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KPSC exam: Candidates protest mismatch in OMR sheet, hall ticket no.

The reported mismatched registration numbers and OMR sheets given to students of Gazetted Probationary Group A and B examination, conducted by the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC), on Sunday triggered protests, with many candidates refusing to write the exam.

Khandre Promises Justice to Sachin's Kin

MINISTER for Forest, Ecology and Environment Eshwar Khandre, who is also the district in-charge minister for Bidar, visited the residence of contractor Sachin Panchal, who ended his life on Thursday, at Katti Tugaon village of Bhalki taluk on Sunday, and consoled the members of the bereaved family.

Muslim leader serves food to devotees

MUSLIM leader B Abdul Kareem Sab of Kavital town in Raichur district showed solidarity by inviting Lord Ayyappa's devotees and serving food to them at his house on Saturday.

₹2 lakh donated for installation of Basaveshwara statue

KALABURAGI District Unit President of Akhil Bharat Veerashiva-Lingayat Mahasabha, and former Mayor of Kalaburagi, Sharanakumar Modi has donated Rs. 2 lakh for installing the statue of 12th century social reformer Basaveshwara near Basaveshwara Circle on Shahapur Road of Jewargi town on Sunday.

Married Woman Ends Life, Parents Allege Domestic Violence

A 32-year-old married woman committed suicide by hanging herself from the ceiling at Sambra village of Belagavi taluk.

EXPERTS OFFER TIPS TO KEEP TRACK OF NEW YEAR'S GOALS

Studies reveal that less than 50 per cent of resolutions last beyond two to three months

Will stand as a rock behind Priyank in suicide case: Cong

The district unit of the Congress will stand as a rock behind Rural Development Minister Priyank Kharge, who is also the Kalaburagi district in-charge minister, as the BJP has unnecessarily made him the target by making one or the other false allegation against him, alleged Congress leaders of Kalaburagi.

A Year of Misplaced Priorities

Priorities this year have been: non-operational Bangalore Metropolitan Land Transport Authority (BMLTA), continued fragmented governance of mobility, ad hoc based decision-making and infrastructure planning by ULBs, dormant DULT, complete lack of public and stakeholder engagement on mobility infrastructure planning, and absence of push measures to discourage ownership and usage of personal vehicles (especially cars).

Traffic congestion continued to haunt state capital through 2024

India's Silicon Valley Bengaluru's infamous traffic snarls continued through 2024.

B'luru's mobility landscape in 2024 - A year of misplaced priorities

2024 has been a year of misplaced priorities for Bengaluru in terms of the State Government's continued focus on road infrastructure projects, like tunnel roads, double-decker flyovers/underpasses, among others, which only creates a pathway for the city to an unsustainable and unlivable Bengaluru.

Forum To Stage Protest Today Against Shah's Remarks

Schools and colleges will remain closed on account of Bandh

BCC Seizes 250 Kg of Plastic, Collects Rs 20k as Penalty During Raids

HEALTH and Environment Department of the Belagavi City Corporation (BCC) conducted a raid at the city's main market area, Mense Galli, and Kalmath Road, seized 250 kg of single-use plastic and collected a fine of Rs 20,000.

Chess high on year-end as Humpy captures second world rapid title in USA

THERE is a different joy of being a mother. India's Koneru Humpy had won the World Rapid Chess Championship on Saturday but when she spoke about the win a day later, she could not help but speak about her seven-year-old daughter. She was thousands of miles away in Vijayawada. \"My daughter won a gold medal in abacus yesterday, so she was having her own moment,\" Humpy told this daily from New York on Sunday.

RTCs Postpone Strike as CM Agrees to Release ₹2k cr

THE Joint Action Committee (JAC) of state road transport corporation employees' unions, which had called for an indefinite strike from December 31, has decided to postpone the agitation.

Shining with Poise and Passion

In its 30th edition, the Devi Awards was a gala show of power, talent and achievement, recognising and celebrating women from across the spectrum

The Talented Mr Palekar

The memoir turns the lens inward and reveals interesting facets of this star of the 70s cinema

Holding Fort in the Happiest Country

Traditionally built on strategic locations, Bhutan's elaborate dzong architecture blends function, aesthetics, and cultural symbolism

The Cat is Out of the Bag in Indian Political Symbolanza

Political rhetoric is a weapon of innovative aggression. The bag wars between the Congress and BJP started when Priyanka Gandhi arrived in Parliament with a 'Palestine' bag.

Washington plays supporting role in India's fightback

SCOTT Boland was running at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. It is his backyard. Every time he turns up there, the Victorian pacer has done something special. On Saturday, he was going up against Nitish K Reddy.

Arsenal Maintain Title Pursuit With Narrow Victory

DECLAN Rice is hoping 2025 brings silverware for Arsenal but knows they need some help to deny a rampant Liverpool the Premier League title.

Nitish K Reddy

Youngster from Andhra cracks scintillating ton to stamp his arrival, rescues India in the process; Family support & vital lessons at domestic setup reasons behind his rise

Rise of women sports in country, in crowd and in spirit

It was the semifinal day of the 2024 Women's Asian Champions Trophy in Rajgir.

Carlsen quits world chess event over jeans row

CHESS number one Magnus Carlsen has quit a World Championship event in New York after being fined and threatened with exclusion for breaching the dress code by wearing jeans.

BFC Post Thrilling Away Win Over Chennaiyin FC

RYAN Williams scored a brace as Bengaluru FC posted a thrilling 4-2 victory over Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Saturday.

RIL Acquires Karkinos for ₹375 Crore

Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries on Saturday said it has acquired technology-driven and oncology-focused healthcare platform Karkinos for ₹375 crore.

Credila Financial Files for ₹5,000 Crore Public Issue

CREDILA Financial Services, formerly HDFC Credila Financial Services, has filed the pre-filed draft papers with markets regulator Sebi for an initial public offer through which it plans to raise ₹5,000 crore.

Luxury Housing Market Shines in 2024

RUSH FOR LUXURY ABODE

Missing The Wood For The Trees

Forests are a natural resource crucial to feeding and regulating rainfall cycles. They also provide essential biodiversity – being home to millions of species of plants and animals – for the coupled existence of humankind and nature.

Russia aims to double tourism GDP by 2030 from India, China

RUSSIA is looking to double its GDP contribution from tourism by 2030, increasing it from 3.8% to about 10%.

Voda repays ₹11.6k cr debt, releases pledge on Vi shares

UK-based Vodafone Group has cleared its outstanding dues of nearly ₹11,650 crore (about 109 million pounds) that it had raised against shares of Vodafone Idea.