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    From the states - Page 24

    Extortion culture haunts Bengal BJP as two leaders sound alarm

    The Federal
    2 Aug 2026 8:49 PM IST

    After Samik Bhattacharya admits extortion culture, Dilip Ghosh cautions first-time BJP legislators against misusing their newfound political influence

    Dilip Ghosh
    West Bengal
    Raj Thackeray
    Maharashtra

    Raj Thackeray takes swipe at Madhavan, Vivek Oberoi for govt praise: ‘Why live in Dubai?’

    2 Aug 2026 6:23 PM IST
    Krishnaraja Sagar dam
    The Federal Focus

    Can Karnataka build Mekedatu without Tamil Nadu's nod? What expert says

    2 Aug 2026 4:00 PM IST
    Cauvery water row: Shivakumar urges Karnataka farmers to drop Aug 13 protest; Vijay defers visit
    Karnataka

    Cauvery water row: Shivakumar urges Karnataka farmers to drop Aug 13 protest; Vijay defers visit

    2 Aug 2026 3:25 PM IST
    Delhi DCPs resignation video is deepfake, say police; FIR registered in Maharashtra

    Delhi DCP's resignation video is 'deep'fake, say police; FIR registered in Maharashtra

    2 Aug 2026 1:53 PM IST
    Kerala High court

    Implement modalities of anti-ragging Bill till it's finalised: Kerala HC tells govt

    2 Aug 2026 1:51 PM IST
    Indias Net FDI falls 97pc in 3 years, finance ministry data shows

    India's net FDI falls 97% in 3 years, finance ministry data shows

    2 Aug 2026 11:53 AM IST
    BJP yet to end extortion despite coming to power in Bengal, admits state chief

    BJP yet to end extortion despite coming to power in Bengal, admits state chief

    2 Aug 2026 10:22 AM IST
    DK Shivakumar

    Cauvery row: Karnataka CM Shivakumar to chair all-party meeting in Bengaluru today

    2 Aug 2026 9:16 AM IST
    kulgam terror attack

    Kulgam attack on workers: J&K, Chhattisgarh announce ex-gratia amid all-round criticism

    1 Aug 2026 7:46 PM IST
    Cauvery protest

    ‘Once Kabini reservoir is full, water has to be released’: DK Shivakumar on Cauvery row

    1 Aug 2026 5:40 PM IST
    Amaravati

    Amaravati then, tri-city model now: 12 years on, Andhra still unsure of capital plan

    1 Aug 2026 4:00 PM IST
    TISS

    TISS postpones 86th convocation, CJI Surya Kant was scheduled as chief guest

    1 Aug 2026 3:17 PM IST
    How Somalis, ‘flocking to Hyderabad for medical treatment ’, have claimed a part of the city as their own

    How Somalis, ‘flocking to Hyderabad for medical treatment ’, have claimed a part of the city as their own

    1 Aug 2026 1:57 PM IST
    DK Shivakumar

    Karnataka CM warns land beneficiaries: Build home in 5 years or lose plot

    The Federal
    1 Aug 2026 1:43 PM IST

    CM Shivakumar clarifies that move is aimed at preventing vacant sites from turning into garbage dumps, promising refunds with interest

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu

    PM Modi launches Rs 18,000 crore infrastructure projects in Andhra Pradesh

    1 Aug 2026 1:42 PM IST
    Pinarayi Vijayan

    Pinarayi Vijayan accuses UDF of reversing stand on PM SHRI scheme

    1 Aug 2026 1:39 PM IST
    Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar launching the Freedom from Waste campaign

    CM DK Shivakumar launches 'Freedom from Waste' drive in Bengaluru

    1 Aug 2026 12:28 PM IST
    Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport

    PM Modi inaugurates Bhogapuram International Airport; commercial flights from August 17

    1 Aug 2026 12:10 PM IST
    Assam

    Assam flood toll rises to 82 as nearly 1.93 lakh people remain affected

    1 Aug 2026 10:34 AM IST
    Kallarkutty dam

    Kerala floods, landslides: 4 killed, central districts battered

    1 Aug 2026 9:51 AM IST
    litter

    Bombay HC raps littering culture, asks if ‘we are living in a civilised society’

    1 Aug 2026 9:00 AM IST
    Swiggy, Zomato

    Why Bengaluru hotels are threatening to boycott Swiggy, Zomato

    1 Aug 2026 8:25 AM IST
    Terrorist

    J-K: Two migrant workers killed in terrorist attack at Kulgam brick kiln

    1 Aug 2026 7:48 AM IST
    Smriti Singh Chandel and Ruchika Singh

    'She wasn't a protester': Advocate Singh defends FIR against content creator Ruchika

    1 Aug 2026 6:20 AM IST
    West Bengal tea growers

    Bitter harvest: How a pesticide row is choking West Bengal's small tea growers

    1 Aug 2026 6:20 AM IST
    Wedding

    Kerala wedding turns into a twin celebration with twin couples and priests

    31 July 2026 8:11 PM IST
    TASMAC outlet

    TASMAC case: Two associates of ex-minister Senthil Balaji arrested

    31 July 2026 8:02 PM IST
    Tahir Hussain

    2020 Delhi riots: Tahir Hussain, 4 others get life term for murder of IB officer

    31 July 2026 7:33 PM IST
    Pakistani troops, Indian soldiers, ceasefire violation, Jammu and Kashmir, Line of Control, unprovoked attack, firing, open fire

    NSCN-IM splits: Big jolt for Naga peace talks?

    31 July 2026 7:17 PM IST
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