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Karnataka

Hebbalkar Vows Transparent Governance, Rural Progress

CH NEWS Belagavi Women and Child Development Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar reaffirmed her commitment to transparent governance and grassroots development. “Speaking lies or indulging in wrongdoing is not in my nature. My aim is to use power to serve people through good work,” sh

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Karnataka

Somanna Alleges Lad Blocking Dharwad Railway Land Acquisition

Rail Land Dispute Belagavi Union Minister of State for Railways V Somanna has alleged that Dharwad District In-charge Minister Santosh Lad is not cooperating in acquiring land for the construction of the Belgaum-Channammana Kittur-Dharwad direct railway line. Speaking a

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Karnataka

DC Urges Sugar Mills to Ensure Timely Payments to Farmers

DC Fauzia directs sugar mills to formalize agreements and ensure timely, fair payments to farmers ahead of the 2025-26 sugarcane season. Kalaburagi  Deputy Commissioner B. Fauzia Tarannum has instructed sugar factories in the district to enter into bilateral agreements with

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Karnataka

India Stands as World’s Best Democracy: MLA GS Patil

Karnataka leaders commemorate International Democracy Day, highlighting India’s democratic values and citizen participation. Gadag “Many countries in the world have adopted their own ideas for democracy. But India is the best democracy in the world,” said Karnataka Mineral

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Bengaluru

DK Shivakumar inaugurates HDFC Bank’s new branch

CH NEWS Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday inaugurated HDFC Bank’s new branch at the Global Tech Park Building, O’Shaughnessy Road, Langford Town, Bengaluru. The launch marks the bank’s continued expansion in the state, strengthening its presence with st

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Bengaluru

DCM honors engineers, pays floral tribute to M. Visvesvaraya

Deputy CM urges youth to embrace innovation, discipline, and nation-building values Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar paid tributes to Bharat Ratna Sir M. Visvesvaraya on the occasion of National Engineers’ Day, commemorated across the country on September 15. As the chief

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Karnataka

Fraud Against Women Will Not Be Tolerated: Hebbalkar

CH NEWS Belagavi Women and Child Development Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar issued a stern warning against cheating and exploitation of women, stressing that such acts will not be tolerated. Speaking at the annual general meeting of the Sanjeevini Women’s Federation, held at

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Karnataka

Husband Murders Wife Over Suspected Infidelity

CH NEWS Raichur A gruesome case of domestic violence was reported from Desai Bhogapur village in Maski taluk of district, where a man allegedly killed his wife on suspicion of infidelity. The victim has been identified as Gangamma (30). Her husband, Yallappa, is accused of

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Karnataka

Dr Mahadev Dixit Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

CH NEWS Belagavi Managing Director and Chief Cardiac Surgeon of Arihant Hospital, Dr Mahadev D Dixit has been conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 9th Annual Conference of the Society of Minimally Invasive Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeons of India (SMICTS) in

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Karnataka

Forest Conservation is a Sacred Task: Minister Khandre

Call to Protect Forests CH NEWS Dharwad “In the current context of global warming and climate change, the responsibility for the conservation of forests and wildlife has increased more than ever,” said Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister Ishwar B Khandre. Speakin

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Karnataka

Annasaheb Jolle Launches Non-Partisan Cooperative Movement

Former MP Annasaheb Jolle announced a non-partisan cooperative movement in Hukkeri to revive loss-making institutions and support farmers. CH NEWS Belagavi Former Chikkodi MP Annasaheb Jolle has announced the launch of a non-partisan cooperative movement in Hukkeri taluk

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Karnataka

Youth Should Learn Constitution, Value Democracy: ZP CEO

Zilla Panchayat CEO Dr. S. Akash urged youth to understand India’s independence, Constitution, and democratic values. Chitradurga “The youth should understand the way our country gained independence, the importance of the Constitution and democracy,” said Zilla Panchayat C

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Bengaluru

Installation of aerators saves 90 MLD water in B’luru

Water-Saving Drive  In a landmark initiative to promote water conservation, the Karnataka Congress government has introduced the large-scale installation of aerators in Bengaluru households and establishments, resulting in significant savings for the city’s water supply system

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Bengaluru

Cyber fraud targets actor Upendra and his family

Upendra, wife Priyanka appeal to public after phones hacked Kannada film star Upendra and his wife, actress Priyanka Upendra, became victims of a cybercrime after their mobile phones were hacked by fraudsters on Monday. The couple lodged a complaint at the Cyber Crime Police S

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World

Lula rejects US tariffs, defends Brazil’s sovereignty

New YorkBrazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has firmly declared that the country’s democracy and sovereignty are “non-negotiable,” while rejecting Washington’s recent decision to impose 50 per cent tariffs on Brazilian goods. In an opinion piece for The New York Time

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World

North Korea expands spy agency, strengthens intelligence

Pak revealed intelligence on upcoming South Korea, US, and Japan joint drills, including Freedom Edge and Iron Mace SeoulSouth Korea’s unification ministry on Monday said North Korea is believed to have expanded its spy agency, the General Reconnaissance Bureau (GRB), into a n

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World

Rubio, Netanyahu hold talks amid Gaza crisis

The UNHRC announced an urgent debate on Israel’s “military aggression” in Qatar, after Pakistan and Kuwait requested it on behalf of Islamic blocs Tel AvivUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held three hours of talks in West Jerusale

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