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Amid Huge Row, Karnataka Pauses Bill For Reservation In Private Sector Firms

NDTV News Desk | Wednesday July 17, 2024, Bengaluru

The Karnataka government late Wednesday night paused a contentious bill directing private firms in the state to reserve jobs for Kannadigas amid a massive row.

Madras High Court's Big Rebuke To Probe Agency In Illegal Sand Mining Row

Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Wednesday July 17, 2024, Chennai

The Madras High Court has reprimanded the Enforcement Directorate for overstepping bounds while investigating illegal sand mining in Tamil Nadu and neighbouring Andhra Pradesh.

12 Maoists Killed In 6-Hour Encounter In Maharashtra's Gadchiroli

Edited by Sumana Nandy | Wednesday July 17, 2024, New Delhi

Twelve Maoists were killed in a six-hour-long operation today in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district. Several automatic weapons were also recovered.

8 Indians Among 9 Crew Rescued After Oil Tanker Capsizes Off Oman

Edited by Divyam Sharma | Wednesday July 17, 2024

Nine crew members out of 16, who went missing after an oil tanker capsized off the coast of Oman, have been rescued, sources told NDTV.

On Camera, Drunk Man Drives SUV Into Truck Carrying Chickens In Pune

NDTV Newsdesk | Wednesday July 17, 2024, New Delhi

A speeding SUV collided with a tempo truck carrying chickens head-on on Pune's Manjari Mundhwa Road last night.

Uber's Premium Bus Service In Delhi-NCR Starts In August, Will Have AC, WiFi, CCTV

Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 17, 2024, New Delhi

Come August and Delhiites will be able to book seats in air-conditioned buses run by private players as the city government prepares to roll out the ambitious scheme, according to officials.

"Disturbed, But Who Can Avoid The Inevitable": 'Bhole Baba' On UP Stampede

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday July 17, 2024, New Delhi

Narayan Sakaar Hari alias Bhole Baba, in his first reaction to the Hathras stampede which killed 121 people on July 2, said that whoever has come to this Earth has to depart one day.

Monsoon To Be Active In Peninsular, Central India For Next 5 Days: Weather Office

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday July 17, 2024, New Delhi

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday said the monsoon is likely to be active in peninsular, and central India during the next 4 to 5 days bringing heavy rainfall in these regions.

School Bus Overturns In Greater Noida, Few Children Hurt: Police

Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 17, 2024, Noida

A private bus carrying students from a private school overturned near a village in Greater Noida on Wednesday, leaving a few children hurt, police said.

"Relocate To Vizag": Andhra Minister To IT Firms Amid Karnataka Quota Row

NDTV Newsdesk | Wednesday July 17, 2024

Andhra Pradesh Minister and Telugu Desam Party leader Nara Lokesh has offered "best-in-class facilities" to Nasscom members if they decide to relocate to Visakhapatnam, also known as Vizag.

Government Should Rationalise Customs Duty In Budget: Indian Chamber Of Commerce

Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 17, 2024, New Delhi

The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has suggested the government to rationalise customs duties in various sectors including steel, solar battery, aluminum, and lithium cells in a bid to boost domestic manufacturing.

Toddler Mauled To Death By Pack Of Stray Dogs In Hyderabad: Police

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday July 17, 2024, Hyderabad

In another horrific incident, an 18-month-old boy was mauled to death by a pack of stray dogs in Hyderabad, police said today.

2 Women Gang-raped In UP, 3 Accused Arrested After Encounter: Cops

Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 17, 2024, Gorakhpur (UP)

Two women were allegedly raped by five men in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur, three of whom were arrested, police said on Wednesday.

"Assam Muslim Population Now 40%, Matter Of Life And Death": Himanta Sarma

Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 17, 2024, Ranchi

Assam Chief Minister Himant Biswa Sarma on Wednesday claimed that the Muslim population in his state has now risen to 40 per cent, contending that demographic change is a "big issue" in the northeastern state.

Boy, 12, Electrocuted During Muharram Procession In Uttar Pradesh: Police

Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 17, 2024, Gonda (UP)

A 12-year-old child was killed on Wednesday and five others injured in separate incidents of electrocution during the Tazia procession here, police said.