Volunteers getting notices from two police forces: CJP

Economic Times - Oct 6, 2026

Abhijeet Dipke has alleged that BJP is planning 'violence' during CJP protest in New Delhi on Oct 10.

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The ministry of rural development said the new schedule under the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (VB-G RAM G) Gramin Act, 2025, divides the works into four areas: water security, core rural infrastructure, livelihood-related infrastructure, and special works for extreme weather events and disaster preparedness.

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A Bengaluru woman has sparked an online debate after claiming that people earning less than Rs 1 lakh a month should reconsider moving to the city. She cited expensive homes, high rents and rising living costs as major challenges for middle-class residents.

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IndusBridge raises Rs 2,000-crore fund for defence bets
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20-year-old legislative privilege reference closed as infructuous
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