Elephant task force needed to address rising Elephant attacks in Karnataka : MLC Kishore Kumar Puttur

Farmers in Sullia, Kadaba, and Beltangady face increasing elephant attacks. This situation causes fear and crop damage. MLC Kishore Kumar Puttur requested immediate action from Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre. He suggested a special Elephant Task Force and increased compensation for losses. The minister assured a visit to address the human-wildlife conflict. This meeting included discussions…

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Landmark moment or Draconian? Amit Shah tables three bills in Lok Sabha to bar PM, CMs facing serious charges; Why is opposition questioning the move

Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced three bills in Lok Sabha, including one that could remove a Prime Minister or Chief Minister from office if held in custody for 30 days on corruption charges. Opposition leaders are strongly criticizing the bills, calling them unconstitutional and an attempt to destabilize opposition-ruled state governments.

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirms US government considering taking stake in Intel, says the answer Donald Trump has for this is we should…

The Trump administration is considering taking a 10% equity stake in Intel, converting $10.9 billion in CHIPS Act grants into ownership. This move aims to stabilize Intel for domestic chip production and ensure taxpayers benefit from the investment. National security concerns, particularly reliance on Taiwan for semiconductors, drive the push for domestic manufacturing.

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Chess | Drama! Dutch No. 1 Anish Giri blocks Magnus Carlsen’s long-time coach on social media – ‘I still mostly like him’

A social media clash erupted between Anish Giri and Peter Heine Nielsen after Giri commented on D Gukesh’s drawing tendencies. Nielsen criticised Giri’s view on player mentality, sparking a heated exchange where Giri referenced Carlsen’s playing style and Nielsen’s alleged bias. Despite the feud, Giri remains in strong form, recently finishing as runner-up in the…

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Ulhas river in Badlapur crosses danger mark, flood risk in low-lying areas; traffic diverted near Kalyan

The Ulhas River has exceeded its danger mark due to persistent heavy rainfall, reaching 17.60 meters and prompting the evacuation of 140 residents from Sonivali. Rising water levels have submerged the Rayta Bridge on National Highway 61, diverting traffic through Titwala. Authorities are monitoring vulnerable locations, cautioning that continued rainfall could lead to flooding in…

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Relief for Abbas Ansari in hate speech case: Allahabad HC quashes ex-MLA’s conviction; restores assembly membership

Abbas Ansari, son of Mukhtar Ansari, gets relief from the Allahabad High Court. The court overturned his conviction in a 2022 hate speech case. A special MP/MLA court previously sentenced him to two years in jail. The case stemmed from a speech during the 2022 election campaign. Ansari allegedly threatened government officials. He won the…

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