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Karnataka

VHP and Bajrang Dal protest against cow slaughter law amendment

Belagavi In Belagavi, activists of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal held a protest on Wednesday at Channamma Circle opposing the proposed amendment to the Karnataka Cow Slaughter Prohibition and Conservation Act. The protestors alleged that although the state ca

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Karnataka

Govt weighs higher subsidy for Basava Housing beneficiaries

Belagavi The Karnataka government is considering a significant revision to the financial assistance offered under the Basava Housing Scheme, with plans to provide a minimum subsidy of ₹3–4 lakh to selected beneficiaries. Housing Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan informed the Legislat

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Karnataka

Minority hostels to get wardens and facilities upgrade

Belagavi Minority Welfare Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan announced that tenders have been floated to upgrade essential facilities—including beds, mattresses and other basic amenities—in hostels functioning under the Minority Welfare Department across Karnataka. Responding to a que

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Karnataka

Minister promises action to clear pending labour card approvals

Labour Minister Santosh Lad assures Haveri’s pending labour card applications will be processed, fake cards eliminated, and verification strengthened for transparency Belagavi Labour Minister Santosh Lad assured the Karnataka Assembly that all pending labour card applicatio

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Karnataka

Middlemen in offices will invite strict action : Ramalinga Reddy

Minister Ramalinga Reddy warned that strict action will be taken against officers if middlemen are found operating in government offices Belagavi Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy warned that if middlemen are found operating inside government offices, especially RTOs, stri

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Sports

Pandya Opens Up on Mental Strength after Injury Setbacks

Hardik Pandya reflects on his injury recovery and the confidence that drives him CUTTACK Hardik Pandya, India's dynamic all-rounder, believes that a positive mindset has been key to his comeback following injury setbacks. His return to the field after a nearly two-month hia

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Sports

Pressure on Shubman Gill as India Look to Extend Lead in Mullanpur

India’s Shubman Gill faces T20 challenge ahead of second match against South Africa MULLANPUR With India aiming to extend their dominance in the T20 series, Shubman Gill is under pressure to deliver a substantial knock in the second T20 International against South Africa to

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India

DGCA cuts IndiGo’s flight schedule by 10 per cent

New Delhi The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday ordered a 10 per cent reduction in IndiGo’s flight schedule, responding to the large-scale disruptions that have affected the airline’s operations since December 1, 2025. According to the aviation safety

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Karnataka

BJP leaders, farmers during march to Suvarna Soudha

Belagavi On Tuesday, several protesters, including Karnataka BJP president B.Y. Vijayendra, were detained by police while marching with a large group of farmers toward the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi. The protest aimed to highlight the Congress government’s alleged “ant

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India

Biggest anti-national act is ‘vote chori’: Rahul Gandhi

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi accused BJP of “vote chori,” alleging Election Commission capture and unprecedented immunity for the commissioner New Delhi On Tuesday, December 9, Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi strongly criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (

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Karnataka

Industrialists urged to boost product quality

Chitradurga At an export awareness programme held on Tuesday, B.K. Manjunath Swamy, Deputy Director of the District Industries Centre, Chitradurga, urged industrial entrepreneurs to improve the quality of their products so they can successfully compete in both domestic and int

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Karnataka

Babaleshwar taluk inspection by DC Dr. Anand K

Vijayapura District Commissioner Dr. Anand K. conducted a comprehensive inspection of Babaleshwar Taluk offices and institutions on Tuesday, reviewing administrative, educational, and development initiatives. At the Taluk Administrative Complex, he examined the progress of

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Karnataka

Guarantee schemes Art Jatha tour launched in Vijayapura

Guarantee Schemes Awareness Vijayapura To promote awareness about the state government’s flagship five Panch Guarantee schemes—Shakti, Gruhjyothi, Annabhagya, Gruhlakshmi, and Yuvanidhi—along with other public welfare initiatives, the Department of Information and Public Re

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Karnataka

Govt official urges measures to boost agri productivity

Dr. M.N. Ajay Nagabhushan directs Chitradurga officials to boost crop productivity, adopt precision irrigation, promote MSP awareness, and support farmer cooperatives Chitradurga Dr. M.N. Ajay Nagabhushan, Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Nodal

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Karnataka

Cybercrime cases decline in state in 2025: HM Parameshwara

Cybercrime cases in Karnataka have begun to decline in 2025, Home Minister G. Parameshwara told the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday Belagavi Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara informed the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday that cybercrime cases in Karnataka have shown a declin

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Bengaluru

Premium FAR to be used in GBA: Maheshwar Rao

BENGALURU In order to utilize the valuable land in Bengaluru city more effectively and for planning purposes, Section 18(B) of the KTCP Act 1961 and Planning Authority Rule 37(E) have provided for the use of premium FAR in addition to the basic FAR. Under Section 13(e) of t

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Bengaluru

Remove Unauthorized Flex Banners: GBA Chief Commissioner

BENGALURU Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao has directed officials to remove unauthorized flex banners within the GBA limits, impose fines, and file cases against those responsible. Addressing a virtual meeting held with officials of the five city corporations under the GBA

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Bengaluru

B’luru a hotspot for drug smuggling disguised as chocolate

Drug menace BENGALURU The IT-BT city of Bengaluru is a big market for drug peddlers, and drug peddlers who have targeted the capital are supplying drugs through many routes, avoiding the eyes of the police. This drug network has spread not only to Bengaluru but also to rura

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