‘No differences among Congress leaders’
Udupi: B.N. Chandrappa, MP, said there is no difference of opinion among leaders and workers of the Congress in Chitradurga Assembly segment and every one would work for the victory of party candidate Hanumali Shanmukhappa.
Speaking to reporters here on Friday, he said the number of aspirants was very high in Chitradurga Assembly segment and the party leaders have issued ticket to Hanumali Shanmukhappa based on certain political calculations. The same has been conveyed to the leaders and workers of the party, he said.
Mr. Chandrappa said the party has fielded Yogish Babu from Molkalmuru constituency and there is no proposal to change the candidate.
Chitradurga Assembly segment candidate Hanumali Shanmukhappa said he would file nomination papers on April 23.
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US Consulate in Dubai reportedly attacked
Dubai: Smoke was seen rising from an area near the United States Consulate in Dubai, according to witness accounts cited by Reuters.
There was no immediate official confirmation on the extent of damage or whether there were any casualties in the incident.
Earlier, the US embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital, was also attacked. Authorities reported damage to the premises, but no casualties were recorded.
The developments come amid heightened tensions in the region, with Iran continuing to target US interests in the Middle East following deadly attacks launched on Saturday by Israel and the United States.
Near US embassy in Dubai pic.twitter.com/z5VTZNVxNO
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