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Karnataka BJP steps up protest, demands Minister Nagendra's resignation over Valmiki Corporation scam

AI summaryThe Karnataka BJP intensified its agitation on Monday, attempting to lay siege to Vidhana Soudha and demanding the resignation of Minister B. Nagendra over his alleged involvement in the Rs 187-crore Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation scam. Police took several protesters into custody as the party pressed its case, with allegations that diverted funds were used in Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka and Telangana.

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Canada prepares retaliatory tariffs as economists warn of job losses and higher grocery bills

AI summaryCanada is set to announce retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. after trade talks collapsed, with Prime Minister Mark Carney vowing dollar-for-dollar measures. As the federal government rolls out support for affected workers and businesses, economists warn of significant job losses and potential grocery price increases. The move comes amid escalating trade rhetoric from President Trump and bipartisan backing in Canada for a firm response.

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Pinarayi Vijayan accuses Kerala UDF government of surrendering to BJP, RSS over Waqf law

AI summaryAt a CPI(M)-organised seminar in Malappuram, opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan accused the Congress-led UDF government of weakening the legal challenge to the amended Waqf law and surrendering to the BJP and RSS. Samastha secretary Umar Faizi Mukkam also criticised the government, alleging it supported a BJP leader's position before the High Court to keep him and another leader off the Waqf Board.

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