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No farmer will be evicted: Shivakumar on Waqf row

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar assured on Thursday that no farmer will be evicted, asserting that the Waqf controversy is a creation of the BJP for political gains.

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How air pollution is contributing to cancers in India

Increased exposure to carcinogens in the air is increasing the incidence of cancers of the lungs, bladder, breast, prostate, and blood, said health experts on National Cancer Awareness Day

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Air Pollution Fuels Digestive Disorders in Delhi

Delhi's air pollution has been linked to a rise in digestive disorders, with the city's air quality index (AQI) often surpassing 400. Long-term exposure to air pollution can lead to inflammatory disorders in the digestive systems, according to Dr. Harshal R Salve of AIIMS, New Delhi.

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Waqf row: Farmers, BJP delegation submit memorandum to Jagadambika Pal

A delegation of BJP leaders, including former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, and farmers met Jagdambika Pal, the Chairperson of the Joint House Committee on Waqf Act Amendments, in Hubballi on Thursday and submitted a petition regarding the properties claimed by the Waqf in "collusion" with the Congress government.

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Asian roots, global reach: Dubai hosts 13 nations for yoga's global ascent

In Dubai, 13 nations join forces to celebrate yoga as emerging global sport

The 6th General Assembly of the Asian Yogasana Sports Federation (AYSF) and the inaugural Yoga Excellence Awards Ceremony united 13 countries in Dubai. The assembly elected Nouf Almarwaai, president of the Saudi Yoga Committee, as the new president of AYSF.

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Centre rolls out 7,663 extra trains to clear festive season rush

The Railway Board has introduced another 7,663 special train services to cater to the festival season rush, from October 1 to November 30, which is a 73 per cent increase compared to the same period last year.

16 days ago

Ola Electric's share hits all-time low of Rs 74 ahead of Q2 results

Bhavish Aggarwal-run Ola Electric Mobility saw its share nosedive further to a fresh low of Rs 74.18 apiece on Tuesday after touching Rs 73.84 during the intra-day trading -- losing almost 8.5 per cent in a day.

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JPC chairman to interact with farmers in K'taka on Nov 7

The Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) Jagadambika Pal on Waqf will visit Karnataka on November 7 to interact with farmers.

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'Entire statute doesn't need to be struck down': SC upholds UP Madarsa Act's validity

The Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside the Allahabad High Court ruling striking down the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004, holding that the law is consistent with the "positive obligation" of the state government to ensure that students studying in recognised madarsas attain a level of competency which will allow them to effectively participate in society and earn a living.

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India's home textiles industry to see 6-8 pc growth this fiscal

India's home textile industry is set to witness 6-8 per cent growth this fiscal, riding on resilient demand from the US and expansion in the domestic market, according to a report on Tuesday.

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Supreme Court Upholds Part of Article 31C

The Supreme Court has upheld the first part of Article 31C of the Constitution, as it was established in the Keshavanada Bharati case. The seven-judge Constitution Bench, after reviewing several past judgments, concluded that the first part of the unamended Article 31C was constitutional and continues to be in force.

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