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We don’t need lectures from others about religion, devotion: D K Shivakumar

Bangalore, 21/1: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Sunday defended the state government’s stand of not declaring a holiday on the occasion of the consecration of the Lord Ram temple in Ayodhya. Speaking to reporters at his residence, he said, “We have been practising our traditions and rituals for a long time. We…

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Sania confirms divorce with Shoaib, wishes Pakistan cricketer well for new journey

Islamabad, 21/1: Sania Mirza’s family on Sunday confirmed that the Indian tennis icon and Shoaib Malik have separated, a day after Pakistani cricketer announced his second marriage with actor Sana Javed.Their split marks the end of a high-profile union that had generated huge interest among sports lovers from the two countries. The 41-year-old Malik on…

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After half-holiday decision, AIIMS Delhi now says OPD to remain open tomorrow

New Delhi, 21/1: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here will remain open on Monday, reversing its decision to shut OPD services till 2:30 pm on the occasion of the consecration ceremony at the Ayodhya Ram temples. In continuation with circular dated January 20 of this office, the outpatient department shall remain open…

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Himanta Biswa urges Rahul not to visit Assamese icon Sankardeva’s birthplace during Ram temple consecration

Dispur, 21/1: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi should avoid visiting the birthplace of Srimanta Sankardeva at Batadrava on January 22, as there can be no competition between Lord Ram and the medieval age Vaishnav saint revered as idol. Sarma said that commandos will be deployed along sensitive…

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Not enough resources for Karnataka to become $1 trillion economy: CM Siddaramaiah

Bangalore, 20/1: Flagging “many challenges” on the fiscal front, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said Saturday that Karnataka does not have adequate resources to become a $1 trillion economy by 2032 and argued for the state to get a fair deal in the tax devolution. Siddaramaiah was speaking at a national seminar on ‘Fiscal Federalism: Challenges before…

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