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Karnataka

City Speeds Up Housing for Homeless Residents

Raichur “Houses are being constructed to provide permanent shelter to the homeless within the city limits, and authorities must ensure quality construction and expedite distribution to beneficiaries as per the rules,” said NS Bosaraju, Minister for Minor Irrigation and Science

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Karnataka

BJP Hails Modi for GST 2.0 Reform

Shivamogga The district BJP expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for implementing GST 2.0, calling it a historic reform, at a gathering held at Shivapappa Nayaka Circle in the city. The District Commerce and Industry Association also joined the event. Speakin

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Karnataka

Farmers Complain of Delays, MESCOM Urged to ActChikkamagalur

Farmers have raised concerns over delayed replacement of burnt transformers (TCs), improper work by powermen, and old electrical wires falling to the ground. Many farmers said the shortage of vehicles for transporting TCs is worsening the situation. These issues were highlighted

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Karnataka

‘Anjanadri Hill Development Works Should Finish by Dec’

Development of Historical Place Koppal Deputy Commisioner Suresh B Itnal instructed the officials to complete the development works of Anjanadri Hill by the end of November and facilitate the devotees visiting the temple. He visited the site of various development works

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Karnataka

Caste Census a Meaningless Exercise: Minister Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi slammed Karnataka’s state-led caste census, calling it unofficial, meaningless, and financially wasteful, questioning its methodology and potential to divide society. Hubballi Union Minister for Food and Public Distribution, Pralhad Joshi, state

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Karnataka

1.60 Lakh Teachers Appointed in the State for the Survey: Minister

CH NEWS Shivamogga “All preparations have been made across the state for the social, economic and educational survey undertaken by the government, and a total of 1.60 lakh teachers have been appointed by the Education Department in the state for this survey,” said School Ed

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Bengaluru

Governor meets

PresidentKarnataka Governor calls on President Droupadi Murmu Governor of Karnataka Thaawarchand Gehlot, paid a courtesy visit to the President of India Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. The meeting was marked by a warm exchange of greetings and discussions o

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World

Iran Warns Adversaries

Iran’s Top General Warns of ‘Strategic Surprises’ Against Enemies Tehran Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, on Monday emphasized Iran’s defensive readiness and issued a stern warning to its adversaries about potential “strategic su

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World

UK Weighs Scrapping Visa Fees to Attract Top Global Talent

The UK is considering scrapping visa fees for top global talent to attract elite professionals and boost economic growth. London The British government is considering plans to abolish visa fees for the world’s most sought-after professionals in a bid to make the UK a leadin

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India

Congress backs Priyanka Gandhi on Palestine policy

Manoj Kumar criticized the government’s silence during India’s abstention and praised Priyanka Gandhi’s key intervention on Palestine New Delhi Congress leaders rallied behind Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi on Monday after she criticised India’s foreign policy on Palestine, cal

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India

Gujarat CM launches health scheme, ambulances

Dignity Through Health Gandhinagar Celebrating Navratri with a focus on public health, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday launched the “Gujarat Karmayogi Health Security Scheme (G-Category)” for state government employees, pensioners, officers, and their families.

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India

BLOs told to report interference during SIR

Security for BLOs will be strictly reviewed, with the CEO warning negligence will be reported; ECI urges state CEOs to prioritize BLO safety in the field Kolkata With the Election Commission of India (ECI) likely to begin its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists

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India

Kollam man kills wife, confesses on Facebook

The FIR states marital issues; Shalini was attacked near a pipeline behind the kitchen around 6:30 a.m Kollam A 39-year-old woman, Shalini, was allegedly hacked to death by her husband Isaac at their Koothanadi residence near Punalur on Monday morning. Shockingly, Isaac lat

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News

Plastic Pollution: An Escalating Global Crisis in 2025

Plastic pollution has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time, threatening ecosystems, human health, and the balance of natural systems worldwide. In 2025, the scale and impact of plastic pollution continue to grow alarmingly, driven by unprecedented

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Business

Tariff Surge Threatens India’s US Exports: GTRI Report

New Delhi India’s exports to the United States, its largest trade partner, have dropped sharply due to steep tariff hikes, according to a Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) report. Between May and August 2025, shipments fell 22.2% from $8.8 billion to $6.9 billion. The US

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Business

Kerala FM Flags Revenue Concerns Amid New GST Regime

Kerala Finance Minister warns new GST slabs could cause significant revenue losses, impacting state welfare and development. Thiruvananthapuram Kerala Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal on Monday expressed concern over potential revenue losses for states following the implemen

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