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Rebuilding book culture BENGALURU Thinker and cultural critic Baraguru Ramachandrappa on Sunday said that true book culture is deeply rooted in sensitivity, while the publishing industry demands rigorous editing, and only a rare few are able to successfully combine both. He
Fresh narcotics seizures expose intelligence lapses, opposition targets Congress government over safety The Janata Dal (Secular) on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Congress-led Karnataka government following the seizure of drugs worth crores of rupees in Bengaluru by the
Police impose vehicle restrictions, diversions to ensure safety and smooth movement With thousands of revellers expected to gather in the Central Business District to usher in the New Year, Bengaluru Traffic Police have issued detailed traffic guidelines and restrictions for M
Shivamogga Dr. G.S. Shivrudrappa, widely acclaimed as a master poet who elevated the beauty of Kannada literature to a divine level, was remembered at a commemorative event titled “GSS: A Remembrance” organized at the Patrika Bhavan under the aegis of Rasthrakavi Dr. G.S. Shiv
Shivamogga Youth Congress workers staged a protest at the railway station against repeated increases in train fares, highlighting the financial burden on ordinary citizens. HC Yogesh and other leaders condemned the central BJP government for implementing frequent fare hikes, c
Hassan Former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda performed a special pooja at the Deveshwara temple in Haradanahalli village, Huttur, in Holenarasipura taluk, Hassan district. Arriving in the village by helicopter, he visited the temple and participated in homa and havan rituals.
Farmers in Kanakagiri protested demanding higher tur support price, incentives, irrigation relief and loan waivers, submitting a memorandum to Chief Minister Kanakagiri Farmers’ organizations staged a strong protest in Kanakagiri demanding an increase in the support price f
Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar assured Karwar residents that setting up a super-specialty hospital will be the government’s top priority Karwar Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced that establishing a super-specialty hospital in Karwar is one of the government’s forem
Kyiv Fresh Russian shelling hit eastern Ukraine overnight as diplomatic talks continued between United States and Ukrainian leaders. Ukrainian officials said on Monday that Russian forces carried out overnight attacks on Kyiv-controlled areas of the Donetsk region, killing
Taiwan drills Beijing China on Monday launched large-scale joint military drills around Taiwan, asserting its claim over the island, which it calls an inseparable part of its territory.The exercise, named Justice Mission 2025, is being carried out by the People’s Liberation
KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi says PTI will continue street protests and reject dialogue until the government accepts opposition demands and authority Lahore Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf will not hold talks with the government without first launching street protests, Khyber P
Ukraine’s leader shared details of talks with Donald Trump, pushing for lasting security guarantees for Ukraine Washington President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday that United States President Donald Trump briefed him on a twenty-point peace proposal discussed earlier w
New DelhiIndia’s petrochemical consumption growth is expected to remain robust at 6–7 per cent per annum in the medium term, driven by sustained economic expansion and rising demand for downstream products, according to a report released on Monday. The outlook underscores the sec
India’s railway stocks staged a sharp recovery this week, adding significant market value after months of sustained weakness. MumbaiIndia’s railway-linked stocks are showing renewed strength after a prolonged period of underperformance, with the sector witnessing a sharp rally
India’s consumer protection regime took a major leap as private entities were formally inducted into legal metrology verification ecosystem. New DelhiThe Union Government on Monday announced a significant milestone in reforming India’s legal metrology system, with the Departme
India’s defence modernisation received major momentum as the Defence Acquisition Council cleared ₹79,000 crore proposals Monday for forces. New DelhiIn a significant step toward strengthening India’s defence preparedness and technological edge, the Defence Acquisition Council
New Delhi Indian badminton endured a challenging and often uneven 2025, marked by injuries, fluctuating form and limited success at the elite level, but flashes of brilliance from Lakshya Sen, the men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, and an impressi
England veteran backs McCullum-Stokes regime, urges continuity despite Ashes disappointment Melbourne England batting great Joe Root has dismissed calls for a shake-up in the team’s management following the loss of the Ashes, saying it would be “silly” to consider changes w
