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Karnataka

MLA calls for unity after election victory in Davanagere

MLA promised housing for the poor, women’s college, hospital, and prioritised shelter homes and slum development projects DAVANAGERE Newly elected Congress MLA Samarth Shamanur has appealed for unity and development work in the constituency after the by-election result in D

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Karnataka

Haveri orders homestays to register within 15 days

Haveri The Tourism Department has asked all homestay and resort owners in the district to register their properties within 15 days. Officials found many places running without approval, which breaks rules under the Karnataka Tourism Business Act, 2015. Registration is needed t

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Karnataka

Planned power cut to hit Kerehalli areas

Koppal Residents in several villages will face a power cut on May 7 from 8 am to 2 pm due to routine maintenance at the Kerehalli power substation under the Munirabad division of JESCOM. Areas affected include Kerehalli, Guladalli, Graygumpa, Halekumuta, Bilebavi, Nageshanahal

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Karnataka

Hemaraddy Mallamma Jayanti to be celebrated in Gadag

Gadag The district administration, Zilla Panchayat, and Kannada and Culture Department will jointly celebrate Shivsharane Hemaraddy Mallamma Jayanti-2026 on May 10 at 10:30 am at K.H. A.P.M.C. Yard. The event will be attended by several senior leaders including Legislative Cou

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Business

Blaize raises $35 million via stock offering

California Blaize Holdings, Inc. has announced the pricing of a $35 million public offering of its common stock, aimed at strengthening its financial position and supporting general corporate needs. The company priced the offering at $1.85 per share, issuing approximately 1

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Business

Gold, silver rise as dollar weakens globally

Mumbai Gold and silver prices rose sharply on Wednesday, gaining up to 3% in domestic and international markets amid a weaker US dollar and easing oil prices. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures (June 5) opened at around ₹1,52,000 per 10 grams, up ₹2,247 or

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Business

Goyal discusses Airbus India aerospace push

New Delhi Piyush Goyal held discussions with the India leadership of Airbus focusing on strengthening aerospace manufacturing and expanding Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) capabilities in India. The meeting underlined growing collaboration between India and global aviat

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Business

India takes ‘Bharat Innovates 2026’ to Paris

New Delhi Bharat Innovates 2026 gained global attention as India showcased its deep-tech startup programme at a high-level roadshow in Paris ahead of the upcoming conclave in Nice, France. The initiative aims to connect Indian innovation with global investors, research institu

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Business

Benchmark indices rally sharply on strong global cues

Indian markets surged strongly as Sensex and Nifty gained sharply, driven by positive global cues and sectoral buying. New Delhi Indian equity markets witnessed a strong rally on Wednesday, with benchmark indices extending gains amid positive global sentiment and easing geo

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Business

Real estate sentiment turns cautious amid volatility

India’s real estate sentiment turns cautious amid global volatility, though office market continues showing strong resilience. New Delhi India’s real estate sector has entered a cautious phase in Q1 2026, as global macroeconomic uncertainty and rising costs begin to weigh o

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Business

Prabhaat Global Industries adopts Traqo auction platform

New Delhi Prabhaat Global Industries Ltd has streamlined its logistics and procurement operations by adopting Traqo’s digital auction-based platform, according to a report by ANI. The move is aimed at improving efficiency in freight procurement and supply chain coordination. T

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Business

ADB: Global value chains drive growth, jobs

New Delhi The Asian Development Bank (ADB) says global value chains have significantly boosted economic growth, job creation, and poverty reduction across Asia-Pacific over the past 25 years. However, it warns that geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and technolog

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Business

India’s steel output grows 5.8% in April

New Delhi India’s steel sector continued its growth momentum in April, with crude steel production rising 5.8% year-on-year to 14.09 million tonnes, according to an official statement. Strong demand from infrastructure and manufacturing sectors supported the expansion, while d

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Business

India-Japan sign pacts on health, quantum tech

New Delhi India and Japan have signed agreements to enhance cooperation in health research and quantum technologies, strengthening their strategic partnership in science and innovation. The agreements were exchanged during a meeting between Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh an

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Karnataka

Residents demand speed breakers on Vandse–Kollur highway

Vandse Rising accidents on the Vandse–Kollur state highway in coastal Karnataka have triggered safety concerns, with residents demanding urgent road safety measures including speed breakers. The stretch has seen increased traffic in recent weeks following restrictions on th

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Karnataka

Police probe threat call to court staffer

Tirthahalli In Tirthahalli, police have launched an investigation after an unidentified caller allegedly threatened a court employee over the phone during working hours. According to the complaint, the staff member received a call from an unknown number. The caller reported

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Karnataka

Global Degrees Mangaluru launched to guide study abroad

Mangaluru A new international education consultancy, Global Degrees Mangaluru, was officially launched in Mangaluru, aiming to help students explore and access global academic opportunities. The inauguration ceremony, held at A J Grand Hotel, saw participation from academician

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