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Blurb Europe’s World Cup playoffs saw Italy, Sweden, and Denmark secure crucial wins, bringing them close to qualification for FIFA 2026, with tense final clashes ahead. Mexico City The high-stakes race for the final spots in the 2026 FIFA World Cup reached a boiling poi
Intro Aakash Chopra predicts IPL 2026 Orange and Purple Caps will remain with Indian stars, highlighting top batsmen and bowlers. New Delhi As the cricket world gears up for the IPL 2026 opener, former Indian opener turned commentator Aakash Chopra has placed his bets on an
BengaluruKarnataka has witnessed a sharp rise in snakebite cases over the past three years, with 36,636 incidents reported and 273 deaths recorded. Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao shared these figures in the Legislative Council while outlining the government’s measures to tackle
BengaluruKarnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara has stated that the state government will take a decision on reducing fuel taxes only after discussions in the cabinet, following the Centre’s recent move to cut excise duty on petrol and diesel. Responding to questions from the me
BengaluruIn a significant move to protect forest land, Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre has issued written instructions to initiate action for reclaiming 444 acres of forest land in Bengaluru North taluk. The land, located in Jarakabande Kaval, is currently under the poss
TumakuruA major job fraud has come to light in Tumakuru district, where several young job seekers were allegedly cheated of lakhs of rupees with false promises of employment in the forest department. The Tumakuru Rural Police Station has registered a case and arrested two accused
Intro:The Karnataka government has introduced a series of major initiatives under its Industrial Policy 2025–30 to accelerate industrial growth and bring entrepreneurs from marginalized communities into the mainstream. The details were shared in response to a question raised by L
Slug: Birthday Robbery Arrests BengaluruIn a disturbing incident near Bengaluru, five young men have been arrested for allegedly robbing engineering students to finance a birthday celebration. The arrests were carried out by the Doddaballapur Rural Police Station after a compl
Blurb:The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced the rescheduling of the recruitment examination for various vacant posts in the North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC). BengaluruAccording to officials, the examination, which was initially p
IntroIn a significant move aimed at easing academic stress among secondary school students, Karnataka’s School Education and Literacy Minister S. Madhu Bangarappa has announced a series of reforms in the SSLC examination system. BengaluruAddressing the media, the minister stat
Bengaluru Speaking at the Vidhana Soudha, Ashok expressed serious concerns about crowd management and safety measures during IPL matches in the state. He referred to a previous incident in which a stampede during an IPL-related event resulted in the deaths of 11 people, descri
Bengaluru Despite repeated advisories and enforcement efforts, officials estimate that nearly 90 percent of private sleeper coaches and air-conditioned buses in the state are still operating without adequate fire safety systems. This alarming figure has raised serious concerns
BengaluruAmid rising temperatures and increasing discomfort due to heat, the India Meteorological Department has forecasted rain in several parts of the state over the coming days. According to the latest weather report, several districts in Karnataka are likely to experience rai
Madrid Iran has indicated it is open to requests from Spain regarding transit through the Strait of Hormuz, citing Madrid’s commitment to international law. The statement, issued by the Iranian embassy in Spain, marks the first such outreach to a European Union country amid ri
United Nations The United Arab Emirates has expressed willingness to join an international force aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz amid rising regional tensions. The UAE has informed the United States and Western allies that it is ready to participate in a multination
United Nations The Maldives has withdrawn its nomination of Virginia Gamba for the post of UN Secretary-General, narrowing the race significantly. According to a spokesperson for the United Nations General Assembly, the decision reduces the number of candidates from five to
Tehran Iran strongly condemned the deadly school strike at the United Nations Human Rights Council, calling it a grave crime against humanity. Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi told an emergency session that the attack on a girls’ school in Minab, which killed o
Tehran Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued a warning to people across West Asia, advising them to stay away from areas hosting US forces amid escalating tensions. The IRGC accused American and Israeli forces of using civilians as shields and said it would co
