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Slug: Kuvempu Varsity NIRF Ranking CH News Shivamogga In the 2025 National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) released by Union HRD Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in New Delhi, Kuvempu University has once again drawn national attention by earning a place in the 51–100 r
Minister D Sudhakar urges teachers to prioritize moral values, shape students’ future, and strengthen human resources during Teachers’ Day celebrations. CHITRADURGA “For a nation to achieve true development, its human resources must be strong, and the creation of such capab
Naviluthirtha Dam in Belagavi has reached full capacity for the 11th time, bringing relief to farmers and local communities Belagavi The Malaprabha River is flowing at full strength following abundant rains in the Kanakumbi Ghat area of Khanapur. The Naviluthirtha Dam, a cr
EU seeks U.S. support to end Russian Oil Copenhagen The European Union has said it would welcome U.S. President Donald Trump’s backing for its plan to halt imports of Russian oil and gas by January 1, 2028, in a bid to sever decades-old energy ties with Moscow. The move com
UN warns Afghan hospitals overwhelmed as quake survivors face shortages of medicine, staff, and equipment. Moscow Russia has dispatched humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan following last weekend’s devastating earthquake that claimed more than 2,200 lives in the eastern p
India, often described as a land of diversity, is home to countless traditions, languages, and cultural expressions. This diversity finds one of its most vibrant reflections in the cultural and folk fairs held across the country. These fairs are more than mere gatherings; they ar
India, a land of diverse traditions and spiritual practices, has long been celebrated as the cradle of religions and philosophies that continue to influence the world. Among the many expressions of this cultural and spiritual richness, religious and spiritual fairs hold a unique
Karnataka Bhovi Development Corporation Chairman S. Ravikumar tendered his resignation on Friday following Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s strong remarks over the viral “60% commission” video. The Chief Minister had asked Ravikumar to step down immediately, leading to his formal re
Metro Fare Row Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya has strongly criticized the Karnataka government over what he termed as the “steep and unjustified” hike in Namma Metro fares, arguing that Bengaluru commuters now pay the highest metro fares in the country. Addressing the med
Gang linked to 50-plus robberies exposed after daring heist, police probe interstate crime connections. In a dramatic breakthrough, the Madanayakanahalli police have arrested three men accused of staging a jewellery store heist using nothing more than a toy gun. The daring rob
CM Urges Value-Based Education, Warns Against Caste Bias and Mobile Addiction Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday emphasized that education must go beyond academics to ignite awareness and shape a humane society. Speaking at the state-level Teachers’ Day celebration at Vidha
GST overhaul to shift towards a dual-slab structure, aimed at boosting mass consumption and easing fiscal concerns New DelhiThe Goods and Services Tax (GST) rationalisation, which will take effect from September 22, marks a major policy shift intended to stimulate growth throu
The minister said the Centre will soon notify a transitional arrangement for goods stocked under higher GST slabs as the new two-slab system takes effect from September 22. New DelhiUnion Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday announced that the government will soon notify a
Windhoek Zimbabwe and Namibia have secured their places in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier, which will be held in Nepal from January 12 to February 2, 2026. The tournament will decide the final four teams for the expanded 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup in England, w
Kolkata West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday strongly criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), calling it a thoroughly anti-Bengali and communal political force. Addressing a motion on the alleged harassment of Bengali-speaking people in BJP-ruled states
Rahul Gandhi slams MP hospital tragedy, says government failing poorest citizens Indore Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, strongly criticised the Madhya Pradesh government on Thursday after rodents attacked two newborn babies at Indore’s Maharaja Yashwantrao
Fadnavis assured the resolution won’t affect OBC quotas, noting several leaders welcomed it, and emphasized the government’s effort to fairly address Maratha and OBC concerns while avoiding community conflicts Mumbai Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday
Gadag Known as the walking god, late Dr PA Puttaraja Gavai was a light to the lives of blind and orphans. Lakhs of artists who learned music from him are serving all over the world. Even though he was born as a human, he became a god through his good deeds, said Shivshanthavee
