Mumbai police are investigating a bomb threat against the Reserve Bank of India. An email written in Russian, threatening to detonate explosives, was received through the bank's official website. A case has been filed at the MRA Marg police station against an unidentified individual. Authorities are actively working to determine the source and credibility of the threat.
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed concern over the unfair distribution of assets following the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in 2019. Omar emphasized resolving asset disputes amicably, avoiding prolonged court battles like Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The J&K government is working on fair asset distribution, particularly in Delhi and Chandigarh, to ensure both regions benefit equally.
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