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DREAM SHATTERED BENGALURU The relentless pressure of a neighbourhood dispute, a looming civic notice, and a Rs 20-lakh demand he said he could not meet, a combination that pushed a 45-year-old techie to end his life inside the very house he was trying to build.Hours before
Minister MB Patil has instructed officials to prepare a vision document to expand the manufacturing and design sector of mobile and electronic products BENGALURU Large and Medium Industries Minister M. B. Patil on Thursday directed officials to prepare a vision document a
IndiGo has been hit by flight disruptions over the past few days due to various factors, including crew shortages, technology-related issues, and airport congestion BENGALURU India's largest airline, IndiGo, cancelled 136 flights at Bengaluru's KIA over two days due to a c
Chitradurga Gadag, Haveri and Chitradurga districts have been officially placed in the ‘highest climate-risk’ category, highlighting the growing vulnerability of Karnataka’s rain-dependent agricultural regions. The classification reflects the mounting challenges posed by errat
MangaluruThe Kalkura Foundation’s traditional calendar for the year 2026 was formally released in the divine presence of the Brindavana at Sri Guru Raghavendra Math in Mantralaya. The revered pontiff, Sri Subhudendra Teertha Swamiji, performed the official release, marking the oc
A Kalaburagi man turned to theft to meet expenses of his live-in relationship, leading police to multiple crimes. KalaburagiAs modernity grows, lifestyle choices influenced by Western culture are becoming increasingly visible, especially in urban centres. While Indian traditio
Short Circuit Fire BidarA severe fire caused by an alleged short circuit reduced seven acres of standing sugarcane to ashes in Siddeshwara village of Balki taluk, Bidar district, on Thursday. The incident has left local farmer Sangamesh Taranalli shattered as an entire year of
Karnataka government has approved direct maize procurement from farmers by poultry feed producers to ensure better prices. Bengaluru Rural In a significant move aimed at supporting maize-growing farmers across Karnataka, the state government has issued an order permitting p
Speaking at Datta Peeta, MLC C.T. Ravi accused extremist elements of misusing religion and urged communities toward mutual respect ChikkamangaluruMLC C.T. Ravi on Tuesday launched a strong critique against what he described as distorted and divisive religious teachings, assert
Kabul Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has accused Pakistan of trying to impose “mysterious projects” on the country and pressuring the Taliban administration through economic and political tactics. Speaking at a gathering in Kabul, he said Pakistan hoped Afgha
India continues humanitarian support through medical supplies and relief assistance Kabul India has strengthened its ongoing humanitarian efforts in Afghanistan by delivering 63,734 doses of Influenza and Meningitis vaccines to Kabul on Thursday. The Ministry of External Af
Easing Alcohol Ban Bangkok Thailand has paused its decades-old afternoon alcohol ban, raising questions about why the rule existed in the first place. The government has eased the restriction for 180 days to help boost tourism during the peak travel season. The ban began
Iran’s Foreign Minister says the country is ready to deepen economic and trade ties with neighbouring nations while stressing unity, national strength, and coordinated foreign policy efforts Tehran Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has said that his ministry is
Lula urged Trump to avoid military action in Venezuela, warning it could destabilise South America and worsen the crisis. Sao Paulo President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has stressed the need for a peaceful and diplomatic solution to the crisis in Venezuela during a recent ph
Jaipur Chandigarh’s Yuvraj Sandhu took charge of the Jaipur Open 2025 on Thursday, firing a brilliant 66 in the third round to build a three-shot lead. After rounds of 65 and 63, Yuvraj now sits at 16-under 194 at the prestigious INR 1 crore event held at Rambagh Golf Club.
BENGALURU Kho Kho champion Gowtham MK stood proudly as he received the Karnataka Kreeda Ratna Award, but his thoughts went back to the days when his father could give him only Rs 10 as weekly pocket money. The 27-year-old athlete, son of an auto-rickshaw driver, has risen thro
HyderabadHardik Pandya’s return to cricket has created such huge excitement among fans that the Baroda–Gujarat Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match had to be moved to a larger stadium. The game, first planned at the smaller Gymkhana Ground, was shifted to the Rajiv Gandhi International
The 23-year-old broke the KIUG Meet Record at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium with 14.32 seconds, winning gold as competitors finished mere thousandths of a second behind JAIPURCB Shintomon’s inspiring journey reached a high point as he broke the men’s 110m hurdles record at t
