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India News
Congress Alleges EVM Tampering in Haryana, Demands Verification of VVPAT Slips
New Delhi: The Congress party called on the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday to verify the VVPAT slips against the results tallied from Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in the recent concluded Haryana elections. This demand follows the party’s allegations of EVM tampering, which they raised on Tuesday, along with their refusal to accept the election outcome. The Election…
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Hubballi-Dharwad
Moving Car Catches Fire in Hubballi
Hubballi: A moving car caught fire on Lamington Road in the city on Wednesday night. Fortunately, none of the car’s occupants were injured in the incident. The alert driver quickly pulled over to the side of the road after noticing smoke coming from the engine, despite the heavy downpour. All occupants safely exited the vehicle before the fire intensified. The…
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India News
Delhi CM Atishi’s Residence Sealed Amid Controversy, AAP Accuses BJP of Foul Play
New Delhi: A political controversy has erupted between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the BJP-led Central government over the alleged forcible vacation of Delhi Chief Minister Atishi’s official residence at 6 Flagstaff Road, Civil Lines. The Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) claims that the Lt. Governor, V.K. Saxena, is seeking to reallocate the residence to a BJP leader. Atishi moved…
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World News
4.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Iran, Fuels Speculation of Nuclear Test
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck Iran‘s Semnan province, near Aradan, at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers on October 5, 2024, around 10:45 PM local time. The tremor was felt as far away as Tehran, approximately 110 kilometers from the epicenter. Following the earthquake, a weaker tremor occurred in Israel, sparking speculation on social media about a possible covert nuclear…
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Hubballi-Dharwad
Low Pressure in Arabian Sea Promises Heavy Rain for Twin Cities
Hubballi: The twin cities are bracing for significant rainfall over the next four days due to a low-pressure system in the Arabian Sea. Dr. R.H. Patil, principal nodal officer of the GKMS Unit in Dharwad, has indicated that this region of Karnataka is expected to experience intense showers. Recent rainfall data reflects the severity of the situation, with Hubballi receiving…
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Hubballi-Dharwad
Belagavi MP Shettar Calls for End to Bendre Bus Service, Faces Mixed Reactions Online
Hubballi: Belagavi MP Jagadish Shettar has called on the government to terminate the Bendre private bus service operating between Hubballi and Dharwad, citing its contribution to traffic congestion. In his statement, Shettar questioned why private buses continue to operate in the twin cities despite the availability of the BRTS (Bus Rapid Transit System). He pointed out that Bendre buses frequently…
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Hubballi-Dharwad
Facing Dust Problem in Hubballi-Dharwad? Report Complaints, Breathe Easier
Hubballi: To reduce dust in the Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation limits, two misting machines with a capacity of 8,000 liters each are being operated under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). These machines cover over 60 kilometers of main roads daily, and they are being monitored by Executive Engineer Vijaykumar and Environmental Engineer Sridhar, these machines are effective in controlling dust…
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Business
Record Gold Prices Threaten to Damp Festive Season Demand in India
A recent surge in gold prices to a record high has dampened the Indian bullion industry’s hopes for a profitable festival season, despite optimism following a significant cut in import duties two months ago—the lowest in a decade. “After the duty cut, there was a surge in interest, and we were confident this festival season would be extraordinary,” said Prithviraj…
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Hubballi-Dharwad
Hubballi: HDMC Engineer Targeted in ₹4 Lakh Extortion Plot by Fake Lokayukta Officials
Hubli EXPRESS News: The Sub-Urban police have arrested two individuals who impersonated Lokayukta officials in an attempt to extort money from an HDMC engineer. The arrested individuals, Sharanu Gowda Patil and Zakir Mulla, allegedly demanded money from Vilas Tonsalli, an Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) in the Town Planning Department of the Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC). According to Deputy Commissioner of…
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Business
UPI123Pay Transaction Cap Raised: Users Can Now Transfer Up to ₹10,000
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced an increase in transaction limits for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) services. UPI123Pay, introduced in March 2022 to cater to feature phone users, now has a raised transaction cap of ₹10,000, up from the previous limit of ₹5,000. Additionally, the UPI Lite wallet limit has been increased to ₹5,000 from ₹2,000, with a…
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