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Belagavi Leaders of 46 different castes in Karnataka have unanimously demanded the removal of the word “Christian” appended to sub-castes in the state’s upcoming social and educational survey. The decision was taken during a meeting organized by the Hindu Janajagruti Vedike at
Waste conversion Hubballi The Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) is turning coconut fronds, often seen as waste, into useful brooms and fertiliser, creating both an eco-friendly solution and an income opportunity for local residents. Coconut trees on private and
“The buses, provided through a joint collaboration between Volvo and China-based UD Company, have been repeatedly experiencing gearbox malfunctions and various technical issues.” Hubballi The Hubballi-Dharwad BRTS (HD-BRTS) Chigari bus service is struggling to maintain norm
A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Karnataka High Court challenging the constitutional validity of the Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission Act, 1995. The petition, filed by senior advocate and former MLA K.N. Subbareddy along with others, contends th
Authorities Urge Vigilance and Accountability in Youth Institutions The Rajarajeshwari Nagar Police have arrested yoga guru Niranjana Murthy on charges of sexually assaulting a minor girl, officials confirmed on Thursday. The accused, who was running a yoga training center in
Commissioner urges swift civic upkeep, improved amenities, and safer public spaces during inspection in central Bengaluru. Bengaluru Central City Corporation Commissioner Rajendra Cholan conducted a detailed inspection on Thursday, covering several key stretches and public spa
Amaravati The Andhra Pradesh Assembly session, which commenced on Thursday, is scheduled to continue until September 30, with holidays on September 20, 21, and 28. The House will function daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., as decided by the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) chaired
Hilsa Prices Soar Howrah With Durga Puja, the biggest festival for Bengalis, just days away, the arrival of Padma Hilsa from Bangladesh has brought both excitement and worry to Kolkata’s Howrah fish market. The first consignment of 50 metric tonnes, part of a total 1,200 to
Delhi launches collateral-free loans for women, promotes fully electric public transport New Delhi Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday inaugurated 502 refurbished Anganwadi-cum-creche centres, aimed at supporting working mothers, and announced collateral-free loans
Chennai Former Governor and BJP leader Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan on Thursday claimed that the “anti-people” DMK government in Tamil Nadu will be removed by voters in next year’s Assembly elections. Her remarks came in response to Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s statement that t
Thiruvananthapuram A nine-year-old girl from Kozhikode recently died after contracting the deadly “brain-eating amoeba,” leaving her mother devastated. “I cannot believe my daughter is gone,” she said, adding that authorities have not clarified how the child became infected. T
Graduate Youth Aid Patna The Bihar government has announced that unemployed graduates will receive financial support of Rs 1,000 per month for up to two years under the ‘Mukhyamantri Nishchay Swayam Sahayta Bhatta Yojana’, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said on Thursday. Previ
Gogoi said BJP’s videos won’t sway Assamese society, stressing Assam’s heritage and his vision of a “bor Assam” led by hardworking professionals, where democracy, respect, and progress triumph over hate and corruption Guwahati The Congress on Thursday announced that it will
Hockey’s Golden Era New DelhiHockey India has begun a 50-day countdown leading to the centenary celebrations of Indian hockey on November 7. The milestone marks 100 years since the first national hockey body was formed in 1925. Details of the events will be shared later, but t
Flash floods, characterized by their sudden onset and intense destructive power, are one of the most violent forms of natural disasters affecting communities worldwide. Unlike slow-moving floods, flash floods occur with little warning, often triggered by intense rainfall or dam f
TokyoFormer Internal Affairs Minister Sanae Takaichi has officially joined the race to lead Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), completing the lineup of major contenders seeking to replace outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, according to Kyodo News. Takaichi, 64
Allies Against Aggression RiyadhSaudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a landmark Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement, pledging that an attack on either country will be treated as an attack on both. The agreement was signed on Wednesday night during Pakistan Prime Minister Shehb
Unions oppose €44 billion savings plan causing service cuts and pension reforms, demand more investment, higher taxes on wealthy, and end to austerity measures ParisFrance witnessed a massive wave of strikes and protests on Thursday as unions, students, and workers launched a
