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Govt transparency move on production, import of GM crops triggers row

THE government has issued a draft notification to bring greater transparency to the decision-making process regarding production and import of genetically modified (GM) crops.

Andaman, Lakshadweep development a priority

UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday asserted that development of infrastructure and increasing tourism in the Union Territories of Andaman and Nicobar (A&N) Islands and Lakshadweep has been a priority of the central government led by Prime Minister Modi.

Fate of Nimisha Priya hangs in balance

Uncertainty over Kerala nurse as efforts to contact family of Yemeni national to offer blood money yet to succeed

Gazans' Trauma Will Endure, But Violence Must Stop Now

HIS is no longer a conflict. For over 14 months, the people of Gaza have endured unimaginable suffering, ensnared in what can only be described as a death trap.

New NCC units raised in Kupwara and Kargil; 20 lakh cadet strength

FOUR new National Cadet Corps (NCC) units have been raised in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh said on Friday.

Prez Murmu Opens KLE's Cancer Hospital in Belagavi

A state-of-the-art, Rs 300 crore worth KLE Dr Sampathkumar Shivanagi Cancer Hospital, Belagavi was inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu at a programme held here on Friday evening.

ED Raids DMK Min's Residence & College in Vellore

Both Duraimurugan, son out of Vellore during raid; Team waited outside for 7 hours

Inspired by K'taka, AP to roll out free travel scheme for women

ANDHRA Pradesh (AP) Transport Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy announced that the state would implement a free travel scheme for women in state-run buses, modelled after Karnataka's successful 'Shakti' scheme.

Nadda lands in B'luru as internal bickering in state BJP becomes a concern

IN a visit that has generated significant attention, BJP national president J P Nadda arrived in Bengaluru for a series of brief one-on-one meetings with key party leaders.

Fiction & the science of escaping earth...with love, or hate?

Days and nights are filled with biased and misleading information in pursuit of gaining political mileage.

DKS in Turkey, Sidddu Has Cosy Dinner With Cabinet

It's back to camp politics, say analysts; Oppn leaders taunt Shivakumar, term it a 'show of strength' by the CM

Contractor writes to CM, seeks funds or mercy death

AMID rising corruption charges against the government, ministers and MLAs, a contractor has written to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to release his funds or grant him mercy death.

Air Kerala Announces Flight Connectivity

India's first ultra-low-cost carrier also plans to set up aviation academy in city to help locals

Work on phase-I of airport expansion to commence soon

MYSURU-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar said the Additional Deputy Commissioner has cleared the acquisition of 45 acres to take up the first phase of Mysuru Airport expansion works.

Kolar Bandh' against Shah's remarks near-total, no untoward incident

The day-long Kolar bandh by various Dalit organisation to condemn the Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha evoked a good response on Friday with the city wearing a deserted look.

No trace of leopard on Infosys campus yet

THE search for the elusive leopard which was sighted in the Infosys campus continued for the third day on Friday, but the foresters failed to trace any movement of the big cat.

Crime detection must improve, cyber crime cops need tech skills

As we step into 2025, the state's policing infrastructure remains a key priority for law enforcement agencies, especially with rising challenges in detecting crimes, particularly cyber crimes.

BJP Stages Massive Protest Over Road Renaming Row

Protest was led by ex-MLA Nagendra and former MP Pratap Simha

Pro-Kannada activists see red over 15 pc KSRTC bus fare hike

IN a strong show of dissent, Kannada activists under the banner Karnataka Sena Pade staged a protest in front of the old Deputy Commissioner's office here on Friday condemning the state government's decision to increase KSRTC bus fares by 15%.

After bus fare, K'taka govt mulls ₹3-5 hike in milk price

A DAY after its decision to increase fares of four state-owned road transport corporations (RTCs), the Siddaramaiah government is planning to hike prices of milk.

Nadda: Integrated health policy soon

INDIA is set to launch a new health policy that will bring together yoga, ayurveda, and naturopathy with modern medicine, Union Health Minister JP Nadda said on Friday.

Creating counties in Ladakh unacceptable: India to China

NEW Delhi has lodged a \"solemn protest\" with Beijing against its creation of two new counties last month in Hotan prefecture, as parts of these regions fall within the Union territory of Ladakh.

Hubballi & Dharwad to have separate Palikes

THE state cabinet on Thursday approved carving out the existing Hubballi-Dharwad Mahanagara Palike to form the Dharwad Mahanagara Palike.

Maternal deaths: Ashoka demands Rao's resignation, judicial probe

Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly R Ashoka on Thursday demanded that Dinesh Gundu Rao resign as health minister and a judicial probe be ordered into the increasing number of maternal deaths in the state.

Implement RTE in full, allocate bigger budget, fill teacher vacancies, experts advise govt

As the new year begins, the problems that continue to hinder Karnataka's education system show no sign of easing.

MP Presents Evidence to Prove Existence of Princess Road

MP meets MCC commissioner, urges him to review the proposal to rename the road after CM Siddaramaiah

Power is not permanent: Suraj to Cong

JDS MLC Suraj Revanna accused the Congress leaders of indulging in vendetta politics in the state.

SP Suspends Three Cops Over Extortion Charge

SP Mallikarjuna Baladandi has issued an order suspending three police personnel from the KRS police station following allegations of extorting money from tourists visiting the region.

Work not over yet, Waqf JPC could miss Budget session deadline as well

THE Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the Waqf Amendment Bill may miss the next deadline of the Budget session of Parliament, scheduled to begin on January 30, according to sources.

Manu, Gukesh among 4 Khel Ratna awardees

THIS being an Olympic year, there were exceptions to the number of Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awardees and also the Arjuna Awards list.