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Truce deal almost through, final draft exchanged

MULTIPLE reports on Monday indicated that talks in Qatar for a ceasefire-hostage deal in Gaza had achieved a significant breakthrough overnight, with Israeli officials speaking to several Hebrew media outlets saying an agreement could be close, The Times of Israel reported.

'Kamla' performs rituals in Niranjani Akhara at Sangam

AMONG the thousands of foreigners at the Mahakumbh that began on Monday at Prayagraj, one stood out. She was Laurene Powell Jobs, the widow of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.

Get ₹1L for 4 kids, Brahmin couples assured

MP Parshuram Welfare Board chief Vishnu Rajoria has urged Brahmin couples to have four children to save their community and Sanatan Dharma, for which he promised a reward of ₹1 lakh each.

Guv Assures Action on Bihar Question Paper Leak

BIHAR Governor Arif Mohammed Khan finally stepped into the Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) founder Prashant Kishor's fast-unto-death, which entered its 12th day on Monday.

53 Years After Statehood, Meghalaya Gets 1st University

MEGHALAYA got its first state-owned university on Monday, 53 years after attaining statehood.

After poll drubbing, Chavan may replace Patole in Maha Cong rejig

THE Congress central leadership has decided to replace party's Maharashtra president Nana Patole as part of an exercise to revive the party, which suffered a severe drubbing in the assembly elections, sources said.

Mom Electrocutes Man for Molesting Minor Daughter

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Vaishnaw fact-checks Zuckerberg over India Lok Sabha poll remark

UNION Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday called out Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg, stating that his claim about the ruling party losing the 2024 polls in India post-Covid was \"factually incorrect\".

No reduction in LAC troop deployment: Chief

'Integrated Battle Groups likely this year'

Centre set to map land along national highways to pave way for projects

THE ministry of road transport and highways will begin a comprehensive exercise to identify unutilised land parcels within and outside the right of way (RoW) along the national highways, officials said.

5 mn Indians now hold US visa, says Garcetti

THE outgoing United States ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, said on Monday that over 5 million Indians currently hold American visas, with visa issuances spiking by more than 60% since his appointment as his country's envoy here.

Indo-B'desh diplomatic row escalates over border tussle

Bone of contention

Budget Blueprint: Making MSMEs a Growth Engine

The transformation of India's micro, small and medium enterprises or MSMEs represents perhaps the most significant opportunity for achieving inclusive growth in this decade.

Track 2 Can Make Way Where Track 1 Can't

Some analysts are saying Pakistan has re-entered Bangladesh for instigating action against India. The truth is they never fully left. India's quiet diplomacy is also not without action

KMF partners with Chai Point to help set record at Kumbh Mela

KARNATAKA Milk Federation (KMF) has partnered with Chai Point to supply 20 lakh litres of milk for visitors and devotees attending the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025.

42 Arrested So Far For Abuse Of Dalit Girl In Kerala

The number of people arrested in connection with the sexual abuse of a minor Dalit girl in Pathanamthitta has gone up to 42, with 29 more cases registered in four police stations in the district, the police said on Monday.

HC junks plea by Jaya's kin seeking right over confiscated valuables

The petition was filed by former chief minister's niece and nephew

Surjewala Hints at Reshuffle After Ministers' Appraisal

Calls for discipline, wants ministers, MLAs to toe high command's line

CONTRACTORS WARN OF PROTESTS, GIVE MINISTERS 7 DAYS TO ACT

THE Karnataka State Contractors' Association has expressed displeasure over the delay in clearing pending bills, and alleged irregularities in awarding contracts.

Boards/corpns: A fresh fissure between CM, DCM camps?

THE appointments to boards and corporations is likely to create a rift in the ruling Congress, with Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar here on Monday saying that he will reshuffle the list being prepared by the panel headed by Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara.

Ve Ministers 7 Days To Act 'BJP Govt To Blame For Bill Payment Issues'

The state government is facing a tough situation to clear the pending bills of contractors due to the crisis created by the previous BJP government, alleged PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi.

Bihar Man Held for Cutting Cows' Udders

A 30-year-old man from Bihar was arrested for allegedly slashing the udders of three cows in Vinayaka Nagar, Cottonpet.

KBN Premiere League auction held in K'buragi

KHAJA Bandanawaz Institution has organised the 'KBN Premier League' auction to provide opportunities to cricket talents of Kalyana Karnataka Region.

Woman jumps into canal with 4 kids, 2 drown

IN a tragic incident, a woman jumped into Al-matti canal near Benal bridge along with her four children on Monday which resulted in the death of all four children while the woman was rescued.

Over 3L people to witness Bharatiya Samskruti Utsav-7 in Kalaburagi

140-150 acres of land has been earmarked for conducting various events

67 Girls From HKE Women Polytechnic Get Job Offers

As many as 67 girls students studying in HKE Society's Women Polytechnic were selected in the campus selection conducted by Persolkelly India Pvt Ltd, according to a press note issued by HKE Society's Women Polytechnic on Monday.

Hubballi gears up to see inauguration of 405 ft tall Sumeru Hills

THE Navagraha Jain Shrine in Varur village near Hubballi is bustling with activity as a mega event which is expected to draw lakhs of devotees from all over India. It is all set to kick off on January 15.

Jeans unit owners elated over government's move to call tender

BALLARI district has moved another step closer to becoming the jeans capital of the country.

Rotary to Make Foray into Agri, Environment Sectors, TB Eradication

The club has planned several imp projects in agricultural sector for protecting the environment

Dept of Fisheries decides to open seafood canteen

WITH an objective of providing quality seafood at an affordable price to fish lovers, the Department of Fisheries has decided to set up a seafood canteen on its office premises of the city.