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PM Modi accuses Opposition of causing ‘demographic crisis’, says people worried for honour of sisters, mothers

Purnea (Bihar), 15/9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday charged opposition parties with shielding illegal immigrants, asserting that infiltration had caused a “demographic crisis” in eastern states like Bihar, Assam and West Bengal, making people worried for the honour of their sisters and daughters”. Addressing a rally here, Modi also slammed the Congress for allegedly…

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Aditya Aluminium Honored for Excellence in Pollution Control

Bhubaneswar, 15/9: Aditya Aluminium has been honored with the prestigious Pollution Control Excellence Award-2025 for its outstanding efforts in reducing and controlling industrial pollution through strong and effective environmental practices. As industrial operations continue to exert significant pressure on the environment, Aditya Aluminium’s commitment to sustainable operations and proactive pollution control measures has set a…

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Hindu religion did not give ‘space of dignity’ for certain sections in society: Priyank Kharge

Kalaburagi, Karnataka,15/9: Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Monday said Sikhism, Jainism, Buddhism and Lingayatism were all born in India as a separate religion, because Hindu religion did not give the “space of dignity” for certain sections in the society. The minister was reacting to senior BJP leaders’–state president B Y Vijayendra and MLC C T…

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Codeine Syrup Racket Busted In Sundergarh, Four Arrested

Sundergarh: In a major crackdown on illegal narcotics, the Sundergarh Town Police on Sunday arrested four persons for allegedly smuggling and selling codeine-based cough syrup to local youth near the Sundergarh Truck Owners’ Association office, police said on Monday.The accused have been identified as Hemant of Lephripara, Dharani Bagarti of Khamarbahal village, and Jitendra Kishan and…

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Smriti Irani opens up about early career struggles, reveals being called “crappy”

Television actor and former politician Smriti Irani shared her experiences from the early days of her acting career. In the recent episode of Soha Ali Khan’s podcast, she stated that in the beginning, many people criticized her harshly and even called her a “crappy actor.”She further revealed that male actors were often paid more than…

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Naxalism has been completely eradicated from the Bokaro region, says Amit Shah

New Delhi: In a X post earlier today, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that, Naxalism has been completely eradicated from the Bokaro region, that is in Northern Jharkhand.Union Home Minister Amit Shah wrote, “Naxalism has been completely eradicated from the Bokaro region in northern Jharkhand. Soon, the entire country will be free from the…

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Cannabis consumption linked to 4x higher diabetes risk: Study

New Delhi: People using cannabis may be four times more at risk of developing diabetes, according to a large study of over four million adults on Monday. Cannabis use is increasing globally, with an estimated 219 million users (4.3 per cent of the global adult population) in 2021, but its long-term metabolic effects remain unknown.While some studies…

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Kartika Month 2025: Online Registration For Habisyalis To Begin From Sept 19

Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the holy Kartik month, the registration process for Habisyali has commenced in Puri from today.According to reports, the online registration process will start from September 19. Eligible widows and married women can apply through the website (https/edistrict.odisha.gov.in) to avail accommodation service.Approximately 2,500 Habisyali are expected to participate in the event. They will…

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