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Karnataka

District-Level Dasara Games Kick Off in Chitradurga

The district-level Dasara Games and National Sports Day celebrations began in Chitradurga, with athletes competing across multiple sports and winners advancing to state-level competitions. ChitradurgaThe National Sports Day celebrations and the district-level Dasara Games were

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Karnataka

Anyone Can Inaugurate Dasara If Constitution Permits: UT Khader

Karnataka Speaker U.T. Khader said Dasara can be inaugurated by anyone if constitutionally valid. Bengaluru Karnataka Speaker U.T. Khader stated that if the government’s decision regarding the Dasara inauguration is constitutionally valid, it must be accepted, and anyone ca

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India

‘Do We Need a Wall Like America?’ - SC on Illegal Immigration

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Union government to clarify the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for deporting illegal migrants, particularly to Bangladesh, while raising questions on whether speaking a language like Bengali can be the basis for treating someone as a fo

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Business

Rupee Hits Record Low at 88.20/$ Amid US Tariff Pressures

New Delhi The Indian rupee plunged to an all-time low on Friday, closing at 88.20 against the US dollar, breaching the historic 88-mark for the first time. During intra-day trading, it touched a record low of 88.29, surpassing February’s previous record of 87.95. The sharp dec

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Business

India will Prioritize Self-Respect in Trade Talks: Piyush Goyal

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said that India will resist trade discrimination, expand FTAs, and boost exports despite US tariffs. New Delhi Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday affirmed that India will stand firm against unfair treatment and safeguard the dignit

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India

Three lakh voter names may be deleted

Patna The Election Commission of India (ECI) may soon delete around three lakh more names from Bihar’s voter list as part of its ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR), sources said on Friday. The names being removed are mostly from the Seemanchal region — including Purne

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India

IAF Chief urges unified approach for threats

The conference emphasized operational strength, synergy, and EAC’s crucial role in securing India’s northern and eastern borders Shillong Indian Air Force Chief Amar Preet Singh on Friday called for a unified approach to tackle emerging threats and ensure high preparedness

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India

New Route Opens

Hubballi-Jodhpur direct train service set to launch New DelhiKarnataka will soon get a new direct train service between Hubballi and Jodhpur, announced on the occasion of the Ganesh festival. The service has been made possible following the efforts of Union Minister Pralhad Jo

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India

Rahul Gandhi Vows To Protect Truth, Constitution Firmly

Clashes sparked controversy; Amit Shah demanded Gandhi’s apology, accusing him of promoting hatred and offensive slogans New Delhi Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday condemned the violence against Congress workers in Patna, asserting that “truth

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India

Over one crore visit Mamata’s APAS camps

KolkataChief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday announced that more than one crore people from across West Bengal visited her government’s ‘Amader Para, Amader Samadhan’ (APAS) camps within a month. The initiative aims to provide solutions to local issues through direct engagemen

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India

Amit Shah predicts Congress defeat in Assam

Shah said BJP’s growth, pride, and stability left Congress with no ground in Assam for 2026 GuwahatiUnion Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday declared that the Congress will be “wiped out” in the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, claiming the party has lost all relevance in the sta

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Karnataka

NGT Panel Gives HDMC Two Months to Ensure Cleanliness

Hubballi The National Green Tribunal (NGT) panel chief, Justice Subhash Adi, has set a two-month deadline for the Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) to improve cleanliness across the twin cities. Chairing a review meeting, he instructed the HDMC Commissioner to subm

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Karnataka

4,000 Cops Deployed for Security during Ganeshotsav

Belagavi The City Police Commissionerate has rolled out extensive security measures for the 11-day Ganeshotsav in Belagavi, deploying more than 4,000 police personnel, including Rapid Action Force (RAF) units, to ensure peace and order. City Police Commissioner Bhushan Gula

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Karnataka

Stop Targeting Hindu Institutions, Warns MP Jigajinagi

CH NewsVijayapuraBJP MP Ramesh Jigajinagi accused the Congress party and Leftists of conspiring against Hindu religious institutions, warning that such moves will not be tolerated. “If Lord Shiva opens his third eye, none of them will survive,” he said. Speaking to reporters a

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Karnataka

Mythology-Themed Ganeshotsav

Ganesh Mandals Bring Mythology to Life Hubballi Ganesh Mandals across Hubballi-Dharwad are celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi with mythological themes and replicas of famous temples, drawing devotees in large numbers. The Sri Ganeshotsav Mandal at Station Road has recreated the M

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Karnataka

Land Hurdles Delay Two of Three Sanctioned Kendriya Vidyalayas

Only one of the three newly sanctioned Kendriya Vidyalayas is set to begin classes this year, with the others stalled due to unresolved land issues.Hubballi Of the three Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) recently sanctioned, only one is set to begin operations this year, while the oth

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Karnataka

Six Killed as KSRTC Bus Rams Autorickshaw at Talapady

Mangaluru In a horrific accident on Thursday at Talapady near the Karnataka–Kerala border, six people, including five members of a family, were killed and seven others injured after a KSRTC bus from Kasaragod to Mangaluru lost control and rammed into a bus shelter and an autor

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