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New Delhi India’s consumer durables sector is seeing a gradual recovery as rising temperatures drive stronger demand, according to a report by Nuvama Institutional Equities. After a weak start to the year, recent heatwave conditions have boosted sales, especially in southern I
New Delhi The government has capped the rise in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices at 25 percent to protect domestic airlines from global price shocks. The decision, taken with the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, limited the increase to ab
New Delhi A new report by Flipkart and Counterpoint Research shows that Indian smartphone buyers now value style and artificial intelligence features more than ever. Around 64 percent prefer colourful designs and are willing to pay extra for looks. At the same time, 89 percent
New Delhi Renault Group India has approached the National Company Law Tribunal for approval of a restructuring plan to streamline its operations. The company aims to separate powertrain manufacturing while combining vehicle production and sales under one system. This move supp
New Delhi Federal Bank has approved a plan to acquire a select credit card portfolio from Standard Chartered Bank in India. The deal, cleared on April 30, will be done through a deed of assignment, though its value remains undisclosed. This move comes as Standard Chartered shi
Udupi The Manipal Academy of Higher Education has partnered with TENVIC Sports to launch new academic programmes aimed at transforming India’s sports ecosystem through integrated education, technology, and athlete development. The initiative was announced in Udupi and marks
Somwarpet The YIFA Hockey Champion Trophy is set to take place from May 7 to May 10 at the synthetic turf ground in Somwarpet, bringing together several prominent institutional hockey teams from across the state. Organised by the Young Indian Farmers Association (YIFA), the
Bantwal The ongoing strike by licensed surveyors in Bantwal has brought major land and revenue department work to a standstill, leaving thousands of applications pending and affecting public services across the region. The protest, launched on March 1 by the All Karnataka L
Mangaluru The Indiana Hospital & Heart Institute has announced a free asthma screening week from May 4 to May 9 in observance of World Asthma Day, aiming to improve awareness, early detection, and treatment of asthma. The initiative will offer free consultations with pulmon
Madikeri The Codava National Council is set to launch a campaign at Talacauvery on May 1, demanding exclusive political representation for the Codava community in the upcoming delimitation exercise. Council convenor N.U. Nachappa said the campaign will focus on long-pending
Shivamogga Shivamogga district police personnel must prioritise their health while working under constant stress, said Nikhil B. while inaugurating a health awareness and training programme organised jointly by a private hospital and the district police department. He said
Vande Bharat Coastal Subramanya Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced that the long-awaited Bengaluru–Mangaluru–Madgaon Vande Bharat Express is expected to begin operations soon, offering a high-speed rail connection between Karnataka’s capital, the coastal
MP Brijesh Chowta reviewed scientific efforts to control arecanut leaf spot disease in Sullia plantations. Sullia The Brijesh Chowta visited arecanut plantations in Guthigaru, Sullia, to review ongoing measures aimed at controlling the spread of leaf spot disease affecting
Dakshina Kannada health authorities have added extra hospital beds and prepared emergency measures as rising heat and humidity increase seasonal illnesses Mangaluru The Dakshina Kannada health authorities have arranged additional hospital beds across government facilities a
MP warns Shivamogga IndiGo flights may stop, seeks funds, licence renewal, and airport upgrades. Shivamogga Shivamogga has witnessed extensive damage to arecanut plantations following recent unseasonal heavy winds and rains, prompting calls for higher compensation for affec
Chikkamagaluru A wild elephant caused a major traffic disruption on the Charmadi Ghat stretch of the national highway in Karnataka after it appeared and stood in the middle of the road. The incident occurred near the 3rd hairpin bend close to Kottigehara in Mudigere taluk, aff
Udupi A woman had a narrow escape near Jatka Stand in Udupi after a tree suddenly uprooted and fell onto the road. The incident occurred in a busy area, but fortunately no pedestrians or vehicles were injured or damaged. The fall has intensified public concerns over weak and l
Uppinangady A tragic road accident near Neerakatte in Bajathuru village of Uppinangady claimed the life of a 23-year-old college student, Karthik,. He was riding a two-wheeler when a lorry collided with the vehicle. The impact threw him onto the road, causing fatal injuries,
