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Chinese national holding Aadhar card and a Nepal citizen arrested along with an Indian businessman in Siliguri

Siliguri, Jun 18 (UNI) A Chinese national possessing an Aadhar card has been arrested along with a Nepal citizen and an Indian businessman during a special raid by a joint team of Indian Army and Central intelligence officials from a hotel in this commercial town of north Bengal, a local court was told today during judicial production.
Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique identity number that can be obtained by residents of India, based on their biometric and demographic data.
Police said the trio was arrested during a raid on Sunday at a hotel on Sevoke Road.
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UNESCO honour for Shivaji's forts proud moment: Vijayendra

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Bengaluru, July 12 (UNI) BJP Karnataka State President Vijayendra Yediyurappa today lauded the inclusion of 12 historic forts associated with Hindu Emperor Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list, calling it a moment of immense pride for Indian heritage, culture, and Sanatan Dharma.

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Russian woman with two daughters found in 'spiritual hideout' in Karnataka cave

13 Jul 2025 | 12:05 AM

Kumta, July 12 (UNI) In an unusual tale that blends mystery, spirituality and survival, Karnataka Police today stumbled upon a Russian woman and her two young daughters living in a secluded cave nestled deep in the Ramatirtha hills of Kumta taluk in Uttara Kannada district.

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Over 750 Apple and Pear trees felled in Kotkhai as eviction drive gains momentum

12 Jul 2025 | 11:40 PM

Shimla, July 12 (UNI) In a major operation carried out under tight security, the Special Operation Procedure (SOP) team today cut down over 750 apple and pear trees in the Kotkhai region of Shimla district as part of the ongoing court-monitored drive to clear illegal encroachments from forest land.

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‘Finding Vincent’: Multilingual play on van Gogh captivates Chandigarh audience

12 Jul 2025 | 11:40 PM

Chandigarh, July 12 (UNI) A multilingual theatrical presentation titled ‘Finding Vincent’ based on the life and struggles of renowned Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh, was staged at the Mini Auditorium of Tagore Theatre. The special event witnessed a large turnout of senior theatre artistes, art and literature enthusiasts, as well as young artists and painters from the tricity.

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Ex CM Shanta Kumar demands Uniform Civil Code in India

12 Jul 2025 | 11:35 PM

Palampur, July 12 (UNI) Former Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Shanta Kumar today expressed shock over news that Jalaluddin Chhagun Baba has been working to convert thousands of Hindus to Islam through his center in Uttar Pradesh for the last 15 years, and demanded that the Uniform Civil Code be implemented in the country as soon as possible.

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