The New Indian Express Bengaluru - December 09, 2024

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December 09, 2024

India to soon have comprehensive anti-drone unit, says Amit Shah

UNION home minister Amit Shah said on Sunday that India will soon have a comprehensive anti-drone unit to deal with the ever-increasing menace of unmanned aerial vehicles being used by Pakistan-based elements to drop weapons and drugs along the western frontiers.

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Gaganyaan astronauts to get training at INS Garuda

The four astronauts selected for India's inaugural human space flight programme, the Gaganyaan, will undergo rigorous training at the Indian Navy's water survival training facility (WSTF) at INS Garuda in Kochi on how to survive in water after landing in the sea.

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Binge watch! K'taka looks to launch own OTT platform

IN line with the Kerala government-owned over-the-top (OTT) platform - 'C-space' - the Karnataka government's Sree Kanteerava Studios Limited is gearing up to launch its own OTT service.

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Assad flees as Syria falls to rebels

THE Syrian government on Sunday fell to a lightning rebel offensive that seized control of capital Damascus, ending the 24-year rule by president Bashar al-Assad and forcing him to flee—reportedly to Russia.

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B'luru-Chennai expressway opens to traffic

The Karnataka stretch of the Bengaluru-Chennai expressway is complete and open for traffic, and is used for long drives and jolly rides.

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Sarakki bus stop turns into garbage dump, commuters fight stench

SARAKKI bus shelter in South Bengaluru has become a garbage dump, forcing bus commuters to stand amidst the stink until their bus arrives.

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Cantt stn's heritage arches reduced to rubble

Bengaluru: The demolition of heritage structures at Bengaluru Cantonment railway station in connection with the massive station redevelopment work undertaken has created a furore among a section of the public.

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Kempegowda Study Centre incomplete, neglected

THE Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Study and Research Centre, planned as a tribute to the founder of Bengaluru, has become an example of neglect and stalled progress.

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BUILDER IGNORES RERA ORDER, HELPLESS HOMEBUYERS WAIT FOR FLATS

Many paying pre-EMI interest, home loans; 120 crore project changed from 11 to 15 floors

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Tower Exchange fraud: Court rejects anticipatory bail pleas

THE Principal City Civil and Sessions Court dismissed the anticipatory bail pleas of Manish Kumar and Rahul Kumar Raja, natives of Bihar, who allegedly cheated several persons by inducing them to invest for higher returns through Tower Exchange app.

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26-year-old nurse accuses friend of drugging, raping her

BENGALURU: A 26-year-old woman has alleged that her friend raped her after giving her sleeping pills.

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CCB COPS REGISTER FIR OVER ALLEGED MISAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS IN CAR

During audit, a shortfall of ₹59.8 lakh was found; Duo to be issued notices

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ALL EYES ON BELAGAVI AS 10-DAY WINTER SESSION BEGINS TODAY

Debate on development of North Karnataka expected to be highlight of first two days | BJP plans to corner Siddaramaiah govt on various issues such as MUDA, ST Corpn & Waqf Board | At least five major Bills to be tabled, 3,004 questions received, says Speaker UT Khader

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PM lacked courage to accept my challenge: CM

CHIEF Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him and his party, the BJP, of spreading lies during election campaigns.

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Speaker stresses on cooperation from all sides

ASSEMBLY Speaker UT Khader on Sunday said that cooperation from both the Ruling and Opposition members is needed to make the winter session of the legislature to be held in Belagavi from December 9 to 20 a success.

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ALL EYES ON BELAGAVI AS 10-DAY WINTER SESSION BEGINS TODAY

At least five major Bills to be tabled, 3,004 questions received, says Speaker UT Khader

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Ballari maternal deaths: Team headed by IAS officer to probe drug procurement

IN the wake of the recent deaths of five women in Ballari due to procedural lapses, the state government on Sunday constituted a verification team led by an IAS officer.

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Session likely to put a lid on groupism in BJP, Congress

THE 10-day winter session of the state legislature that commences in Belagavi on Monday is likely to put a lid on factionalism and power politics within the ruling Congress and the Opposition BJP for the time being.

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RSS INAUGURATES NEW OFFICE IN MANGALURU

RASHTRIYA Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarasanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday inaugurated a brand-new Sangh office near Sanghaniketan in Mangaluru.

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FUTURE OF CRIME: AI & DEEPFAKES

Cybercrime trends show that in the coming years, fraudsters will blur reality to loot vulnerable sectors, by targeting their staffers

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Foolish to tweak design of Telangana Talli statue: KCR

BRS president and Leader of Opposition in the Assembly K Chandrasekhar Rao on Sunday expressed ire over the Congress government tweaking the design of Telangana Talli statue.

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'Not IUML view', Shaji dismisses LoP's stand

IN a significant political development, IUML state secretary K M Shaji has dismissed Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan's claim that the controversial land at Munambam is not a Waqf property.

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ROAD TO DAMASCUS WAS ALWAYS PAVED WITH BITTER IRONY

The coming years will reveal whether the Syrian people can resist the forces of disintegration and reclaim the nation. Can they unify despite the pulls of Big Power politics?

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HOW DEVOTION HELPED DISSOLVE KARMA

Story is performed each year around Kartikai Ekadasi in the temple town of Thirukkurungudi, over 70 km from Thoothukudi, by dancer Anita Ratnam's Arangham Trust.

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BNP for India goods boycott; anti-Bangla rallies in Bengal

A day ahead of foreign secretary Vikram Misri's official visit to Dhaka, six members of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Sunday submitted a memorandum to the Indian High Commission there, raising concerns against anti-Bangladesh incidents in its neighbourhood.

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Strain in Iran-Israel ties a concern, says EAM

Jaishankar says India keen on Red Sea conflict mitigation as trade hit, calls for deeper cooperation in Gulf, Mediterranean

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Tough task for sleuths as black cocaine flown by air

The air route has become a dominant way of smuggling drugs, as the most expensive drug, black cocaine, is brought to the country through international passenger and cargo flights, officials said on Sunday.

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800 sewage treatment plants enrolled for rating under Jal Amrit Scheme

WITHIN a few weeks of its launch, more than 800 Sewage Treatment Plants (STP) from different states and UTs have been enrolled for assessment under Centre's ambitious 'Jal Amrit' scheme.

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UP man returns after serving Russian army in Ukraine war, says 25 still stuck

AFTER serving in the Russian army for eight months in the war with Ukraine, Rakesh Yadav from Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh returned to India and claimed that more than 25 youths from India are still stuck in the conflict zone.

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INDIA bloc will hold talks to take call on Mamata as leader, says Tejashwi

The main opposition in Bihar-Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)-on Sunday appeared non-committal on West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee's willingness to lead the 'INDIA' bloc.

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'Accept defeat': Fadnavis counters Pawar's remark on election results

MAHARASHTRA Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday sharply responded to NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar's comments on BJP-led Maha Yuti's victory in assembly elections, saying the opposition must \"accept defeat\" and introspect.

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Green cess in U'khand on outside pvt vehicles

IN a proactive step towards environmental conservation, the Uttarakhand government is gearing up to impose a green cess on private vehicles entering the state from other regions.

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Maoists kill another woman in Bijapur dist

AFTER an Anganwadi assistant was killed at Basaguda in an edgy Bijapur, the Maoists strangled another woman to death in the same district, police said on Sunday.

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Modi to attend Rising Rajasthan Summit today

THE Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024 will take place in Jaipur from December 9 to 11, with the Rajasthan government aiming to attract investments and propel the state's economic growth.

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Pressure on Manipur govt to restore net

AS mobile internet services remain suspended in nine of Manipur's 16 districts, pressure is now mounting on the state government to lift the ban.

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Maoists kill another woman in Bijapur dist

Killing of three youths triggered the campaign against PLFI members in Chaibasa area

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Amid royal dispute, Udaipur's temple introduces dress code for women

UDAIPUR'S iconic Eklingji temple has introduced a new dress code, prohibiting visitors from wearing short clothing such as mini-skirts, bermudas, and night suits.

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SYRIANS CELEBRATE FALL OF ASSAD FAMILY RULE

SYRIA's president Bashar al-Assad has fled Syria as Islamist-led rebels swept into Damascus on Sunday, triggering celebrations across the country and beyond at the end of his oppressive rule.

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Israel seizes buffer zone along Syrian border: Bibi

ISRAELI Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he ordered the Israeli military to \"seize\" a demilitarised buffer zone on the border with Syria after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in Damascus.

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Over-aggressive fiscal deficit target to hit growth, says CII

AMIDST the growing voices for a less aggressive fiscal consolidation road map, industry body Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has suggested sticking to the fiscal deficit target of 4.9% of GDP for FY25 and a target of 4.5% FY26.

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Wealth Management Industry Likely To Grow At A CAGR Of 25-30%'

THE investment strategies of the ultra-rich have always intrigued retail investors, especially amidst the astronomical rise in the number of high-net worth individuals (HNIS) and ultra-high-net worth individuals (UHNIS) in recent years.

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Unlocking ₹1 L cr unclaimed bank deposit coffer

New Banking Act along with recent RBI circular may make it easier for depositors to claim money stuck with banks

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TORCH-LIGHT ON MULTI-CAP FUNDS

AFTER commencing a discussion on Multi Cap Funds in the last column, let us now turn the Torchlight on some randomly selected funds from this category.

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TVS launches iQube E-scooter in Sri Lanka

CHENNAI-based TVS Motor Company (TVSM) on Sunday launched a new 2.2 kWh battery variant of the TVS iQube electric scooter in Sri Lanka.

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UPI enables expansion of credit among underserved borrowers: Study

UNIFIED Payments Interface (UPI) has enabled underserved borrowers to access formal credit for the first time as loans to new-to-credit borrowers in regions with high UPI adoption have increased by 4% and to subprime borrowers by 8%, according to a study.

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HOW TO MAKE SENSE OF DIVERSIFICATION

The year 2024 was an eventful one. Gold prices touched a record high, gaining 25% or more. Equity prices, represented by the Sensex and the Nifty 50, rose 13%. The broader market did even better if you look at the performance of a broader index like the Nifty 500. Crypto markets witnessed Bitcoin touching the price of $100,000.

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Returning from injury, Priya claims 76kg crown

PRIYA Malik had won a handful of international medals in age group events and also bagged a bronze in her international debut in senior category at the Asian Championship last year.

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Norris triumphs to help McLaren seal title

LANDO Norris coolly claimed victory in a tense, emotional and incident-filled Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday to deliver McLaren's first constructors' championship in 26 years as Lewis Hamilton finished a remarkable fourth in his final race for Mercedes.

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Real close gap on Barcelona

JUDE Bellingham guided champions Real Madrid to a comfortable 3-0 victory at Girona on Saturday in La Liga, with Kylian Mbappe also on the scoresheet after two high-profile penalty misses in recent games.

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Big victory for Chelsea, Arsenal held by Fulham

CHELSEA roared back from two goals down to beat Tottenham 4-3 on Sunday, moving just four points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool.

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Mohun Bagan win to go top

MOHUN Bagan Super Giant posted a 2-0 win over NorthEast United FC in the ISL here on Sunday.

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Adelaide not so pretty in pink for the visitors

Cummins takes fifer as Australia level series 1-1 with 10-wkt win

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Super outcome for shuttler Sathish in Guwahati

SATHISH Kumar Karunakaran is one of the singles aspirants from India looking to follow the path of Lakshya Sen at the highest level.

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Gukesh takes giant leap towards title

On Sunday, D Gukesh took a giant step towards becoming the youngest world chess champion in history after beating Ding Liren with White pieces.

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SAT'S DIGITAL MAKEOVERARE YOU READY?

The age-old tradition of pen-and-paper exams is witnessing a digital revolution. As high-stakes tests like the SAT embrace online formats, millions of Indian students find themselves at a crossroads. What changes will digitalisation bring? Saumya Solanki & Varsha Sagi explore

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A LIT AFFAIR

Two Nobel Laureates economist Abhijit Banerjee and biologist Venki Ramakrishnan are the highlight of the 13th edition of the Bangalore Literature Festival, which is set to return this weekend

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A LIT'S AFFAIR

Two Nobel Laureates - economist Abhijit Banerjee and biologist Venki Ramakrishnan - are the highlight of the 13th edition of the Bangalore Literature Festival, which is set to return this weekend

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Culture for a Cause

The HE Lions Club of Bangalore Banjara, with The New Indian Express as its media partner, will host Embrace 2024, a night of music, dance, and food to raise funds for children with cancer.

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GET YOUR PENS AND NOTEBOOKS OUT FOR THIS VIDEOGAME

Solving the Sunday morning cryptic crossword getting a little too easy for you? Of course it is.

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IT'S DZIREABLE

A LOOK AT HOW MARUTI SUZUKI'S ALL-NEW DZIRE FARES IN TODAY'S MARKET SATURATED WITH SUVS

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Resul Pookutty to add spooks to Sharan's Choomantar

CTOR Sharan is set to kick off 2025 with Choomantar, a horror comedy that has been creating noise even before its official release set for January 10, 2025.

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Naveen Shankar's next, Nodidavaru Ennatare set to release on this date

NAVEEN Shankar is taken note of for his roles right from his debut, Gultoo, to Hondisi Bareyiri and Dharani Mandala Madhyadolage.

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Sudharani dons the cop uniform in Chowkidar

SUDHARANI, a prominent name in Kannada cinema, is all set to sport khakhi in Chandrashekar Bandiappa's Chowkidar.

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Stepping into the shoes of a lead actor was a dream come true: Tsunami Kitty

SUNAMI Kitty, a former Bigg Boss contestant, is all set to make his debut as a lead actor in the upcoming film Kora.

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Naveen Shankar's next, Nodidavaru Ennatare set to release on this date

Rumour has it that the director is crafting another rooted story, but not along the lines of Kerebete, as speculated

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Pookutty to add spooks to Sharan's Choomantar

Actor Sharan is set to kick off 2025 with Choomantar, a horror comedy that has been creating noise even before its official release set for January 10, 2025.

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