States

Maharashtra mulls clearing 4-month backlog under Ladki Bahin scheme

09 Jun 2026 | 5:19 PM

Mumbai, June 9 ( UNI): The Maharashtra government is reportedly evaluating a proposal to clear the four-month backlog of financial aid for thousands of beneficiaries under the 'Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin' scheme, sources familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

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Jharkhand HC seeks replies in PIL on alleged tribal land transfers

09 Jun 2026 | 5:18 PM

Ranchi, June 9 (UNI) Jharkhand High Court on Tuesday sought responses from the authorities on a public interest litigation alleging transfer of tribal land under the Chotanagpur Tenancy (CNT) Act in favour of various Christian societies and churches in some districts of the state.

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Jharkhand HC issues 19 directions for protection of sexual violence victims

09 Jun 2026 | 5:17 PM

Ranchi, June 9 (UNI) The Jharkhand High Court has issued 19 directions to strengthen protection, rehabilitation and access to justice for victims of sexual violence and POCSO offences, warning that lapses in implementation could invite disciplinary as well as legal action.

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TGSRTC MD warns youth against fake job offers

09 Jun 2026 | 5:13 PM

Hyderabad, June 9 (UNI) Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) Vice Chairman and Managing Director Y Nagi Reddy on Tuesday cautioned unemployed youth against falling prey to fraudsters promising jobs in the corporation.

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Vijay launches Singappen Special Force to curb crimes, enhance security of women

09 Jun 2026 | 5:12 PM

Chennai, June 9 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay on Tuesday evening launched the much-anticipated “Singappen” Special Force (SSF), a specialised unit to tackle crimes against women and provide enhanced security to them.

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TN govt orders CB-CID probe into sensational EB dept hard disk theft, , 34 HDs recovered from arrested person in Bengaluru

09 Jun 2026 | 5:01 PM

Chennai, June 9 (UNI) The Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday ordered a Crime Branch-Criminal Investigation Department (CB-CID) probe into
the sensational theft of hard disks containing key data, from the TN Electricity Board headquarters.

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UP Govt to provide housing scheme benefits to Triple Talaq and acid attack victims

09 Jun 2026 | 4:56 PM

Lucknow, Jun 9 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh Government is continuously taking new steps for the social, economic, and health empowerment of women. In this direction, the government has taken a major step to bring women affected by serious social hardships, such as Triple Talaq and acid attacks, into the mainstream and provide them with a dignified life.

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T’gana Govt is a partner to every entrepreneur, not just a regulator: Sridhar Babu

09 Jun 2026 | 4:46 PM

Hyderabad, June 9 (UNI) Telangana IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu on Tuesday said the State government was committed to building an industry-friendly ecosystem and would act as a partner to entrepreneurs rather than merely a regulator.

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Mega job mela held for minority youth in Hyderabad

09 Jun 2026 | 4:34 PM

Hyderabad, June 9 (UNI) A mega job mela aimed at providing employment opportunities to minority youth was organised at Red Rose Palace, Nampally, here, on Tuesday under the aegis of the Telangana Minorities Welfare Department and Telangana Minorities Finance Corporation (TGMFC).

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Govts that tried banning RSS were rejected: Vijayendra

09 Jun 2026 | 4:33 PM

Bengaluru, Jun 9 (UNI) Karnataka BJP President Vijayendra Yediyurappa on Tuesday claimed that governments which attempted to ban the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) were ultimately rejected by the people, using the assertion to launch a fresh attack on Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge over his criticism of the organisation.

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Five shops gutted in Haryana's Rohtak after suspected AC compressor blast

09 Jun 2026 | 4:31 PM

Chandigarh, Jun 9 (UNI) A major fire broke out in a commercial area of Haryana's Rohtak on Tuesday after an air-conditioner compressor allegedly exploded inside a footwear showroom, triggering a blaze that rapidly spread to several adjoining establishments, officials said.

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Kulwant Singh's son Sarabjit Samana elected Mohali Mayor amid AAP power play

09 Jun 2026 | 4:31 PM

Chandigarh, June 9 (UNI) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday secured the mayoral post in the Mohali Municipal Corporation, with Sarabjit Singh Samana, son of MLA Kulwant Singh, being elected as the city's new Mayor during a meeting of the newly constituted civic body.

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Telangana Governor congratulates PM Modi on historic milestone

09 Jun 2026 | 4:31 PM

Hyderabad, June 9 (UNI) Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Tuesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister.

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Ganiga Community in Karnataka seeks cabinet berth for Laxman Savadi

09 Jun 2026 | 4:30 PM

Vijayapura (Karnataka), Jun 9 (UNI) The Ganiga community has stepped up pressure on the Congress leadership to induct senior MLA and former Deputy Chief Minister Laxman Savadi into the Karnataka Cabinet, asserting that the community deserves adequate representation in the impending ministerial expansion under Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.

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Amarinder likely to play key role in BJP campaign for 2027 Punjab polls

09 Jun 2026 | 4:23 PM

Chandigarh, June 9 (UNI) Punjab BJP president Keval Singh Dhillon has indicated that former Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh could emerge as a prominent face in the party’s campaign for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, as the BJP sharpens its strategy to expand its footprint across both urban and rural Punjab.

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