RS polls: Kamal Haasan, five others from Tamil Nadu set to be elected unopposed

Chennai,10/6: Actor-politician Kamal Haasan and five others, including three nominees of the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu, are all set to be elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha, with their nominations being accepted on Tuesday. A release from the office of the Returning Officer/Additional Secretary, Legislative Assembly Secretariat, said the nominations of Makkal Neethi Maiam…

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Bengaluru stampede: Karnataka govt seeks time; HC reserves order till June 11

Bengaluru, 10/6: The Karnataka government has sought time till Wednesday morning to file its response in the petition before the Karnataka high court challenging the arrest of Nikhil Sosale, Marketing Head of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (Royal Challengers Bangalore) in the Bengaluru Stampede case. Justice SR Krishna Kumar adjourned the hearing to Wednesday morning even…

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Manipur: Protests against arrest of Arambai Tenggol leader continue, 2 policemen injured

Imphal, 11/6: Manipur continued to witness protests as demonstrators defied prohibitory orders and clashed with security forces across several districts of Imphal valley demanding the unconditional release of the arrested Arambai Tenggol leader Kanan Singh and four others, police said on Tuesday. Clashes erupted in Khurai Lamlong area of Imphal East district on Monday night,…

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Diageo mulls RCB stake sale days after Bengaluru stampede

Bangalore, 10/6: Diageo Plc is considering options for its ownership of the Indian Premier League cricket franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru, according to people familiar with the matter. The British distiller has been holding discussions with potential advisers as it weighs possibilities including a sale of part or all of the club, the people said. Diageo…

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In damage control mode over stampede, Congress top brass summons Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar

New Delhi, 10/6: Close on the heels of the stampede that claimed 11 lives, the Congress high command has summoned Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar for a discussion in the national capital on the issue on Tuesday morning. Party general secretary incharge of the state Randeep Surjewala is said to have…

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