha ...Read More >
"Himachal Pradesh had to fight for its rightful share on several issues. Despite the expiry of the lease period of the Shanan hydroelectric project, it has not been given back to the state from Punjab and arrears due from BBMB have also been delayed due to obstructions posed by Punjab and Haryana despite a Supreme Court decision," Sukhu said. The dispute between the neighbouring states is related to the British-era Shanan hydropower project at Jogindernagar of Mandi district. It was constructed ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 15 (ANI): Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday said that Himachal Pradesh has had to fight for its rightful share on several issues. He pointed out that despite the expiry of the lease period of the Shanan hydroelectric project situated in the state, it has not been returned by Punjab, while arrears due from the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) have also been delayed due to obstructions posed by Punjab and Haryana, despite a Supreme Court ruling. "Punjab and Haryana are our elder brothers, and they should extend support generously to ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 15 (ANI): Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday said that Himachal Pradesh has had to fight for its rightful share on several issues. He pointed out that despite the expiry of the lease period of the Shanan hydroelectric project situated in the state, it has not been returned by Punjab, while arrears due from the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) have also been delayed due to obstructions posed by Punjab and Haryana, despite a Supreme Court ruling. Punjab and Haryana are our elder brothers, and they should extend support generously to t ...Read More >
Pune: In recent days, it can be said that Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is more active than ever, as he is making regular visits and holding key meetings with the city BJP from time to time. Pune district, traditionally a bastion of the Pawar family from Baramati, saw a change in 2017, when two key municipal elections of Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad were won by the BJP. However, both factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) still hold power in Pune, and to bring an end to this dominance, political experts say that the BJP is making moves. ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 30 (ANI): A 22-year-old student died after a tipper truck crushed her while trying to avoid a pothole near Budigere Cross in Bengaluru on Tuesday, said the police. The accident happened under the jurisdiction of Avalahalli Traffic Police Station on Kempegowda International Airport (KIAL) Road. The victim is identified as Tanushree. The driver of the tipper truck fled the spot. He has been identified and will be arrested immediately, the police said. There has been growing criticism against the State government over the potholes on roads in Bangalore. ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the loss of lives due to a fire tragedy at Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur, Rajasthan and wished for the recovery of the injured. "The loss of lives due to a fire tragedy at a hospital in Jaipur, Rajasthan, is deeply saddening. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon", PM Modi said, according to a post by the Prime Minister's Office on X. Also Read | 7 patients killed after massive fire at SMS Hospital' ...Read More >
Leaders accuse both the SEC and the ECI of failing to maintain transparency and allowing manipulation of voter dataIn a rare show of unity, Maharashtra's opposition leaders came together on Tuesday to raise serious allegations of large-scale irregularities in the voter lists for the local body elections. Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray jointly led the charge, accusing both the State Election Commission (SEC) and the Election Commis ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The State Cabinet on Thursday cleared the 117-km Bengaluru Business Corridor (BBC) project around Bengaluru city, Deputy CM DK Shivakumar said. The project will take two years for completion. The proposed corridor will originate and terminate at Tumakuru road. About 73 km of this road will be in North Bengaluru and the rest in South Bengaluru," he said, adding that the project would reduce the congestion in the city by 40%. The project was originally estimated to cost Rs 27,000 crore ...Read More >
Pune: Hospitals in Pune have started reporting an increase in dengue cases among children following recent heavy rainfall and intermittent showers. Conditions are now ripe for mosquito breeding, experts said, as they warned citizens to ensure there's no waterlogging or stagnant pools near homes and offices. "Dengue is typically seen first in children as they often play outside," said Dr Sagar Lad, a senior neonatologist and pediatric intensivist at Jehangir Hospital and Sahyadri Hospital, Shastrinagar. Dr Lad said he's seen at least three children admitted for dengue this week, with all of the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): BJP MP Gulam Ali Khatana, who was part of the all-party parliamentary delegation to Europe, said that during their recently conclued visit they successfully communicated India's development story and its resolute stand against terrorism, particularly emanating from Pakistan. Highlighting the delegation's key discussions during the tour, Khatana told ANI, 'We discussed how we dismantled the terrorism factory in Pakistan by responding... We also talked about tourism infrastructure, G20 Summit, and projects like the six-lane roads, bridges, solar initiatives, our ...Read More >
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar faces criticism for singing an RSS prayer in the state assembly. He expresses readiness to apologize if anyone is hurt by his action. Shivakumar reaffirms his loyalty to the Congress party and the Gandhi family. Senior Congress leader B K Hariprasad questions Shivakumar's motives. Apparently stung by criticism from within the party for singing the RSS' prayer song, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday offered to apologise if any ...Read More >
Heavy rains over the past two days have caused rivers and streams in Maharashtra's Beed district to overflow, leaving dozens stranded in flood-hit villages. According to officials, 44 people across six villages remain trapped by floodwaters -- 11 in Kada, 14 in Shobha Nimgaon, seven in Pimpalgaon Gaon, six in Pimparkhed, three in Dhanora and three in Dongargan. Flooding has also affected 16 medium and 126 small irrigation projects in the district and damaged thousands of hectares of standing cr ...Read More >