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Vacant posts of lecturers in varsities to be filled in a phased manner: Panel chief

THE State Higher Education Council is working hard to strengthen the universities in the state.

Aditya Birla Fashion raises ₹1,860 cr via QIP

ADITYA Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL) on Tuesday announced successful completion of ₹1,860 crore fundraise through the Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) route.

Former foresters for protection of national parks

RETIRED forest officials and experts submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who is also chairperson of the Karnataka State Wildlife Board, demanding compliance of the Supreme Court and Karnataka High Court judgments on the protection of national parks (NPs) and sanctuaries, and not providing facilities to tribals residing inside forest areas.

Indigenous Push: ₹1.5K cr deal sealed to procure tanks for Army

THE Ministry of Defence (MoD) inked a deal on Tuesday to buy Bridge Laying Tanks (BLT) to add speed to the movement of armoured elements of the Indian Army.

China Says Ready to Work With India on Border Ties

Both nations working to normalize their relationship after standoffs

SA20: Spinners shine as Royals win to go top

PAARL Royals' spinners produced another impressive show to propel the team to the top of the standings with a six-wicket win over Joburg Super Kings at the SA20 here.

Key Accused Arrested in Nettaru Case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested a key accused, Ateeq Ahmed, in the Praveen Nettaru murder case.

JSW Group to Invest ₹3 Lakh Crore Across Critical Sectors in Maharashtra

BILLIONAIRE Sajjan Jindal-led JSW Group said on Tuesday that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Maharashtra to invest ₹3 lakh crore across critical sectors.

Kashmir chinars get digital protection through geo-tagging with QR-code

IN a move to conserve rich heritage, the iconic Chinar trees in Kashmir have been geo-tagged and equipped with QR-code for digital protection of the Valley's heritage tree.

Chelsea return to top four in EPL

CHELSEA overcame a howler from goalkeeper Robert Sanchez to beat relegation-threatened Wolves 3-1 on Monday, ending a five-game winless run to climb back into the Premier League's top four.

Trump Energy Policy May Lead to Higher Oil Supplies from US

PETROLEUM Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that there is potential for increased US energy exports to India, following the Trump administration's plans to maximize oil and gas production.

Rising temp increases dengue cases, says study

Climate Change

Two killed as unidentified vehicle rams their bike

IN a tragic incident, two youths from Goundwad were killed after an unidentified vehicle rammed into their motorcycle on the Mutyanatti flyover along the Pune-Bengaluru National Highway near Belagavi on Monday night.

Forum calls for K'buragi bandh in support of tur farmers today

SAMYUKTA Horata-Kalaburagi comprising various pro-farmers forums called for 'Kalaburagi bandh' on Wednesday to pressure both Union and state governments to fulfil various demands of tur farmers, said district unit president of Karnataka Prantya Raitha Sangha (constituent of Samyukta Horata-Karnataka) Sharanabasappa Mamashetty here on Tuesday.

Govt depts ignore solar rooftop panels despite it being mandatory

Though the installation of solar rooftop panels is mandatory at all government institutions and private commercial establishments, there have not been many takers.

Top Israeli general resigns over Oct 7 attack intel failure

ISRAEL's top general resigned on Tuesday, citing the security and intelligence failures related to Hamas' surprise attack that triggered the war in the Gaza Strip.

15 Conrad legislators come on board, Cong gains ground in Nagaland

A moribund Congress that rose like a phoenix in last year's Lok Sabha elections in Nagaland is steadily gaining popularity in the state.

Bring only financially viable firms to market: SEBI chief

SECURITIES and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch on Tuesday asked merchant bankers to bring only financially viable companies to the market, flagging multiple instances of \"pump and dump\" in the market in recent months.

India sees window of opportunity amidst tests

EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will be the first foreign minister to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for a bilateral discussion, as India aims to strengthen its ties with the US following the inauguration of President Donald Trump as its 47th President.

My tenure saw improved teaching, research, innovation: Outgoing GU V-C

Says MoUs were inked with foreign varsities; KKRDB granted Rs 29 cr recently

Blizzard warning issued leading to canceled flights

Federal workers to return to the office fulltime, as work-from-home option taken out

Man gets RI for life for sexually assaulting minor girl

POCSO court judge also sentences the second accused in the case to 10 years rigorous imprisonment

MBP Directs KNNL To Release ₹457 Crore To Complete Land Acquisition For Lift Irri Project

DISTRICT Minister M B Patil has instructed the Karnataka Neeravari Nigam Limited (KNNL) to release Rs 457 crore for the completion of land acquisition for the ongoing Tubachi-Babaleshwar Lift Irrigation Project of the district at a meeting held in Bengaluru on Monday.

HC to hear Didi plea against life term to RG Kar accused

CHIEF Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday expressed dismay at the Sealdah court awarding jail till death to RG Kar rape-murder convict Sanjay Roy, insisting that the Aparajita Bill aimed at meting out capital punishment and harshest penalties for rape and sexual harassment must be the country's role model.

KSDL expo in Vijayapura clocks turnover of Rs 38 lakh

The 10-day exhibition-cum-sale of Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited's (KSDL) products that concluded on Monday recorded a turnover of nearly Rs 38 lakh.

Cantonment School's 'Annotsav' highlights importance of homemade food

IN a bid to encourage the younger generation to embrace hygienic, home-cooked traditional Indian cuisine free from artificial colours and preservatives, the Cantonment Board School in Belagavi organised a vibrant food festival, Annotsav, on its premises in Belagavi on Saturday.

JPC on simultaneous polls to hold second meeting on January 31

THE second meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining bills on 'One Nation, One Election' (ONOE) will be held on January 31, according to the government.

17 Killed in Landslides, Flash Floods in Indonesia's Java

INDONESIAN rescuers recovered the bodies of at least 17 people who were swept away in flash floods or buried under tons of mud and rocks that hit hilly villages on the country's main island of Java, officials said Tuesday. Eight people were missing.

Duhan keen on WHIL lessons

IT was a gloomy night at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi a year ago. Despite their grueling efforts, the Indian women's hockey team could not beat Japan in the third-place playoff match of the 2024 Women's FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers.

Munirathna, 6 aides booked for casteist abuse, assault

IN fresh trouble for Rajarajeshwari Nagar BJP MLA Munirathna, another case under the provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act has been booked against him and six others, following a complaint by a 20-year-old woman.