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At BRS meeting attended by key Opposition leaders, Chandrasekhar Rao vows to end ‘misrule’ of BJP
Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) president and Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao said the party will strive to rid the country of BJP’s “misrule” and usher in a pro-poor and farmer-centric regime. Outlining the BRS agenda of becoming a force to reckon with in the national political arena, Mr. Rao said the BRS will work in tandem with progressive forces, including the CPI and the CPI(M), to defeat the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern to resign, sets October election
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has called New Zealand's next general elections for October 14. She said Thursday in Napier she will remain a lawmaker until then. Ms. Ardern will step down as Prime Minister by February 7. She said she had given her "absolute all" during nearly six years in office but didn't have the reserve to serve another term.
Flying activities banned in areas near PM Modi’s Mumbai event venue on Thursday
The prime minister is scheduled to attend a function to be held on the MMRDA grounds in the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), an upscale commercial hub. He is set to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for a string of projects worth more than Rs 38,000 crore during his visit. He will dedicate to the nation the Mumbai Metro Rail Lines 2A and 7.
Nadda on two-day visit to Bengal, first since extension as BJP president
Bengaluru commuters demand platform screen doors for safety, but high costs and engineering challenges hinder implementation on existing metro routes.
Madras HC to hear appeals on December 12 regarding the lighting of Mahadeepam at Thirupparankundram temple.
N. Ram warns that hate politics threatens India’s democracy, urging the South to remain a bastion against these forces.
Nanjil Sampath joins Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, revitalizing his political career after six years away from party politics.
D.K. Shivakumar announces that five Blue Line stations will open once construction is completed, enhancing Bengaluru's airport connectivity.
Russia begins fuel shipments for Kudankulam's third reactor, enhancing efficiency and extending operational cycles for the nuclear power project.
Supreme Court urges governments to simplify administration, warning that excessive rules may lead to judicial review and citizen burdens.
Trinamool MP Shatabdi Roy's remarks on Bangla-speaking deportations spark protests in Lok Sabha, igniting a heated political debate.
Sunali Khatun returns to India with her son after six months in Bangladesh, following Supreme Court intervention.
Warangal will be developed on the lines of Hyderabad, says Revanth
Three-tier security measures and traffic restrictions are in place for the India-South Africa ODI match in Vizag.
A seven-year-old girl dies from severe dengue shock syndrome in Bengaluru, highlighting the challenges faced by migrant families in healthcare access.
DGP reviews security arrangements for Global Summit