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Immolation bids amid stir over waste disposal
Protests in Pithampur over Union Carbide, MP CM calls for caution
Once fierce & held captive, now age catches up with Vikram, his release
IN a heart-rending development at the Corbett Tiger Reserve, the release of Vikram, a tiger imprisoned for five years following allegations of killing three beat watchers in the Dhikala zone, has been hindered by his age.
Maha Tops in FDI, Gets 31% of Total Investment
MAHARASHTRA has emerged as the top destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) in India during the first half of the 2024-25 fiscal year, attracting ₹1.13 lakh crore, according to data shared by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis.
Medical seats cannot remain vacant': SC directs govt to fix it
THE Supreme Court on Friday said that seats in medical courses cannot remain vacant and asked the Centre to hold a meeting with all the stakeholders, including the states, and consider the recommendations of a committee appointed over the issue.
One Island, One Resort policy to boost tourism
THE Centre is expected to come up with a policy for holistic development of identified, unexplored islands for promotion of sustainable ecotourism soon.
India, Maldives firm up trade on local currencies
INDIA and Maldives have finalised a framework to promote the use of local currencies for cross border trade as External Affairs minister S Jaishankar held discussions with his counterpart from the island nation Abdulla Khaleel to improve bilateral relationships.
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.