Caste census row: Karnataka BJP questions omission of Muslim sub-castes

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Bengaluru, Aug 26 (IANS) Karnataka BJP has questioned the Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission on its decision not to categorise Muslim subcastes in the caste and sub-caste list prepared for the census. The state government has decided to conduct a fresh social and educational survey for 15 days from September 22 to October 7 during the Dasara holidays.Speaking to the media at the BJP state office, ‘Jagannath Bhavan’, in Bengaluru on Tuesday, BJP state general secretary and MLA V. Sunil K…

Odisha: Angul lemons exported to US, farmers reap higher profits

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Angul, Aug 26 (IANS) It may sound surprising, but lemons from Odisha’s Angul (also known as Anugul) district have made their way to the United States. Nearly one lakh lemons have been exported to the US in three phases this month. What once sold for just 20 to 30 paisa a piece in the local market is now fetching farmers Rs 1 per piece, thanks to the support of the ORMAS (Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society). The demand for Angul lemons is rising in international markets, particularl…

Bhubaneswar club crafts India’s first chocolate sculpture of PM Modi, symbolising initiatives like 'Op Sindoor', Ujjwala Yojana

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Bhubaneswar, Aug 26 (IANS) In a fusion of artistry and confectionery, Club Chocolate – The School of Baking and Fine Pastry Art – has crafted India’s first-ever chocolate sculpture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The creation is not just a visual likeness of the Prime Minister but also a symbolic representation of his landmark initiatives such as the Ujjwala Yojana, ‘Operation Sindoor’, Digital India and others. The life-size bust was sculpted by 15 diploma students at the institute under…

Haryana CM rides bicycle to reach Vidhan Sabha

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Chandigarh, Aug 26 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday set an example by riding a bicycle from the MLA Hostel to the Vidhan Sabha here to attend the Legislative Assembly session. Speaker Harvinder Kalyan, members of the Cabinet, and several MLAs also joined the Chief Minister.The initiative was aimed at promoting drug-free living and environmental protection.”Exercise keeps a person active. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for the ‘Fit India, Healthy India’ movement…

Successful kidney transplants conducted; steps underway to facilitate organ transplants in Tripura: CM Saha

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Agartala, Aug 26 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Tuesday that three kidney transplants have already been successfully conducted in the state, and the government has initiated steps to facilitate other organ transplants as well.Distributing job offer letters to 45 Specialist Medical Officers at a function in Pragya Bhavan here, the Chief Minister said that since the BJP government came to power in Tripura in 2018, both infrastructure and manpower substantially strengthened and in…

Ireland skipper Gaby Lewis achieves career-best rating in women's T20I rankings

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Dubai, Aug 26 (IANS) Ireland captain Gaby Lewis attained a new career-high rating in the latest ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings after her impressive show against the Netherlands at the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Europe Division 1 Qualifier in Rotterdam.Lewis reached a new career-high rating of 620 points after her innings of 66 not out against the Netherlands at the T20 World Cup Europe Division 1 Qualifier, maintaining her spot in 15th place in the latest T20I batting rankings, ICC repo…

Telugu Titans aim for glory in PKL 12

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Visakhapatnam, Aug 25 (IANS) Telugu Titans are gearing up for Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 with renewed ambition and a well-balanced squad under the guidance of head coach Krishan Kumar Hooda. After narrowly missing the playoffs in Season 11, finishing seventh with 66 points from 22 matches, the Hyderabad-based franchise is determined to turn its fortunes around. Adding to the excitement, PKL Season 12 kicks off in Vizag, the Titans’ second home, where they enjoy the backing of some of the mos…

Newcastle United’s Anthony Gordon apologises for red card vs Liverpool

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New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Newcastle United forward Anthony Gordon apologised to his teammates and fans after he was shown a straight red card for his tackle on Virgil Van Dijk during their defeat against Liverpool at St. James Park. After having gone 1-0 down in the first half, with Ryan Gravenberch scoring a long-range opener, Gordon slid in on the Liverpool captain and flattened the Dutchman out. Although he was shown a yellow card at first, the Virtual Assistant Referee prompted a red card.Gor…

'I saw it as an opportunity to come back as best version of myself': SKY reflects on rehab post surgery

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New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav, who will lead the side in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE, reflected on his recovery phase at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) after undergoing surgery for a sports hernia in his lower right abdomen. The 34-year-old batter detailed his recovery process in the massive newly-built facility in Bengaluru. “I’m feeling good. Good process and routine for the last six weeks and fingers crossed. Feeling really well,” Suryakumar sai…

2.1 billion people globally lack access to safe drinking water: UN

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Geneva, Aug 26 (IANS) A whopping 2.1 billion people or one in every four people globally lack access to safely managed drinking water, according to a joint report by UN agencies WHO and the UNICEF on Tuesday.This includes 106 million people who drink directly from untreated surface sources, stated the report, released as part of the World Water Week 2025.Despite progress over the last decade, billions of people around the world still lack access to essential water, sanitation, and hygiene servic…