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War 2 Distributor Denies Leaving Industry After Flop

War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, was one of the most-anticipated films of the year. However, since its release last week, the film has not performed as expected at the box office, leaving fans and industry insiders surprised. Amid the disappointing response, rumours

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Entertainment

Director Nagesh N: National and State Award-Winning Talent

Even today, while several senior artists have gained recognition in cinema, many talented individuals remain unnoticed. Efforts are being made to bring such hidden gems into the spotlight. One such talent is Nagesh N., hailing from the village of Thirumalapalyad in Tumakuru distr

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Business

Inflation declines for India’s farm, rural workers

New Delhi Inflation eased further for India’s agricultural and rural workers in July, providing relief to vulnerable households. According to the Ministry of Labour and Employment, year-on-year inflation based on the Consumer Price Index for Agricultural Labourers (CPI-AL) fel

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Business

GoM endorses two-slab GST plan, awaits Council decision

GoM reviewed GST exemption on health and life insurance premiums; states supported it but urged strict monitoring, with an estimated ₹9,700 crore annual cost New Delhi The Group of Ministers (GoM) on GST rate rationalisation has accepted the Centre’s proposal to cut the num

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Business

Over 59,000 SC/ST MSMEs join GeM platform

SC/ST MSMEs' online sales grew steadily, reaching a record ₹5,134 crore in FY25 from ₹2,689 crore New Delhi More than 59,000 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) owned by Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe entrepreneurs have registered on the Government e-Marketplac

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Karnataka

Tussle between State and Centre

"Don’t Halt Shivamogga-Harihar Rail Line" Shivamogga The ambitious project to connect Malnad and Central Karnataka, the 78 km long railway line between Shivamogga-Harihar, is likely to be stopped due to lack of coordination between the Central and State governments. Rece

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Karnataka

Govt hospital in Bankapur bears the brunt of rains

The government has to give first priority for providing necessary facilities for health care in rural areas Haveri Due to the heavy rains for the last three months, the Bankapur government hospital in Shiggavi taluk is leaking. Due to this, patients coming to the hospital a

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Bengaluru

Eshwar Khandre Unveils KSFIC’s New E-Commerce Portal

The Karnataka State Forest Industries Corporation Limited (KSFIC) has taken a digital leap with the launch of its new e-commerce website, inaugurated by Forest, Biology, and Environment Minister Eshwar B. Khandre. Speaking at the event, Khandre said “KSFIC, established in 1973

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Bengaluru

Prasad Enters KSCAVenkatesh Prasad Announces KSCA Election Bid

Former Indian cricketer Venkatesh Prasad has announced his run for the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) elections. His decision comes after the recent stampede at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Prasad expressed sympathy for the victims and promised to bring back the stadium’s

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Bengaluru

Congress Schemes Have Put ₹1 Lakh Crore in Poor’s Pockets: DCM

‘Congress govt has infused nearly ₹1 lakh crore into the hands of the poor through its welfare schemes’ Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday said the Congress government has directly infused nearly ₹1 lakh crore into the hands of the poor through variou

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Bengaluru

BJP, JD(S) Slam Govt Over ₹63,000 Cr Loans on Guarantee Schemes

BJP and JD(S) slammed the Karnataka Congress govt after a CAG report showed Rs 63,000 crore borrowings for guarantee schemes, warning of a fiscal crisis. Congress defended it as welfare spending. The Opposition BJP and JD(S) launched a strong attack on the Congress government

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India

Gadkari: $1 Hydrogen Can Make India Energy Exporter

Gadkari presided over the lecture delivered by ISA Director General Ashish Khanna. India targets 10% of global green hydrogen demand, expected to cross 100 million metric tonnes by 2030 New Delhi Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said Ind

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India

VP Poll: BRS Backs Alliance Ensuring Telangana Urea

Rama Rao blames Congress, BJP for urea crisis, pledges statewide protests Hyderabad Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K.T. Rama Rao on Wednesday tied the Vice-Presidential polls to the ongoing urea shortage in Telangana, saying his party will support the allian

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India

PM to Inaugurate Projects in Bihar, Bengal on Aug 22

PM Modi to launch Kolkata metro lines, Kona Expressway, and housing projects New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bihar and West Bengal on August 22 to launch and inaugurate projects worth nearly ₹18,000 crore. His Bihar visit will begin in Gaya, where he will

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Karnataka

Dharmasthala Returns to Normalcy After Weeks of Unrest

Temple town regains calm as SIT rules out murder and rape allegations; political debate over campaign to malign shrines intensifies Dharmasthala After nearly three weeks of turmoil triggered by sensational allegations of murder and sexual assault, Dharmasthala has returned

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